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• January 12, 2011 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) • MEASURE M, the $50.1 million school facilities bond passed in November 2010 by San Leandro voters Q1. Why can't we start construction now that Measure M has passed? Response: We wish we could. However, the planning phase precedes the construction phase. Due to the Field Act, and because of seismic and safety concerns, all school facilities built in the State of California are required to go through a rigorous design and plan review by the Division of State Architect (DSA) for approval, prior to bidding & construction. Major activities included in the planning phase are environmental and engineering studies, geotechnical soils reports, traffic studies, soils testing, community forums & gathering input from various stakeholders, including, school district staff, students and families, and community. Here is a brief summary of tasks to be undertaken before construction can begin: (Time is based on best estimates) • Environmental studies - California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) documents .13 months • Title, easement, boundary /topography studies 4 months • Geotechnical soil reports 2 % months DSA approval after design can take 4 -6 months. For school facilities, the period from the start of program planning until the start of construction is usually 18 months. Please see examples of timeline for Burrell Field and the High School pool. Q2. Is it true that the San Leandro High School Swimming Pool has been threatened with closure from the Alameda County Health Department in 2012, at the end of swim season? If so, what happens with the swim team between the time of closure and the building of the new pool? Response: The District has not received a formal letter from the • Health Department extending the pool closure deadline. However, 1 staff has had favorable discussions with the Health Department and we will continue to work with them to minimize interruptions.