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165 School District hopes to break ground in August with completion twenty-four months later. Mr. Eddinger advised that if the City is interested then it should be con- sidered early in the development stages, otherwise the school would build a smaller size gym. The architect should be notified as soon as possible. Councilmember Butler stated he is concerned that it would appear the City is freely giving funds to the School, when in fact the proposal are not gifts but trades, etc. Mayor Mercer stated that since the School District has already selected another school site there seems to be no further need for discussion on the subject of trade of property at this time, Councilmember Brandes suggested the School District talk to the Park and Recreation Commission regarding a gymnasium for joint use by the School and City. Proposed School Facilities Bond Issues Mr. Eddinger presented his report related to school bond information. He stated that schools are needed to match the City's growth and that the bond issue will cover approximately 10-15 years of school needs. He stated the primary need is for construction of a middle school. This will allow present schools to be divided K-5 and 6°8 grades. He stated the high schools will also be impacted by the increased population. Mr. Eddinger advised that fund- ing from the State cannot be depended on and is very slow in coming through when it is approved. The bonds can be approved now and the money spent as needed. He stated that money would be used for the following projects: a new middle school, expansion of Vintage Hills elementary, renovtion of Donlon and Lydiksen elementary schools, construction of a gymnasium, food services, and outside lunch area at Harvest Park middle school, renovation of Amador and Foothill high schools, expansion of Amador and Foothill high schools after renovation has been completed, and the district will also refinance existing debits to free up property funds that can be used to assist in remodeling other schools that will not be covered by bond funds. Mr. Eddinger stated that taxpayers living in the Donlon and Lydiksen elementary schools attendance areas will have an increase of two cents for each one hundred dollars of assessed property valuation; for two-thirds of Pleasanton voters, the existing tax rate will continue over the next twenty- five years. He stated the School District has looked at other options for funding but the bonding issue seems most feasible. Mr. Eddinger stated that if the bond issue does not pass the School Dis- trict will be unable to complete the urgently needed new middle school by 1990, thus creating overcrowding in all schools. The high schools do not have enough room now to accommodate those already enrolled in the lower grade levels. He concluded by stating the quality of life in any community is the reputation of its schools. The School District wants to provide adequate school facilities and if the bond issue fails it will adversely affect the entire community. Councilmember Brandes stated he does not agreed with the need for addi- tional schools but he is concerned about the size of the bond issue; he feels it would have greater success if it is for a smaller amount. Ms. Schneider 9 - 3-29-88