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Yuba County Grand Jury
• 2013-2014
Marysville Unified Elementary Schools Safety and Security
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Findings 12 findings
F1
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Arboga School is comprised mainly of portable buildings as a result of population growth in that area.
F2
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The cafeteria/multipurpose room has a capacity of 300 occupants and is too small for the enrollment of Arboga School.
F3
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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
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The entire campus is not adequately fenced. There is only barbed wire fencing on the Southeast corner behind some portable classrooms.
F5
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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
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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
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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
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R1Page 33When bond funds become available, Arboga’s deferred projects, listed in the MJUSD Facilities Project Summary, receive priority consideration.
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R2Page 33The District install adequate fencing around the entire campus.
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R3Page 33Security cameras be installed in strategic outside locations. 2013-2014 Yuba County Grand Jury Final Report Marysville Unified Elementary Schools Safety and Security Covillaud Elementary School: The Grand Jury recommends that:
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R4Page 34Security cameras be installed in strategic outside locations.
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R5Page 34The District comply with California Streets and Highway Code, Section 5610, to repair their portion of the sidewalks and curbs on the section of 7th Street blocked off for use by Covillaud School.
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R6Page 34The District complete the projects planned for Covillaud School listed in The District Project Summary.
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R7Page 34The Administrator discuss with the Marysville Police Department, at their monthly safety meetings, an appropriate notification plan for potentially dangerous activity within its neighborhood.
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R8Page 34The District provide funding for the construction or purchase of adequate cafeteria storage. Cedar Lane Elementary School: The Grand Jury recommends:
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R9Page 34Security cameras be installed in strategic outside locations.
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R10Page 34The District consult with the Public Works Department and install proper signage, sidewalks and crosswalks in the bus pickup/drop off locations. Request for Responses: Pursuant to Penal Code section 933.05, the Grand Jury requests responses as follows: MJUSD Board of Trustees Superintendant, MJUSD Principal, Arboga Elementary R1-R3 Principal, Covillaud Elementary R4-R8 2013-2014 Yuba County Grand Jury Final Report Marysville Unified Elementary Schools Safety and Security Principal, Cedar Lane Elementary R9-R10 The governing bodies indicated above should be aware that the comment or response of the governing body must be conducted in accordance with Penal Code section 933(c) and subject to the notice, agenda and open meeting requirements of the Brown Act. 2013-2014 Yuba County Grand Jury Final Report 2013-2014 Yuba County Grand Jury Final Report