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5c Qo~nerships C THE CITY OF AGENDA REPORT mm0 h !- ~~`''o "' CITY COUNCIL AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES Q J j~L~~S~4NTONe JOINT MEETING ~ ~ `' PLEASANTON UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT March 31, 2008 TITLE: OPPORTUNITIES FOR JOINT-USE FACILITY IMPROVEMENTS AND EXPANSIONS RECOMMENDATION That the School Board and City Council review and discuss this item and provide comments to staff as necessary. SUMMARY The State of California Office of Public School Construction (OPSC) administers the School Facility Program (SFP) which includes the School Facility Joint-Use Program. The Joint-Use Program allows a school district to apply for State grant funds to supplement ajoint-use project between the district and an eligible partner, such as a governmental agency, nonprofit, or higher education institution. Eligible joint-use projects include gymnasiums, multipurpose rooms, libraries, childcare facilities, and teacher education facilities. Under the Joint-Use Program the State funds 50% of the project with the other 50% paid for by the local school district and the eligible partner. The joint-use partner must match a minimum 25% of eligible project costs. The joint- use project can be part of a new construction project (Type I project) or can be an addition to, or reconfiguration of, existing school buildings (Type II project). BACKGROUND PUSD is interested in accessing State funding under the Joint-Use Program that would partially fund a Type II project. Specific projects that may qualify under this category include improvement and expansion of Amador Valley and Foothill High School gymnasiums or construction of amulti-purpose room for Village Continuation High School. City of Pleasanton recreation programs currently utilize the high school gymnasiums, and improvement and expansion of these facilities would benefit these City programs. Historically, the City has participated financially in the construction of the middle school gymnasiums. Similar improvements or expansion at the high schools would be generally consistent with the previous funding arrangements. Amulti-purpose room may expand space available for youth indoor soccer and volleyball offered through City recreation programs. In addition, upgraded kitchen and cooking facilities in the multi-purpose room may allow for expanded catering services for various events. Regarding these options, staff from both PUSD and the City would need to evaluate the mutual benefits available by these facilities and provide a recommendation to both governing bodies.