We are very excited that our community supported Measure O this November.  Thank you to everyone who participated in our facilities journey over the last 18 months!  

From here, the work divides into two paths, finances and facilities.  The next step in facilities work is choosing an architect for project design.  While we have a Facilities Master Plan (developed by LPA Inc.), we need detailed plans, specific to each site, to move into construction. We will engage in a competitive process to choose an architect and expect to bring a recommendation to the Board of Trustees in February.  We anticipate 12-18 months to complete design and receive plan approval from the Department of State Architects (DSA).

On the financial side, our first order of business is to convene a Citizens Bond Oversight Committee (CBOC).  The purpose of the CBOC is to inform the public concerning expenditure of bond revenue, to ensure that the bond revenues are spent appropriately, and not used for teacher or administrative salaries.  The District will provide additional information regarding the CBOC on the Measure O page of the District website in January.   In addition, District staff will be preparing financial and legal documents required for the first of three bond sales.  Moreover, staff will be meeting with credit rating agencies and financial consultants with an anticipated April date for the first sale of approximately $19.8 million in general obligation bonds.  Please check the District website for updated information throughout this process.

At their Annual Organizational Meeting on December 8th, the FVSD Board of Trustees honored outgoing Board President, Mrs. Jeanne Galindo, and elected Mrs. Sandra Crandall as its new President, Mrs. Lisa Schultz as its new President Pro-Tem, and Mr. Jim Cunneen as its new Clerk.

In addition, recently re-elected Trustees, Mrs. Galindo and Mr. Collins, took the Oath of Office.  Please join us in congratulating our re-elected Trustees and our new Board Officers!