Glenn County Grand Jury
• 2018-2019
Grand Jury Report Final Report of the Findings and
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Findings 8 findings
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It was found the Board of Supervisors had not received a salary increase since the latter 1970s. RESPONSE TO FINDING: Agree with finding
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It was found that several Board of Supervisors considered themselves as Part-time elected officials and others considered themselves Full-time status. RESPONSE TO FINDING: Disagree wholly with finding
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It was found that the County has not been paying the County’s portion of the five-year future PERS retirement system, potentially putting the county into potential financial difficulty. RESPONSE TO FINDING: Disagree with finding
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It was found that the county’s Information Technology (IT) system, hardware and software, is old and not supporting departments in relaying information from one department to another, which is crucial for sharing information with departments in day-to-day operations. RESPONSE TO FINDING: Disagree wholly with finding?
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It was found that the county is researching LED lighting for all departments, which will reduce the energy cost. RESPONSE TO FINDING: Agree with finding.
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The 2016-2017 Grand Jury found the Glenn County Board of Supervisors did not meet the required response format outlined in the “Discussion” section of this report as required by Penal Code 933 (a) and (b) and 933.05. RESPONSE TO FINDING: Agree with finding.
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It was found that the Board of Supervisors had not visited and/or inspected the Glenn County Jail facility as a governing body. RESPONSE TO FINDING: Agree partially with the finding.
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With several articles published in the local newspaper regarding medical treatment while being incarcerated, the Grand Jury found that CFMG followed all medical procedures and guidelines required by CFMG. RESPONSE TO FINDING: Agree wholly with finding.
Recommendations 8
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R1Page 25The Grand Jury recommends the financial advisor investigate the cost of attaching the Board of Supervisors salary to the cost of living adjustment (COLA), percentage, or consumer price index (CPI). ACTION: r Completed r Will Be Completed r Partly Completed x Not Completed Special Notation to this recommendation: The Board of Supervisor’s response listed an “Attachment #1 - Classification and Compensation Study” which was not included in their response letter to the judge. This attachment was requested several times with no response from the Board of Supervisors. The Grand Jury Foreperson hand-carried a letter of request for the missing attachment which the Foreperson received the same day as the letter delivery. The topic of a Supervisors salary raise was brought up by a supervisor during the interview with the Board of Supervisors, as they would like to see the Supervisors salary be attached to something as they had not received a raise in over 20 years.
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R2Page 25It is recommended that the Board of Supervisors clarify their Full-Time status, informing the public and prospective Supervisors of the job requirements. ACTION: r Completed r Will Be Completed r Partly Completed x Not Completed Special Notation to this recommendation: The Board of Supervisors responded to the Finding as, “Disagree wholly with the Finding”. In reviewing the previously Grand Jury recorded tapes of the Board of Supervisor’s interview, it was found that one stated, “Not sure, but I presume Full-Time by the hours of work required.” Two supervisors responded with “Full-Time” and two Supervisors responded with “Part-Time”. 6 2018-2019 Grand Jury Final Report Responses to the Grand Jury Reports 2018-2019 Glenn County Grand Jury Report | 2017-2018 Grand Jury Response Reports
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R3Page 26It is recommended that the Board of Supervisors investigate the cost to rectify the amount owed to PERS and begin paying the County’s portion. ACTION: r Completed r Will Be Completed r Partly Completed x Not Completed Special Notation to this recommendation: During investigating the County’s amount of CalPERS unfunded liability, it was found that the Grand Jury was misled and was provided misinformation throughout the investigation by the County Department of Finance. Initial information was provided to the Grand Jury by several Board members during the Grand Jury interview with the Board of Supervisors. It was reported by a Supervisor that the County had received a $3 million (plus) bill from CalPERS. The Supervisor stating that “We (the Board of Supervisors) don’t know how we are going to pay the bill.” After questioning a staff member from the Department of Finance three different times, the Grand Jury was led to believe the County was keeping up with the current costs to CalPERS but was behind in the payments to the unfunded liability. The member being questioned from the Department of Finance was questioned on the amount of the unfunded liability bill and future raises in costs for the next five years to the County; how the County was going to address this issue of nonpayment to the unfunded liability as well as the increase to the unfunded liability for the next five years. The Grand Jury suggested multiple of options to the Finance Department of how other statewide Counties were responding to the increase CalPERS rates, and the Finance Department personnel agree with those options as viable. The Finance Department led the Grand Jury to believe that the County was considering the need to raise taxes on the people of Glenn County to pay the unfunded liability; file bankruptcy on the venders of the county to include CalPERS or could possibly have the State take over the governmental running of the county all the while knowing the CalPERS Unfunded Liability and concurrent payments have been paid monthly from individual department funds. After the 2017-2018 Grand Jury Final Report was published in late June the same member from the Department of Finance continued providing misinformation in an interview early August. In early September, the same individual from the Finance Department stated to a Grand Jury member “By the way…, the County paid this year’s Unfunded Liability bill”. The Grand Jury member responded with, “That’s good. Where did the County get the money? All the Grand Jury wanted was truth and transparency from your department.”
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R4Page 26It is recommended that the Board of Supervisors investigate and implement common software, hardware and employee training to include backup data storage throughout County departments to allow all County departments to share information. ACTION: r Completed r Will Be Completed x Partly Completed rNot Completed 7 2018-2019 Grand Jury Final Report Responses to the Grand Jury Reports 2018-2019 Glenn County Grand Jury Report | 2017-2018 Grand Jury Response Reports Special Notation to this recommendation: The Grand Jury’s investigation showed the system was installed 2011 (eight years ago) and had continual issues with communication between departments. It was reported to the Grand Jury that updates and changes in software programs have created a hardship for employees to keep up in learning these new software programs as more employee training was needed.
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R5Page 27It is recommended that the county implement the replacement of the old light fixtures with LED lighting throughout the county’s offices and other structures. ACTION: r Completed x Will Be Completed r Partly Completed r Not Completed
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R6Page 27It is recommended that all responses from the Board of Supervisors shall meet the requirements of 933 (a) and (b) and 933.05 to provide written governance as to planning, implementation, and worthiness of all Grand Jury recommendation. ACTION: x Completed r Will Be Completed r Partly Completed r Not Completed
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R7Page 27It is recommended that the Board of Supervisors as a body visit and inspect the Glenn County Jail annually ACTION: : r Completed x Will Be Completed r Partly Completed r Not Completed Special Notation to this recommendation: While the Board of Supervisors state it would be a violation of the Brown Act to attend a visit to the jail, other options are available for the Board to visit the Jail without violating the Brown Act. The Sheriff provided a manner for this to be achieved by scheduling three separate dates for the Board of Supervisors tour to allow their opportunity to tour and inspect SECTION: GLENN COUNTY JAIL 2017-2018 Grand Jury Report, Board of Supervisors (Pages 4-8)
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R8Page 30No response required ACTION: Not Applicable SECTION: GLENN COUNTY SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT 2017-2018 Grand Jury Report, Board of Supervisors (Pages 8-9)
Conclusions 3
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CL1 Page 148Glenn County Jail Head of Department
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CL2 Page 148Glenn County Sheriff’s Department From the following governing bodies:
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CL3 Page 148Glenn County Board of Supervisors Reports issued by the Grand Jury do not identify individuals. Penal Code Section 929 requires that reports of the Grand Jury not contain the name of any person or facts leading to the identity of any person who provides information to the Grand Jury. 127 2018-2019 Grand Jury Report Glenn County Jail 2018-2019 Glenn County Grand Jury Report | Glenn County Jail Attachment Page 1: Board of State Community College 128 2018-2019 Grand Jury Report Glenn County Jail 2018-2019 Glenn County Grand Jury Report | Glenn County Jail Attachment Page 2: Board of State Community College 129 2018-2019 Grand Jury Report Glenn County Jail 2018-2019 Glenn County Grand Jury Report | Glenn County Jail Attachment Page 3: Board of State Community College 130 2018-2019 Grand Jury Report Glenn County Jail 2018-2019 Glenn County Grand Jury Report | Glenn County Jail Attachment Page 1: Wilgus Fire Control- 131 2018-2019 Grand Jury Report Glenn County Jail 2018-2019 Glenn County Grand Jury Report | Glenn County Jail Attachment Page 1: Glenn County Environmental Health Report 132 2018-2019 Grand Jury Report Glenn County Jail 2018-2019 Glenn County Grand Jury Report | 2018-2019 Grand Jury Reports 2018-2019 Grand Jury Juvenile Probation A 2018-2019 Grand Jury Report Abstract: Tehama County Juvenile Hall provides programs and services to Glenn County youth through a contract that could end in two years. 2018-2019 Grand Jury Final Report 133 Grand Jury Reports 2018-2019 Glenn County Grand Jury Report | Glenn County Juvenile Probation After one-year of Glenn County juveniles being held at Tehama County’s Juvenile Hall they seem to acclimate well Juvenile Hall SUMMARY Tehama County Juvenile Hall offers Glenn County juveniles many self-improvement programs, enrichment programs, and physical and mental health services providing juveniles with a chance to change their ways. PURPOSE The purpose of this report is twofold: A yearly requirement for the Grand Jury to visit the juvenile detention facility; and to inform the community about the daily lives and access to programs juveniles housed in Tehama County can participate.
Commendations 6
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CM1 Page 131The Grand Jury appreciates the Board of Supervisors for taking the time from their busy schedules to accommodate the Jury members during the scheduled interviews. REQUEST FOR RESPONSES Pursuant to Penal Code section 933.05 the Glenn County Grand Jury requests a thorough and complete response statements from: From the elected officials or heads of departments Clerk of the Board From the following governing bodies Board of Supervisors Reports issued by the Grand Jury do not identify individuals interviewed. Penal Code section 929 requires that reports of the Grand Jury not contain the name of any person or facts leading to the identity of any person who provides information to the Grand Jury. 110 2018-2019 Grand Jury Final Report Glenn County Board of Supervisors 2018-2019 Glenn County Grand Jury Report | Board of Supervisors Attachment: — Page 1: Ordinance of the County of Glenn, Amending the Glenn County Ordinance Code by Amending Chapter 2.06 relating to the County Administrative Officer 111 2018-2019 Grand Jury Final Report Glenn County Board of Supervisors 2018-2019 Glenn County Grand Jury Report | Board of Supervisors Attachment: — Page 2: Ordinance of the County of Glenn, Amending the Glenn County Ordinance Code by Amending Chapter 2.06 relating to the County Administrative Officer 112 2018-2019 Grand Jury Final Report Glenn County Board of Supervisors 2018-2019 Glenn County Grand Jury Report | Board of Supervisors Attachment: — Page 3: Ordinance of the County of Glenn, Amending the Glenn County Ordinance Code by Amending Chapter 2.06 relating to the County Administrative Officer 113 2018-2019 Grand Jury Final Report Glenn County Board of Supervisors 2018-2019 Glenn County Grand Jury Report | Board of Supervisors Attachment: — Page 4: Ordinance of the County of Glenn, Amending the Glenn County Ordinance Code by Amending Chapter 2.06 relating to the County Administrative Officer 114 2018-2019 Grand Jury Final Report Glenn County Board of Supervisors 2018-2019 Glenn County Grand Jury Report | Board of Supervisors Attachment: — Page 5: Ordinance of the County of Glenn, Amending the Glenn County Ordinance Code by Amending Chapter 2.06 relating to the County Administrative Officer 115 2018-2019 Grand Jury Final Report Glenn County Board of Supervisors 2018-2019 Glenn County Grand Jury Report | Board of Supervisors Attachment: — Page 6: Ordinance of the County of Glenn, Amending the Glenn County Ordinance Code by Amending Chapter 2.06 relating to the County Administrative Officer 116 2018-2019 Grand Jury Final Report Glenn County Board of Supervisors 2018-2019 Glenn County Grand Jury Report | Board of Supervisors Attachment: — Page 7: Ordinance of the County of Glenn, Amending the Glenn County Ordinance Code by Amending Chapter 2.06 relating to the County Administrative Office 117 2018-2019 Grand Jury Final Report Glenn County Board of Supervisors 2018-2019 Glenn County Grand Jury Report | Board of Supervisors Attachment: — Page 8: Ordinance of the County of Glenn, Amending the Glenn County Ordinance Code by Amending Chapter 2.06 relating to the County Administrative Office 118 2018-2019 Grand Jury Final Report Glenn County Board of Supervisors 2018-2019 Glenn County Grand Jury Report | Board of Supervisors Attachment: — Page 9: Ordinance of the County of Glenn, Amending the Glenn County Ordinance Code by Amending Chapter 2.06 relating to the County Administrative Office 119 2018-2019 Grand Jury Final Report Glenn County Board of Supervisors 2018-2019 Glenn County Grand Jury Report | Board of Supervisors Attachment: — Page 10: Ordinance of the County of Glenn, Amending the Glenn County Ordinance Code by Amending Chapter 2.06 relating to the County Administrative Office 120 2018-2019 Grand Jury Final Report Glenn County Board of Supervisors 2018-2019 Glenn County Grand Jury Report | 2018-2019 Grand Jury Reports 2018-2019 Grand Jury Report Glenn County Jail 2018-2019 Glenn County Grand Jury Final Report Abstract: AB 109 and SB10 were discussed. AB 109 states that low risk inmates are to be kept in county jails due to overcrowding of State Prisons. A new bill, SB10, dissolves the requirement of bail upon being arrested. How will these two bills effect the county jail. 2018-2019 Grand Jury Final Report Grand Jury Reports 121 2018-2019 Glenn County Grand Jury Report | Glenn County Jail As of October 2018 the Glenn County Jail is waiting for one correctional officer on disability to return to duty to be fully staff Glenn County Jail SUMMARY Built in 1990, the Glenn County Jail is showing its age. With little funding available, some of the previous Grand Jury recommendations have been met, some partially met, and some have not been met. The current staff is proficient in maintaining current California State requirements Title 15 and 24 California Code Regulations as stated in a report dated August 6, 2018. See attached reports from State of California, Board of State and Community Corrections (BSCC), Glenn County Environmental Health, Wilgus Fire Control, Inc., and newly developed Jail Evacuation Plan June 18, 2018.
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CM2 Page 191The Grand Jury found that the District Attorney and his staff is performing their job duties of the office with the expected diligence the public expects on every case without favor. The Grand Jury commends the District Attorney for his hard work putting in many personal hours to insure the crimes are prosecuted to their full extent. REQUEST FOR RESPONSES Pursuant to Penal Code section 933.05 the Glenn County Grand Jury requests a thorough and complete response statements from: From the elected officials or heads of departments Glenn County District Attorney From the following governing bodies Glenn County Board of Supervisors Reports issued by the Grand Jury do not identify individuals. Penal Code Section 929 requires that reports of the Grand Jury not contain the name of any person or facts leading to the identity of any person who provides information to the Grand Jury. 170 2018-2019 Grand Jury Report Glenn County District Attorney 2018-2019 Glenn County Grand Jury Report | Glenn County Attorney Attachment: Pretrial Release System Matrix used by the Probation, District Attorney and the Judges. 171 2018-2019 Glenn County Grand Jury Report | Glenn County District Attorney As long as people can do things without penalty, They’re going to continue to do them. —John McCain — 172 2018-2019 Grand Jury Report Glenn County District Attorney 2018-2019 Glenn County Grand Jury Final Report | Glenn County Roads 2018-2019 Grand Jury Public Works Glenn County Roads 2018-2019 Glenn County Grand Jury Final Report Abstract: Public Works, Roads Department, is adequately funded for the current scope of work it preforms for the Federal and State agencies, but is severely lacking in funds to maintain existing county roads or to create new ones that might be determined to support the residents of Glenn County. 2018-2019 Grand Jury Final Report 17 3 Glenn County Roads 2018-2019 Glenn County Grand Jury Final Report | Glenn County Roads Glenn County faces road decline due to flooding, additional traffic, and aging infrastructure GLENN COUNTY ROADS SUMMARY The recent fires and flooding have had an impact on our County Roads. The infrastructure is old and needs replacing, with the influx of traffic from the Camp Fire and recent rains/flooding they will deteriorate much faster. Glenn County roads are in desperate need of repair.
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CM3 Page 197Commendations to the Public Works Department for their forward thinking in researching mitigating factors in making the County roads useful. REQUEST FOR RESPONSES Pursuant to Penal Code section 933.05 the Glenn County Grand Jury requests a thorough and complete response statements from: From the elected officials or heads of departments Glenn County Board of Supervisors From the following governing bodies Glenn County Public Works Department
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CM4 Page 208The CSD is commended for using every available option to them to correct the undrinkable water in Elk Creek. REQUEST FOR RESPONSES Pursuant to Penal Code section 933.05 the Glenn County Grand Jury requests a thorough and complete response statements from: From the elected officials or heads of departments Glenn County Board of Supervisors From the following governing bodies Elk Creek Community Service District Reports issued by the Grand Jury do not identify individuals interviewed. Penal Code section 929 requires that reports of the Grand Jury not contain the name of any person or facts leading to the identity of any person who provides information to the Grand Jury. 187 2018-2019 Grand Jury Final Report Special Districts—Elk Creek Water 2018-2019 Glenn County Grand Jury Final Report | Elk Creek Water “Water is critical for sustainable development, including environmental integrity and the alleviation of poverty and hunger, and is indispensable for human health and well-being. ” —United Nations 188 2018-2019 Grand Jury Final Report Special Districts—Elk Creek Water 2018-2019 Glenn County Grand Jury Final Report | Glenn County Special Districts 2018 – 2019 Grand Jury Willows Unified School District Measure B Abstract: Will the completion of Measure B, Willows Unified School District has made improvements that were badly needed to keep the District’s school children safe and comfortable. 189 2018-2019 Grand Jury Final Report Glenn County Roads 2018-2019 Glenn County Grand Jury Final Report | Glenn County Senior Nutrition The school bond provided upgrades to each of the District’s three schools by improving aged and out dated equipment and buildings. Grand Jury Report Willows Unified School District Measure B SUMMARY: Willows Unified School District Measure B progress and updates on the improvements and replacements of specified units as per Resolution #2016-17-03. PURPOSE: To ensure that the Citizens Bond Oversight Committee Measure B is following their By- Laws, monitoring the Expense Report and informing the Community of the progress. ACRONYMS: WUSD – Willows Unified School District CBOC – Citizen Bond Oversight Committee Measure B ADA – American Disability Act DSA – Division of State Architect GLOSSARY: Title 24 – California Building Energy Efficiency Standards Proposition 51 – Public School Facility Bonds (2016) EXHIBITS: § Full Text Ballot Proposition of the Willows School District Bond Election for November 8, 2016 § Expenditures/Financial Statement Dated October 9, 2018 BACKGROUND: 190 2018-2019 Grand Jury Report Senior Nutrition Program 2018-2019 Glenn County Grand Jury Final Report | Glenn County Senior Nutrition The 2017-2018 Grand Jury recommended the follow-up of Measure B as to the compliance of the By-Laws and the continuance of procedures to the completion of the project. METHODOLOGY: a. Interview with the Willows Unified School District Superintendent b. Review of Resolution 2016-17-03 c. Review the By-Laws for the Oversight Committee d. Review the audit performed by Christy White Associates dated June 30, 2017 e. Review of Grand Jury Final Report dated June 15, 2018 f. Visit Sites of construction/maintenance DISCUSSION: Bond Measure B was passed by the citizens of the City of Willows in 2016. The detailed list of projects to be completed is in Exhibit A “Full Text Ballot Proposition of the Willows School District Bond Election for November 8, 2016”. The summer of 2017 saw the start of the work to be completed from the funds of Measure B and “matching” funds from Willows Unified School District. (“Matching” funds generally do not mean dollar for dollar but a percentage of total funds to be used.) At the time of this follow-up investigation, Phase One has been completed and Phase Two is very close to being finished. It is anticipated that all the projects will be completed this year and most or all of the funds expended. In reviewing 2017-2018 Grand Jury Final Report with the Superintendent concerning the definition of Committee Board meetings, in the CBOC By-Laws, it was realized that Section 3.1 and Section 6.1 do conflict. This will be brought to the CBOC meeting for clarification. It was stated in the 2017-2018 Final Report “The current administration plans to request a Bond issue every ten years to keep the school properties in good condition.” This is a misstatement and we apologize. It should have said, “The current administration has the option to request a bond issue every ten years”. A review of the audit report prepared by Christy White Associates noted one Finding and Recommendation. (See attached page for Finding and Recommendation. The full audit report can be found on-line at Willows Unified School District - Measure B - Minutes and Agenda - May 15, 2018 Audit Report) The Finding was a Change Order which exceeded 10% of the budgeted cost and was processed without prior approval of the CBOC Board. This Finding was discussed with the Superintendent, and he explained that it was his understanding that the Change Order was within his approval limits. At the time of the Change Order, the high school gymnasium was having a new roof installed. The roofing company and the administration discussed and decided to go ahead reroofing the Agriculture building at the same time instead of having the roof company return in the fall. Both jobs are in the original bid but were scheduled to be completed at different times. By completing both jobs at one time, it saved the District funds. 191 2018-2019 Grand Jury Report Senior Nutrition Program 2018-2019 Glenn County Grand Jury Final Report | Glenn County Senior Nutrition A tour of the Murdock Elementary School shows the new portable classrooms, carpeting that is rough at the door entrance to clean shoes, new ADA toilet facilities, new drinking station which includes a bottle fill-up, staff room, computer lab/library, black-top covering bare ground, new tables and benches in the cafeteria, exterior painting, new windows, IT wiring for internet, new fire alarm system; the high school has new motorized bleachers in the gymnasium, new lockers, non-skid locker room floors, enclosed showers, etc. in both girl’s and boy’s locker rooms, changing room with shower and lockers for officials, new HVAC system, score keepers at the football field are now in the view box with broadcasting equipment, new sound system in the multi-purpose room. While we did not visit the Willows Intermediate School, the Superintendent stated a new ADA compliant toilet room was provided. Most all building received a new coat of paint. All new fixtures and improvements throughout the project are ADA compliant. The removal of the old portable classrooms at Murdock School were put up for sale but after two/three inquiries and no offers, they were disposed of to make way for the new classrooms, etc. It is expected that by the end of the year, Measure B Funds will be exhausted. The Willows Unified School District provided additional funds of $1,260,000 to complete the project. See Appendix B full disclosure of Expenditures/Financial statement dated October 9, 2018. FINDINGS and RECOMMENDATION Findings Recommendations F1: The CBOC is nearing completion of stated R1: None upgrades as presented to the Community. R2: The Christy White Associates Audit dated R2: None June 30, 2017 Finding is being followed as recommended R3: CBOC and School Board has worked R3: None diligently to modernize the school facilities and raise the bar in educational quality for all students and staff
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CM5 Page 213The Willows Unified School District and the Citizens Bond Oversight Committee needs to be commended for the work that has been done toward the completion of this worthwhile project as it has increased the quality of education, as well as providing a cleaner, safer and more appealing educational environment to all staff members, students and the community it serves. REQUEST FOR RESPONSES 192 2018-2019 Grand Jury Report Senior Nutrition Program 2018-2019 Glenn County Grand Jury Final Report | Glenn County Senior Nutrition None
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CM6 Page 236The Glenn County Grand Jury commends the Glenn County Senior Nutrition Program that provides a valuable service to seniors by providing freshly prepared, nutritious meals through both home delivery and senior participants at the Glenn County Senior Center site in Orland and Willows Senior Nutrition at the Holy Trinity Episcopal Church in Willows.
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