In addition to specific construction and modernization projects identified on the Prop S ballot, the bond measure also provides discretionary funding for facility improvement projects to be selected by each school. The amount of funds allocated for each site is calculated by multiplying the official fall 2009 enrollment by $150 per student. Schools must follow the board-approved process and criteria when requesting approval of projects for the use of these funds. The Facilities Planning and Construction Division will begin rolling out the program in early January.
The Site Discretionary Fund allocation will be spread over 10 years and allocated annually by board member sub-district. The allocation is based on the proportion of students in each district. Schools with the lowest Academic Performance Index scores in each sub-district will be notified that they have priority for the first 90 days of each allocation period. At the end of 90 days, if uncommitted funds remain, the next lowest API schools will be notified that they have a 90-day period to use their discretionary funds. This process will continue until all funds are committed. Schools may request less than their full allocation, but requests made after their 90-day period will be deferred to the next annual cycle. For more information, please contact Jeff Hudson, senior project manager, at (858) 637-3500 or jhudson@sandi.net.For more district news, subscribe to the Superintendent's Friday Notes.
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