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Findings 6 findings
F1
Page 79
The Measure Y Oversight Committee was designed as a committee without authority. Its Mission Statement admitted that its sole activity was to wait to see if the School District reported itself for violation of state law. The committee was so powerless that members no longer showed up for meetings and were surprised to learn that the committee had not been disbanded.
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Page 80
There are numerous violations of Health and Safety codes, building codes, the Americans with Disabilities Act, and continued non-compliance with annual Fire and Life Safety Reports.
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Page 80
Student drop-off areas are dangerous. One principal stated that drop- offs and pick-ups were the scariest parts the day. These areas are too small and not configured for modern traffic.
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Page 81
School facilities are too small. Lunchrooms, teachers’ meeting rooms and auditoriums are all inadequate for the present student population.
F5
Page 81
There seems to be unwarranted delay in responding to and completing work orders from the schools to the District.
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Page 81
The District’s maintenance department was not aware of a number of problems found by the Grand Jury during its site visits. When advised of the problems, the Department responded quickly and appropriately. The lack of knowledge of the conditions at some schools or perhaps the lack of concern is indicative of a breakdown in communications.
Recommendations 7
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R1Page 79Oversight Committees are recommended for future bond measures. These committees must have more right to participate in bond projects, including the right to be present for interviews with architects/consultants/contractors, the right to review all documents and the prerogative to write their own Interim Report. Oversight Committee members should be appointed by the Napa County Board of Supervisors and/or city councils of schools within the District. Response Requested from Superintendent of Schools Napa Valley Unified School District Board of Trustees
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R2aPage 80NVUSD should improve awareness of the condition of the schools. There are existing parent-teacher organizations at each school which should be encouraged to take a more active role in inspecting the school and reporting safety hazards or other substandard conditions to the District. Response Requested from Superintendent of Schools Napa Valley Unified School District Board of Trustees
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R2bPage 80NVUSD must find ways to provide adequate facilities for all of the students. The Board of Trustees should reorder its priorities in apportioning the limited funds it controls to improve the physical plant of the District. Response Requested from Superintendent of Schools Napa Valley Unified School District Board of Trustees
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R3Page 80The drop-off areas must be reconfigured and enlarged. The schools have more than adequate acreage to accomplish this. Response Requested from Superintendent of Schools Napa Valley Unified School District Board of Trustees Napa Police Department Napa County Sheriff’s Department
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R4Page 81See Recommendation 2b. Response Requested from Superintendent of Schools Napa Valley Unified School District Board of Trustees
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R5Page 81See Recommendation 4. Response Requested from Superintendent of Schools Napa Valley Unified School District Board of Trustees
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R6Page 81NVUSD should have further staffing and an employee whose primary duty is to conduct frequent school inspections and meet on a regular basis with school principals to inquire about conditions. This employee should also be knowledgeable about lead-based paint in the school buildings and the presence of asbestos. Response Requested from Superintendent of Schools Napa Valley Unified School District Board of Trustees