School board looks to fill seat on Measure G oversight committee
Published in the March 19-April 1, 2014 issue of Morgan Hill Life
By Staff Report
The city of Morgan Hill is seeking applications from residents interested in serving on the Parks and Recreation and the Library, Cultural and Arts commissions.
There are five vacancies on the PRC, with one vacancy expiring April 1, 2016 and four expiring April 1, 2018. The PRC provides the City Council with advice and recommendations on recreation programs, activities and resources.
The commission also plans for future growth and development of park facilities and recreation programming. This seven-member commission meets at 7 p.m. the third Tuesday of odd numbered months.
There are four vacancies to be filled on the LCAC with all four expiring April 1, 2016. The Library, Cultural and Arts Commission provides the City Council with advice and recommendations regarding the adequacy of library facilities; seeks opportunities for city sponsored artistic and performances; encourages community involvement in the arts; and reviews and recommends works of art to be acquired by the city or installed on public property. This seven-member commission meets at 7 p.m. the second Tuesday of odd numbered months at the Morgan Hill Library.
The City of Morgan Hill encourages residents to submit applications for appointment consideration. Application forms and appointment information are available on the City of Morgan Hill website at www.morganhill.ca.gov (http://www.morganhill.ca.gov/DocumentCenter/Home/View/3185) or in the City Clerk’s Office, 17575 Peak Ave.
For more information call (408) 779-7271. Applications will be accepted in the City Clerk’s Office until 5 p.m. Monday, March 24, 2014, or until filled. Interviews before the City Council are tentatively scheduled for 6 p.m. Wednesday, April 2, 2014.
The Morgan Hill Unified School District is looking for a qualified, interested individual to serve on the committee of community leaders in the capacity of “parent or guardian of a child enrolled in the District” as well as “Senior Citizens Group.”
This board-appointed committee was established to inform the public concerning the expenditure of the Measure G Bond proceeds. The committee’s legal charge is to actively review and report on the expenditure of taxpayers’ money for school construction in accordance with voter-approved projects, ensuring the Measure G bond revenues are expended only for the purpose described.
The district’s $198,250,000 General Obligation Bond (Measure G) successfully passed in the November 6, 2012 election, enabling the district to finance technology and facility improvements.
On Feb. 21, 2013, the district successfully sold $55 million of bonds, Series “A,” for the funding of these improvements.
The current interest structure allowed a True Interest Cost (TIC) of 3.6431 percent for the 30-year financing.
Based on the assessment provided the facilities consultant, staff has prioritized the first $55 million of bond proceeds into the following five categories: major maintenance and repairs, modernize school facilities, safety and code upgrades, technology and cost savings.
The 2013 summer bond projects included the Burnett school-site modernization, development of a Charter School multipurpose room, the Britton School fencing project (working with Home and School Club), and various roofing projects throughout the district.
