Ventura County Grand Jury
• 1989-1990
Santa Paula Union High School District Bond Election Measure “A”
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Findings and Recommendations 12 findings
F1
Santa Paula Union High School District Public Opinion Survey supported the bond initiative.
No recommendations for this finding
F2
Complainants believed the bond funds were to be used for renovation of older school buildings only.
No recommendations for this finding
F3
Complainants did not understand that funds would be used to purchase additional buildings for administration use.
No recommendations for this finding
F4
School Board minutes show proper authorization for sale of the bonds.
No recommendations for this finding
F5
Resolution #90-14 properly authorized sale of bonds.
No recommendations for this finding
F6
Resolution #90-15 properly established Building Fund.
No recommendations for this finding
F7
Resolution #90-16 properly established Bond Interest and Redemption Fund.
No recommendations for this finding
F8
The School Board applied for $3,000,000 from the State School Lease Purchase Fund.
No recommendations for this finding
F9
These funds allowed the Board to expand the school rehabilitation/building project to $8,000,000.
No recommendations for this finding
F10
Legal opinions approved expenditures of bond funds.
No recommendations for this finding
F11
Certified copies of outside auditors' reports approved expenditures of bond funds.
No recommendations for this finding
F12
Certified copies of State Auditor's reports approved expenditures of State funds. COMMENDATION The 1995/96 Ventura County Grand Jury extensively reviewed and examined the Santa Paula Union High School District Bond Measure "A" Initiative and all pertinent documentation relating to this issue. The Grand Jury has determined that the funds were used properly. The 1995/96 Grand Jury commends the Santa Paula Union High School District for their use of the funds, acquired from the State, to enhance the original project. The Grand Jury would also like to commend the School Board and staff for their spirit of cooperation throughout this investigation. RESPONSE NOT REQUIRED 37
No recommendations for this finding