Board reviews Measure V progress, accepts audit and approves revised program budget
May 07, 2024 | La Mesa-Spring Valley, School Districts, California
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La Mesa‑Spring Valley School Board members on May 7 reviewed progress on Measure V bond projects, accepted the district’s 2022–23 Measure V financial and performance audit and approved a revised Measure V program and projects budget.
Jay Stiger, chair of the Citizens’ Bond Oversight Committee, told the board the committee found the audit “positive” and highlighted small but important improvements across campuses — updated security, fresh paint, signage and refurbished playgrounds — and praised district staff and contractors for quickly pivoting bond resources to assist after recent storm damage.
“Bond infrastructure was in place and could be repurposed to assist with the quick repairs of that school site so that the learning disruption for our kids was minimized,” Stiger said.
District staff displayed before-and-after photos grouped by bundled projects and said Bundles A and B are complete, Bundle D is in progress and Bundle E, once scheduled for summer 2025, may begin in summer 2024. Staff explained that some line‑item changes reflect redesigns that found efficiencies (for example, a sewer-line redesign at La Mesa Arts Academy) while other adjustments reflect market conditions and bid variances. Staff also noted approximately $1 million in interest earnings had been added to program contingency since the last adoption.
During the action portion of the meeting the board approved several items related to Measure V, including acceptance of the audit and adoption of the revised program and projects budget by voice vote. The board also approved a set of consent agenda items tied to Educational Services and Human Resources.
Votes at a glance
• Acceptance of 2022–23 Measure V financial and performance audit — approved by voice vote.
• Measure V revised program and projects budget — approved by voice vote.
• Education Services and Human Resources consent items — approved by voice vote.
The meeting also included routine photography and recognition of staff and community announcements before adjournment at 7:14 p.m.
Jay Stiger, chair of the Citizens’ Bond Oversight Committee, told the board the committee found the audit “positive” and highlighted small but important improvements across campuses — updated security, fresh paint, signage and refurbished playgrounds — and praised district staff and contractors for quickly pivoting bond resources to assist after recent storm damage.
“Bond infrastructure was in place and could be repurposed to assist with the quick repairs of that school site so that the learning disruption for our kids was minimized,” Stiger said.
District staff displayed before-and-after photos grouped by bundled projects and said Bundles A and B are complete, Bundle D is in progress and Bundle E, once scheduled for summer 2025, may begin in summer 2024. Staff explained that some line‑item changes reflect redesigns that found efficiencies (for example, a sewer-line redesign at La Mesa Arts Academy) while other adjustments reflect market conditions and bid variances. Staff also noted approximately $1 million in interest earnings had been added to program contingency since the last adoption.
During the action portion of the meeting the board approved several items related to Measure V, including acceptance of the audit and adoption of the revised program and projects budget by voice vote. The board also approved a set of consent agenda items tied to Educational Services and Human Resources.
Votes at a glance
• Acceptance of 2022–23 Measure V financial and performance audit — approved by voice vote.
• Measure V revised program and projects budget — approved by voice vote.
• Education Services and Human Resources consent items — approved by voice vote.
The meeting also included routine photography and recognition of staff and community announcements before adjournment at 7:14 p.m.
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