San Mateo County Community College District
Measure H
2021-2022 Annual Report
Citizens' Bond Oversight Committee
July 1, 2021 - June 30, 2022
Citizens' Bond Oversight Committee
Letter from Committee Chair
To: The Board of Trustees and Citizens of the San Mateo County Community College District
In November 2014, San Mateo County voters approved Measure H, a $388 million bond measure that will allow the district to complete the modernization, construction and reconstruction projects as envisioned in the 2015 Facilities Master Plan Amendment.
As required by law, the Board of Trustees established a Bond Oversight Committee (BOC) composed of community members with experience in finance, accounting, education, construction, sustainability, and local government. The BOC is actively working on behalf of the voters to ensure transparency and accountability with respect to how bond proceeds are expended.
The principal duties of the committee include:
- Informing the public about the expenditure of Measure H bond proceeds
- Ensuring that the district spends bond money only for the purposes set forth in the ballot language
- Producing an annual report of the committee’s proceedings and activities, including a compliance statement
The Board of Trustees’ responsibilities include:
- Overseeing the bond program
- Prioritizing projects,
- Monitoring progress and spending on individual projects
- Overseeing the annual performance and financial audits
During the period that this annual report covers (July 1, 2021 to June 30, 2022), Cañada College construction activities continued on the Building 13 Multiple Program Instructional Center. This modernization project includes upgrades and improvements to classrooms, labs, offices, restroom fixures, and a nursing room. This project is anticipated to complete in early 2023.
On the College of San Mateo campus, the Water Supply Tank Replacement project was completed in October 2022. This project involved the construction of a new 1.2‐million‐gallon water supply tank to replace the existing 500,000‐gallon tank built in 1960. The Building 19 Facelift project also progressed during this period, which includes improvements to the classrooms, laboratories, and faculty offices to accommodate the academic needs of the architecture, engineering, and business technology programs. This project is anticipated to complete Summer 2023.
At Skyline College, construction of the Workforce & Economic Development Prosperity Center project is underway. This project will provide a readily accessible, integrated Student Services Center, including thirteen student services departments, five classrooms, and a nursing room. Construction is anticipated to complete late 2024. The Building 1 Facelift project also continued to progress, and is expected to complete Summer 2023. This project upgrades the classrooms, labs, restrooms, elevator and faculty offices to accommodate the academic needs. This is not a full modernization of the facility, but instead improves the operational and functional performance of the facility for the next ten years until funding is secured to eventually demolish/reconstruct or modernize the facility.
The committee had four meetings during this period, and continues to meet quarterly to review Measure H expenditures. At these meetings, district and program management staff provided the committee with written and oral reports and presentations on bond program activities, as well as the financial and performance audit reports.
Based on its review, the committee has concluded that the district is in compliance with the requirements of Article XIIIA, Section 1(b)(3) of the California Constitution. A full disclosure of the performance and financial audits can be viewed here.
The committee wishes to thank the community for their continued support of our students.
Respectfully submitted,
Rosanne Foust
Bond Oversight Committee Chair
Committee Members
Citizens’ Bond Oversight Committee members are appointed by the Board of Trustees. The following members were active during the past fiscal year:
- Anne CampbellSenior citizens’ representative
- Bill CollinsTaxpayers’ association representative
- Michael DuncheonCommunity member
- Rocsana EnriquezCommunity member
- Rosanne Foust, ChairBusiness community representative
- Shelley KesslerCommunity member
- Anna MahoneyStudent representative
- James Ruigomez, Vice ChairCommunity member
- William RundbergSupport organization representative
- Maxine TernerCommunity member
Committee Meetings
The committee meets on a quarterly basis, with meetings open to the public. For more information please visit the Measure H website.
Committee Info
Measure H Bond Expenditures
Inception through June 30, 2022
Measure H Bond Overview, as of June 30, 2022
| Bond Authorization | $388,000,000 |
| Interest Earned | $13,274,904 |
| Total Bond Funds: | $401,274,903 |
|---|
| Total Bond Expenditures | $337,746,812 |
| Total Bond Funds Remaining: | $45,293,679 |
|---|---|
| Rounding factors may apply | |
Measure H Expenditures by Location, as of June 30, 2022
| Location | Expenditures | |
|---|---|---|
| Cañada College | $202,700,724 | |
| College of San Mateo | $24,661,998 | |
| Skyline College | $84,936,515 | |
| District-wide | $25,447,575 | |
| Total Bond Expenditures: | $337,746,812 | |
| Rounding factors may apply | ||
California Proposition 39 requires annual performance and financial audits. The performance and financial audits for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2022, were performed by an independent certified public accounting firm in accordance with generally accepted auditing standards and governmental auditing standards issued by the Comptroller General of the United States. The result of the performance audits for Measure H is that the district spent the general obligation bond proceeds in accordance with the requirements of Proposition 39. The District received an unmodified opinion in the financial statement audit of Measure H general obligation bond activity for the year ended June 30, 2022. View the complete audit reports
Featured Projects
As of June 30, 2022
Building 13 Multiple Program Instructional Center
Location: Cañada College
Measure H Budget: $14,995,372
State Funds: $8,950,000
College Funds: $1,000,000
Measure H Expenses: $5,710,928
Est. Completion date: April 2023
Project description: Modernization of a 51‐year‐old building, including code upgrades to restroom, corridors and vertical circulation systems. Improvements to the functionality of 32K sf: 20 Hyflex classrooms (2 interior design labs, 6 computer labs, 12 general classrooms), faculty offices including dean suite, restroom fixtures, nursing room, and a new elevator.
Water Supply Tank Replacement
Location: College of San Mateo
Measure H Budget: $2,168,000
State Funds: $5,232,000
Measure H Expenses: $1,176,967
Completion date: October 2022
Project Description: Construction of a new 1.2‐million‐gallon water supply tank to replace the existing 500,000‐gallon tank built in 1960. The project includes new foundations, retaining walls, modern pump station and controls for the domestic and irrigation water service. The system will be sized to meet current NFPA capacity requirements.
Building 1 Facelift
Location: Skyline College
Measure H Budget: $14,500,000
College Funds: $1,000,000
Measure H Expenses: $5,866,217
Est. Completion date: June 2023
Project Description: This project upgrades the classrooms, labs, restrooms, elevator and faculty offices to accommodate the academic needs. This is not a full modernization of the facility, but instead improves the operational and functional performance of the facility for the next ten years until funding is secured to eventually demolish, reconstruct, or modernize the facility.
Measure H Bond Project List
Inception through June 30, 2022
| Project Name | Budget | Expenditures |
|---|---|---|
| Cañada College | ||
| CAN B1N Kinesiology and Wellness | $117,652,851 | $117,401,431 |
| CAN B13 Multiple Program Instructional Center | $14,995,372 | $5,710,928 |
| CAN B23N Math/Science/Tech | $61,729,917 | $61,729,917 |
| CAN Emergency Building Repairs | $448,095 | $448,095 |
| CAN Technology and Equipment | $1,200,000 | $1,200,000 |
| CAN Access Compl. Corrective Items | $716,836 | $716,836 |
| CAN Central Plant Upgrade | $4,099,792 | $4,099,792 |
| CAN B9 Ext Envelope Leak Repairs | $5,476,882 | $5,476,882 |
| CAN B22 Swing Space | $5,600,000 | $4,971,373 |
| CAN B16/18 Secondary Effects | $400,000 | $244,585 |
| CAN Small Projects | $283,907 | $227,463 |
| CAN B9 Reconfiguration | $500,000 | $473,423 |
| Total Cañada College | $213,103,652 | $202,700,724 |
| College of San Mateo | ||
| CSM B3 Theater AV/Lighting/Seats Upgrade | $5,383,200 | $5,358,635 |
| CSM B17 Student Life/Learning Comm | $7,251,634 | $7,251,634 |
| CSM B19 Center for Emerging Tech. | $294,824 | $294,824 |
| CSM Emergency Building Repairs | $1,180,435 | $1,180,435 |
| CSM Technology and Equipment | $542,310 | $542,310 |
| CSM Edison Lot | $6,023,535 | $6,023,535 |
| CSM Water Supply Tank Replacement | $2,168,000 | $1,176,967 |
| CSM Asphalt Repairs Project | $341,027 | $341,027 |
| CSM Corp Yard | $18,900 | $18,900 |
| CSM Instructional Pool Re-plaster | $219,786 | $219,786 |
| CSM Water Metering | $0 | $0 |
| CSM B19 Floor Abatement Project | $0 | $0 |
| CSM B19 Facelift | $7,143,862 | $1,234,480 |
| CSM Small Projects | $1,019,467 | $1,019,467 |
| Total College of San Mateo | $31,586,978 | $24,661,998 |
| Skyline College | ||
| SKY B1 Social Science/Creative Arts | $9,156,234 | $9,156,234 |
| SKY B12N Environmental Science | $40,260,311 | $40,260,311 |
| SKY B2 Workforce/Economic Develop | $33,962,980 | $1,999,677 |
| SKY Lot L Expansion | $5,896,062 | $5,896,062 |
| SKY B19 Pac Hgts/No. Campus Improvements | $3,150,749 | $3,150,749 |
| SKY B14 Loma Chica/CDC Renovations | $3,142,040 | $3,142,040 |
| SKY Emergency Building Repairs | $1,042,183 | $1,042,183 |
| SKY Technology and Equipment | $1,000,000 | $1,000,000 |
| SKY Accessible Route | $1,403,266 | $1,403,266 |
| SKY B5 CTTL Modification | $399,975 | $399,975 |
| SKY B7 STEM Center | $1,453,694 | $1,453,694 |
| SKY Promise Schlr WKFC Career Relo | $447,237 | $447,237 |
| SKY B3 South Wall Waterproofing | $172,698 | $172,698 |
| SKY B3A-E Portable Replacement | $3,288,839 | $3,288,839 |
| SKY B1 Social Science/Creative Arts Remodel | $0 | $0 |
| SKY B19 Swing Space | $5,433,717 | $5,313,156 |
| SKY B1 Facelift | $14,500,000 | $5,866,217 |
| SKY B3 Gym Floor | $77,800 | $77,800 |
| SKY Small Projects | $866,378 | $866,378 |
| Total Skyline College | $125,654,162 | $84,936,515 |
| District-wide | ||
| DW CIP3 MASTER | $376,485 | $0 |
| DW Project Requirements/Compliance | $9,810,689 | $7,414,655 |
| DW Network Core Switch Upgrade | $195,201 | $195,201 |
| DW UPS Device (MDF/IDF) Replacement | $345,004 | $345,004 |
| DW Symetra UPS Device (MPOE) Replace | $243,745 | $243,745 |
| DW Network Firewall Switch Replacmt | $646,793 | $646,793 |
| DW Telephone System Replacement | $1,071,815 | $1,071,815 |
| DW Wireless Access Point (WAP) Repl | $527,485 | $527,485 |
| DW Network Switch Upgrade (10 GB) | $2,074,922 | $2,074,922 |
| DW Server Replacement | $1,884,848 | $1,808,247 |
| DW Fire Alarm Panels Upgrade | $3,457,808 | $3,457,808 |
| DW Classroom Security Hardware | $1,876,163 | $1,876,163 |
| DW EV Charging Stations Expansion | $373,613 | $373,613 |
| DW Signage Upgrades | $160,719 | $160,719 |
| DW EAS Speaker Coverage Expansion | $458,164 | $458,164 |
| DW Video Server Upgrade | $301,599 | $301,599 |
| DW Video Camera Replacement | $773,443 | $696,330 |
| DW Classroom Projection Screen Repl | $113,323 | $81,765 |
| DW Batting Cage Upgrade | $36,174 | $36,174 |
| DW Technology Replacement | $2,066,500 | $2,049,127 |
| DW Interior LED Lighting Retrofit | $155,579 | $155,579 |
| DW Solar and Energy Storage | $192,565 | $192,565 |
| DW Emergency Generators Project | $57,947 | $57,947 |
| DW ADA Transition Implementation | $3,000,000 | $1,222,158 |
| District Totals: | $30,200,582 | $25,447,575 |
| Budget | Expenditures | |
| Measure H Totals: | $400,545,374 | $337,746,812 |
Measure H
About Measure H
Measure H projects will prepare College of San Mateo, Canada College and Skyline College students for universities and high-demand jobs by:
- Modernizing math and science classrooms and labs
- Upgrading computer, biotechnology and job training facilities
- Upgrading access for disabled students
- Ensuring classrooms meet earthquake, fire and safety requirements
- Replacing aging infrastructure with energy efficient systems
Frequently Asked Questions:
Where can I read the full ballot language?
Read the full ballot language here
What are the principal duties of the committee?
The principal duties of the committee include:
- Informing the public about the expenditure of Measure H bond proceeds
- Ensuring that the district spends bond money only for the purposes set forth in the ballot language
- Producing an annual report of the committee’s proceedings and activities, including a compliance statement
The Board of Trustees’ responsibilities include:
- Overseeing the bond program
- Prioritizing projects,
- Monitoring progress and spending on individual projects
- Overseeing the annual performance and financial audits
Can bond funds be used to pay for salaries?
Bond fund proceeds may not be used for teacher, instructional staff or aide salaries. However, bond funds may be used to pay the salaries of district employees working on bond projects. The Attorney General issued Opinion No. 04-110 in regards to the topic of using bond funds to pay the salaries of district employees working on bond projects. The full opinion document can be found here.
Who appoints members to the committee?
The publicly elected Board of Trustees of San Mateo County Community College District appoints members to the Committee. While the Board selects members, the committee is independent and is required by law to act in the best interests of the public and to issue annual reports to the Board and the community.
Members of the public who are interested in volunteering can apply to be on the committee here.