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CITIZENS' OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE 2016 - 2017 ANNUAL REPORT Board of Education as of June 30, 2017 Cornrrittee Members as of June 30, 2017 Name Title Jim Cowie Chair Bruce Vbhitson Mce-Chair Daniel Teo Member Dana Kismetova Mernber Kim Gupta, Merrber Prerana Vaidya Member Sukhi Nagesh Member Terry Godfrey, President Ken Dauber, Vce President Melissa Baten Caswell Todd Collins Jennifer DiBrienza Representation Business Organization, Parent, & PTA Sr. Citizen Organization & Business Organization Parent, PTA, Site Council & Taxpayer Organization Parent, & Business Organization Parent, Business Organization & PTA Parent, Business Organization Member, & PTA Parent, & Business Organization Letter from Committee Chair November 1, 2017 To: The Board of Education and the Citizens of the Palo Alto Unified School District The Qtizens' Oversight Committee is pleased to forward its Annual Report, covering the 2016 - 2017 fiscal year, on the $378 million general obligation Strong Schools Bond. The purpose of the Qtizens' Oversight Committee (COC) is to inform the public concerning the expenditure of bond revenues. As required by State law, the COC provides oversight and advises the public whether the District is spending the Strong Schools Bond funds for school capital improvements within the scope of projects outlined in the Strong Schools Bond Project List. In fulfilling its duties, the COC reviews, among other things, the District's annual independent performance and financial audits of Strong Schools Bond activity. The new Peery Farnily Center for athletics at Palo Alto High School was completed in time to be occupied for the start of school in August, and construction began on Gunn High School's central building project and Palo Alto High School's library renovation. Meanwhile, design work is underway for the science addition at Palo Alto High School and the campus renovation of Hoover Elementary School, and planning is underwayforwork under consideration for EI Carmelo, Escondido and Walter Hays Elementary Schools. From a financial perspective, the Bond Program expended nearly $10.5 million during the fiscal year. As of June 30, 2017, approximately 77% of the full Bond Budget was contractually committed, and 68% had been expended. The Committee reviewed the Independent Auditors Report issued by the independent auditing firm of Christy White Associates, a professional accountancy corporation (CNA), including its Independent Auditors' Report and its Report on Internal Control over Financial Reporting and on Compliance and Other Matters Based on an Audit of Financial Statements Performed in Accordance with Government Accounting Standards, and its Independent Auditors' Report on Performance. CWAfound that PAUSD complied with the tem -is of Proposition 39 and Strong School Bond during the 2016 - 2017 fiscal year. In sum, the Committee wishes to report that, to the best of its knowledge, the Palo Alto Unified School District is in full compliance with its responsibilities as described in Article MIIAy Section 1(b)(3) of the California State Constitution, the section that governs the terms and conditions of Proposition 39 bonds like PAUSD's Strong Schools Bond. The work of the Qtizens' Oversight Committee is conducted under the Brown Act. AI I meetings of the Corrmittee are open to the public, and observers are welcome. The 2016 - 2017 audits and further information on expenditures, minutes of the Committee's meetings, and detailed monthly progress reports are available at: http://pausd-web.pausd.orcdconTmnity/StrongSchoolsBond/dtizens.shtml. Sincerely yours, 91~� James J. Cowie Chair, Citizens' Oversight Committee E-mail: coc@pausd.org COC members and Bond Program Staff Authorized • $378.0 M Issued:$300.0 M Expended: 'Y• S' Purpose Provide safe . • mxlern schools,accommoddlB enriollment gruhAh,Upgrade aiging classrooms, • . ouTpliber and science (per ballot labs, repair or replace roofs, plumbing, hcehng, ve lilahoh, and elechical systems, improve fire alarns and school security, meet language): parent eatrFx*e standards; provide curers technology, and replace rid portables with penmrsrerlt classrooms. District Superinterxlent: Dr. MaK McGee Bail Program Manage': Robert Golton Program Management: fq Hodges Auditor: Christv White Associates Strong Schools Bond is a $378 million bond authorization measure passed on June 3, 2008 to support growth, modernization and improvement of the facilities and fixtures of the Palo Alto Unified School District. To ensure the Strong Schools Bond funds are spent in a way that best meets the needs of the Distdct, the individual sites, and the community at large, a variety of strategies are being Construction Management: fgHodges Audit Fndirl In Comp)iancewithout used. These include Site Facilities Steering Committees corrpdsed of principals, teachers, parents and axTr .pity members that make recon enclations on site-specific issues. Community meetings are held during the planning phases of the major projects to ensure that the concems of neighbors, parents and the community are addressed. Finally, the Board of Education approves all Bond expenditures with an eye taward the needs of the District today and well i nto the future. The COC exercises oversight regarding expenditures. The Bond program, now starting its tenth year, is a mature program, with multiple projects completed, and a number of others in the planning and building phases. Nearly $10.5 million was expended during 2016-17, and over $268 million in contracts have been either awarded or completed. Substantial projects have been completed at both high schools, all three middle schools and three elementary schools. Independent Audit Reports In compliance with Proposition 39, performance and financial audits were conducted for the year ended June 30, 2017. These audits were conducted in acoordanoe with Orally Pooepted Government Audfing Standards by the firm of Christy White Associates, a professional accountancy corporation. The audit firm rendered an opinion that the District's financial statements present fairly, in all matedal respects, the financial position of the Strong Schools Bond Building Fund as of June 30, 2017. The audit further found that the expenditures tested were in compliance with the temps of the ballot measure and State laws and regulations. The auditors reported: `We found all expenditures tested to be in compliance with the terms of the Measure A - Strong Schools Bond ballot measure and applicable State laws and regulations, without exception. Also, our analysis indicated that the District is reoeiving program management services that are reasonable as compared to other school districts, with regard to billing rates, hours charged, and the ratio of consultants to District employees. Furthermore, it appeared that the District's site projects were competitive in pdoe with similar projects in size and scope to other school construction bond programs included in our benchmarking." The auditors found that the program was materially in compliance with the temrs of Proposition 39 and Strong Schools Bond. Annual and Audit reports are available to the public at: http://pausd-vveb. pausd. org/commnity/StrongSchool sBa-dannual . shtrri 2016-17 COC Quarterly Meetings The Citizens' Oversight Committee meets on a quarterly basis. Al meetings are open to the public. The fdlowing are the proceedings of the meetings held in 2016-17: July 19, 2016: Election of Chair and Vice Chair, Program Status Update, Annual Audit, Preparation for 2015-16 COC Annual Report, Site Visit of Paly Athletic Center. October 19, 2016: Review of Financial and Performance Audits from Christy Vbhite, Discussion of the COC Annual Report to the Board of Education, Discussion of the Presentation of the Annual Report to the Board of Education, Program Status Update, and Site Visit of Paly Athletic Center. January 25, 2017: Site Visit of the Paly Athletic Center Project, Program Status Update and Detailed Update on Future Projects. April 26, 2017: Report on Major Projects, Overall Program Status Update, and Site Visit of Paly Athletic Center Budget Completion Completed by August 2017 (millions) Date Paly Nev Athlefic Center $18.2 2017 Under Construc3ion to be Completed After June 2017 Gu -n Cental Buldng Project $24.9 2019 Paly Way Renovahcn $14.2 2018 In Design Paly SdenoeAdcifion $5.5 2019 Hower Carpus Ramlon $23.2 2020 Esconcido Neiv MP BLildng (Playing) $0.1 2021 EI CaTnelo Ne✓v MP BLildrg (Planing) $0.1 2021 Hays Nev MP Buldrg (Playing) $0.2 2021 used. These include Site Facilities Steering Committees corrpdsed of principals, teachers, parents and axTr .pity members that make recon enclations on site-specific issues. Community meetings are held during the planning phases of the major projects to ensure that the concems of neighbors, parents and the community are addressed. Finally, the Board of Education approves all Bond expenditures with an eye taward the needs of the District today and well i nto the future. The COC exercises oversight regarding expenditures. The Bond program, now starting its tenth year, is a mature program, with multiple projects completed, and a number of others in the planning and building phases. Nearly $10.5 million was expended during 2016-17, and over $268 million in contracts have been either awarded or completed. Substantial projects have been completed at both high schools, all three middle schools and three elementary schools. Independent Audit Reports In compliance with Proposition 39, performance and financial audits were conducted for the year ended June 30, 2017. These audits were conducted in acoordanoe with Orally Pooepted Government Audfing Standards by the firm of Christy White Associates, a professional accountancy corporation. The audit firm rendered an opinion that the District's financial statements present fairly, in all matedal respects, the financial position of the Strong Schools Bond Building Fund as of June 30, 2017. The audit further found that the expenditures tested were in compliance with the temps of the ballot measure and State laws and regulations. The auditors reported: `We found all expenditures tested to be in compliance with the terms of the Measure A - Strong Schools Bond ballot measure and applicable State laws and regulations, without exception. Also, our analysis indicated that the District is reoeiving program management services that are reasonable as compared to other school districts, with regard to billing rates, hours charged, and the ratio of consultants to District employees. Furthermore, it appeared that the District's site projects were competitive in pdoe with similar projects in size and scope to other school construction bond programs included in our benchmarking." The auditors found that the program was materially in compliance with the temrs of Proposition 39 and Strong Schools Bond. Annual and Audit reports are available to the public at: http://pausd-vveb. pausd. org/commnity/StrongSchool sBa-dannual . shtrri 2016-17 COC Quarterly Meetings The Citizens' Oversight Committee meets on a quarterly basis. Al meetings are open to the public. The fdlowing are the proceedings of the meetings held in 2016-17: July 19, 2016: Election of Chair and Vice Chair, Program Status Update, Annual Audit, Preparation for 2015-16 COC Annual Report, Site Visit of Paly Athletic Center. October 19, 2016: Review of Financial and Performance Audits from Christy Vbhite, Discussion of the COC Annual Report to the Board of Education, Discussion of the Presentation of the Annual Report to the Board of Education, Program Status Update, and Site Visit of Paly Athletic Center. January 25, 2017: Site Visit of the Paly Athletic Center Project, Program Status Update and Detailed Update on Future Projects. April 26, 2017: Report on Major Projects, Overall Program Status Update, and Site Visit of Paly Athletic Center Expenditures from July 1, 2008 Through June 30, 2D17 (AII almounts in $1,000s) Bond Issued r --A ?l!1lrt�i¢41V1 lofdl 9ontl Qwme tssveo 7WI C,vemlI Allocation PAVS<1/ aot. Hultl ik MeiRawnx cmt 0 -ad I Alk -tion Bond Sf wim 98.676 Total Bond Issued 294,994 Bond AUlhdrizec, No11593d@d T9, 001 Other I ncome 15,969 Total Funds 393,989 C,vemlI Allocation PAVS<1/ aot. Hultl ik MeiRawnx cmt 0 -ad I Alk -tion Elementary Schools 98.676 Middle 3ch ao-ls 48,796 High Schools 195,013 PAUSCUNot+aWpropdated 30,679 BondIssuance Costs 3,644 Planned Maintenance Coat 17,759 Total 393,M9 Budget Status CpMaILtl Wt n � 2i NluGreG m Pnjrm HutTq[ Etyendtuc sx /wot nPPtcPm ta% Budge) mm - Allocated to Projects But Not Cammitted 34,967 Cammitiad hul mat expended M& i 33 Expendift s 267,627 Resew eWNot Appropriated 55,641 Total 393,969 IAII omni Nin SnaTa1 All numtr u a 1n1LJlntrvl rmm me t-inninn of nrnierl Ya-ar 7MR-09 FV Total 16-17 FY 016 FY Projects Budgeted Committed Expenditures Expenditures Expenditures Gunn High School 79,914 77,295 55,60❑ 1,425 54,174 Palo Alto High School 111,149 104,160 91,626 3,846 OT,820 Jordan Middle School 19,615 19,453 19,453 0 19,453 J -LS- Middle School 16,111 15,977 15,977 0 15,977 Terman Middle School 13,OT0 13,032 13,422 0 13,922 OhkxEe Elementary 110,528 10,528 10,528 0 10,528 Duveneck Elementary 9,230 9,230 9,230 0 9,230 Faurneadow Elementary 7,591 T,584 7,584 0 7,584 Elementary Mud -Use Builindg 31DO 109 69 69 0 All Other Elementary 25,6% 3,971 2,712 361 2,331 Technology 11,685 11,741 11,353 1,567 9,767' Program Management 16,163 13,252 13,195 1,544 11,651 Planned Maintenance Cost 6,331 6,167 6,006 1,742 4,264 Subtotal- Projects 327,384 292,488 256,355 10,656 246,896 Reserves Gunn High Schod 3,391 - - - - Palo Alta High Schad 559 - - - - Elementary Schools - Reserve 36,633 - - - - Technology- Reserves 2,222 - - - - PAUSID- Reserve ❑ - - - - PAUSU-NotAppropriated 609 - - - - PalnnedMaintenance-NotAppropriated` 11,423 - - - - Subtotal - ReserveslhlotAllocated 55,041 0 0 6 0 525 San Antonio -Property Acquisition 8,500 6,506 8,501} 0 6,500 Other- Band Issuance Costs 3,044 2,973 2,973 0 2,973 Total 393,969 303,961 267,82T 10,6% 2)5T,273 STRONG SCHOOLS BOND Strong Schools for a Strong Com-nunity ........................................................ ■ ............................. ■ ■ Palo Alto Unified school District Citizen's Oversight Committee 2016-2017 Annual Report Below is a sampling of the projects within the Strong Schools Bond from inception. Budgeted numbers below may differ from those on page 4 due to Board of Education approved changes subsequent to June 30, 2017. To see a oomplete list and additional detail on the status, expenditures and schedule of current Strong Schools Bond projects, please visit: http://pausd-web. pausd.org/community/StrongSdioolsBond/monthIV. shtml. Strong Schools Bond Projects — In Progress Gunn High School —Central Building Project Budget: $24,887,216Ranned Occupancy: December 2018 The new central building provides a centralized building housing Perforning Arts, Student Activities, a Wellness Center and Media Arts classrooms. The project will demolish the current Music building and replace it with a larger facility to adequately house the music programs. A newtwo-story building will provide anew space for Student Activities, new Media Arts dassroon-s, and anew VVellness Center on the seoond floor. Anew entry plaza and drop --off area will be located where the current Music building is to provide direct access from the parking and drop-off location to the center of campus. Construction cornrnenced in May 2017. New Central Building Project - Rendeing Palo Alto High School — Building 500 (Library) Renovation Budget: $14,161,140 Planned Occupancy: December 2018 New Central Building Project- Rendering The Building 500 Renovation project at Paly will reconfigure the cid library, offices and resource rooms into a new expanded Library fadlity and Counseling Center. The new fadlity will include a new conputer lab, a 'Maker Space' lab, and new offices to house Guidance and Counseling, Student Activities and the College and Career Center. Construction commenced in August 2017. Library Renovation — Rendering of Exterior 5 Strong Schools Bond Projects – In Progress (Continued) Palo Alto High School – Science Addition Budget: $5,532,204 Ranned Occupancy: August 2019 The Science Addition at Paly will provide four new science classrooms to account for anticipated growth. The facility indudes a new projects room, and renovation of the existing projects room to expand the Science Resource Center within the existing Science Building. The proposed location for the addition is the open space immediately south of the existing Science building, with construction planned to begin during the summer of 2018. New science Addition - Rendering Hoover Elementary School Budget: $23,207,165Ranned Occupancy: August 2021 The project includes the construction of a new administration, multipurpose and library building to replace the existing buildings. Renovation of the existing classroom wings. In addition, a smaller new building is proposed to replace portable classrooms, also a new kindergarten classroom building and a specialist area near the kindergarten vying. Site improvements will include an expansion of play fields, building a new courtyard to expand outdoor eating and gathering space, and new hardocurt space. District -wide —Technology Budget: $10,157,367Completion: Ongoing New science Addition - Rendering The District purchased computers, utilizing bond funds, throughout the 2015/16 school year. There has been a notable shift from desktops and laptops to handheld devices, primarily at the elementary school level. Implementation of the Vdce-over-IP (VoIP) telephone system and a major upgrade to the District's broadband of vvireless access points both completed in August 2012. Also, installation of wireless antennas at each school to enhance the District's broadband network was oompleted in December 2013. ir New science Addition - Rendering Hoover Elementary School Budget: $23,207,165Ranned Occupancy: August 2021 The project includes the construction of a new administration, multipurpose and library building to replace the existing buildings. Renovation of the existing classroom wings. In addition, a smaller new building is proposed to replace portable classrooms, also a new kindergarten classroom building and a specialist area near the kindergarten vying. Site improvements will include an expansion of play fields, building a new courtyard to expand outdoor eating and gathering space, and new hardocurt space. District -wide —Technology Budget: $10,157,367Completion: Ongoing New science Addition - Rendering The District purchased computers, utilizing bond funds, throughout the 2015/16 school year. There has been a notable shift from desktops and laptops to handheld devices, primarily at the elementary school level. Implementation of the Vdce-over-IP (VoIP) telephone system and a major upgrade to the District's broadband of vvireless access points both completed in August 2012. Also, installation of wireless antennas at each school to enhance the District's broadband network was oompleted in December 2013. Strong Schools Bond Projects — On Hold El Carmelo Elementary School Budget: $75,000 (Planning Only) Ranned Occupancy: TBD The project includes the construction of a new Multipurpose building near the newdassroomwing. The old Multipurpose building will remain, and be renovated into two new flex classrooms. Site improvements will include modification of play fields and hard courts, and building a newcourtyard to expand outdoor eating and gathering space. Escondido Elementary School Budget: $77,000 (Banning Only) Ranned Occupancy: TBD The project includes the construction of a new Multipurpose building near the parking and drop off area. The old Multipurpose building will remain, and be renovated into two new flex classrooms. Two new lender classrooms will also be built near the tender play area. Ste improvements Will include modification of hard courts, and building a new courtyard to expand outdoor eating and gathering space. Walter Hays Elementary School Budget: $150,000 (Banning Only) Ranned Occupancy: TBD The project includes the construction of a new Multipurpose building near the existing Kinder portable classrooms. The old Multipurpose building will remain, and be renovated into two new Kinder classrooms. Site improvements will include modification of hard courts, and building a new courtyard to expand outdoor eating and gathering space. 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Recommended Campus Plan - Phase 2 lfuture) _' Strong Schools Bond Projects — Completed Projects Gunn High School Gunn High School - Aquatic Center Final Cost: $4,862,530 Occupancy: June 15, 2009 This project constructed anew 35 meter pool facility to replace the original pool. The pod accomimcdates swimming, diving and water polo, and includes a new deck, bleachers, lighting and shade structures for events. The project also constructed a new building housing restroorrs, outdoor showers, storage and a team room for the aquatics teams. The project was completed within budget and began hosting events in June 2009. Gunn High School - New Classroom Buildings Final Cost: $24,808,488 Occupancy: August 15, 2013 Gunn High School - Industrial Arts Addition and Renovation Final Cost: $5,065,128 Occupancy: January 2010 This project renovated and expanded the existing Industrial Arts building at Gunn. The addition includes two new biotechnology labs and support space. The existing building has the same labs as before, but with upgraded electrical and mechanical systems as well as new finishes and casework. The project was completed on-time and within budget and began hosting losses in January 2010. This project consisted of two new classroom buildings on the Gunn campus. Atwo-story classroom wing houses new classrooms, resource rooms and offices for the Math and English departments. The Math department occupies the upper floor, and English the ground floor. The second building houses V\/cdd Languages classrooms and offices adjacent to the L wing complex and the Science building along Arastradero. Construction of the V\/cdd Languages building was completed in January 2013 and occupied in August 2013, with construction of the Math/English building being completed July 2013 and occupied in August 2013. wy � - Yiril w New Vbbdd Languages Bldg. New Math and English Bldg. Strong Schools Bond Projects — Completed Projects Gunn High School Gunn High School - New Gymnasium Final Cost: $12,450,948 Occupancy: June 8, 2013 The new gymnasium, named 'Titan Gym', provides a second venue for school athletics and physical education instruction for the Gunn campus. The gym capacity is approximately 1,900 students for basketball or volleyball games, and includes a newticket booth, restrooms, team rooms and a fitness room for weightlifting and dance programs. The project induded rebuilding outdoor tennis and basketball courts on the northern edge of the student parking lot. Construction was completed in May 2013 and occupied in June 2013. The 2,d phase of the project included modernization of the existing 'Bow Gym'. For this phase, the main gym floor, bleachers and lighting was replaced, with the old wrestling room being converted to a wrestling and dance room. This project was also completed within the budget, and occupied in November 2013. Gunn High School — Miranda Ave. Parldng and Drop-off — Phase 1 Final Cost: $3,940,000 Completion: August 8, 2014 Phase 1 of this project constructed a new drop-off area along the west side of the Gunn can -pus accessed from Miranda Ave. The newdrop-off includes site improvements adjacent to the drop-off area, and adds staff parking toward the northern part of can -pus. Construction was completed before school started in August 2014, while the signal relocation at the Miranda Ave. and Arastradero intersection was complete in June 2015. Phase 2 work will include work in the main parking lot, and commence after completion of the Central Building Project. Gunn High School — E & K Buildings Renovation Final Cost: $1,629,175 Occupancy: August 15, 2014 The renovation of buildings E & Kat Gunn High School renovated the vacated Math Classrooms with interior modernization and reconfiguration of utilities to provide classrooms with a small work room. The vacated Wcrid Languages offices were also renovated into classrooms and a tech room. Construction was complete and occupied in August 2014. Mew of Miranda turnaround and drop-off New Classroom in K wing Strong Schools Bond Projects — Completed Projects Palo Alto High School Palo Alto High School - Multi -Use Field Final Cost: $3,601,302 Completion: February 2011 This project renovated the existing baseball and softball fields on the southern end of the Paly can -pus. The new fields include new dugouts, bullpens, batting cages and bleachers for each venue, and improve fencing, scoreboards and drainage around the field. Reconfiguration of the south parking lot was also part of the project. The project was completed on-time and within budget and was ready for the opening of the 2011 baseball and softball seasons. Palo Alto High School - Athletic Stadium Improvements Final Cost: $4,758,036 Occupancy: August 15, 2013 This project included a new building to house restroorrs, concessions, equipment storage, and ticket sales. Additional site improvements included newpicnic areas, track resurfacing, and new bleachers for both the home and visitors side of the field. The project was completed in August 2013. Palo Alto High School - Tower Building Improvements Final Cost: $1,260,933 Completion: August 1, 2013 Athletic stadium Imixowments — New Entry This multi -phase project is providing improvements to the Tower Administration building at Paly. The first phase replaced the boilers in the basement of the Haymarket Theater. The second phase, funded by planned maintenance funds, included replacing exterior trim, roofing, dry -rot repairs and painting the exterior, which was completed in August 2012. The most recent phase replaced of all the exterior windows and trim. Construction was conpleted in July 2013 and occupied in August 2013. New Tower Bldg. \Nn lo\As U IN New Tov&Y Bldg. V\Andow— Large V\Andow Replaoement Strong Schools Bond Projects — Completed Projects Palo Alto High School Palo Alto High School - New Classroom Building and Media Arts Building Final Cost: $36,938,516 Occupancy: August 2014 This project consists of the addition of two large buildings to the Paly campus. The math and social sciences building consists of new classrooms in a two story structure, with Math classrooms, offices and resource areas on the upper floor and similar spaces for social sciences on the ground floor. The Media Arts building includes newdassroorrs for the English department, as well as several lab spaces for media arts, including video production, photography and journalism. Construction began in August 2011, was completed in April 2014, and was occupied in August 2014. New Classroom Building Palo Alto High School - New Performing Arts Center Final Cost: $27,481,465 Occupancy: May 7, 2016 New Media Arts Center The PerForrring Arts Center at Paly will provide a new, 592 seat building to house performances for the Performing Arts department and assemblies for the campus. The facility includes a single level of seating, with single -row side boxes around the perimeter on two levels. It will have a mechanical orchestra pit, a full fly tower for staging, and a trap room below the stage. The building will also indude a drama classroom Construction began in May 2014, and is scheduled for conpletion in time for the 2016/2017 academic year. Performng Arts Center Lobby and Drop Off Perfoming Arts Center House Strong Schools Bond Projects — Completed Projects Palo Alto High School Palo Alto High School -New Indoor Athletic Facilities Final Cost: $18,234,222 Occupancy: August 2017 Donation: $24,000,000 The Indoor Athletic Facilities at Paly consists of two new gyms and comprehensive PE and Athletics facilities for the campus. The building is two -stories, with the main gym at the basement level, and a second gym on ground level. Also included are a new strength and conditioning room, wrestling room, dance studio, new locker rooms, team rooms, and a PE classroom. This project was jointly funded by a private donation of $24M and bond funds. Construction cannenced in August 2015, and was occupied in the fall 2017 academic year. GL r Strong Schools Bond Projects — Completed Projects Middle Schools Jordan Piddle School Final Cost: $19,109,347 Occupancy: August 15, 2013 This project constructed anew classroom wing, anew cafeta ium and renovated several existing classroom wings. The new dassroom wing is adjacent to the Middlefield parking lot. The new cafetorium is adjacent to the tennis courts, just east of the existing cafetorium. The existing cafetorium building was renovated into two new music classrooms. Jordan's existing music classrooms were renovated to accommodate new art labs, and the science wing was renovated to convert three small labs into two large science labs. Construction was completed in July 2013 and occupied in August 2013. New Classroom Bldg. 12 New Cafeta-ium Bldg. Strong Schools Bond Projects — Completed Projects Middle Schools I L Stanford Middle School Final Cost: $15,670,128 Occupancy: August 15, 2013 Improvements at JLS included a newdassroomwing and renovations in several existing classrooms. The newdassroomwing is a two story building housing ten new dassrooms, located on south of the industrial arts wing. Improvements in the existing classrooms included technology walls and sound assist systems, which were completed via separate contract in 2011. Another contract included improvements to exterior courtyards to improve drainage, circulation and landscaping. Construction was completed in July 2013 and occupied in August 2013. New Classroom V\fng Terman Middle School Final Cost: $13,061,488 Occupancy: October 30, 2013 Landscape and Sitmork InTmvemis The Administration and Library building at Terman was expanded and renovated to a000mnodate anew office at the front of the school, three new classrooms and a new library as part of an addition to the east side of the old building. Improvements also included renovations to the cafetorium, a new drama classroom and all new heating units. The new library and classrooms were occupied in August, 2013, while the renovations in the cafetorium were complete in October 2013. 13 Strong Schools Bond Projects — Completed Projects Elementary Schools Ohlone Bernentary School - New Classroom Building and Modernization Final Cost: $10,528,254 Occupancy: January 3, 2012 Anew two story classroom building was constructed on the Ohlone can -pus to accommodate enrollment growth at the elementary schools. The project included ten new classrooms, a flex room and a special day classroom adjacent to the library. The project also included modernization of existing classrooms, including improved lighting and ventilation. Construction was completed in December 2011 and occupied in January 2012. FainTmdow Elementary School - New Classroom Building and Modernization Final Cost: $7.590.515 Occugancv: August 15. 2013 A new classroom building was constructed on the Faimieadow campus to accommodate enrollment growth. The project included a new, two story classroom wing adjacent to the Jackson Center that houses eight new classrooms with new restrooms on each level. The project also included expanding the library and relocating the kindergarten classrooms and play areas to the old upper wing. Construction was oompleted in July 2013 and occupied in August 2013. 525 San Antonio Avenue — Site Acquisition Final Cost: $8,500,000 Acquired: November 8, 2012 This 2.6 acre parcel was acquired from Summer Hill Homes. It is anticipated that this property will be used with the adjoining Greendell site for future expansion of Palo Alto Unified School District classroom purposes. At the present time it is being leased to the Athena Academy. 14 Now _ mom'-. �- New Classroom wing New Classroom wing and field Strong Schools Bond Projects — Completed Projects Elementary Schools Elementary Schools - Elementary Classroom Improvements: Smartboard and integrated sound assist listening systems Final Cost: $1,879,695 Completion: April 2011 This project funded a new Smartboards and sound assist systems for each elementary school campus. The installation of new Sn-artboards and integrated sound assist systems for all elementary classrooms was completed in April 2011. r Duveneck Elernentary School - New Classroom Building and Modernization Final Cost: $9,230,464 Occupancy: August 15, 2014 & --f ks' The project indudes a new, two-story dassroom building housing eight classrooms, and two one-story dassroom buildings for two kindergarten and three primary grade classrooms. These new buildings replaced the eight portable classrooms, and add three additional classrooms to the campus. The project includes an expanded library and modernization of existing classrooms. Construction began in May 2013 and was completed in August 2014. NEw aassroom Buildings