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Extracted from Consolidated Report
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Findings 5 findings
F1
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Measure L Bond language implied that a Foothills campus would be built by SJDCD. After the Bond was approved by SJDCD voters, the project was abandoned, and there are no plans to build a campus or a college learning center in Calaveras County for the remaining life of the Bond.
F2
Page 45
Despite the BOS response to the 2013-2014 CCGJ report which expressed their desire for SJDCD to expand and establish a Foothill area campus or education center, this has not occurred and will not occur during the life of the Bond.
F3
Page 46
According to the SJDCD 20-Year Comprehensive Master Plan, the District will likely require the passage of another bond measure to fund its long-term capital expenses for construction and improvements.
F4
Page 46
As long as Calaveras County is a member of SJDCD, any new bond could be approved with or without the support of County voters.
F5
Page 46
There is a strong desire among Calaveras County educators and students for higher education opportunities within the County.
Recommendations 5
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R1Page 46At a Board meeting scheduled no later than October 1, 2019, SJDCD Board of Trustees needs to reevaluate unspent funds, even if allocated, to address an educational facility in Calaveras County.
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R2Page 46The CCGJ recommends a complete withdrawal from the SJDCD
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R3Page 46By October 1, 2019, the BOS should instruct County Counsel to initiate secession from the SJDCD.
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R4Page 46The CCGJ strongly recommends secession from SJDCD prior to any new bond measure that commits County voters to another tax obligation with no benefit.
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R5Page 46After the County withdraws from SJDCD, the Calaveras County Superintendent of Schools and BOS are to collaborate and decide upon one of the following options: a) Open negotiations with YCCD to consolidate the entirety of Calaveras County into one college district, or b) Develop a County sponsored/partnered distance learning campus such as the one in Amador County.