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Extracted from Consolidated Report
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Findings 16 findings
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NVC has a projected increase in student enrollment over the next ten years.
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NVC is tied to a K-14 funding system/mechanism dictated by the State.
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NVC did not make clear to the citizens of Napa the causes of the increase in cost of the projects of Measure N.
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NVC did not make clear to the citizens of Napa the impact of the failure to pass measure L. 16
F5
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NVC needs to improve and increase its facilities so as to provide for the growing higher educational needs of our community.
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NVCCD currently has a $40,000,000 plus unfunded liability for Other Post Employment Benefits for current and retired employees. These benefits are currently funded on a "pay as you go" basis.
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the NVC CDC has been restructured to prevent misuse of the services.
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NVC does not have a campus-wide, stay-in-place notification system besides the PA/bull horn in each of the Campus Police vehicles.
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there are no “Columbine” locks on classroom doors.
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NVC has instituted the SMS Text Alert system.
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the Board of Trustees voted to train and arm the Campus Police as a security measure.
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Campus Police do not have computers in their Campus vehicles.
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NVC does not have a wireless communications system.
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the solar field and chiller plant help reduce costs to the general fund and over time will pay for themselves.
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The Inmate Welfare Trust Fund and its use for the funding of certain Jail custodial and food staff training does not impart sufficient substantive job skills facilitating inmate transition from detention to the general population.
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The use of Inmate Welfare Trust Fund funds for new evidence-based programs for inmate rehabilitation is a reasonable use of such funds. 9
Recommendations 7
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R1Page 17NVC continue to support efforts at the State level to secure a more stable funding mechanism that is not tied to K-14 funding.
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R2Page 17NVC Board of Trustees proceed expeditiously to convert the unfunded health care liabilities from a “pay-as-you-go” to an accrual basis.
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R3Page 17NVC inform the public when promoting new bond issues, not only of what will be gained by the passage of the Bond issue but what will be lost if the Bond issue does not pass.
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R4Page 17NVC take a more pro-active role in informing the public about its accomplishments and needs.
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R5Page 17NVC provide campus-wide wireless access to benefit the faculty, the students and Campus Security.
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R6Page 17computers with wireless capabilities be installed in campus police cars.
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R7Page 17NVC install a campus wide alert/alarm system to inform those on campus of emergency situations and what actions/precautions be taken. REQUEST FOR RESPONSES The 2007-2008 Grand Jury requests responses to all recommendations from: • NVC President • NVC Board of Trustees