Modernization work continues at seven (7) school sites simultaneously.  All projects are on schedule and within budget.  In addition, bids were received this month for work at three (3) more school sites (Mount Miguel, West Hills and Valhalla Schools) and staff is preparing to mobilize and commence work in June.

The bids received for these three projects were within range of the established "Estimated Construction Budgets".  The District has also further developed the Facilities Control System (FACS) Report to include a monthly variance section to show potential project savings.  These savings, if any, will be designated for use on future modernization projects associated with Phase 3B-R.

The Citizens' Bond Oversight Committee heard a report to the board requesting consideration to reallocate $45 million, of the $65 million reserved for Phase 3C, to be used for additional modernization work under Phase 3B-R.  Staff estimated that 150 additional classrooms could be modernized with these funds should the board approve this approach.

To date, a total of 104 classrooms have been modernized and returned to their respective campuses.  By the end of summer 2008 an additional 71 classrooms will be completed and turned over to school sites.  Once these Phase 2B modernization projects are completed, a total of 211 classrooms will have been modernized to the District Standards.

In Phase 3A, District staff continued work on the design of new science classroom buildings at eight (8) school sites. Plans  for El Cajon Valley High School and Granite Hills High School are currently under review with the Division of State Architect (DSA), with the balance of the submittals in June.  The first increments of review for El Cajon and Granite Hills High Schools are targeted for June approvals.  A contractor prequalification process is under development for these projects.

Classroom Openings -  during the month of May, the District reopened four newly renovated classroom buildings - El Cajon Vally High School opened the 100 Building, Monte Vista High School opened the 100 Building, Santana High School opened the 300 Building and Granite Hills High School opened the 70 Building.

New School / Environmental Impact Report - the geotechnical and traffic analysis have been completed.  Continuing this month are hazardous materials, habitat and wetlands surveys, as required by the California Enviornmental Quality Act (CEQA).  A Preliminary Environmental Assessment is required for two of the three potential sites and the work associated with that has commenced.  A Draft Environmental Impact Report is still on track for late 2008.

Long Range Master Plan Update - an update of the financial component of the District's master plan (first adopted in October 2003) is under preparation and will continue into June.