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

6. Grossmont College 1964

7. Opened in 1961
More than 18,000 students
Known for: nursing, culinary arts, administration of justice

8. Cuyamaca College
Early 1980s

9. Opened in 1978
More than 9,000 students
Known for: Ornamental horticulture, auto tech, green energy job training programs

10. Economic impact of GCCCD
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!

11. Proposition R $207 million bond measure approved in 2002
$68 million in matching state funds
13 projects – more than we promised
Spotless audits

12. Prop R – Grossmont College
Griffin Center
Health & Sciences
Complex

13. Prop R – Cuyamaca College
Business and Technology Building
Communication Arts Building

14. Planning for the future
Educational Master Plan
Facilities Master Plan
Technology Master Plan

15. Educational Master Plan trends
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

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

20. Proposition V Ballot Language
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?

21. Key projects 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

22. Facility needs Inadequate equipment Aging classrooms
Leaky roofs, lots of mechanical infrastructure, upgraded technology, better facilities for renowned programs like Ornamental Horticulture
Outdated technology
Expanded facilities

23. Taxpayer protections 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.

24. Supporters of Prop V Associated General Contractors Educators
San Diego County Taxpayers Association
Associated General Contractors
Educators
Elected Officials
Business
Health professionals
Veterans and military
Public safety

26. $5.6 million 1,227 students 310 class sections (already cut 1,600)
If Prop. 30 fails…
Grossmont-Cuyamaca’s cut:
$5.6 million
1,227 students
310 class sections
(already cut 1,600)

27. If Prop. 30 passes… Essentially status quo Additional $705,000
310 classes restored more

28. More information www.gcccd.edu – About us – Proposition V