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Extracted from Consolidated Report

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Yuba County Grand Jury • 2013-2014

Marysville Unified Elementary Schools Safety and Security

Published: September 17, 2013 12 pages
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Findings 12 findings

F1 Page 32
Arboga School is comprised mainly of portable buildings as a result of population growth in that area.
F2 Page 32
The cafeteria/multipurpose room has a capacity of 300 occupants and is too small for the enrollment of Arboga School.
F3 Page 32
Bond funds are now depleted, so Arboga’s projects that were on The MJUSD’s Facilities Project Summary for updates to the campus, are now on hold. 2013-2014 Yuba County Grand Jury Final Report Marysville Unified Elementary Schools Safety and Security
F4 Page 33
The entire campus is not adequately fenced. There is only barbed wire fencing on the Southeast corner behind some portable classrooms.
F5 Page 33
There are no security cameras installed on the campus. Covillaud Elementary School:
F6 Page 33
There are no security cameras on campus.
F7 Page 33
The Street blocked off from city traffic (7th Street) during school hours is in hazardous disrepair with numerous potholes, broken and sunken curbs, uneven sidewalks and trees pushing through the concrete. Children cross and play in this street for recess activities, and physical education class. When there is an evacuation drill, the meeting area is in the playground on the north side of the Street.
F8 Page 33
There is inadequate parking for staff and parents.
F9 Page 33
Due to location, there is often police activity in the proximity of the school that has not been brought to the attention of the administrator so that proper action can be taken.
F10 Page 33
The cafeteria/multipurpose room with a capacity of 300 is not large enough for a student body of over 500, and has inadequate cafeteria storage space. Cedar Lane Elementary:
F11 Page 33
There are no security cameras on the campus.
F12 Page 33
There are no marked crosswalks or sidewalks near the bus pickup/drop off area, nor proper signage referring to school area crosswalks or designated bike paths. This poses a safety issue as there are many pedestrians and bicycle riders.

Recommendations 10