Special Board Meeting - Future Bond Discussion

4 Tuesday, September 30, 2025 Special Board Meeting - Future Bond Discussion DATE: Tuesday, September 30, 2025 9:00 AM - Special Board Meeting Location: 1402 E. Janss Road, Thousand Oaks 91362 (Board Room located inside Conejo Valley High School) District Mission Statement: In the Conejo Valley Unified School District, we commit to provide exceptional educational experiences for all students filled with opportunities and choices that foster their unique gifts and prepare them to reach their full potential for success in a diverse, challenging, and changing world. Education is an essential function, and we value your input. Therefore, the District is providing appropriate opportunities for public participation. Public viewing is available through internet live stream on the CVUSD website at: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwMRcdezDa6wbm8DhLrV-HQ (slight delay) Members of the public may speak on a Special Board Meeting agenda item through the following process: - In Person Comment: If you would like to speak on a Special Board Meeting agenda item in person, please complete a speaker card (blue) and hand it to the recording secretary prior to the start of the Public Comments agenda item. If you intend to donate time to another speaker, please hand in both speaker cards at the same time to the recording secretary. The information on the speaker cards will assist the Board President in conducting the meeting and will become public record. Please note that if you have any materials to hand to Board members, please provide those materials to the recording secretary for distribution to the Board. - If you wish to register your concern on a Special Board Meeting agenda item but not speak, please fill out a public written statement form (yellow) and hand it to the recording secretary. Board members will be provided with these statements after the Board meeting. When participating in person, please remember that you are participating in an official meeting of the District's Governing Board. Please present your comments in a factual, respectful, and dignified manner that models how we expect our children to participate in the democratic process. Know that your comments may be heard by students who are present in this room. You may also participate in the meeting by submitting your written comment via email to sfehlman@conejousd.org (please indicate the agenda number in the subject line). To give the District adequate time to provide your comments to the Board of Education, please submit your comments prior to 8:00 a.m. on the day of the meeting (Tuesday, September 30, 2025). Board members will review these written comments prior to the Board meeting. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), if you need special assistance to participate in the Board of Education meeting, please contact the District at (805) 497-9511, extension 1101, within 24 hours of the meeting. Please be advised that communications directed to the Board of Education are public records and are subject to disclosure pursuant to the California Public Records Act and Brown Act unless exempt from disclosure under the applicable law. Communications will NOT be edited for redactions; will be printed/posted as submitted. Pursuant to the Brown Act, the Board cannot enter into a formal discussion nor can a decision be made in regard to public comments. The Board may provide a reference to staff or other resources of information, request staff to report back at a subsequent meeting, or direct staff to place an item on a future agenda. PLEASE NOTE: Public comments will be limited to three minutes. On those occasions where there is an unusually large number of requests to speak, the President of the Board may make the decision to decrease the time for individual speakers and/or the total time. Thank you! 1. OPENING PROVISIONS Subject A. Call the Meeting to Order Meeting Sep 30, 2025 - Special Board Meeting - Future Bond Discussion Category 1. OPENING PROVISIONS Type Procedural Goals Goal N/A File Attachments Subject B. Pledge of Allegiance Meeting Sep 30, 2025 - Special Board Meeting - Future Bond Discussion Category 1. OPENING PROVISIONS Type Procedural Goals Goal N/A File Attachments Subject C. Approval of the Agenda Meeting Sep 30, 2025 - Special Board Meeting - Future Bond Discussion Category 1. OPENING PROVISIONS Type Action Goals Goal N/A File Attachments Subject D. Comments - Public (Limited to Special Board Meeting Agenda Items Only) Meeting Sep 30, 2025 - Special Board Meeting - Future Bond Discussion Category 1. OPENING PROVISIONS Type Procedural Goals Goal 3: Provide two-way communication and targeted outreach that engages and informs the community of programs, policies, and opportunities, and also builds strong connections among families, community members, and CVUSD schools. (Limited to Special Board Meeting Agenda Items Only) File Attachments 2. STUDY SESSION Subject A. Measure I Update Meeting Sep 30, 2025 - Special Board Meeting - Future Bond Discussion Category 2. STUDY SESSION Type Discussion, Information Goals Goal 1: Implement targeted actions and services that support conditions for optimal learning, equitable access, and positive student outcomes. File Attachments MI Bond Projects Summary September 30 2025.pdf (6,751 KB) Subject B. Potential Future General Obligation Bond Measure Discussion Meeting Sep 30, 2025 - Special Board Meeting - Future Bond Discussion Category 2. STUDY SESSION Type Discussion, Information Goals Goal 1: Implement targeted actions and services that support conditions for optimal learning, equitable access, and positive student outcomes. Goal 2: Recruit, develop, and retain highly qualified, diverse, and effective staff. Goal 3: Provide two-way communication and targeted outreach that engages and informs the community of programs, policies, and opportunities, and also builds strong connections among families, community members, and CVUSD schools. Goal 4: Enhance the social, emotional, physical, and mental well-being for all students through targeted actions and services. File Attachments Information about General Obligation Bonds 9-25-25.pdf (851 KB) 2026-2014Comparison_TCX_ConejoValleySD1_1d.pdf (532 KB) Infrastructure Needs CVUSD.pdf (397 KB) 3. ACTION Subject A. Approval of Resolution #25/26-12: Exploring the Feasibility of a Potential Local Facilities General Obligation Bond Measure Meeting Sep 30, 2025 - Special Board Meeting - Future Bond Discussion Category 3. ACTION Type Action, Discussion, Information Recommended Action Board Discretion Goals Goal 1: Implement targeted actions and services that support conditions for optimal learning, equitable access, and positive student outcomes. Goal 2: Recruit, develop, and retain highly qualified, diverse, and effective staff. Goal 3: Provide two-way communication and targeted outreach that engages and informs the community of programs, policies, and opportunities, and also builds strong connections among families, community members, and CVUSD schools. Goal 4: Enhance the social, emotional, physical, and mental well-being for all students through targeted actions and services. ISSUE: Should the Board of Education approve Resolution #25/26-12: Exploring the Feasibility of a Potential Local Facilities General Obligation Bond Measure? INFORMATION: The District strives to ensure students have access to school facilities that match the expectations of the community. This resolution will serve as the foundation for a commitment to provide exceptional educational experiences for all students for many years to come. Approval of this resolution will begin the process to explore community readiness, evaluate, and consider calling for a potential future general obligation bond question in the 2026 election. FISCAL IMPACT: General Fund Reserves: up to $250,000 for feasibility services. An additional $500,000 - $750,000 for a long term facilities assessment and master plan, if requested. Respectfully submitted, Mark W. McLaughlin, Ed.D. Superintendent Prepared by, Victor P. Hayek, Ed.D. Deputy Superintendent, Business Services MWM:VPH:tt File Attachments 2526-12 RES - Exploring the Feasibility of a Bond.pdf (103 KB) Subject B. Review of Proposals for Bond Polling Services, Selection of, and Authorization for District Administration to Enter Into a Contract for Such Services Meeting Sep 30, 2025 - Special Board Meeting - Future Bond Discussion Category 3. ACTION Type Action, Discussion, Information Recommended Action Board Discretion Goals Goal 1: Implement targeted actions and services that support conditions for optimal learning, equitable access, and positive student outcomes. Goal 2: Recruit, develop, and retain highly qualified, diverse, and effective staff. Goal 3: Provide two-way communication and targeted outreach that engages and informs the community of programs, policies, and opportunities, and also builds strong connections among families, community members, and CVUSD schools. Goal 4: Enhance the social, emotional, physical, and mental well-being for all students through targeted actions and services. ISSUE: Should the Board of Education review the proposals for research and consulting for bond polling services, select one, and authorize District Administration to enter into a contract for such services to explore the feasibility of a potential local facilities General Obligation Bond Measure ? INFORMATION: District Administration has solicited proposals for polling services related to a potential new bond measure. Two proposals were received: (1) True North Research provided a proposal for voter opinion research and revenue measure planning services to the District. True North proposes to conduct a survey to produce an unbiased, statistically reliable evaluation of voters' interest in supporting a local bond measure to modernize, construct, and equip classrooms and school facilities, as well as identify how to structure a measure so that it is well-aligned with the electorate’s priorities/preferences by evaluating and ranking the projects and programs that could be funded by the proceeds from a potential future bond measure according to voter preference, determining salient arguments and features that resonate with voters for the potential bond measure (both positive and negative), determining any potential pitfalls to success (e.g. measures on the same ballot from other agencies that serve communities in District’s footprint). It will also help to inform the strategy and content of a public outreach and education campaign, as well as, determine the tax rate and total bond amount that is affordable for the local Conejo Valley Unified School District community. In short, the goal is to assess the feasibility of placing a bond measure on a future ballot and—if feasible—determine how best to package a measure f or voter approval. More information is included in the proposal. (2) Godbe Research proposes to determine if a general obligation bond measure is feasible in the Conejo Valley Unified School District. The proposal is to evaluate support for a general obligation bond measure among the appropriate electorate based on viable election cycles and the likely voter turnout for those cycles, determine or confirm the election cycle in which a bond measure would have its best chance of success, evaluate and rank the projects and programs that could be funded by the proceeds from a potential future bond measure according to voter preference, determine salient arguments and features that resonate with voters for the potential bond measure (both positive and negative), determine any potential pitfalls to success (e.g. measures on the same ballot from other agencies that serve communities in District’s footprint) and the veracity of those potential pitfalls, help to inform the strategy and content of a public outreach and education campaign, as well as, determine the tax rate and total bond amount that is affordable for the local Conejo Valley Unified School District community. More information is included in the proposal. FISCAL IMPACT: General Fund Reserves: $31,400 - $40,250 per survey Respectfully submitted, Mark W. McLaughlin, Ed.D. Superintendent Prepared by, Dr. Victor P. Hayek, Ed.D. Deputy Superintendent, Business Services MWM:VPH File Attachments True North Research - Conejo Valley USD Bond Feasibility Survey Proposal '25 v1T.pdf (5,911 KB) Godbe Conejo Valley USD Bond Measure Survey Proposal 9.18.25.pdf (224 KB) Subject C. Review of Proposal for Bond Consulting Services and Authorization for District Administration to Enter Into a Contract for Such Services Meeting Sep 30, 2025 - Special Board Meeting - Future Bond Discussion Category 3. ACTION Type Action, Discussion, Information Recommended Action Board Discretion Goals Goal 1: Implement targeted actions and services that support conditions for optimal learning, equitable access, and positive student outcomes. Goal 2: Recruit, develop, and retain highly qualified, diverse, and effective staff. Goal 3: Provide two-way communication and targeted outreach that engages and informs the community of programs, policies, and opportunities, and also builds strong connections among families, community members, and CVUSD schools. Goal 4: Enhance the social, emotional, physical, and mental well-being for all students through targeted actions and services. ISSUE: Should the Board of Education review the proposal for research and consulting for bond related services and authorize District Administration to enter into a contract for such services? INFORMATION: TeamCivX, LLC has submitted a proposal for bond consulting services in pursuit of a potential bond question. The agreement covers a feasibility assessment, ballot measure development, and public information consultations. FISCAL IMPACT: General Fund Reserves: $7,500 per month Respectfully submitted, Mark W. McLaughlin, Ed.D. Superintendent Prepared by, Dr. Victor P. Hayek, Ed.D. Deputy Superintendent, Business Services MWM:VPH File Attachments ConejoValleyUSD_TeamCivX_2025 SchoolDistrict_Engagement Agreement.pdf (186 KB) 4. ADJOURNMENT Subject A. Adjournment Meeting Sep 30, 2025 - Special Board Meeting - Future Bond Discussion Category 4. ADJOURNMENT Type Procedural Goals Goal N/A Goal 3: Provide two-way communication and targeted outreach that engages and informs the community of programs, policies, and opportunities, and also builds strong connections among families, community members, and CVUSD schools. FUTURE BOARD MEETINGS October 8, 2025 5:00 p.m. Closed Session 6:00 p.m. Open Session Location: Conejo Valley High School (CVUSD Board Room), 1402 E. Janss Road, Thousand Oaks For a copy of this agenda and additional information, please visit the CVUSD website. Internet Home Page: www.conejousd.org/ Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) In compliance with the ADA, if you need special assistance, including assisted listening devices, to participate in this meeting or other services in conjunction with this meeting, please contact the Superintendent’s Office at (805) 497-9511 ext. 1101. Upon request, the agenda and documents in this agenda packet can be made available in appropriate alternative formats to persons with a disability. Notification at least 48 hours prior to the meeting or time when services are needed will assist our staff in assuring reasonable arrangements can be made to provide accessibility to the meeting or service. File Attachments