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 College Early 1980s

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

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!

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

Prop R – Grossmont College Griffin Center Health & Sciences Complex

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

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

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

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

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?

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

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

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.

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

$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)

If Prop. 30 passes… Essentially status quo Additional $705,000 310 classes restored + 40 more

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