Why Transparency Matters
The Original Goal
Facilities Committee Meeting Minutes
September 2023: The need for a matrix is discussed
January 2024: District message about the "feasibility of reconfiguring" and weekly public meetings minutes regarding these meetings have yet to be posted.
February 2024: The superintendent only presents one model without associated consolidation costs to the facilities committee.
May 2024: Despite multiple questions regarding the placement of the TMHS academic and athletic memorabilia, there is no mention in any meeting minutes.
June 2024: Among the many community concerns the began after the adoption was SB1 was the kitchen at JDHS being unable to accommodate a consolidated population.
Despite the analysis in 2017 and a request by CBJ in 2023,
the JSB did not present a developed plan of action for consolidation or a master facilities plan matrix.
This is the same budget deficit the former CFO
warned the board about in September 2023.
Board Policy 3470: Clearly states that the board can vote to lower the minimum fund balance below 1.5%, thereby nulling any violation since it is a board policy; not a state law.
Even the consultants recognized the likely impacts on the community as a result of closing schools, and yet the JSB remained silent until January 2024.
Immediately following the distribution of the recall petition booklets, the district was no longer in a deficit and the errors that led to the crisis were said to be overstated. The board refused to reconsider a new vote on consolidation plan; instead of the model previously adopted.
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