NEWPORT-MESA UNIFIED SCHOOL BOARD PREVIEW

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GROUND LEASE RENEWAL

At tonight’s meeting, the school board is expected to consider

extending the lease agreement for the Orange County Head Start program at

Parsons School.

Orange County Head Start Inc. is a social development program for

preschool children and their families. It has been leasing the ground

space at Parsons School since 1991.

The renewal will extend the organization’s lease by five years. Orange

County Head Start Inc. will pay the school district $1 per month to use

the site.

WHAT TO EXPECT: The school board is expected to vote in favor of

the lease extension.

SCHOOL FACILITIES BOND

Board members are expected to adopt a resolution in support of a

$31-billion statewide school facilities bond.

The school district is eligible for $61.5 million in modernization

funds and up to $17 million in new construction funds. If the measure

receives adequate support, it will be placed on the March ballot. Passage

of the bond is considered critical to the success of the district’s

Measure A School Facilities Improvement Program.

WHAT TO EXPECT: Board members are expected to adopt the resolution

in support of a statewide school facilities bond.