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Your Alameda County Registrar of Voters printed and circulated ballots for this measure that didn't conform to the law. The registrar ignored our Notice and Demand to follow the law. The legislature makes this a crime. (See: How 25 County Registrars Committed A Crime.)
If you want to get really steamed up about the collusion between your Registrar and Hayward Unified Schools to lie and cheat in order to steal your taxes, you can read the letter for yourself.
Do you want to give this district a Thanksgiving surprise? Please call or text me (with #HonestBalllots, Alameda, 0616740, and your name) at 909-378-5401 right now for details. It's urgent and very time-sensitive.
Are you sure you want vote to support this extravagant measure? It has no accountability.
This campaign was designed by Government Financial Strategies (Lori Raineri, Matt Colker). We figured out just the right words to get you to you to open up your checkbook.
We'd also like to introduce you to our partners -- bond lawyers, brokers, wealthy investors, architects, management firms, construction companies, and trade unions. We all stand to make a ton of money on these bonds. Our profits come right off the top, before a penny is actually spent on improving the facilities.
We're not just doing it for the money. We like to show off our work in Architectural Digest and other places where the rich and famous congregate.
Remember, we've taken a lot of risk. We gave money to get your governing board members elected, so they'd be sure to remember us when we came around for a hand-out later.
It's just business-as-usual, here in sunny Corruptifornia.
Please don't read the fine print. That's just put in by the lawyers to make what we're going to do to for you legal.
When you see highlighting in the documents below, it to see the commentary.
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Exhibit F.5.b.
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Hayward Unified School District
Building a Culture of Success
BOARD OF EDUCATION RESOLUTION 1819 06
RESOLUTION ORDERING AN ELECTION TO AUTHORIZE THE
ISSUANCE OF SCHOOL BONDS, ESTABLISHING SPECIFICATIONS
OF THE ELECTION ORDER, AND REQUESTING CONSOLIDATION
WITH ANY OTHER ELECTIONS OCCURRING ON NOVEMBER 6, 2018
SC102432 1 Exhibit B
EXHIBIT B
BOND MEASURE
for
HAYWARD UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT
(Abbreviated Form)*
To provide safe/modern schools; upgrade aging classrooms/school facilities; update classroom technology; provide art/music classrooms; improve accessibility for students with disabilities; upgrade fire safety/emergency communications/school security systems; install solar panels; repair leaky roofs; update plumbing/heating/ventilation systems, shall Hayward Unified School District issue $381,700,000 in bonds at legal rates, levy approximately $60 per $100,000 of assessed value annually (generating approximately $24,502,000), anticipated through 2049-50, with independent oversight and all funds staying local?
BONDS YES
BONDS NO
* Limited to 75 words pursuant to California Elections Code section 13247.
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COUNTY COUNSEL'S IMPARTIAL ANALYSIS OF BOND MEASURE H
ANALYSIS BY THE COUNTY OF ALAMEDA
COUNTY COUNSEL OF A HAYWARD UNIFIED
SCHOOL DISTRICT BOND MEASURE
Measure H, a Hayward Unified School District ("District") bond measure, seeks voter approval to authorize the District to issue three hundred eighty-one million seven hundred thousand dollars ($381,700,000.00) in bonds at legal rates. The primary purpose of the bonds is to finance district-wide safety improvements and school facility construction.
Pursuant to Section 18 of Article XVI and Section 1 of Article XIIIA of the California Constitution and California Education Code Section 15274, this measure will become effective upon the affirmative vote of at least 55% of the qualified electors voting on this measure.
Proceeds from the sale of school bonds may only be used for construction, reconstruction, rehabilitation or replacement of school facilities, including the furnishing and equipping of such facilities, or for the acquisition or lease of real property for school facilities. In addition, proceeds may only be used for the projects listed in the measure (reproduced in the sample ballot pamphlet), which include district-wide safety improvements (such as security equipment, surveillance cameras, disability access, and upgrades to parent parking), rehabilitation and reconstruction of existing school facilities, and refinancing or retiring debt on school sites and facilities. Proceeds may not be used for any other purpose.
If 55% of those who vote on the measure vote "yes," the District will be authorized to issue bonds in an amount not to exceed the amount noted above. Approval of this measure will authorize a levy on the assessed value of taxable property within the District by an amount needed to pay the principal and interest on these bonds in each year that the bonds are outstanding.
The Tax Rate Statement for the measure in this sample ballot pamphlet reflects the District's best estimate, based upon currently available data and projections, of the property tax rates required to service the bonds. The District's best estimate of the highest tax rate required to be levied to fund the bonds is sixty dollars ($60.00) per one hundred thousand dollars ($100,000.00) of assessed valuation (estimated to be Fiscal Year 2032-33). The District's best estimate of the average annual tax rate required to be levied to fund the bonds over the duration of the bond debt service is fifty-nine dollars and ninetyeight cents ($59.98) per one hundred thousand dollars ($100,000.00) of assessed valuation. The District's best estimate of the total debt service, including principal and interest, that would be required to be repaid if all of the bonds are issued and sold is $845,067,102.00.
If 55% of those voting on this measure do not vote for approval, the measure will fail, and the District will not be authorized to issue the bonds.
The District's Board will establish an independent citizens' oversight committee to ensure that bond proceeds are spent for the projects listed in the measure. The Board will conduct annual, independent performance and financial audits.
This measure is placed on the ballot by the governing board of the District.
s/ DONNA R. ZIEGLER
County Counsel
The above statement is an impartial analysis of Measure H, which is printed in full in this sample ballot pamphlet. If you desire an additional copy of the measure, please call the Elections Official's office at (510) 272-6933 and a copy will be mailed at no cost to you. You may also access the full text of the measure on the Alameda County website at the following address: www.acvote.org.
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ARGUMENT IN FAVOR OF BOND MEASURE H
Vote Yes on H to repair Hayward's aging schools, keep students safe and prepare students for college and 21st century careers.
Most Hayward schools were built over 50 years ago and require critical repairs.
Measure H makes essential upgrades to classrooms, science labs and school facilities across the district to ensure our students have access to the same educational opportunities as other students in the East Bay.
YES on H provides modern classrooms needed to prepare students for college and the career training needed to compete for good jobs.
Yes on H improves earthquake safety, fire safety and school security to keep our students safe.
Measure H includes a clear system of strict fiscal accountability. Every penny stays local for Hayward schools and students.
Vote Yes on H to:
Strict Fiscal Accountability Requirements
Whether or not you have school-age children, protecting the quality of Hayward schools and the value of our homes is a wise investment.
Support our Hayward schools and students by voting Yes on H.
s/ RICHARD VALLE
Vice-President, Alameda County Board of Supervisors
s/DR. MARSHALL MITZMAN
President, Chabot-Las Positas Community College District
s/ GLORIA PRADA
Retired HUSD Principal and HUSD Grandparent
s/ DEISY BATES
President, Association of Educational Office and Technical Employees
s/ HEATHER REYES
HUSD Parent and President, Hayward Arts Council
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NO ARGUMENT AGAINST BOND MEASURE H WAS SUBMITTED
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Exhibit F.5.b.
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Hayward Unified School District
Building a Culture of Success
BOARD OF EDUCATION RESOLUTION 1819 06
RESOLUTION ORDERING AN ELECTION TO AUTHORIZE THE
ISSUANCE OF SCHOOL BONDS, ESTABLISHING SPECIFICATIONS
OF THE ELECTION ORDER, AND REQUESTING CONSOLIDATION
WITH ANY OTHER ELECTIONS OCCURRING ON NOVEMBER 6, 2018
SC102432 1 Exhibit A
EXHIBIT A
FULL TEXT OF BOND MEASURE
for
HAYWARD UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT
INTRODUCTION
The Hayward Unified School District serves the Hayward community in Alameda County and provides a quality education to approximately 20,400 students in transitional kindergarten through twelfth grade. The District was established in 1963 and has several aging schools in need of improvements as it struggles to adequately provide safe and modern classroom facilities for its students.
The Hayward community overwhelmingly supported two school improvement bond measures, Measure I in 2008 and Measure L in 2014 to fund an initial phase of upgrades to our local schools. Measures I and L were only intended to address some of the facility needs identified in the 2006 Facilities Master Plan. The District still has an ongoing need for facilities, infrastructure, and security improvements to meet 21st century instructional standards.
Upgrades to local schools are needed to ensure facilities are accessible for students with disabilities and are equitable for all. Repairs and upgrades are needed at school facilities, including, but not limited to leaky roofs, restrooms, multi-purpose rooms, athletic fields, heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems, and the installation of solar panels at school sites to reduce energy operating costs.
Updates to student safety and security systems are also necessary, including, but not limited to, fire safety and emergency communications systems, including security equipment and surveillance cameras. New facilities are needed for music and art instruction. Construction of permanent classrooms to replace aging and unusable portable classrooms is also necessary.
Funds from a local school facilities improvement bond measure cannot be taken away by the State of California and must stay in our local community to upgrade local schools.
A school facilities improvement bond measure will require strict fiscal accountability requirements, including an independent citizens' oversight committee,
Exhibit F.5.b.
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Hayward Unified School District
Building a Culture of Success
BOARD OF EDUCATION RESOLUTION 1819 06
RESOLUTION ORDERING AN ELECTION TO AUTHORIZE THE
ISSUANCE OF SCHOOL BONDS, ESTABLISHING SPECIFICATIONS
OF THE ELECTION ORDER, AND REQUESTING CONSOLIDATION
WITH ANY OTHER ELECTIONS OCCURRING ON NOVEMBER 6, 2018
SC102432 2 Exhibit A
mandatory annual audits and a prohibition against any funds being used for administrators' salaries, pensions or benefits.
Passage of a school facilities improvement bond measure will help the District qualify for State matching funds that otherwise may be lost to other school districts.
BONDS
To provide safe/modern schools; upgrade aging classrooms/school facilities; update classroom technology; provide art/music classrooms; improve accessibility for students with disabilities; upgrade fire safety/emergency communications/school security systems; install solar panels; repair leaky roofs; update plumbing/heating/ventilation systems, shall Hayward Unified School District issue $381,700,000 in bonds at legal rates, levy approximately $60 per $100,000 of assessed value annually (generating approximately $24,502,000), anticipated through 2049-50, with independent oversight and all funds staying local?
MEASURE
As required by the California Constitution, the proceeds from the sale of the bonds will be used only for the purposes authorized under Article XIIIA of the California Constitution, including construction, reconstruction, rehabilitation, or replacement of school facilities, furnishing and equipping of school facilities, or the acquisition or lease of real property for school facilities, as specifically set forth in this Exhibit A, and costs incident thereto, and not for any other purpose, including salaries and other routine school operating expenses.
The following list describes the specific projects the District proposes to finance with proceeds of the bonds, including other eligible project funds, such as grants, should they become available to the District. The scope of specific projects, the order of construction, and their completion is contingent on final project costs and the availability of needed funds. Further, projects on the project list are of the type that issuing the authorized general obligation bonds as stated will not cause the State to reduce any financial hardship contribution that would otherwise be available to the District had these bonds not been authorized, issued, and or expended for their stated purpose.
LIST OF PROJECTS TO BE FUNDED BY THE BONDS
In accordance with Article XIIIA, section 1, subparagraph (b)(3) of the California Constitution, as funds are available the District will undertake projects for the construction, reconstruction, rehabilitation, or replacement of school facilities (which may include the furnishing and equipping of school facilities, or the acquisition or lease of real property for school facilities) such as the following:
The scope of specific projects, the order of construction, and their completion is contingent on final project costs and the availability of needed funds.
Each project is assumed to include its share of costs of architectural, engineering, and similar planning costs, construction management, and a customary contingency for unforeseen design and construction costs.
Exhibit F.5.b.
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Hayward Unified School District
Building a Culture of Success
BOARD OF EDUCATION RESOLUTION 1819 06
RESOLUTION ORDERING AN ELECTION TO AUTHORIZE THE
ISSUANCE OF SCHOOL BONDS, ESTABLISHING SPECIFICATIONS
OF THE ELECTION ORDER, AND REQUESTING CONSOLIDATION
WITH ANY OTHER ELECTIONS OCCURRING ON NOVEMBER 6, 2018
SC102432 4 Exhibit A
These projects may include participation in the State Facility Program's Joint-Use Program to gain matching funds for teacher education, multi-purpose rooms, gymnasiums, libraries, childcare, and other qualifying Joint-Use facilities. With respect to such joint-use projects, the bond funds authorized by this Measure may be used to pay all of the local share needed to qualify the projects for special State matching funds under the State Facility Program's Joint-Use Program requirements.
The Board of Trustees hereby certifies that it has evaluated the safety, class-size reduction, and information technology needs of the District in developing this list of school facilities projects.
ACCOUNTABILITY MEASURES
If the bonds are approved, the Board of Trustees will implement the following accountability measures in accordance with State law:
STATE MATCHING FUNDS
California Education Code section 15122.5 requires the following statement to be included in this sample ballot:
"Approval of this bond measure does not guarantee that the Exhibit F.5.b.
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Hayward Unified School District
Building a Culture of Success
BOARD OF EDUCATION RESOLUTION 1819 06
RESOLUTION ORDERING AN ELECTION TO AUTHORIZE THE
ISSUANCE OF SCHOOL BONDS, ESTABLISHING SPECIFICATIONS
OF THE ELECTION ORDER, AND REQUESTING CONSOLIDATION
WITH ANY OTHER ELECTIONS OCCURRING ON NOVEMBER 6, 2018
SC102432 5 Exhibit A proposed projects in the Hayward Unified School District that are the subject of bonds under this measure will be funded beyond the local revenues generated by this bond measure. The school district's proposal for certain of the projects assumes the receipt of matching state funds, which are subject to appropriation by the Legislature or approval of a statewide bond measure."
ANNUAL TAX AMOUNT, RATE, AND DURATION
The bonds shall bear interest at an annual rate not exceeding the statutory maximum. The maturity of the bonds shall not exceed the maximum term allowed by law at the time of issuance (currently 25 years if issued under Education Code section 15140, or 40 years if issued under Government Code section 53508, so long as the bonds are not capital appreciation bonds ("CABs," which CABs are limited to 25 years)). Accordingly, as further set forth in the tax rate statement, the ad valorem tax will be levied at such rates and for so long as may be required to meet the debt service needs of the bonds proposed to be issued, including such bonds that may be issued to refund any approved bonds.
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The listed projects will be completed as needed. Each project is assumed to include its share of furniture, equipment, architectural, engineering, and similar planning costs, program/project management, and a customary contingency for unforeseen design and construction costs. In addition to the listed projects stated above, the Project List also includes the acquisition of a variety of instructional, maintenance and operational equipment, including the reduction or retirement of outstanding lease obligations and interim funding incurred to advance fund projects from the Project List; payment of the costs of preparation of all facility planning, facility studies, assessment reviews, facility master plan preparation and updates, environmental studies (including environmental investigation, remediation and monitoring), design and construction documentation, and temporary housing of dislocated District activities caused by construction projects.
The construction of facilities included in the project list above is assumed to include the construction of new schools, classrooms and support sites, including the acquisition of land, necessary furnishings, equipment, technology, and installation of site infrastructure, as needed to accommodate continued growth or shifts in student population and provide additional learning facilities or replace aging facilities.
In addition to the projects listed above, the repair and renovation of each of the existing school facilities may include, but not be limited to, some or all of the following: renovate student and staff restrooms; upgrade or install signage, clocks and fencing; repair and replace heating and ventilation systems; upgrade of facilities
Exhibit F.5.b.
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Hayward Unified School District
Building a Culture of Success
BOARD OF EDUCATION RESOLUTION 1819 06
RESOLUTION ORDERING AN ELECTION TO AUTHORIZE THE
ISSUANCE OF SCHOOL BONDS, ESTABLISHING SPECIFICATIONS
OF THE ELECTION ORDER, AND REQUESTING CONSOLIDATION
WITH ANY OTHER ELECTIONS OCCURRING ON NOVEMBER 6, 2018
SC102432 6 Exhibit A
for energy efficiencies; repair and replace worn-out and deteriorated roofs, windows, walls, doors and drinking fountains; upgrade public address systems; install wiring and electrical systems to safely accommodate computers, technology and other electrical devices and needs; meet earthquake safety standards; improve water conservation; upgrade or construct support facilities, including administrative, physical education (including upgrading gyms, stadiums, athletic facilities, tracks, bleachers, lockers and equipment rooms), theater, and agricultural education classrooms and labs and performing arts and music classrooms; repair and replace fire alarms, emergency communications and security systems; resurface or replace hard courts, turf, install all-weather turf; irrigation and drainage systems and campus landscaping; replace asphalt and broken pavement; expand or improve parking lots and drop-off areas; replace portable classrooms; interior and exterior painting, floor covering and tile replacement; upgrade or expand school cafeterias; construct various forms of storage and support spaces and classrooms; repair, upgrade and install interior and exterior lighting systems; improve athletic fields and shade structures, including adding solar shade structures, and solar panels; replace or upgrade outdated security fences, gates and security systems (including access control systems); and upgrade heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems. The upgrading of technology infrastructure includes, but is not limited to, servers, switches, routers, modules, sound projection systems, call manager and network security/firewall, wireless technology systems, and other miscellaneous equipment. Some projects throughout the District may be undertaken as joint use projects in cooperation with other local public or non-profit agencies. The final cost of each project will be determined as plans and construction documents are finalized, construction bids are received, construction contracts are awarded and projects are completed. Based on the final costs of each project, certain of the projects described above may be delayed or may not be completed. Demolition of existing facilities and reconstruction of facilities scheduled for repair and upgrade may occur, if the Board determines that such an approach would be more cost-effective in creating more enhanced and operationally efficient campuses. Necessary site preparation/restoration may occur in connection with new construction, renovation or remodeling, or installation or removal of relocatable classrooms, including ingress and egress, removing, replacing, or installing irrigation, utility lines, trees and landscaping, relocating fire access roads, and acquiring any necessary easements, licenses, or rights of way to the property. Bond proceeds shall only be expended for the specific purposes identified herein. The District shall create an account into which proceeds of the bonds shall be deposited and comply with the reporting requirements of Government Code section 53410.
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TAX RATE STATEMENT OF BOND MEASURE H
An election will be held in the Hayward Unified School District (the "District") on November 6, 2018, to authorize the sale of up to $381,700,000 in bonds of the District for the school facilities projects described in the bond measure. If such bonds are authorized, the District expects to sell the bonds in one or more series. Principal and interest on the bonds will be payable only from the proceeds of tax levies made upon the taxable property in the District. The following information is provided in compliance with sections 9400-9404 of the California Elections Code. Such information is based upon assessed valuations available from official sources and projections based upon experience within the District, and other demonstrable factors. Based upon the foregoing, the following information is provided:
Voters should note that such estimated tax rates are specific to the repayment of bonds issued under this authorization and are and will be in addition to tax rates levied in connection with other bond authorizations approved or to be approved by the District or any other overlapping public agency.
Voters should note that the estimated tax rate is based on the ASSESSED VALUE of taxable property on Alameda County's official tax rolls, not on the property's market value. Property owners should consult their own property tax bills to determine their property's assessed value and any applicable tax exemptions.
Attention of all voters is directed to the fact that the foregoing information is based upon the District's projections and estimates only, which are not binding upon the District. The actual tax rates and the years in which they will apply may vary from those presently estimated, due to variations from these estimates in the timing of bond sales, the amount of bonds sold and market interest rates at the time of each sale, and actual assessed valuations over the term of repayment of the bonds. The dates of sale and the amount of bonds sold at any given time will be determined by the District based on need for construction funds and other factors. The actual interest rates at which the bonds will be sold will depend on the bond market at the time of each sale. Actual future assessed valuation will depend upon the amount and value of taxable property within the District as determined by the Alameda County Assessor in the annual assessment and the equalization process.
Dated: 8-6-18
s/MATT WAYNE
Superintendent
Hayward Unified School District
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Agenda of July 25, 2018 (complete item)
D. REPORTS AND COMMENTARY (Procedural Item) |
D.1. General Public Comments for Items NOT Appearing on the Agenda (Procedural Item)
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7:46pm - 7:56pm as presented by Tim Cody, Director III FMOT. 7:56pm - 8:31pm Board Questions McGee - What assurances would we have that work put into the sites will not deteriorate through a lack of care after the expenditure? A: This update gives the picture of the whole district. McGee - Solar, electrical savings, how much would we be savings monthly/yearly, what would those dollars be sued for? Deferred maintenance account? A: Allan Garde, Asst. Supt. Business Services: $3M to the General Fund, with that we would bring recommendations for best uses on that. A: Supt. Dr. Wayne, prior approval was to move forward with solar, providing financing was found by November. So yes, it can be used for anything, and yes we are proposing that it be used for part of the bond projects. Brunner - I'm pleased we've done a Facilities Master Plan update. Page 5 of 7, priority areas. Give an example of each enhancement. A: Page 18 of the update: perimeter fencing, fire systems, PA systems, building shell systems, providing a same level of service facility wise across the district. Community enhancements: Parent resources, athletic facilities, landscaping, etc. Brunner - Page 6 of 7 November bond idea, $60 per $100K assessed value? Senior exemption? A: Yes, assessed value. Average assessed value was $350K with Measure L. Senior exemptions is not available with General Obligation bonds. Brunner - Lorin Eden, Winton, Performing arts would get the first priority. Construction costs have doubled which is why we moved the conversation to modernization instead of new builds. Are we expecting to run this more like Measure I, upfront we know all roofs are going to be covered? We need to know the costs going into these projects, not just a need but what it costs and a timeline, a parallel/simultaneous one. A: Key shift in our update. A student experience at Glassbrook is so different than that of Schafer Park. Working at all schools at the same time, that is definitely the type of detail project list we want to come up with. Brunner - Explain more about when we realize the $3M from solar. A: You will see an immediate reduction in PG&E costs. Brunner - How long will it take to pay off the solar installation, so that the savings are free and clear? A: If the bond paid for it, we'd realize the savings immediately. Carlson - I recall 4 years from the last presentation, and then $1M a year thereafter in net savings. I don't want the idea to get lost. Brunner - Prop 51 is not mentioned. A: This team you have in place will rigorously seek funds. Walker - Representatives in the room please identify yourselves. Dan Maruccia - Lozano-Smith Bond Counsel Lori Raineri - Government Financial Strategies Matt Colker - Government Financial Strategies Charles Heath TBWB Strategies Robin Gerrity - TBWB Strategies Reynoso - This community will be almost $1B in debt. I would like data. Don't get me wrong, I've asked for the maintenance plan for years, years. What is the timeline to vote on this so it gets put on the ballot? A: 180 days before the election, August 10th. Reynoso - You recommend this election for this to pass? A: That's not really bond counsel question. Reynoso - The transit community, we will have a community of seniors, because there is no place to go. Medical is going up. Pay my medical or pay the bond. What planning do we have, refinance? A: The district does have outstanding debt, if the interest rate environment is such, GFSI might recommend... A: It's an option. Reynoso - Our current vendor has not been too good to me. If we do this again, that same vendor will get funds. How are we addressing that? Bond Construction Management - Vanir. A: That vendor was approved for Measure L. The board decides who if we had another bond. Reynoso - Do we have any meetings scheduled before August 10? A: Not currently, but we could call a special meeting. Reynoso - What are the patterns for attendance? We've been asking for that. 8:32pm - 8:50pm Public Speakers 1. Mercedes Faraj - F.5.a. Bowman, may not be able to fill to maximum capacity. Decision was made to work on enrollment efforts. We are not aware of anything more on this topic. Safety and maintenance issues are ever present. Timeline is not addressed in FMP. 2. Ken Rawden - F.5.b. Mailer, when Measure L was passed, East Bay Times article "Time stood still" in advocacy of the Performing arts center. I think the language is way too vague. The phone calls were where promises were made. I think you need to be specific and not weasel out of it again. 3. Chris Higgins - F.5.b Fairview resident. I like the FMP update. The information wasn't clear on what and wasn't done on Measure L. I have not seen a discussion on the Prop 51 funds and what has gone on with that. I can't vote for it if you publish your priorities after you have the election. Measure G, Measure A, etc. $260 and about to pop $240 more. 4. Gail Steele - F.5.b I care about the students who cannot read and write. Where are the parents responsibility of the outcomes? 5. Kevin Dawling - F.5.b Long-term civic member who has supported HUSD bonds/taxes/etc. This is rushed. 20 people mostly regulars, are here. This should have been done a year ago. 6. Mercedes Faraj - F.5.b No involvement. Measure L, we were asked about. We just had a contentious negotiation and will go into another very soon. Need? Yes. Timing? No. 7. Peggy Guernsey - F.5.b another $60 last year went up over $92, social security didn't increase for me. 8. Amanda Guernsey - F.5.b Disabled community. Can't afford the taxes. |
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9:03pm - 9:34pm Board Deliberation Reynoso - I would like to have a special meeting or table this. Walker - We surveyed the community to see if they would support this? A: We did a polling survey. We shared the notion of a bond in LCAP townhall and Measure L meetings. Walker - What has the communication really been? It's an election year, and this is a big decision that is 20-years long. I'm not sure this is the best time to be honest. I think it warrants further discussion. Carlson - This is not sudden. We've had at least 2 presentations on solar over 3-4 months old now. The poll of the community speaks louder than the half a dozen of people here tonight. I'm not sure this is overwhelming. Brunner - Solar is not a new discussion. Walker - City tax being put on? A: The city considered two, but is putting on only one. A: We've had 70%+ support consistently in voter results. McGee - The needs are relevant. The concerns are enrollment, the previous bond mismanagement. Bond language is always vague for latitude's sake. Cross-talk A: I'm not clear on the direction. We did solicit community feedback and created the plan and request to put a bond on the ballot in response to that. Walker - Have we educated the community on what this really means on the community's tax implications. A: That happens on the ballot. |
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Hayward Unified School District
Building a Culture of Success
BOARD OF EDUCATION RESOLUTION 1819 06
RESOLUTION ORDERING AN ELECTION TO AUTHORIZE THE
ISSUANCE OF SCHOOL BONDS, ESTABLISHING SPECIFICATIONS
OF THE ELECTION ORDER, AND REQUESTING CONSOLIDATION
WITH ANY OTHER ELECTIONS OCCURRING ON NOVEMBER 6, 2018
SC102432 1
WHEREAS, the Hayward Unified School District (District) serves the Hayward community in Alameda County and strives to provide a quality education to approximately 20,700 students in transitional kindergarten through twelfth grade and prepare students to become dynamic leaders in our global society; and
WHEREAS, while we are proud of student achievement in our Hayward schools, our facilities have not kept pace and in order to maintain safe and modern learning environments, and keep up with increasing enrollment aging school facilities require necessary repairs and upgrades; and
WHEREAS, as requirements for student success rapidly change in 21st-century learning, our classrooms and labs also need to be modernized to meet current educational standards for science, technology, engineering and math; and
WHEREAS, in 2014 voters overwhelmingly approved Measure L to fund an initial phase of upgrades and while our district has used these funds to make necessary school improvements to many of our schools, urgent repairs and upgrades still remain to ensure all students have access to safe environments that promote highquality learning; and
WHEREAS, upgrades are needed at school facilities, including, but not limited to, repairing leaky roofs and aging facilities, updating heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems, and installing solar panels to increase energy efficiency and reduce energy costs; and
WHEREAS, upgrades are needed to ensure school facilities are accessible for students with disabilities and equitable for all; and
WHEREAS, modernization of outdated classrooms and school facilities, including, but not limited to, portable classrooms, restrooms, multi-purpose rooms and athletic fields; and
WHEREAS, improvement to student safety and campus fire safety and emergency communications systems including security equipment and surveillance cameras; and
WHEREAS, the District technology infrastructure needs to be updated to enable 21st-century learning and additional art and music instructional facilities need to be built; and
Exhibit F.5.b.
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Hayward Unified School District
Building a Culture of Success
BOARD OF EDUCATION RESOLUTION 1819 06
RESOLUTION ORDERING AN ELECTION TO AUTHORIZE THE
ISSUANCE OF SCHOOL BONDS, ESTABLISHING SPECIFICATIONS
OF THE ELECTION ORDER, AND REQUESTING CONSOLIDATION
WITH ANY OTHER ELECTIONS OCCURRING ON NOVEMBER 6, 2018
SC102432 2
WHEREAS, passage of a school facilities improvement bond measure will provide locally controlled funding that cannot be taken away by the State of California and must stay in our local community to improve local schools; and
WHEREAS, a school facilities improvement bond measure will require strict fiscal accountability requirements, including an independent citizens' oversight committee, mandatory annual audits and a prohibition against any funds being used for administrators' salaries, pensions or benefits; and
WHEREAS, passage of a school facilities improvement bond measure will help the District qualify for State matching funds that otherwise may be lost to other school districts; and
WHEREAS, in the judgment of the Board of Trustees (the "Board") of the Hayward Unified School District (the "District"), it is advisable to call an election to submit to the electors of the District the question of whether the bonds of the District shall be issued and sold for the purpose of raising money for the improvement, upgrade, and renovation of the District's existing schools, the acquisition and construction of additional classrooms and school facilities, and to refinance or retire part or all of its debt on existing facilities and school sites; and
WHEREAS, without a local school bond, the District will lose the opportunity to receive state matching funds which will then be awarded to other school districts; and
WHEREAS, as a result of the approval of Proposition 39 on November 7, 2000, Article XIIIA, Section 1, paragraph (b) of the California Constitution ("Article XIIIA") provides an exception to the limit on ad valorem property taxes on real property for bonded indebtedness incurred by a school district that has been approved by fiftyfive percent (55%) of the voters of the District voting on the proposition; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to California Education Code section 15264 et seq. (the "Act"), this Board is specifically authorized, upon approval by two-thirds (2/3) of the Board, to submit to the electorate of the District the question of whether bonds of the District shall be issued and sold for specified purposes, upon a fifty-five percent (55%) vote of the electorate in favor on the question, pursuant to paragraph (3) of said subdivision (b) of Section 1 of Article XIIIA and subdivision (b) of Section 18 of Article XVI of the California Constitution; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to subdivision (c) of California Education Code section 15100, the Board has obtained reasonable and informed projections of assessed property valuations that take into consideration projections of assessed property valuations made by the County Assessor; and
Exhibit F.5.b.
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Hayward Unified School District
Building a Culture of Success
BOARD OF EDUCATION RESOLUTION 1819 06
RESOLUTION ORDERING AN ELECTION TO AUTHORIZE THE
ISSUANCE OF SCHOOL BONDS, ESTABLISHING SPECIFICATIONS
OF THE ELECTION ORDER, AND REQUESTING CONSOLIDATION
WITH ANY OTHER ELECTIONS OCCURRING ON NOVEMBER 6, 2018
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WHEREAS, pursuant to California Elections Code section 10403, et seq., it is appropriate for the Board to request consolidation of the election with any and all other elections to be held on Tuesday, November 6, 2018, and to request the election officials of Alameda County (the "County") to perform certain election services for the District.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE HAYWARD UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT HEREBY RESOLVES, DETERMINES, AND ORDERS AS FOLLOWS:
1. Call for Election. The Board hereby orders an election and submits to the electors of the District the question of whether general obligation bonds of the District shall be issued and sold in the principal amount not to exceed $381,700,000 for the purpose of raising money for the improvement, upgrade, renovation, and replacement of the District's existing schools, facilities, and improvements, and the acquisition and construction of additional schools, facilities, and improvements, and paying costs incident thereto, as set forth more fully in a ballot proposition approved pursuant to Section 3 below. This Resolution constitutes the order of the District to call such election.
2. Election Date. The date of the election shall be November 6, 2018, and the election shall be held solely within the boundaries of the District.
3. Purpose of Election; Ballot Proposition. The purpose of the election shall be for the voters of the District to vote on a proposition, attached hereto as Exhibit A, containing the question of whether the District shall issue the Bonds for the purposes stated therein, together with the accountability requirements of Article XIIIA and the requirements of section 15272 of the Act. As required by California Elections Code section 13247, the abbreviated form of the measure to appear on the ballot is attached hereto as Exhibit B. The District's Superintendent (or designee) is hereby authorized and directed to make any changes to the text of the proposition or its abbreviated form as required to comply with the intent of this Resolution, the requirements of elections officials, and requirements of law.
4. Authority for Election. The authority for ordering the election is contained in California Education Code section 15264, et seq., and Article XIIIA, Section 1, paragraph (b), subsection (3) of the California Constitution. The authority for the specification of this election order is contained in California Education Code section 5322.
5. School Facilities Projects. A list of the specific school facilities projects and uses to be funded from the proceeds of the bonds is set forth in Exhibit A. As required by Article XIIIA, the Board hereby certifies that it has evaluated
Exhibit F.5.b.
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Hayward Unified School District
Building a Culture of Success
BOARD OF EDUCATION RESOLUTION 1819 06
RESOLUTION ORDERING AN ELECTION TO AUTHORIZE THE
ISSUANCE OF SCHOOL BONDS, ESTABLISHING SPECIFICATIONS
OF THE ELECTION ORDER, AND REQUESTING CONSOLIDATION
WITH ANY OTHER ELECTIONS OCCURRING ON NOVEMBER 6, 2018
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safety, class-size reduction, and information technology needs of the District in developing the list of school facilities projects and uses set forth in Exhibit A.
6. Covenants of the Board upon Approval of the Bonds by the Electorate. As required by Article XIIIA and section 15272 of the Act, if fifty-five percent (55%) of the voters of the District voting on the measure approve of the bonds, the Board shall:
7. Delivery of this Resolution. The Clerk of this Board is hereby authorized and directed to send or hand deliver a copy of this Resolution to the County Superintendent of Schools and the County Registrar of Voters by no later than August 8, 2018.
8. Declaration of Official Intent. The District hereby declares its official intent, subject to the further approval of this Board, to use up to the maximum amount permitted by law of the proceeds of the proposed bonds to reimburse itself for payments it has made for any eligible costs of the projects and uses listed in Exhibit A. It is intended that this Resolution shall, among other things, constitute a declaration of "official intent" within the meaning of Section 1.150-2 of the Treasury Regulations promulgated under Section 150 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended.
9. Ballot Arguments; Tax Rate Statement. Any and all members of this Board are hereby authorized to act as an author of any ballot argument prepared in connection with the election, including a rebuttal argument. The Superintendent,
Exhibit F.5.b.
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Hayward Unified School District
Building a Culture of Success
BOARD OF EDUCATION RESOLUTION 1819 06
RESOLUTION ORDERING AN ELECTION TO AUTHORIZE THE
ISSUANCE OF SCHOOL BONDS, ESTABLISHING SPECIFICATIONS
OF THE ELECTION ORDER, AND REQUESTING CONSOLIDATION
WITH ANY OTHER ELECTIONS OCCURRING ON NOVEMBER 6, 2018
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President of the Board, or their designees, are hereby authorized to execute any Tax Rate Statement or other document and to perform all acts necessary to place the bond measure on the ballot.
10. Consolidation of Election; Election Services. The County Registrar of Voters and the County Board of Supervisors are hereby requested to consolidate the election ordered hereby with any and all other elections to be held on November 6, 2018, within the District. Pursuant to section 5303 of the Education Code and section 10002 of the Elections Code, the County Board of Supervisors is requested to permit the County Registrar of Voters, and other appropriate officials of the County, to render all services necessary in connection with the bond election including, but not limited to, publication of a Formal Notice of School Bond Election pursuant to Education Code section 5363 and related law (the proposed form of which is attached hereto in Exhibit C), the mailing of the sample ballot and tax rate statement (described in section 9401 of the Elections Code), the opportunity to submit ballot arguments in connection with the bond election, the canvassing and certification of the returns of the election, and other ballot requirements pursuant to Elections Code section 15123, for which services the District agrees to reimburse the County as required by law.
11. Severability. If any section, subsection, phrase or clause of this Resolution, or its application to any person or circumstance, is for any reason held to be invalid, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this Resolution, or their application to any other person or circumstance. The Board declares that it would have adopted this Resolution and each section, subsection, phrase or clause thereof irrespective of the fact that any one or more sections, subsections, sentences, phrases or clauses, or their application to any person or circumstance, shall be declared invalid.
12. Effective Date. This Resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption.
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PASSED AND ADOPTED on July 25, 2018, by the following vote:
By: ____________________________________
President, Board of Trustees of the
Hayward Unified School District
ATTEST:
________________________________________
Clerk, Board of Trustees of the
Hayward Unified School District
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Exhibit F.5.b.
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EXHIBIT C
FORMAL NOTICE OF SCHOOL BOND ELECTION
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN to the qualified electors of the Hayward Unified School District of Alameda County, California, that in accordance with the provisions of the Education Code of the State of California, an election will be held on November 6, 2018, within the District, at which election the following measure shall be submitted to the qualified electors of the District and voted upon:
"To provide safe/modern schools; upgrade aging classrooms/school facilities; update classroom technology; provide art/music classrooms; improve accessibility for students with disabilities; upgrade fire safety/emergency communications/school security systems; install solar panels; repair leaky roofs; update plumbing/heating/ventilation systems, shall Hayward Unified School District issue $381,700,000 in bonds at legal rates, levy approximately $60 per $100,000 of assessed value annually (generating approximately $24,502,000), anticipated through 2049-50, with independent oversight and all funds staying local?
Bonds - Yes Bonds No"
The bonds shall bear interest at an annual rate not exceeding the statutory maximum. The maturity of the bonds shall not exceed the maximum term allowed by law at the time of issuance (currently 25 years if issued under Education Code section 15140, or 40 years if issued under Government Code section 53508, so long as the bonds are not capital appreciation bonds ("CABs," which CABs are limited to 25 years)). Accordingly, as further set forth in the tax rate statement, the ad valorem tax will be levied at such rates and for so long as may be required to meet the debt service needs of the bonds proposed to be issued, including such bonds that may be issued to refund any approved bonds.
All of the purposes enumerated in the foregoing measure shall be united and voted upon as one single measure, with precincts, places of holding the elections and officers appointed to conduct the elections to be the same as those provided for the statewide gubernatorial general election to be held on November 6, 2018, under the Notice of Election published ________.
This election has been called pursuant to a Resolution of the Board of Trustees of the Hayward Unified School District, adopted on June 20, 2018. The Elections Official of the County of Alameda hereby gives formal notice of the election in accordance with the provisions of Education Code section 15120.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this ____ day of ___________, 2018.
Registrar of Voters
Alameda County, California
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