Career Technical Education*

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• CL1
  Career Technical Education (CTE), also known as vocational education and Regional Occupational Program (ROP), is funded inadequately at the three high school districts in Trinity County. Auto shop, a dynamically changing trade for mechanics, along with home economics and expanded electives have been terminated on high school campuses.
• CL2
  With an unemployment rate consistently in double digits, fee assistance for low-income students needs to be expanded. Moving young adults off public assistance & providing training is in the best interest of all taxpayers.
• CL3
  With plans in place to complete the extended education sites in Weaverville and Red Bluff during 2008, transportation will be a key factor in filling seats.
• CL4
  Are you familiar with the term Career Technical Education(CTE)? If yes, have you received materials from the State of California Department of Education, other Community Colleges or a County Office of Education? Send a sample brochure if possible. Was anyone from your campus invited to the recent CTE conference held in Southern California attended by the Governor of California?
• CL5
  The terms Vocational Education and Regional Occupational Program (ROP) have been used, and continue to be used, to identify the programs we are discussing. Use the following list to indicate (by check mark) any and all which are offered on your campuses: Yes (check) a) Automotive and Diesel Technology b) Construction Technology c) Welding Technology d) Electronic Technology e) Environmental Resources f) Fire Technology g) Industrial Technology (apprenticeship training) h) Geographic Information Systems Also, Legal Assistant Office Administration Student Development (learning community, college success, peer tutoring, career choice) Horticulture/Agriculture Culinary Arts Hospitality (intemet)/Casino Management Health Occupations (division) -96-
• CL6
  Students are offered: Grade Levels a) Study Skills b) School to Work c) Peer Helping d) Student Success e) School on the Road
• CL7
  A student 16 or older who earns a certificate when passing CHSEE can immediately proceed to apply to a Community College. True or False?
• CL8
  Education Code Section 48800 allows students to attend Community College classes. Do you have students doing this? What grade level? Is attendance at an "outreach" campus 8c/or online?
• CL9
  Do you receive materials from Shasta/Tehama/Trinity Community College District? Explain.
• CL10
  Are you aware that a new "outreach" campus (approx. 4500 sq. ft.) of the above district may be available in Weaverville as soon as 2008?
• CL11
  Explain in a generic sense, a typical situation which students want addressed, related to work opportunities that are not academically oriented.
• CL12
  From this list of "vocational" campuses, do you know of any students attending? Lake C011ege DeVry University Heald Busitess College ITT Tech Shasta Cosmetology School Shasta Fire Academy Skyway Beauty Academy Other - Please Name:
• CL13
  What in particular would you like to receive and put to work for students from your share of $154 million in the State budget this July for Career Technology? Thank you again for your assistance and feedback! ATTACHMENT 2 March 29, 2007 Shasta-Tehama-Trinity Joint Community College District 11555 Old Oregon Trail, PO Box 496006 Redding, CA 96049-6006 If there is documentation to be sent or additional comment on any question, please show the number of the question. Your assistance is greatly appreciated. Mail to: PO Box 1117 Weaverville, CA 96093 Sincerely, 2006-07 Trinity County Grand Jury, Special Districts & Programs Committee Questions Asked --
• CL14
  Explain the terms "project funds be REVERTED" and "new appropriation level". For example, as anticipated for the Library Annex Project. Also, the term "new -97- • adjusted budget".
• CL15
  Concerning the Tehama College Center, when opened in Red Bluff (05/2008), can you plan for and implement (based on demand) a need to provide transportation (Tuesday & Thursday) to students in the southeastern region of Trinity County (Hayfork, Wildwood, Peanut areas)? ATTACHMENT 3 4 Monthly Board Report on Construction Projects Prepared for the Board Meeting May 9, 2007 PROJECT BACKGROUND STATUS Library Annex The Library Annex was funded by the The Chancellor's Office has asked the State originally for $6,919,000. The Department of Finance to approve this District went out to bid twice on the project at the new appropriation level project and there were not enough funds and would place this project on the to cover bids received either time. agenda for approval by the Trustees for Because of this the Chancellor's office is the 2007-08 fiscal year. Funding for recommending that the project funds be this project will come from the 2006 reverted and a new appropriation be bond fund that was on the November established in the amount of $12,165,000. 2006 ballot. This funding will occur when the Governor signs the 2007-08 budget in July, 2007. Theatre Remodel Board approval was granted at the April Approval will be requested at the May meeting on a proposal from LFH Board meeting to award a contract on Architecture for design services of the the upgrade of the lighting system. remaining areas of the remodel. Installation of the rigging, carpet, and seating is substantially complete. Health Sciences and Layout and installations throughout the The majority of the drywall has been University Center building continue for the plumbing, installed. Interior texture coating and electrical, mechanical, and fire sprinkler paint is in process. The brick veneer is portions. 35-40% complete. As of April 26, the project is approximately 67% complete. Meetings continue for selection of the furniture. Weaverville Extended Escrow has closed on the site purchase In conjunction with the Trinity Players Education Site in Weaverville. The architects are the grading and paving of the parking working on the design phase. lot is scheduled to be completed by the end of August. Tehama College Center The agreement with Lionakis Beaumont Draft EIR comments have been Design Group, Inc. has been finalized. received and the Final EIR is in District Administration and Board of progress. A meeting is scheduled for Trustees representatives are meeting with May 2 with North State Resources and the architects on a design for the project. Sharrah, Dunlap, Sawyer, in order to formulate a response to comments received on the draft EIR. Shasta-Tehama-Trinity Community College District General Obligation Bonds Series A Cumulative Recap of Bond Activity July 2002 - April 15, 2007 Bond Income Received to Date Bond Sales Series A 11,000,000 Bond Sales Series B 23,000,000 Interest 1,279,489 through 12/31/06 ** Transfer Interest (480,411) Total 34,799,078 Cumulative Recap of Project Budgets, Additional Revenues and Expenditures July 2002 - April 15, 2007 Expenses to Date Additional Funds New Adjusted Projects Original Budget Adjusted Budget Incl. Encumbrances Budget Balance from Other Sources Budget & Est. Costs Early Childhood Education Facility 1,000,000 1,598,439 66,155 1,664,594 1,664,594 - Health Science & University Center 15,500,000 16,722,322 1,366,883 18,089,205 18,066,548 22,657 Science Lab Upgrade 1,000,000 916,906 74,590 991,496 991,496 - Tehama College Center 12,000,000 12,762,333 - 12,762,333 3,891,248 8,871,085 Theater Remodel 700,000 700,000 - 700,000 547,092 152,908 Trinity County Center 1,300,000 1,300,000 - 1,300,000 157,353 1,142,647 Energy Facilities Upgrades 2,500,000 - - - - - Total 34,000,000 34,000,000 1,507,628 35,507,628 25,318,331 10,189,297 Additional Funds Sources * City of Redding Fees Returned VTEA Fund 66,581 Electrical Allowance 40,000 Dental Society Foundation Funds 541,000 Sewer Allowance 66,344 Fees returned from City of Redding * 419,636 Water Allowance 6,115 Interest from Proceeds ** 480,411 Impact Fees 250,186 Totals 1,507,628 Planning, Irrigation, Landscaping 56,991 419,636 Report prepared for Citizens Oversight Committee for Bond Measure A and Shasta College Board of Trustees Questions on numbers, please contact Debbie Parisot. Capital & Special Projects Analyst doarisotashastacolleoe.edu 242-7530 4/6/2007 15:36 H:\Gen Obl Bonds Series A\Projects\[Measure A Committee Cover Sheet.xls]Projects Recap BD May 9 Architect, Site Furniture, Project Testing, Demolition/Site Trinity Center Design, Fees Acquisition Construction Fixtures & Contingency Totals Mgmt. Inspection Improvement Engineering Costs Equipment Costs Budget $ 17,600. 108i000'° t: '1,.60;856 .6;160f 4;!gi:50:i000i '4L,-.1?..: : :- .:,]-6,1;' -irriffik880;000: .3!; 39;384:. : ,;4:.j:i38'i0.00::. : ' 1:;300;01)(I Nichols Melburg & Rossetto 2,970 $ 2,970 Hunt Land Surveying 3,366 $ 3,366 Public Agency Law Group 2,739 1,644 $ 4,383 Shaw & Associates 4,000 - $ 4,000 Sharrah & Dunlap 6,150 $ 6,150 Trinity Players 136,484 $ 136,484 Total Expenses - 2,970 4,000 2,739 147,643 - - - - $ 157,353 BalanCe"Ot Budget $ 17;600r. 4'105;0301' Tr:7,56;856TV73,42V 205:r .34.:39;384' 3n771;14 Construction Costs Start Date Jan-06 GL Year Total Spent Orig. Budget $ per Sq. Ft. 185 Finish Date Jun-08 05/06 5,118 Includes Current Est. $ per Sq. Ft. 100 Square Footage 4,500 06/07 152,235 Encumbrances Total Budget Incl. Site Development $ 1,300,000 157,353 4/6/2007 15:32 H:\Gen Obi Bonds Series A \Projects \TrinityWirinity Project Cost Summary.xlsyrrinIty —a, O ATTACHMENT 1 February 21, 2007 Trinity High School 321 Victory Lane, PO Box 1060 Weaverville, CA 96093 If there is documentation to be sent or additional comment on any question, please show the number of the question. Your assistance is greatly appreciated. Sincerely, 2006-07 Trinity County Grand Jury, Special Districts & Programs Committee Questions Asked —

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