While there are many saying that the SVUSD is "cleared" relating to the matter of the "strategically re-allocated" $1.5 million, riddle me this:

Are you concerned that your school district borrowed $1.5 million from the adult-school building fund to cover their spending woes, and then got you to vote for the $1.5 million to pay it back under the guise of "it's for the kids"?

Consider this post a countdown - We're going to update this post every day until the SVUSD complies with the education code. You see, the education code (the LAW) governs the rights, responsibilities and actions of elected officials, in the execution of educational policy.

The SVUSD is currently violating the law in relation to:

As stated in Education Code section 15280 (b):

"The Citizens Oversight Committee shall issue regular reports on the results of it's activities. A report shall be issued at least once a year. Minutes of the proceedings of the Citizen’s Oversight Committee and all documents shall be a matter of public record and be made available on an internet website maintained by the governing board."

Here's the district web site maintained by the governing board. I don't see regular reports or minutes. Do you?

Don't let people tell you "Look, the Bond Committee just wants to spend money that should be going into the classroom". That is code for: "It's OK with me if SVUSD flaunts the ed code!"

Sec. 15278 (5) “Reviewing efforts by the school district or community college district to maximize bond revenues by implementing cost-saving measures.”

The members of the oversight committee are there protecting our tax dollars, and to maximize their use to get the most for the money, as per the ed code. ASK them if they are being asked to maximize bond revenue for cost saving measures.

According to the ed code, the committee should help with:

Mechanisms designed to reduce the costs of professional fees.
Mechanisms designed to reduce the costs of site preparation.
Recommendations regarding the joint use of core facilities.
Mechanisms designed to reduce costs by incorporating efficiencies in school site design.
Recommendations regarding the use of cost-effective and efficient reusable facility plans.

These are your tax dollars, and your kids. Do you know?

SVUSD is in violation of the ed code - The countdown has begun for them to comply with the law. If it's OK to flaunt the law when it comes to construction and maintenance, how are they doing in compplying with educational standards or testing procedures?

Everyone enjoy the first day of school -

Tim Keaney