Bill Garrett, Debbie Justeson, Edwin Hiel, Mary Kay Rosinski, Greg Barr

Bill Garrett, Debbie Justeson, Edwin Hiel, Mary Kay Rosinski, Greg Barr

Grossmont College 1964

• Opened in 1961• More than 18,000 students• Known for: nursing, culinary

arts, administration of justice

Cuyamaca CollegeEarly 1980s

• Opened in 1978• More than 9,000 students• Known for: Ornamental

horticulture, auto tech, green energy job training programs

Every $1 invested by a student = $6 increase in lifetime income

$87.2 million expansion of California’s tax base annually

$99.4 million into East County economy each year

Third largest employer in East County

Total: $477.5 million!

Economic impact of GCCCD

$207 million bond measure approved in 2002

$68 million in matching state funds 13 projects – more than we promised Spotless audits

Proposition R

Prop R – Grossmont CollegeGriffin Center

Health & SciencesComplex

Prop R – Cuyamaca College Business and Technology Building

Communication Arts Building

Educational Master PlanFacilities Master Plan

Technology Master Plan

Planning for the future

More tech-savvy students, more online classes

College education, technical skills – gateways to the middle class

Science, technology, engineering and math skills in high demand

New buildings must focus on flexible uses and environmental sustainability

Educational Master Plan trends

November 6 ballot – East County $398 million bond $16.94 per $100,000 assessed valuation

Proposition V

EAST COUNTY, GROSSMONT COLLEGE AND CUYAMACA COLLEGE STUDENTS, ACTIVE MILITARY AND VETERANS AFFORDABLE EDUCATION AND JOB TRAINING MEASURE.

To prepare local students/veterans for college/career success, shall Grossmont-Cuyamaca Community College District upgrade career training facilities for science, medical, public safety, in-demand fields, create a Veterans Support Center on each campus, modernize technology in classrooms, libraries, science labs, improved disabled persons access, upgrade, construct, acquire classrooms, facilities, sites/equipment, by issuing $398,000,000 in bonds, at legal rates, with independent citizen oversight, no money for pensions/administrators, and all money staying local, benefiting East County community colleges?

Proposition V Ballot Language

Create a Veterans Support Center on both campuses Modernize college technology Renovate/expand educational and career training

facilities Create an East County Workforce Solutions Training

Center Rehabilitate deteriorated roofs, electrical, plumbing

and ventilation Increase energy efficiency and reinvest savings into

instruction Improve safety/security and access for disabled

students

Key projects

Facility needs

Aging classrooms

Outdated technology

Inadequate equipment

Expanded facilities

A Citizens Oversight Committee with annual audits

No money for operations, salaries or pensions

Governing Board policy against use of long-term capital appreciation bonds.

Taxpayer protections

San Diego County Taxpayers Association Associated General Contractors Educators Elected Officials Business Health professionals Veterans and military Public safety

Supporters of Prop V

Grossmont-Cuyamaca’s cut:$5.6 million1,227 students310 class sections (already cut 1,600)

If Prop. 30 fails…

Essentially status quoAdditional $705,000310 classes restored + 40 more

If Prop. 30 passes…

www.gcccd.edu – About us – Proposition V www.yesonv4eastcountycolleges.com

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