EXHIBIT B
FULL TEXT BALLOT PROPOSITION
OF THE WEST CONTRA COSTA UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT
BOND MEASURE ELECTION NOVEMBER 6, 2012
“WEST CONTRA COSTA UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT STUDENT SAFETY/CLASSROOM REPAIR MEASURE.  To make schools safe, complete essential health and safety repairs, qualify for State matching grants, shall West Contra Costa Unified School District:
•	upgrade schools for earthquake safety and handicap accessibility,
•	remove asbestos,
•	upgrade science labs,
•	upgrade restrooms, vocational classrooms, technology and energy systems to reduce costs,
•	install lighting and security systems,
•	acquire, repair, construct equipment, sites and facilities
by issuing $360,000,000 in bonds within legal rates and bonding capacity limits with independent audits, citizen oversight, and no money for administrators’ salaries?”
PROJECT LIST
The Board of Education of the West Contra Costa Unified School District certifies that it evaluated the District’s urgent and critical school  needs, including school and student safety issues, enrollment trends, class size reduction, overcrowding, energy efficiency and computer technology, seismic safety requirements, and aging, outdated or deteriorating school buildings in developing the scope of projects to be funded.  In developing the scope of projects, the District has prioritized the key health and safety and sustainability needs so that the most critical school site needs are addressed.  The Board conducted an evaluation at all school sites and received public input in developing the scope of school projects to be funded.  This input concluded that if these needs were not addressed now, the problem would only get worse and more expensive to address in the future.  In approving this Project List, the Board of Education determines that the District should:
(i)	Provide classrooms for job training to prepare students for the workforce.
(ii)	Upgrade classrooms to support core academics, math, science, reading and writing.
(iii)	Upgrade computer and science labs.
(iv)	Qualify for millions of dollars of State matching funds.
(v)	Provide good after-school program space so kids are safe from gangs and drugs.
(vi)	Adhere to specific FISCAL ACCOUNTABILITY safeguards such as:
(a)	Sacramento will be prohibited from taking any of the funds raised.
(b)	All expenditures will be subject to annual independent financial audits.
(c)	No funds will be used for administrators’ salaries and pensions.
(d)	All funds will be subject to local control and provide improvements, at all of our schools.
(e)	An independent citizens’ oversight committee will be appointed to ensure that all funds are spent only as authorized.
The Project List includes the following types of projects:
School Renovation, Repair and Upgrade Projects
Goal and Purpose:  Schools will benefit from the renovation, repair and upgrade of deteriorating, outdated school buildings, science labs, classrooms, computer learning centers and school libraries and equipment, to ensure compliance with handicap accessibility requirements and that students and teachers have the resources they need to excel and students be prepared for college and the real world when they graduate:
•	Repair, upgrade and replace worn-out leaking roofs.
•	Replace existing wiring systems to meet current electrical and accessibility codes.
•	Additional electrical service capacity to relieve currently overloaded electrical systems.
•	Replace existing water, sewer, plumbing and storm drain systems to meet current codes, including the elimination of lead-containing fixtures.
•	Upgrade aging and deteriorating school restrooms.
•	Provide improved, upgraded computer labs.
•	Upgrade and equip classrooms, science labs and multipurpose rooms and facilities.
•	Federal and State-mandated Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) accessibility upgrades.
•	Replace old, portable classrooms.
•	Upgrade aging schools.
School Health, Safety and Security, Earthquake Safety 
and Energy Efficiency School Projects
Goal and Purpose:  To ensure that the learning process is not interrupted by gangs and drugs or juvenile crime, to maintain healthy students and improve daily attendance, to help attract and retain excellent teachers, and to deter vandalism, schools and school sites will benefit from a variety of health and safety projects, such as:
Student Safety
•	Install new security systems, such as security (surveillance) cameras, outdoor lighting, fencing, gates and classroom door locks.
•	Remove or abate asbestos, lead paint, mold and hazardous materials.
•	Upgrade emergency communication systems.
•	Fire alarm systems upgraded to automatic systems, repair fire safety equipment, add sprinklers and fire safety doors.
•	Upgrades to schools to meet handicap accessibility requirements.
•	Replace/upgrade existing signage, bells and clocks.
•	Upgrade site playground equipment replacement to meet current safety standards.
Energy Efficiency-Returning Savings to the Classrooms.
•	Install energy efficient systems, including solar panels, energy efficient heating, ventilation and cooling systems for cost savings and energy efficiency.
•	Replace existing window systems with energy efficient systems.
•	Replace older ceilings, heating, ventilation, air conditioning and lighting systems with building code compliant, energy efficient systems.
District-Wide Wiring and Instructional Technology
For Effective Learning Environment and Job Training Projects
Goal and Purpose:  To upgrade computer technology, improve both current instruction methods and to expand job training programs by applying modern technology infrastructure:
•	Update computer labs.
•	Provide and maintain upgraded technology, data and communication equipment.
•	Upgrade and expand wireless systems, telecommunications, Internet access.
•	Upgrade and replace computers, hardware and software systems.
•	Upgrade and replace classroom furniture, equipment and instructional aids.
•	Upgrade media and audio/visual equipment.
•	Expand bandwidth to allow student greater access to the Internet.
•	Install up-to-date learning technology and equipment used in job training programs.
Listed building, repair and rehabilitation projects and upgrades 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 and a customary contingency for unforeseen design and construction costs.  In addition to the listed repair and construction projects stated above, the Project List also include the acquisition of a variety of instructional, maintenance and operational equipment, including the reduction or retirement of outstanding lease or capital facility note obligations including interim funding incurred to advance fund projects from the Project List, or the reimbursement of the District for such reduction, as well as the refinancing of outstanding general obligation bond debt of the District, the construction of new classrooms or schools, if necessary to serve students, the acquisition of land, the construction or remodeling of administrative support spaces, installation of signage and fencing, the payment of the costs of preparation of all facility planning, facility assessment reviews, facility master plan updates, environmental studies (including environmental investigation, remediation and monitoring) and construction documentation, gymnasium upgrades, temporary housing of dislocated District activities caused by bond projects and the completion of projects authorized under the District’s Measure M, Measure D, Measure J and 2010 Measure  D projects, previously approved by the voters.  The upgrading of technology infrastructure includes, but is not limited to, computers, LCD projectors, portable interface devices, servers, switches, routers, modules, sound projection, card access systems, laser printers, digital white boards, document projectors, upgraded voice-over IP, call manager and network security/firewall, and other miscellaneous equipment and software.  In addition to the projects listed above, the repair and renovation of each of the existing school facilities may include, but not be limited to, some or all of the following: renovation of student and staff restrooms; repair and replacement of heating, air conditioning and ventilation systems; upgrade of facilities for energy efficiencies and to reduce fire risks; repair and replacement of worn-out and leaky roofs, windows, walls doors and drinking fountains; demolition of unsafe schools or facilities; installation wiring and electrical systems to safely accommodate computers, technology and other electrical devices and needs; repair and replacement of fire alarms, emergency communications and security systems; resurfacing or replacing of hard courts, turf and irrigation systems and campus landscaping; build/renovate new gymnasiums, pools and high school stadiums; upgrade or replace inadequate libraries, multi-purpose rooms and kitchens; upgrade locker rooms; install lunch shelters, artificial turf, and bleachers; improve sanitation and recycling; expand parking; build new stadium; install interior and exterior painting and floor covering; replacement of portable classrooms; installation of covered walkways or shelters; addition of administrative support spaces; upgrade school site kitchens; repair rubberized play apparatus surfaces; demolition; and construction of various forms of storage and support spaces; upgrade classrooms; repair, upgrade and install interior and exterior lighting systems; replace water and sewer lines and other plumbing systems; and replace outdated security fences and security systems. The allocation of bond proceeds will be affected by the District’s receipt of State matching funds and the final costs of each project.  In the absence of State matching funds, which the District will aggressively pursue to reduce the District’s share of the costs of the projects, the District will not be able to complete some of the projects listed above. Some projects may be undertaken as joint use projects in cooperation with other local public or non-profit agencies. Possible joint-use projects could include any of the following at various school sites: libraries, gymnasiums, athletic facilities, daycare centers, preschools and career technology centers.  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 will be determined as plans are finalized, construction bids are awarded and projects are completed.  Based on the final costs of each project, certain projects described above may be delayed or may not be completed.  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.  Necessary site preparation/restoration 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, storm drain, and 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 specific purposes identified herein. In order to fund the projects and prior to the issuance of any bonds authorized by this Measure, the District may seek a waiver from the State Board of Education of the applicable bonding limit requirements of Section 15106 of the Education Code. The District shall create an account into which proceeds of the bonds shall be deposited and comply with the reporting requirements of Government Code § 53410.
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 SCHOOL FACILITIES, INCLUDING THE FURNISHING AND EQUIPPING OF SCHOOL FACILITIES, AND NOT FOR ANY OTHER PURPOSE, INCLUDING TEACHER AND SCHOOL ADMINISTRATOR SALARIES 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 (EDUCATION CODE SECTION 15278 ET SEQ.) 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.