Citizens' Oversight Committee Community Report December 2003

Building for Success Program Objectives

Accomplishments Since Fall 2005 Report

Connect schools to the community
Communicate updated timelines, accomplishments, and current challenges
Hold regularly scheduled Citizens’ Oversight Committee meetings
Minimize costs while maximizing quality
Maximize open space on campus
Minimize disruption during instructional day and impact to existing operations
Bring meaningful improvements to our older schools

Completed Westwood Elementary School expansion and modernization.
Moved Midland students and staff from the Garden Road temporary campus to the new Midland Elementary School.
Held first day of classes at the new Midland Elementary School campus.
Completed the Music Facility at Mt. Carmel High School.
Completed the modernization of two major classroom buildings with 15 modernized and enlarged classrooms at Mt. Carmel High School.
Completed the construction of two self contained food kiosks at Mt. Carmel High School.
Started the Phase III Modernization work in four classroom buildings at Mt. Carmel High School including the library.
Started construction at Twin Peaks Middle School and Tierra Bonita Elementary School.
Disassembled, moved and re-assembled 15 interim classroom buildings at various sites.
Coordinated adjustments to construction schedules caused by Spring 2005 rain impacts.
Advertised and awarded the single construction contract for the Rancho Bernardo High School Music Facility.
Held a groundbreaking ceremony for the Rancho Bernardo High School music facility.
Started construction of 11 new pre-manufactured classrooms and one bathroom facility for Garden Road Elementary. Delivery Spring 2006.
Started design work on Valley Elementary School, Sunset Hills Elementary School, Sundance Elementary School, and Meadowbrook Middle School.
Reviewed and presented the second annual independent Performance and Financial Audit for the 2004/2005 fiscal year. No discrepancies were reported.
Seated two new members of the Citizens Oversight Committee.
Advertised and awarded 23 construction contracts for Mt. Carmel Phase III.
Advertised and awarded 15 construction contracts for Twin Peaks Middle School.
Advertised and awarded four construction contracts for Tierra Bonita Elementary School.

Program Financial Challenges

Construction costs in San Diego County rose approximately 13% in 2005. Steel, wood, and concrete continue to experience more rapid increases.

Construction cost are, however, predicted to level off to a rate of 6% in 2006. Overall, project costs have risen an average of 10% per year since 2003.

Cost inflation and bidding risks are evaluated very closely before proceeding with procurement. Mitigation activities include scope reduction as required, the phasing of larger projects, and identifying additional funding sources. Alternate procurement methods such as multiple prime construction management and lease-build are recommended as needed.

Performance and Financial Audit

BUDGET OVERVIEW In November 2002, voters approved a $198 million local facilities bond, Proposition U. The Proposition U Building for Success program revenue sources include Proposition U bond funds, state funds, and other District funding.
REVENUES	As of January 30, 2006
First Bond Sale	$ 75,000,000
Bridge Financing	$ 75,000,000
Interest on Funds	$ 3,212,811
Additional Capital Funds	$ 24,200,000
Total Funds Available	$214,010,873

Commitments	$ 156,100,000

EXPENDITURES	As of March 1, 2006
Total Expenditures to Date:	$ 113,158,345
Second Bond Sale of approximately $45 Million scheduled for Summer 2006

The firm of Nigro Nigro and White conducted a bond program financial and performance audit for the 2004-2005 fiscal year which ended June 30, 2005. No discrepancies were identified. The audit report was received and reviewed at the November 2005 COC meeting, and shared by the committee with the PUSD Board of Education at the December 12, 2005, Board meeting.