HUNTINGTON BEACH CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT WRAP-UP

Angelique Flores

ISSUE: BOND MEASURE

Vote: 5-0

Summary: The school board voted Tuesday to begin developing a

resolution to place a bond measure on the ballot. The bond would raise

funds for the construction and improvement of school facilities. About

$56.5 million is needed for such projects as the replacement of heating

and air-conditioning systems in the district, water and sewer upgrades,

roof replacement, and electrical upgrades.

The action is not a formal commitment but will enable administrators

to develop a resolution for the trustees to consider.

ISSUE: INTERIOR PAINTING

Vote: 5-0

Summary: The board awarded Northcutt-Williams Inc. a $14,725 contract

to paint the interior of Sowers and Dwyer middle schools and the central

kitchen at Peterson Elementary School. Painting will be done this summer.

ISSUE: CLASS-SIZE REDUCTION

Vote: 5-0

Summary: The district will apply to participate in the federal

class-size reduction program for the 2000-2001 school year. The district

is eligible to receive $81,251.

ISSUE: WAREHOUSE LEASE

Vote: 5-0

Summary: The district has been leasing 10,825 square feet of floor

space at 17616 Gothard St. The board agreed to ask for a one-year

extension of the warehouse lease at a cost of $55,002 per year. The

revised lease payment will be $4,483 a month, which is an increase of

$1,672 per year.