Building for Their Future Dublin Unified School District.

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Page 1: Building for Their Future Dublin Unified School District.

Building for Their FutureDublin Unified School District

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Outstanding Local Schools

Providing high quality education for all students

• Science, Technology, Engineering

and Math (S.T.E.M.)

• Preparing students for college and 21st century careers

• High student test scores

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Completed Projects

2004: Measure C - 73% Approval

Upgrade and expand Dublin High School

Modernized & renovated school buildings

Replaced outdated classrooms to accommodate growing student enrollment and prevent overcrowding

Upgraded to 21st century technology

Improved safety and security throughout the District

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Completed Projects

Upgraded buildings to meet current codes and standards

Improved landscaping for water conservation

Repaired leaky roofs

Updated electrical, plumbing, heating and air conditioning

Constructed lunch shelters and completed playground safety improvements

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Promises Made and Promises Kept

• All projects completed on time & under budget

• Citizens’ Bond Oversight Committee reviews all expenditures

• Every report of CBOC has confirmed strong management of Measure C dollars

• Visit http://www.dublinusd.org/CBOC

• Zero audit exceptions every year

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We’re Not Done Yet-The Next Phase

• Measure C completed the first phase of improvements

• Measure C was never intended to address all our schools needs

• School Board considering a new bond to complete the next phase of upgrades

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The Purpose of the Next Phase of Work

1. Instruction & 21st Century Technology Enhancements

• Create learning environments that support core academic instruction

• Provide modern science and engineering instructional space and equipment (S.T.E.M.)

• Upgrade computers and technology on an ongoing basis

2. Health and Safety Improvements• Update campuses to meet the most current fire and

safety codes

• Ensure campuses meet current accessibility standards for students with disabilities

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The Purpose of the Next Phase of Work

3. Energy Efficiency and Resource Management

• Reduce utility costs (Green Building Strategies)

• Make schools function more efficiently

• Prevent further cuts and support instructional programs with savings

4. Expansion to Reduce Overcrowding

• Supplement state funding

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Why Now?

• Qualify our schools for state matching funds

• Take advantage of historically low interest rates and construction costs

• Create good paying jobs for local residents to boost our economy

• Improve energy and resource efficiency to provide $3.3 million in savings

• Qualify for increased developer fees

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Fiscal Accountability

• Every penny would stay local to improve Dublin schools

• None of the funds could be taken away by the State

• None of the funds could be used to increase benefits, salaries or pensions

• Independent citizens’ oversight continues to ensure funds are spent as promised

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Tell Us What You Think

• Take our online survey at dublinusd.org/survey

• Email [email protected]/