DELTA COLLEGE JOB TRAINING, REPAIR, AFFORDABLE LOCAL EDUCATION MEASURE
To improve local community college classrooms/ labs/ access for nursing/ vocational career training, student safety; remove
asbestos, lead paint, mold; ensure safe drinking water; repair deteriorating sewers, roofs; acquire, construct, repair classrooms, sites, facilities,
equipment; shall San Joaquin Delta Community College District Facility Improvement District No.1’s measure authorizing $598,000,000 in
bonds at legal rates, levying $16 per $100,000 assessed valuation, generating $34,800,000 annually, while bonds are outstanding, be
adopted, requiring local control, oversight, audits, spending disclosure?
PROJECTS
The Board of Trustees of Delta College, to be responsive to the needs of its community, evaluated Delta College’s urgent and critical
facility needs, and its capacity to provide students, and veterans with support and job training facilities, an affordable education and
prepare them for success in local jobs. Job training facilities, safety issues, class size and offerings, and information and computer technology
were each considered in developing the types of projects to be funded by this measure. In developing the types of projects described herein,
basic repairs (such as removing asbestos and mold, repairing deteriorating sewer lines, wiring, and roofs and repairing deteriorating
bathrooms and plumbing), job training facilities, student safety, facilities supporting job training/vocational/agricultural classrooms, and the
expansion of opportunities for local students to receive an affordable, quality education, were prioritized. If these facility needs are not
addressed now, Delta College would be unable to remain competitive in preparing students for jobs in high demand industries and transfer
to four-year colleges and universities.
The Board of Trustees determines that Delta College MUST:
- Remove asbestos, lead paint, and mold;
- Provide clean drinking water;
- Upgrade job training and vocational classrooms;
- Increase local, affordable access to higher education;
- Prepare students for transfer to four-year colleges and universities; and
- Improve student safety on campus.
The types of projects which are authorized to be undertaken at all Delta College campuses and education centers, include:
PROVIDE LOCAL STUDENTS AN AFFORDABLE EDUCATION IN A SAFE ENVIRONMENT
Basic Improvements Needed To Allow Delta College to Provide Job Training and Vocational Programs That Are Needed To Prepare Students For Good-Paying Local Jobs
Goals and Purposes: Delta College is an essential resource for students seeking a career and vocational education that provides the
job training, technical knowledge, and specialized skills to compete for good-paying careers. This bond measure will allow our local
community college to upgrade career and vocational education programs, so students can compete for in-demand jobs in skilled
trades like welding, automotive technology, heavy machinery operation and more
Last year saw a record number of school shootings in the U.S. putting over 43,000 students in harm’s way. Our local community college
needs to enhance security, including upgrading emergency communications systems, lighting, door locks, alarms and cameras to make
our local community college a safer place for students, faculty, staff, and community members who use the campus.
Most of the classroom buildings at Delta College were built decades ago and need essential health and safety repairs and upgrades.
Funds from this measure will be used to safely remove hazardous materials including lead paint, asbestos and mold, repair leaky
roofs, deteriorating restrooms, plumbing, and electrical systems, and ensure safe drinking water so students can learn in safe,
healthy classrooms.
- Repair or replace leaky roofs, deteriorating sewers, wiring, bathrooms and plumbing.
- Upgrade classrooms and labs for career technical education programs to prepare students to enter the workforce.
- Improve energy and water conservation to reduce costs.
- Improve access to reliable wifi on all campuses.
- Remove asbestos, lead paint, and mold.
- Improve security and safety systems.
- Replace outdated and inefficient technology in classrooms.
- Provide clean drinking water.
- Improve access for disabled students.
- Install fire safety equipment including alarms, smoke detectors, and fire safety doors.
PROVIDE JOB TRAINING AND COLLEGE TRANSFER:
Classroom and Program Improvements To Help Local Students, and Veterans Transfer to Four-Year Universities; Be Trained For Careers Including Agriculture, Nursing, and First Responders
Goals and Purposes: Many of the local paramedics and emergency first responders in our area get their training at Delta College.
This measure will help maintain and upgrade the equipment and facilities for training the first responders who protect and serve
our community.
Up to 80% of local nurses rely on their local community colleges to receive their training. This measure will help train the local
nurses and nursing assistants, EMTs, and other medical professionals who serve our community on a regular basis and who we will
need for future public health emergencies.
With the cost of attending California public universities more than six times that of community colleges, more and more local
students and their families rely on Delta College for an affordable gateway to higher education and job training. This measure will
help protect and enhance the quality of education at Delta College and improve access for local families and students.
- Upgrade and expand science, computer, and technology labs.
- Improve classrooms for engineering, robotics and applied science.
- Upgrade nursing training classrooms and labs.
- Upgrade classrooms and labs for science technology, engineering and math.
- Upgrade training classrooms and labs for EMTs.
- Upgrade classrooms and technology to help train local teachers.
The listed projects will be completed as needed. Each project is assumed to include its share of furniture, equipment, architectural,
engineering, and similar planning costs, program/project management, staff training expenses, a customary contingency, and costs
associated with the Total Cost of Ownership of facilities and equipment. In addition to the listed types of projects stated above, the types
of authorized projects of the measure also include the acquisition of a variety of instructional, maintenance and operational equipment,
including interim funding incurred to advance fund projects and the refinancing of outstanding lease obligations, payment of the costs of
preparation of all facility planning, fiscal reporting, facility studies, assessment reviews, facility master plan preparation and updates,
environmental studies (including environmental investigation, remediation and monitoring), design and construction documentation, and
temporary housing of dislocated college activities caused by construction projects. In addition to the projects listed above, repair, renovation
and construction projects may include, but not be limited to, some or all of the following: renovate student and staff restrooms; replace
aging electrical and plumbing systems; repair and replace heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems, including upgrading the central
plant, acquire vehicles; upgrade of facilities for energy efficiencies including photovoltaic/solar installations, battery energy storage and
electric vehicle charging stations; repair and replace worn-out and leaky roofs, windows, walls, doors and drinking fountains; replace or
remove outdated buildings and classrooms and construct new classrooms and support buildings; upgrade wiring and electrical systems
to safely accommodate computers, technology and other electrical devices and needs; upgrade facilities to meet current environmental
sustainability, State compliance standards and earthquake safety; repair and replace fire alarms, emergency communications and
security systems; upgrade, resurface, replace or relocate hard courts, tracks, fields, turf and irrigation systems; replace turf on athletic fields;
upgrade classrooms; build new or renovate existing facilities such as a science/STEM building, career and technical education building,
planetarium, student event center, student union and support services buildings, bookstore, boardroom, parking structures; build new
sports fields, gymnasiums and other athletic facilities; upgrade, resurface and recondition existing parking lots, roads and sidewalks;
improve vehicular access and circulation; improve drop-off zones; repair, upgrade and install interior and exterior lighting systems; plan,
construct, acquire or contribute to affordable student housing units; replace water lines and valves and sewer lines; construct, upgrade,
acquire or expand, multi-use classrooms and labs, expand and improve outdoor learning spaces, swing space, student resources center,
student library, outdoor classrooms/performance space, interdisciplinary community center, fine/theater and visual arts, music and
performing arts facilities, field lights, bleachers, press box, track replacement, collaborative office suites and administrative offices,
purchasing and maintenance facility, agricultural dorms, animal science barns, greenhouse, nursery, botanical garden laboratory and
public safety facilities; improve water conservation and energy efficiency; acquire land; replace existing window systems with energy-
efficient systems to reduce costs; improve insulation, weatherproofing and roofs to reduce costs; improve access for the disabled; install
and repair fire safety equipment, including alarms, smoke detectors, sprinklers, emergency lighting, and fire safety doors; replace broken
concrete walks, deteriorated asphalt; replace/upgrade existing signage to reflect better wayfmding, install electronic signage, bells and
clocks; demolition of unsafe facilities; install or upgrade new security systems, such as security (surveillance) cameras, burglar alarms,
handrails, outdoor lighting, safety bollards, fencing, landscaping, gates, gateways and classroom key cards/door locks; replace sewer lines
and improve drainage systems to prevent flooding; upgrade roadway and pedestrian paths and pathways and bridges for improved
safety and access for emergency vehicles, site parking, utilities and grounds. The upgrading of technology infrastructure includes, but is
not limited to, upgrading classroom technology, expanding wireless internet access throughout all Delta College campuses, acquire
portable interface devices, servers, switches, routers, modules, sound projection systems, information systems, printers, digital white
boards, upgrade voice-over-IP, communication systems, audio/visual and telecommunications systems, call manager and network security/
firewall, Internet connectivity, wireless systems, technology infrastructure, and other miscellaneous IT and instructional equipment, data
storage, fiber/copper infrastructure, phones, identity access cards, modernizing core network infrastructure and the construction of a data
center in the cloud for District’s enterprise systems, such as resource planning, domain name systems, cloud applications, integration
servers, databases and security software.
The allocation of bond proceeds may be affected by the final costs of each project. Some projects may be undertaken as joint use projects
in cooperation with other local public or non-profit agencies. The budget for each project is an estimate and may be affected by factors
beyond the District’s control. The final cost of each project or decisions will be determined as plans and construction documents are finalized,
construction bids are received, construction contracts are awarded and projects are completed. Based on the final budgets of projects or on
the then current priorities of the District, certain of the projects described above may be delayed or may not be undertaken. Demolition of
existing facilities and reconstruction of facilities scheduled for repair and upgrade may occur, if the Board determines that such an approach
would be more cost-effective in creating more enhanced and operationally efficient campuses. In addition to the listed types of projects stated
above, the types of authorized projects of the measure also include the acquisition of a variety of instructional, maintenance and operational
equipment. Necessary site preparation/restoration, including the acquisition and installation of temporary facilities (swing space) may occur
in connection with new construction, renovation or remodeling, or installation or removal of relocatable classrooms, including ingress and
egress, removing, replacing, or installing irrigation, utility lines, trees and landscaping, relocating fire access roads, and acquiring any
necessary easements, licenses, or rights of way to the property. Proceeds of the bonds may be used to pay or reimburse the District for
the cost of District staff when performing work on or necessary and incidental to bond projects. Bond proceeds shall only be expended for the
types of projects and purposes identified herein. The District shall create an account into which proceeds of the bonds shall be deposited and
comply with the reporting requirements of Government Code Section 53410.
FISCAL ACCOUNTABILITY
This bond measure has strict accountability requirements including:
- All money will benefit Delta College campuses and CANNOT BE TAKEN BY THE STATE.
- NO MONEY can be used for ADMINISTRATOR SALARIES or pensions.
- Require TAXPAYER OVERSIGHT and yearly audits to ensure all funds are used locally, effectively and as promised.
- NO ADMINISTRATOR SALARIES. Proceeds from the sale of the bonds authorized by this proposition shall be used only
for the acquisition, construction, reconstruction, rehabilitation, or replacement of college/school facilities, including the
furnishing and equipping of college/school facilities, and not for any other purpose, including teacher, faculty and college
administrator salaries, pensions and other operating expenses. - FISCAL ACCOUNTABILITY. THE EXPENDITURE OF BOND MONEY ON THESE PROJECTS IS SUBJECT TO STRINGENT
FINANCIAL ACCOUNTABILITY REQUIREMENTS. BY LAW, PERFORMANCE AND FINANCIAL AUDITS WILL BE PERFORMED
ANNUALLY, AND ALL BOND EXPENDITURES WILL BE MONITORED BY AN INDEPENDENT CITIZENS’ OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE
TO ENSURE THAT FUNDS ARE SPENT AS PROMISED AND SPECIFIED. THE CITIZENS’ OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE MUST
INCLUDE, AMONG OTHERS, REPRESENTATION OF A BONA FIDE TAXPAYERS ASSOCIATION, A BUSINESS ORGANIZATION AND
A SENIOR CITIZENS ORGANIZATION. NO DISTRICT EMPLOYEES OR VENDORS ARE ALLOWED TO SERVE ON THE CITIZENS’
OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE.
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