15 responses to findings and recommendations
F1
The prisoners’ entrance door is rusting.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
F1. The Science Laboratory Building is the only permanent building built in the last 18 years. All other additions have been modular classrooms. No Board of Supervisors response required.
R1
The prisoners’ entrance door should be repaired and painted.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
R1. Additional student locker space should be provided. No Board of Supervisors response required.
F2
The prisoners’ entrance wooden door frame is deteriorating.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
F2. Locker space is not available for all students. No Board of Supervisors response required.
R2
The prisoners’ entrance door frame should be repaired.
Response: Will Not Implement
Score: -1
R2: The recommendation will not be implemented because it is unreasonable. The response is qualified as follows. County Policy A-11 and Penal Code Section 933.05 require that we state the recommendation has been implemented, will be implemented, requires further analysis, or is not warranted. We state that “the recommendation will not be implemented because it is unreasonable” only because it is not within the County’s purview to manage school parking and therefore the County cannot implement this recommendation. The County has requirements for minimum amounts of parking for certain land uses....
F3
The downspouts at rear of the building are not connected to the drainage field pipes. 148
Response: Agree
Score: +1
F3: The respondent agrees with the finding. The County does not have data confirming that enrollment will continue to increase. However, El Dorado County Department of Transportation (DOT) staff has enjoyed a close working relationship with the School’s and District’s staff over the last 10 years to address evolving parking issues along the County maintained roads in the vicinity of the high school.
R3
The downspouts at rear of the building should be reconnected to the drainage field pipes.
Response: Will Not Implement
Score: -1
R3: The recommendation will not be implemented because it is unreasonable. The response is qualified as follows. County Policy A-11 and Penal Code Section 933.05 require that we state the recommendation has been implemented, will be implemented, requires further analysis, or is not warranted. We state that “the recommendation will not be implemented because it is unreasonable” only because it is not within the County’s purview to manage this issue. Before new access points are constructed, or traffic control devices installed, an appropriate engineering-based study is necessary. The purpose of...
F4
The rain gutters are full of leaves and pine needles.
Response: Disagree
Score: -1
F4: The respondent disagrees wholly with the finding. The current on-site facilities and circulation has contributed to “congestion” along Ponderosa and Meder roads, and numerous complaints from the nearby residents, but DOT does not have any data to suggest that current or past conditions should be termed “unsafe” or “hazardous”.
R4
The rain gutters should be cleaned.
Response: Will Not Implement
Score: -1
R4: With respect to Ponderosa Road, the recommendation will not be implemented because it is not warranted. DOT will not install additional school zone signs on the “north side of the campus on Ponderosa Road” because there are existing signs and those signs have been posted in full conformance with the State’s mandated standards for signing school zones on public roads.
F5
The HVAC vents/registers are dirty.
Response: Disagree Partially
Score: 0
F5: The respondent disagrees partially with the finding. There are two (2) School Zone signs on Ponderosa Road: one (1) north of the school on the southbound lane and one (1) south of the school on the northbound lane. The use of the word “blind” in 73 reference to the horizontal curve might be misleading in that it may imply that the sign is hidden from view due to the curvature of the road.
R5
The HVAC vents/registers should be periodically cleaned.
Response: Will Not Implement
Score: -1
R5: The recommendation will not be implemented because it is unreasonable. 75 The response is qualified as follows. County Policy A-11 and Penal Code Section 933.05 require that we state the recommendation has been implemented, will be implemented, requires further analysis, or is not warranted. We state that “the recommendation will not be implemented because it is unreasonable” only because it is not within the County’s purview to manage this issue. Before a turnout is constructed, an appropriate engineering-based study is necessary. The purpose of the study would be to predict changes in tr...
F6
The courtroom ceiling tiles are water stained.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
F6. There is inadequate space to pick-up or drop-off students so students are frequently dropped off on the main roadway. Response to
R6
The source of the water staining the ceiling tiles of the courtroom should be investigated and repairs should be made.
Response: Will Not Implement
Score: -1
R6: The recommendation will not be implemented because it is unreasonable. The response is qualified as follows. County Policy A-11 and Penal Code Section 933.05 require that we state the recommendation has been implemented, will be implemented, requires further analysis, or is not warranted. We state that “the recommendation will not be implemented because it is unreasonable” only because it is not within the County’s purview to manage this issue. Typically, street lights in unincorporated El Dorado County are constructed and maintained either as on-site improvements or as a public facility o...
F7
The courtroom and office area walls have cracks.
Response: Disagree Partially
Score: 0
F7: The respondent disagrees partially with the finding. It is agreed that there are no streetlights in front of the school. With respect to traffic conditions, the County’s Department of Transportation does not have any evidence to suggest that conditions have historically been shown to be unsafe. However, the finding may be intended to relate to other aspects of public safety that could be addressed from the perspective of law enforcement.
R7
The cracks in the courtroom and office area walls should be repaired.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
R7. Restrooms should be inspected for cleanliness and supplies by daytime maintenance staff each morning, especially in Building P. No Board of Supervisors response required. Commendations The Grand Jury commends the Principal, faculty, and staff for their enthusiastic school spirit and continued dedication to the academic performance and well being of the students at Ponderosa High School. We further commend the school for becoming a California Distinguished High School. Responses Required for Findings
F8
The drinking fountain fascia plate is improperly attached.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
F8. The restrooms are not always clean and are not well stocked with supplies. No Board of Supervisors response required. Recommendations
