CUSD is asking taxpayers in the Cities of Aliso Viejo, Laguna Niguel and Dana Point to support a $300 million dollar school facility bond in 2020.
Board Agenda page 1240 June 12, 2019 CUSD BOT Meeting Agenda Item #49 PRESENTATION UPDATE ON THE WESTERN SCHOOL FACILITIES IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT FACILITIES NEEDS (SFID School Facility bond for the Cities of Aliso Viejo, Laguna Niguel and Dana Point). Board Audio at 1:28:29 Board Audio at 1:30:43 POINT OF CLARIFICATION- Capo Beach is not part of the Western SFID- Palisades Elementary School will be included in the San Clemente SFID. CUSD Presentation:Western Bond Region: Dana Point, Laguna Niguel and Aliso Viejo |
CUSDWatch Comment CUSD failed to disclose the maturity date for these bonds Tax Levi: $34 per $100,000 of assessed value. If you own a million dollar home, your tax wil be $340 per year. CUSD did not state a maturity date
Bond Proceeds $300 million re-payment depends on maturity date |
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CUSDWatch Comment Notes at bottom of project list: "1) Costs were prepared without a detailed facilities master plan." "2) Costs were prepared based on preliminary scope and without defined environmental requirements and design concepts. Once projects commence, costs may be subject to change." "3) Costs presented are estimates only and are based on average industry pricing" The Capistrano Unified School District completed a Kitchell Facilities Assessment of every school in the District in November 2017 . This outlined the work that needed to be done to bring CUSD schools up to minimum health and safety standards. The bond project list that CUSD is currently proposing only address fixing Priority 1 of 5 of the Kitchell Report, and only for a limited number of schools. From the Kitchel School Facilities Report: Definition of Priority 1 Repairs and Maintenance "Conditions in this category require immediate action to: a) correct a cited safety hazard, b) stop accelerated deterioration, and/or c) return a facility to operation. The Escalation Factor in this category is 5%. Deficiencies in this category should be addressed in Year 1." Year 1 was 2017. The Kitchell Reports outlined a 5-year plan to bring all facilities up to minimum health and safety standards. All projects Priorities 1-5 must be completed to ensure that facilities meet minimum health and safety standards. If CUSD cannot ensure that facilities meet minimum health and safety standards due to a lack of money, why has the District given employees five consecutive years of across the board compensation increases totaling over $150 million dollars? CUSDWatch has reviewed all of the documentation and made a recommended Bond Project List that saves taxpayers millions of dollars, and brings all CUSD schools within the SFID area up to minimum health and safety standards by fixing all of the items listed in the Kitchell Facilities Assessment Priorities 1-5 for all schools. If CUSD does not modify its bond project list to include the entire Kitchell Facilities Assessment, no taxpayer living within this SFID should support this Bond in 2020. |
Board Audio at 1:34:30
Trustee Bullockus: HVAC and Air Conditioning Board Audio at 1:44:38 Trustee McNicholas: 50 Meter Pool with Support Structures. [error?] Board Audio at 1:45:08 Trustee Reardon Dana Hills Theater Renovation Board Audio at 1:45:44 Trustee Reardon what about Foxborough and Crown Valley? They are not receiving any bond projects. Board Audio at 1:46:08 Trustee Amy Hanacek Aliso program needs Board Audio at 1:46:57 Trustee McNicholas Theater at Dana Hills High School Board Audio at 1:49:39 Trustee Patricia Holloway Schools not included in SFID? Charter Schools [Foxborough and Crown Valley] not included. Board Audio at 1:50:24 Trustee Gary Pritchard: CUSD is not required to follow City Height restrictions correct? No. That is through the Division of State Architects. Board Audio at 1:50:58 Superintendent Kristen Vital - June 26, 2019 CUSD Board Workshop. Add back the Charter Sites. Dana Hills High School needs a lot more than all the other schools. Other schools may not get all Priority I needs. One Charter is all portables [Foxborough]. Community engagement and education outreach. Do we need more community outreach. Board Audio at 1:52:44 Communications Officer Ryan Burris regarding Community Outreach and tracking poll. Board Audio at 1:54:00 Trustee Amy Hanacek: Proceeds from the sale of Dana Point Bus Yard would go to Dana Point Schools. The City of Dana Point is lacking a Community pool and Community Center. Joint use projects? Board Audio at 1:55:09 Superintendent Kristen Vital re: Timeline and milestones. $300,000 will be going into Dana Point from the Dana Point Bus Yard surplus property sale. Board Audio at 1:56:38 Clark Hampton/ Susan Holidayz: Community Engagement up-date. Feedback from Communities. Board Audio at 1:57:30 John Forney recieved feedback from school sites and Communities. Board Audio at 1:58:41 Trustee Patricia Holloway pleased at the work staff is doing. Board Audio at 1:59:18 Trustee McNicholas Matching Funds and the Map. Board Audio at 2:01:35 Trustee Jim Reardon Laguna Woods. Community engagement City of Laguna Niguel. Board Audio at 2:03:41 Trustee Amy Hanacek Niguel Hills Middle School music program. Board Audio at 2:03:55 Trustee Jim Reardon Niguel Hills Middle School. Must give the Community more than just access to Community shared sports fields by walking through old portable buildings. |
Bond Project List City of Laguna NiguelCOMPARISON CUSD BOND PROJECT LIST vs CUSDWatch BOND PROJECT LIST Author Dawn Urbanek | This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. | If you find this research valuable, please consider a donation to The Equity Project |
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CUSD Bond Project List: $44,545,090 + Slush Fund $15,511,725 |
New Construction
Total $28,657,075 Classroom Renovations Priority 1 projects of Kitchell Reports at some schools [excludes Crown Valley ES] Total $15,888,015 |
Kitchell Priority 1 for some schools. No school will meet minimum health and safety standards because Priorities 2-5 of the Kitchell Facilities Report will not be included in CUSD's bond project list. CUSD did not include any projects for Crown Valley Elementary School aka Charter Schools Community Roots Academy and OCASA Priority 1: $2,050,700
Kitchell Report Priority 1-5 for all Laguna Niguel Schools is $44,188,000 which includes Crown Valley ES $5,977,000 |
CUSDWatch Bond Project List: $59,665,129 |
New Construction
Total $15,477,192 Classroom Renovations All projects of Kitchell Reports Priority #1-#5 at ALL schools [includes Crown Valley ES] Total $44,188,000 |
Kitchell Prioirty 1-5 for ALL schools. ALL schools will meet minimum health and safety standards, This includes Crown Valley Elementary School at a cost of $5,977,000 and a brand new 26 classroom building at Niguel Hills Middle School at a cost of $13.8 million CUSD has successfully built three new 26 classroom buildings at Tesoro High School, San Juan Hills High School and San Clemente High School for $15 million each within the last two years. |
CUSD potential Slush Fund $15,511,725 |
$15,511,725 Cost to replace portables is overstated: CUSD ($24,140,325 - $15,000,000 = $9140,325) CUSD Slush Fund $9,140,325 Rennovations to fix all Kitchell Priorities #1 $15,432,786 which includes $6,371,400 for Niguel Hills Middle School) CUSD Slush Fund $6,371,400 |
#No CUSD Bond in 2020 unless the Bond Project list includes every project listed in the Kitchell School Facilities Assessment for all schools including Crown Valley Elementary School. |
Capistrano Unified Bond Project List for Schools within the City of Laguna NiguelNiguel Hills Middle School New ConstructionNiguel Hills Middle School Modernizations/Renovation
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CUSDWatch Bond Project List for Schools within the City of Laguna NiguelAuthor Dawn Urbanek | This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. | If you find this research valuable, please consider a donation to The Equity Project |
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Renovations | Kitchell Report Priority #1- 5 at all schools | |||||||||
Crown Valley Elementary School aka Charter Schools Community Roots Academy and OCASA (Not included in CUSD bond project list) | $5,977,000 | |||||||||
George White Elementary School (Built in 1990)
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$4,457,000 |
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Hidden Hills Elementary School (Built in 1994)
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$5,058,000 | |||||||||
John S. Malcom Elementary School (Built in 1994)
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$5,577,000 | |||||||||
Laguna Niguel Elementary School (Built in 2002)
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$4,274,000 | |||||||||
Marian Bergeson Elementary School (Built in 1988)
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$4,025,000 | |||||||||
Moulton Elementary School (Built in 1975)
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$5,667,000 | |||||||||
Niguel Hills Middle School (Built in 1976)
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$9,153,000 | |||||||||
Total | $44,188,000 | |||||||||
New Construction | ||||||||||
Multipurpose Room at Niguel Hills Middle School | $4,516,750 | |||||||||
If CUSD builds a new MPR then the costs for renovating the existing MPR in the Kitchell Report need to be backed out | ($2,828,900) | |||||||||
Sub Total | $1,687,850 | |||||||||
Add new 26 calssroom building to replace portables | $15,000,000 | |||||||||
If CUSD Builds a new building then the costs in the Kitchel Report to renovate portables must be backed out. | ($1,210,658) | |||||||||
Sub Total | $13,789,342 | |||||||||
Grand Total | $59,665,192 |
Proposed New Construction at Niguel Hills Middle School
MPR Kitchell Renovation Costs
MPR renovation costs of MPR that must be deducted if a new MPR is built $2,828,900 |
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MPR |
Domestic Water Distribution. Circulation pump is at or approaching the end of its useful life. Provide equipment replacement and installation. |
$43,200 |
page 18 | MPR | Domestic Water Distribution. Hose bibs with recessed wall hydrant is at or approaching the end of its useful life. Provide equipment replacement and installation. | $33,300 |
page 18 | MPR | Domestic Water Distribution. Copper pipe and fittings are at or approaching the end of its useful life. Provide equipment replacement and installation. |
$2,200 |
page 18 | MPR | Domestic Water Distribution. Large domestic hot water storage tank is at or approaching the end of its useful life. Provide equipment replacement and installation. | $11,000 |
page 19 | MPR | Domestic Water Distribution. Plumbing fixtures, cold and hot water piping, sanitary sewer line, and vent lines are at or approaching the end of its useful life.Provide equipment replacement and installation. |
$19,200 |
page 19 | MPR | Domestic Water Distribution. Plumbing fixtures, cold and hot water piping, sanitary sewer line, and vent lines are at or approaching the end of its useful life.Provide equipment replacement and installation. |
$25,500 |
page 20 | MPR | Domestic Water Distribution. Plumbing fixtures, cold and hot water piping, sanitary sewer line, and vent lines are at or approaching the end of its useful life.Provide equipment replacement and installation. |
$25,500 |
page 20 | AC-B3 | Domestic Water Distribution. Plumbing fixtures, cold and hot water piping, sanitary sewer line, and vent lines are at or approaching the end of its useful life.Provide equipment replacement and installation. |
$53,000 |
page 20 | MPR | Domestic Water Distribution. Double compartment sink at or approaching the end of its useful life. Provide equipment replacement and installation. |
$44,800 |
page 20 | MPR | Domestic Water Distribution. Plumbing fixtures, cold and hot water piping, sanitary sewer line, and vent lines are at or approaching the end of its useful life.Provide equipment replacement and installation. |
$53,000 |
page 20 | MPR | Domestic Water Distribution. Plumbing fixtures, cold and hot water piping, sanitary sewer line, and vent lines are at or approaching the end of its useful life.Provide equipment replacement and installation. |
$6,500 |
page 20 | MPR | Domestic Water Distribution. Plumbing fixtures, cold and hot water piping, sanitary sewer line, and vent lines are at or approaching the end of its useful life.Provide equipment replacement and installation. |
$13,000 |
page 21 | MPR | Domestic Water Distribution. Plumbing fixtures, cold and hot water piping, sanitary sewer line, and vent lines are at or approaching the end of its useful life.Provide equipment replacement and installation. |
$15,000 |
page 21 | MPR | Domestic Water Distribution. Plumbing fixtures, cold and hot water piping, sanitary sewer line, and vent lines are at or approaching the end of its useful life.Provide equipment replacement and installation. |
$15,000 |
page 21 | MPR | Sanitary Drainage. Floor drain is at or approaching the end of its useful life. | $700 |
page 21 | MPR | Process Support Plumbing Systems. Gas line on roof is at or approaching the end of its useful life. Provide equipment replacement and installation. |
$4,700 |
page 22 | MPR | Process Support Plumbing Systems. Gas line on roof is at or approaching the end of its useful life. Provide equipment replacement and installation. |
$11,800 |
page 22 | MPR | Process Support Plumbing Systems. Gas line on roof is at or approaching the end of its useful life. Provide equipment replacement and installation. |
$2,600 |
page 22 | MPR | Heating Systems. Heat exchanger is at or approaching the end of its useful life. Provide equipment replacement and installation. | $21,000 |
page 22 | MPR | Heating Systems. Heat exchanger is at or approaching the end of its useful life. Provide equipment replacement and installation. | $20,400 |
page 22 | MPR | Heating Systems. Boiler is at or approaching the end of its useful life. Provide equipment replacement and installation. | $108,900 |
page 22 | MPR | Cooling Systems. Split system is at or approaching the end of its useful life. Provide equipment replacement and installation. | $15,200 |
page 23 | MPR | Cooling Systems. Refrigeration system for walk-in cooler/ freezer is at or approaching the end of its useful life.. Provide equipment replacement and installation. | $21,000 |
page 23 | MPR | Cooling Systems. Split system is at or approaching the end of its useful life. Provide equipment replacement and installation. | $299,300 |
page 24 | MPR | Facility HVAC Distribution Systems. Supply diffusers and return grilles appear to be caked in rust showing evidence of sufficient moisture. Provide further investigation with a licensed HVAC engineer to assess conditions. | $10,600 |
page 24 | MPR | Distribution Systems. Hydronic piping and specialties at pump or air handler is decaying and is leaking. Provide equipment replacement and installation. | $1,506,700 |
page 25 | MPR | Ventilation. Commercial kitchen hood and kitchen exhaust hood is at or approaching the end of its useful life. Provide equipment replacement and installation. | $355,800 |
page 25 | MPR | Ventilation. Roof exhaust fan is at or approaching the end of its useful life. Provide equipment replacement and installation. | $4,700 |
page 25 | MPR | Ventilation. Exhaust fan required. Provide equipment replacement and installation. | $6,400 |
page 26 | MPR | Ventilation. Roof exhaust fan is at or approaching the end of its useful life. Provide equipment replacement and installation. | $9,300 |
page 26 | MPR | Ventilation. Roof exhaust fan is at or approaching the end of its useful life. Provide equipment replacement and installation. | $9,300 |
page 26 | MPR | Ventilation. Roof exhaust fan is at or approaching the end of its useful life. Provide equipment replacement and installation. | $25,200 |
page 26 | MPR | Ventilation. Roof exhaust fan is at or approaching the end of its useful life. Provide equipment replacement and installation. | $4,700 |
page 26 | MPR | Ventilation. Roof exhaust fan is at or approaching the end of its useful life. Provide equipment replacement and installation. | $12,600 |
page 26 | MPR | Ventilation. Roof exhaust fan is at or approaching the end of its useful life. Provide equipment replacement and installation. | $4,700 |
page 26 | MPR | Ventilation. Roof ventilator is at or approaching the end of its useful life. Provide equipment replacement and installation. | $4,700 |
page 32 | MPR | Residential Equipment. Residential type kitchen exhaust hood is approaching the end of its expected useful life. Provide equipment replacement and installation. | $8,400 |
Total | $2,828,900 |
Proposed Renovations at Niguel Hills Middle School
Portable Classrooms Kitchell Renovation Costs
CUSDWatch Comment A new 26 classroom building can be built for $15 million dollars. CUSD has already done this at three high schools: Tesoro, San Juan Hills and San Clemente High School. If CUSD was to replace all the portables with a new classroom building it would cost $15 million less the Poratable renovations in the Kitchell Report $1,210,658 = $13.8 million |
Kitchell Report Niguel Hills Middle School | |||
page 14 | Portable 01 | Roofing. Modified Bitumen roof is approaching the end of its useful life. Replace existing roof with similar roof. |
$28,000 |
page 14 | Portable 02 | Roofing. Modified Bitumen roof is approaching the end of its useful life. Replace existing roof with similar roof. |
$28,000 |
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Portable 03 |
Roofing. Modified Bitumen roof is approaching the end of its useful life. Replace existing roof with similar roof. |
$28,000 |
page 14 | Portable 04 | Roofing. Modified Bitumen roof is approaching the end of its useful life. Replace existing roof with similar roof. |
$28,000 |
page 14 | Portable 05 | Roofing. Modified Bitumen roof is approaching the end of its useful life. Replace existing roof with similar roof. |
$28,000 |
page 14 | Portable 06 | Roofing. Modified Bitumen roof is approaching the end of its useful life. Replace existing roof with similar roof. |
$28,000 |
page 15 | Portsble 07 | Roofing. Modified Bitumen roof is approaching the end of its useful life. Replace existing roof with similar roof. |
$28,000 |
page 14 | Portable 08 | Roofing. Modified Bitumen roof is approaching the end of its useful life. Replace existing roof with similar roof. |
$28,000 |
page 14 | Portable 09 | Roofing. Modified Bitumen roof is approaching the end of its useful life. Replace existing roof with similar roof. |
$28,000 |
page 14 | Portable 10 | Roofing. Modified Bitumen roof is approaching the end of its useful life. Replace existing roof with similar roof. |
$28,000 |
page 15 |
Portable 11 |
Roofing. Standing Seam Metal roof is approaching the end of its useful life. Replace existing roof with similar roof. | $41,600 |
page 14 | Portable 12 | Roofing. Modified Bitumen roof is approaching the end of its useful life. Replace existing roof with similar roof. |
$28,000 |
page 14 | Portable 13 | Roofing. Modified Bitumen roof is approaching the end of its useful life. Replace existing roof with similar roof. |
$28,000 |
page 14 | Portable 14 | Roofing. Modified Bitumen roof is approaching the end of its useful life. Replace existing roof with similar roof. |
$28,000 |
page 14 | Portable 15 | Roofing. Modified Bitumen roof is approaching the end of its useful life. Replace existing roof with similar roof. |
$11,000 |
page 16 | Portable 16 | Roofing. Single Ply roof is approaching the end of its useful life. | $13,300 |
page 14 | Portable 17 | Roofing. Modified Bitumen roof is approaching the end of its useful life. Replace existing roof with similar roof. |
$28,000 |
page 14 | Portable 18 | Roofing. Modified Bitumen roof is approaching the end of its useful life. Replace existing roof with similar roof. |
$28,000 |
page 14 | Portable 19 | Roofing. Modified Bitumen roof is approaching the end of its useful life. Replace existing roof with similar roof. |
$28,000 |
page 14 | Portable 20 and 21 | Roofing. Modified Bitumen roof is approaching the end of its useful life. Replace existing roof with similar roof. |
$57.900 |
page 14 | Portable 22 | Roofing. Standing Seam Metal roof is approaching the end of its useful life. Replace existing roof with similar roof. | $43,600 |
page 14 | Portable 23 | Roofing. Standing Seam Metal roof is approaching the end of its useful life. Replace existing roof with similar roof. | $43,600 |
page 14 | Portable 24 | Roofing. Standing Seam Metal roof is approaching the end of its useful life. Replace existing roof with similar roof. | $43,600 |
page 15 | Portable 25 | Roofing. Standing Seam Metal roof is approaching the end of its useful life. Replace existing roof with similar roof. | $45,800 |
page 15 | Portable 26 | Roofing. Modified Bitumen roof is approaching the end of its useful life. Replace existing roof with similar roof. |
$11,000 |
page 14 | Portable Restroom | Roofing. Modified Bitumen roof is approaching the end of its useful life. Replace existing roof with similar roof. |
$9,700 |
page 15 | YMCA Portable | Roofing. Standing Seam Metal roof is approaching the end of its useful life. Replace existing roof with similar roof. | $45,800 |
Page 16 | YMCA |
Roof Appurtenances Gutters are in fair to poor condition. Replace gutters with |
$1,000 |
page 16 | YMCA | Roof Appurtenances Gutters are in fair to poor condition. Replace gutters with scheduled roof replacement. | $300 |
page 16 | Portables | Roof Appurtenances Gutters are at the end of their useful life and/or are damaged. | $4,700 |
page 18 | Poratbles | Flooring. During the time of the assessment, it was observed that the carpet is in poor condition. | $15,400 |
page 19 | Portables | Domestic Water Distribution Mop sink and faucet are at or approaching the end of its useful life. Provide equipment replacement and installation. | $6,400 |
page 20 | Portables | Domestic Water Distribution. Plumbing fixtures, cold and hot water piping, sanitary sewer line, and vent lines are at or approaching the end of its useful life. | $17,000 |
page 21 | Portables | Sanitary Drainage. Waste piping is at or approaching the end of its useful life. Provide equipment replacement and installation. | $1,300 |
page 22 | Portables | Heating Systems. Small electric unit heater is at or approaching the end of its useful life. | $9,900 |
page 23 | Portables | Cooling Systems. Wall mounted heat pump unit is at or approaching the end of its useful life. | $314,100 |
page 23 | Portables | Cooling Systems. Wall mounted heat pump unit is at or approaching the end of its useful life. | $22,100 |
page 23 | Portables | Cooling Systems. Wall mounted heat pump unit is at or approaching the end of its useful life. | $22,100 |
page 24 | Portables | Cooling Systems. Wall mounted heat pump unit is at or approaching the end of its useful life. | $23,200 |
page 32 | Portables | Detection and Alarm. A mounted smoke detector is damaged and/ or missing in area. Install and replace the smoke detector. | $1,100 |
page 32 | Paving In Front of Portables P1- P6 |
At the time of the assessment, it was observed that concrete pavement showed evidence of minor cracking (larger than 1/16"). | $15,000 |
Total | $1,210,658 |