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Extracted from Consolidated Report

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El Dorado County Grand Jury • 2000-2001

El Dorado Union High School District: Oak Ridge High School

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Findings 13 findings

F1 Page 51
Many of the buildings at this school are twenty years old and built with concrete block construction. Because of this type of construction, when water permeates the concrete block and then evaporates, it creates an alkali residue inside the building.
F2 Page 51
Because of the age of the building, the district allocates additional funds for maintenance.
F3 Page 51
The new maintenance supervisor has created a maintenance schedule and has implemented a program to seal the concrete block to prevent further water damage.
F4 Page 51
All damage seen by the 1999/2000 Grand Jury has been repaired. New carpet has been installed in building PA-1.
F5 Page 51
Warning signs are posted to prevent blocking access to electrical panels.
F6 Page 51
Finding 6 of the 1999/2000 Grand Jury states, “Recurring problems with blockage of electrical panels and exits in the Performing Arts Center have led to several violations by the Fire Marshall. Due to failure to correct these conditions, the Principal was cited, fined, and placed on probation for a period of one year.” The response from the school district states: “The issue has already been addressed by the Principal. The teacher is cooperative and no longer blocks the areas mentioned. Staff knows to maintain clear access to hallways, exits and panels.” 52
F7 Page 52
Access to electrical panels was blocked in the Performing Arts Center and in an area adjacent to one of the Science Labs.
F8 Page 52
The above constitutes a repeat violation of the same type found by the 1999/2000 Grand Jury.
F9 Page 52
One of the light fixtures in Building E, that could not previously be opened, has been repaired. The second one has been slated to be repaired when its light tube burns out.
F10 Page 52
During an emergency drill students and faculty are required to go into the nearest room available. At a drill observed by Grand Jury members, one group from the kitchen went into a storage area that had no PA system and only one exit/entrance.
F11 Page 52
The school has 2 1/2 assistant principal positions to investigate charges of harassment as part of their duties. There are four counselors on staff. To provide additional counseling, the County provides the services of the New Morning Agency.
F12 Page 52
There are four campus monitors and a full-time County Probation Officer on campus.
F13 Page 52
Although the school does not have a “hot line”, it does have voice mail so students can anonymously report incidents or information to the administration.

Recommendations 4