The current sites were built in direct response to population growth during the 1950’s. That growth was the result of the baby boom after World War Two but it was also a result of the rapid growth of the aerospace and electronics industry in what was to become Silicon Valley. Our national goal to land a man on the moon by the end of the 60’s was a key component in the large corporate relocations to the area and the almost instant growth in high tech jobs that resulted. In conjunction with the developments in the fledgling information industry, the seeds of Silicon Valley were already in the ground.

The original growth in the District came and went and in the late 1980’s school populations were at long-term lows. For this reason, the District was not in a position, nor was there a justifiable need, to perform substantial renovations to the District sites.

As the 1990’s dawned it was apparent that facilities required certain long-term renovations. It also became clear that another baby boom was coming.

The LTFIP is the result of years of research dating back to 1992. At that time the District initiated a Facilities Needs Assessment. This Assessment attempted to quantify the deficiencies present in District buildings and to identify opportunities for expansion, reconfiguration and renovation of all District facilities.

In 1997, CSS Architecture began expanding and restructuring the Facilities Assessment in order to provide a clearer picture of identified needs to the District and the Community. Our work included a detailed analysis of the elements included in the Facilities Assessment coupled with our intimate knowledge of the District Sites.

Over the following two years CSS developed a number of documents that translated those needs into a series of Logical Projects. Our effort included coordination with the District Facilities Committee and review of progress documents by each Site at key stages in their development.

The LTFIP documentation included project lists, project descriptions and cost models. That documentation allowed us to structure a Bond Election that was rooted in actual need and which presented a fixed and sensible list of projects to the voters. The clarity that resulted from the work is one of the key components that led to the success of Measure C.

The original Facilities Assessment included a large proportion of components that were requested specifically by the various site committees. The LTFIP documents prepared by CSS continued that trend. Almost all the projects listed in the current Logical Project Outline and the resulting LTFIP Phase 1 documents were requested by the individual sites. In some cases, a project requested by a particular site was such a good idea that that project was included at all sites.

Additionally, CSS Architecture has performed substantial investigations into all aspects of each site, partly as the result of Design and Project Management efforts for recent projects and partly as a direct task of the LTFIP. Our 45-year familiarity with the sites has allowed us to create a very responsive Program for implementation.

The Head Start

Because of the foresight and determination by the District to be responsive to community needs, much work had already been performed in realizing the LTFIP prior to passage of Measure C. The early efforts allowed us to present a proposition to the voters that was reasonable, informed, and comprehensive. The voters clearly understood the need and the proposal and passed measure C.

That foresight also allowed us to move into the design phase of several projects very quickly. The result is that the first Measure C projects are nearly complete and design efforts are focusing on the second wave of projects, many of which are substantial and high profile.

Thanks

The LTFIP represents a huge effort on the part of the District and its Consultants to realize the vision of improvement and enhancement of the educational facility of the District. But more impotently, it represents an even higher level of commitment from the Community and from the Teachers and Students that make the District what it is.

The District wishes to thank the Community for their vision in passing Measure C and in their continued commitment to quality education in the Campbell Union High School District. Their support comes not only in the voter booth but in the long hours and numerous days and weeks that they spend help their own students, the teachers of their students and their neighbors realize a better education for all.

The District also thanks the Students and Teachers for their continued efforts at making education succeed and in helping their community succeed. And we also thank them for their patience and flexibility while we construct projects throughout the District. Many have been disrupted for extended periods while modernizations occur. Many have sustained impacts to their daily classroom schedules and to their seasonal routines in support of the Program. Without your patience and understanding, none of this would be possible.

Thanks. We hope we can provide you with even better schools for your futures.

The LTFIP includes projects at all High School Sites and represents approximately $ 117,000,000 in construction value.

In general the Program is intended to accomplish the following:

General Renovations

• Renovate most of the existing facilities in the District


• Improve all classrooms in the District by upgrading lighting, data and communications systems and replacing worn finishes and furnishings


• Upgrade or replace heating and ventilation systems throughout the District to improve performance while reducing energy use


• Improve the long term viability of all buildings by replacing roofs, upgrading utility services and replacing worn system components


• Improve grounds and playfield for better function and increased safety


• Improve access and circulation to accommodate all users.

Selected Project Features:

• Construct new Science Wings at three sites and renovate existing Science Wings at the remaining two sites


• Provide enlarged and enhanced Libraries at all sites that feature full media resources


• Renovate Student Services facilities at all sites to respond to changing needs and services


• Construct a new Continuation Campus to better serve District students and provide equity for all educational services


• Enhance Art Education by expanding facilities and replacing worn features


• Create a District Performing Arts Center


• Improve Food Service options for better health and faster service.

This list only begins to address the wide range of project components that will occur throughout the District.

Many projects have been completed at each of the District Sites. Through much research both before passage of Measure C and in conjunction with the District staff, Site Principals, Planning Review Committees and Site Focus Committees, we have developed much of the design basis necessary for completion of the Program.

Individual projects still require research and design efforts and these efforts are being pursued at each Site at the times appropriate to the stage of design.

Funding

Funding for the LTFIP comes from two sources only: Local Measure C Bond Revenue as approved by the voters in 1999 and SB50 Bond proceeds approved in the Statewide School Facilities Bond of 1998.

Funding for LTFIP projects is legally bound to those projects and cannot be used for any other purpose. For this reason, no LTFIP resources can be used to offset current budget cuts initiated by the State of California.

Current resources have experienced two trends:

Basic resources have decreased due to the State Funding shortfall of SB50, the Statewide Facilities Bond. These resources may be replenished of the March 2004 Statewide Bond passes.

Basic resources have also increased through increased grants on previously allocated State Fund on short term interest growth on Measure C Fund while held for active projects.

In general, Program Resources are available as planned with only minor fluctuations in both usage and growth.