Uh the last item for tonight I uh in that packet I left for everyone was a summary of all the current legislative that's out versus the schools that could impact us. I'm not going to read through all of them because there are a lot. Um, but I did want to highlight a couple of the ones that might have some significance to our district. Um, S1767, the special education funding reform. Um, I don't have the right paper with me, but it it it has passed the House or the Senate. It's passed the education committee. Uh, it's got to go get voted and um, we're hopeful that that uh does pass because our our special education funding system is broken. Um, S3382, School Construction Bond Act. That's a major bill we are continuing to watch. Um, it proposes statewide school construction bond referendum totaling approximately $10.5 billion.
Um you know, maybe look at uh 6 months maybe like a 6-month appointment if you wanted to bridge basically the rest of calendar year FY20 or calendar year 26. Um and then, you know, looking at at doing a more robust process through that period. Uh so, somebody would be on the board a firm would be on board uh January 1st. We could potentially maybe extend um you know, hire somebody for 6 months who might be part of the pool that would almost be getting a test drive with us. I mean, might that be a possibility? And then also I would be leery with that because that that officer that firm will have to play catch-up with all the issues that are going on right now. And how, you know, we have some meetings that are being being dealt with right now. Well, I think also procurement would would not allow us to spend any you know, like there would there would be issues.
Uh, here with with one out in the top of the fourth. >> Number three batter coming up. How about a >> number two? Number two batter. Yeah, >> number two. >> Yes. Abby Johnson. And they will have another mound visit. >> Put her on. Set up fourth place. >> Johnson's one of their top hitters, right? Johnson is probably leads the team in batting average, I believe. Jacob >> 357 average. Yeah. >> Yeah. She's she's a good hitter. She's 0 for two today. So, uh the law of averages would say she's due as a 357 hitter. She's up for the third time today and she's hitless. Um would be important for Nico to at minimum try and keep this ball on the ground if she can. Uh obviously a long fly ball is going to score a run. If we can if we can induce a popup to the infield, that would be the ultimate play right now.
We would talk about it a couple times of the year. Um additionally, we are now month reporting monthly on the special education out of district transportation and tuition and excess cost grant revenue. Um so a lot of those sort of monthly reports are incorporated into just our standard finance financial report um monthly. And um And so, you know, every once in a while there's a new business item to discuss, and we always certainly will. Um but as as um the same is happening I think for for the facilities committee as well. Um There used to be a more of a focus on a lot of the maintenance items throughout the day, you know, which um you know, something was clogged in a bathroom and how was that repaired and like sort of the repair and maintenance. And really with a lot of the capital projects um happening you know, more recently, um the focus is really kind of zooming out and looking at planning for those much larger pro- projects and tracking them along the way.
That a vacancy in that seat now exists under education code section 1590. And I further move that the board direct the staff to initiate the process of filling a vacancy under education code section 5091. That is all part of our board bylaws. >> We have a discussion about this. >> We need a second discuss. >> Well, I think if we discuss then well we should be discussing. >> I can make a motion whenever. >> Yeah, we can make after a second. >> Yeah. Point of order. We can we can have a motion and and have a second and discuss it afterwards. >> I think if we were to make a motion and then >> No, it's not because we could still vote or a second motion present. >> Do we have a second for Joe's motion? Why? You can make a second. >> And I would like to hear the evidence before I vote yes.
Tonight is the night of the public hearing. And if the resolution is approved, the new fees would go into effect 60 days after on on that would be July 20. This is just a historical uh fees that the state State Allocation Board has adopted over the years, so you can kind of see how they've increased over time. And then the estimated revenue from those increased fees, um it's a fee difference of about $329 per house that the that we're showing the increase.
Of that, 3.5 billion would be available to nonSDA districts like our own. Um, if approved by voters, this legislation could potentially reopen major school construction grant opportunities and reduce local tax impacts associated with future capital projects. Skip that one. One that's important especially to the board that has potential to be important to the board is S4091, the school ethics act clarification. This Senate bill would clarify how school ethics act applies to personal statements made by board members. The legislation appears to be intended to provide additional guidance regarding the distinction between personal speech and official board action. Because of ethics complaints and governance issues can significantly affect board operations. This bill is worth monitoring from a governance standpoint. Um it remains pending currently in the Senate Education Committee. I promise to go as fast as I can. Uh A1646, that's audit for private special education school.
We'd need an RFP. More or less. Yeah, I think. All right. And and part of the issue is that if there are fewer and fewer firms that are that are doing this work. Um uh that the landscape is changing quite a bit. Um attorney Meece's firm is getting uh hired in a lot of communities. Uh It simply because uh well, I shouldn't say simply. Uh but, you know, there are fewer firms out there doing this work. So, with that's another thing we'd be bumping up against. Things to Yes. For our next meeting. So, June 3rd is when we need to get that email in. Yeah. Make everybody aware of that. >> do it this weekend. >> Yeah. And I think, you know, I I think if there are some concerns uh with uh how you're being represented right now, um I I think you should probably communicate that uh to attorney me during the evaluation process.
Following the mound visit, her first pitch to Johnson is blocked by Vendetti on a ball that bounces in there and it's one and0 now >> again. Perfect time here for for a popup. Uh if we can induce that pop up and then get the second out of the inning with runners on second and third. The >> 10 is up and away. So two balls, no strikes. Tying runs at third, go ahead runs at second here with only one away. Top of the fourth inning. >> Another tough spot for for Nico here, but she's got out of a jam a couple times. >> Here's the two. >> That is just inside. >> It's three balls and no strikes. Yeah, this home plate umpire has not been given you any gifts. >> I'm with you, coach. I'd love to get that call, too. I think it might have been a little bit in >> right here.
Um and through that conversation and and dialogue, we have, you know, and we are now going to be incorporating what what we track internally in our internal tracking document for all of our capital projects. That will now be also become a monthly standard report in facilities. And so, there'll be a lot of standard, as you can see in the sample agenda. Standard reports every month. Um some will be spoken about, you know, more, you know, more time will be taken to some, you know, some months over others. Um and then any new business like um Mr. Freeze he said regarding finance or facilities always always always would be on there. But I I I would I envision it like the bulk of um finance and facilities I would say like probably 40 to 60% of those meetings are dupli- duplicative. >> Yeah. Um and you serving on both you could probably attest to that.
But I think it's it's good to discuss it. So I will second for the discussion. >> Okay. So my question is um what's the process? So say Mr. voted off what does that process look like because we're we're in an election and I just want to know that >> so it's a timing issue if if this would have happened after August 13 we just have four board members because August 13 you would have 60 days to appoint So we would advertise you know if you remember Mr. H he applied for Mr. I think there are six candidates in the board to be appointed >> currently. Yes. >> So then if we appoint someone and then we have the election that person Yeah, they would only serve until the end of Jackie's term, >> but that person could also >> Yeah, we have to do >> I I I think it is important to know that and I probably bal this that we should have done this when it started coming out at one of the first meetings we had about five months ago >> that she wasn't >> and for whatever reason it didn't happen and that's to be my fault or whatever but we need to rectify it and make it right.
With that, I'll take any questions. Any questions from the board? Well, I was curious the $329 per house. Is that um I would assume is that just an average when you're looking at how I mean, since it's a per square foot, right? >> So, you just have a Right. We anticipate that the average unit that will be built is about 1,567 square feet. So, if that average is built, the difference between the fee that's being charged now and the new fee if approved is $329. And remember this is the school district's only opportunity to get that fee. You can't ever go back and and charge once a permit's been issued. So, it is an increase, but that's a small increase. Right, thank you. >> Thank you. All right, we did have one comment that was submitted, but it was my understanding that they weren't able to make it.
Uh it establishes timelines for requiring the commissioner of education to review and approve annual certified audits submitted by approved private schools for students with disabilities. Uh this can help improve predictability for special education tuition rates setting second district budgeting purposes. Um currently it is uh introduced to and uh referred to the assembly education committee. A3882S3462 is a financial literacy and school meal access bill. It requires public schools to predominantly post links to subsidize free reduced meal applications on district websites. Uh the goal is to improve participation um which helps the students that need the services but it also helps increase aid and reimbursement to the school districts for those students. Uh it passed the assembly 73 to zero. Um the Senate companion bill attending the state education committee review. I already touched on the S1730 mercury for mercury free flooring requirements. Um, if we're in a position to put in new flooring, it needs to be certified mercury free if this passed.
Um And there are other things that we could do. >> Um well, that's good. Uh cuz that's the proper way to do it. And um I think uh you know, there's a there's a couple of other you know, potential things that you could uh also look at doing. Um if you were looking for certain help or or in in other in other areas or specific areas, I should say, uh you could look at getting specialized counsel. Um there's there's a number of ways to skin this cat uh based on what the board would like to do. And what what your goals are and what you're trying to accomplish. Um I will say it's important though that any direction that you give town council or any uh people that report to you, it's important that it comes to through the board. Um not as individuals, but as a board.
>> Three balls and no strikes. That's a strike. Taken all the way. There was Johnson. >> Come on, you got that. >> Interesting that she was taken all the way. Last time they had the three 0 count in a big spot. They didn't take. They gave her the green light. Uh but different different situation, different hitter. >> So, here comes the 3-1. And that is upstairs for ball four. So, the seventh walk issued by Ashland. And the bases are loaded here as Brooke Benjer, the number three hole hitter, will bat. >> Infield is definitely playing in now. Look, at least they're in on the corners. It looks like they are playing in for the play at the plate looking to see if they can get that lead runner out on a force out at the plate here. Would be a huge out. >> That's a ground ball to third.
I can attest that that's a fair statement. Yes. I mean and a good portion to your point is, you know, just reviewing the standard reports, which is good. I uh applaud that we have standard reporting methodologies, right? Consistent standard reporting methodologies month over month. I think that's important. Um so I think that, you know, that month over month is taking less and less time, too, because we're becoming accustomed to those reports and looking for anomalies. >> Exactly. You know, all of the detailed data at this point. So. I think my only my only consideration would be, you know, we we give some thought around how the budget process will integrate into this forum. I think it can um for sure, but, you know, there were certainly a lot more meetings necessary. Just think about how that would integrate into this this kind of this new format going forward, but um we probably we haven't talked too specifically about it yet, but I know we both have >> I mean I also shared that we have some thoughts on the budget process um for next year and so um so we can we will we will absolutely take all that into consideration.
She doesn't live in our district. She's visibility on our situations and that's not legal and it says in the law it is not legal. So we have to take action. We can't be we can't let this happen. >> I don't think it makes sense. >> It's yours. I'd like to finish >> the boarding right now. >> Um it it doesn't make sense bring someone who is not, you know, privy to all the the board knowledge. It's a learning. >> So it makes sense to keep someone on the board who's violating your own. >> Please let Julia finish. >> You'll have a chance. You can also speak. >> And then to have another person. So to me, um, Jackie isn't admit to our district. She has been to the for the term that she's been here. Um, and it doesn't make sense to me to remove her when we're so close to an election that we would be bringing in.
But I just wanted to make sure there was no one who was planning on speaking on their behalf. And that was the Chico Builders Association. All right. Okay, seeing that they're not here, I'll go ahead and open it up for public comment if there's any comment from the public at this time. Okay. All right, seeing no public comment, um is there a board member that would like to make a motion? Yes, I move that >> I'm sorry, this has to be a public hearing. >> Public hearing, yes. >> Oh, sorry. Okay, let's go ahead and open the public hearing. Any public comment? Okay, closing the public hearing. Is there a motion that would like to be made at this time? Um I motion that uh resolution number 1725-26 be passed. I'll second that motion. All right. We have a motion by a member um Hayes and a second by member Robinson.
More importantly, I think this did pass actually. I think it's just waiting for a sign off. Um, expanded through a committee amendment. This requires uh air quality testing, remediation procedures, public reporting um and public reporting requirements, periodic retesting um and statewide database tracking mercury containing flooring. Uh so that is something we will have to keep our eyes on uh to see when they put out more guidance if if we need to do anything to stay compliant. Um thank you. That is all I have for tonight. They give us that. Okay. Um, some of the board members that wish to comment, I will just follow up a few housekeeping things. Actually, before I do that, I want to just recognize Mr. Rivera and say thank you. Today is her birthday and she chose to spend her birthday here with us. So, thank you Mr. Rivera for your service, especially on a special day.
Right. As one board, not Right. So, uh is this something, and if you don't know that right away, right, if enough concerns come up, is this something that it would make sense to do an executive session with town council if there are issues related to current cases that we're working on. Yes, that would be that would be the >> yet. Anything with current litigation or discuss so it might make sense >> sense to do that. to also then maybe have an exact session on the 17th um to discuss this. Right? Because we'll have done our evaluations and if we're planning on giving an an evaluation to you know, Lisa and her team, we as a board should discuss that of that full evaluation. I would think. Yep. Collectively. Yes. Yeah, I I I would agree. Um just I mean, let's just put it out there, folks.