GAVFEST TAB (Page 1)

90th Anniversary
1919-2009
GavFEST May 2, 2009
2 FRIDAY, APRIL 17, 2009
GAVILAN COLLEGE GavFEST 2009
Helping Transform the Future of California’s Community Colleges
PPV Congratulates Gavilan College
for 90 years of excellence, and an even brighter future
of making positive impacts on its communities.
We appreciate being a part of your team and thank you for your continued trust.
35 N. Arroyo Parkway, Suite 220 • Pasadena, CA 91103 • 626.795.0919
WWW.PUBLICPRIVATEVENTURES.NET
GAVILAN COLLEGE GavFEST 2009
FRIDAY, APRIL 17, 2009 3
PHOTOS COURTESY OF GAVILAN COLLEGE
GavFEST 2009 Celebrates!
2009 marks the 90th anniversary of Gavilan College! The
community is invited to celebrate
and learn more about Gavilan
College at the annual GavFEST
Spring Festival and Open House.
Admission to GavFEST is FREE
and so is the parking!
Saturday, May 2, 11- 3pm
Gavilan College Gilroy Campus
This year's GavFEST will feature a Battle of the High School
Bands! The top bands representing high schools from Morgan
Hill, Gilroy, and Hollister will
compete on the GavFEST Main
Stage for the district title and the
chance to record a music video in
the Gavilan College TV studio
with special effects by Gavilan
College Digital Media!
GavFEST will also feature fun
for the whole family, with a food
court, climbing wall, reptile petting zoo, bounce house and community performances on the
STAR Stage. A matinee performance of Godspell is scheduled for
the Gavilan College Theater.
Student artwork from the Writing
Center, Art Gallery, Digital
Media program and MESA
(Math Engineering and Science
Achievement) will be on display.
Ceramics students will have a
display and ceramics sale and
Cosmetology students will provide low-cost manicures and
hairstyles.
As always, prospective Gavilan
College students will be able to
get started at GavFEST, with a
campus tour, admissions assistance and a chance to talk to
Financial Aid officers and counselors. GECA (Gilroy Early
College Academy), located on the
Gavilan College campus, and the
Gavilan College Child Development Center will also be hosting
Open Houses for prospective students.
It's a great way to celebrate and
learn about all that Gavilan College has to offer. See you there!
Gavilan College Mission Statement
In an environment that nurtures creativity, stimulates curiosity and emphasizes student
learning, Gavilan College serves its community by providing high quality educational and
support services that prepare students for transfer, technical and public service careers, lifelong learning and participation in a diverse global society.
4 FRIDAY, APRIL 17, 2009
GAVILAN COLLEGE GavFEST 2009
A Very Short History of Gavilan College
Gavilan College was originally established in
1919 as San Benito County Junior College. It
operated under this title until 1963, when a new
community college district was drawn that
included both San Benito and southern Santa
Clara Counties. Successful passage of a local
bond in 1966 provided the needed funds to construct the present campus at Santa Teresa Boulevard in Gilroy. In 1997, instuctional sites were
added in Hollister and Morgan Hill to augment
offerings on the main campus.
With the passage of the Measure E Facilities
Bond in 2004, Gavilan College prepared to meet
the facilities needs of the future. Since then, the
main campus has had an upgrade in technology
(bringing in on-line registration and classes) and
infrastructure (air conditioning, exterior lighting,
plumbing, parking and landscaping improvements.) The science buildings were renovated to
make better use of classroom space, and in the
fall the newly renovated Art and Humanities
buildings will reopen. There will even be a new
music recording studio!
In 2008, land purchases were completed for
the creation of future campuses in Coyote Valley
and San Benito County. Over the coming years,
the community will be invited to participate in
the design and program selection for these new
campuses.
PHOTOS COURTESY OF GAVILAN COLLEGE
Clockwise from upper left:
In its earlier days, Gavilan
College worked out of a
temporary campus location.
Siding work being done under
the eaves of the chapel.
A dozen Gavilan College
cheerleaders pose for a group
shot in October of 1990.
GAVILAN COLLEGE GavFEST 2009
FRIDAY, APRIL 17, 2009 5
PHOTO COURTESY OF GAVILAN COLLEGE
Repair work done on the roof of the Humanities Building was funded by Measure E (See related story on Page 8).
Receive
Receive
5 OFF
$
your
your next
next
disposal
disposal fee
fee
Public dump, yard waste, roofing,
construction debris, RV/campers, spa/hot tubs,
landscaping, stumps, palm, cactus,
household materials (no food waste),
and much more…
We do not accept any hazardous materials.
BUYING ALL SCRAP METAL (500 lb. min.)
HAVE METAL - WE’LL TRAVEL!
Also available: Dumpster Services / On-Site Demo / Orchard Removal / Ranch Clean-Up /
Equipment & Machinery Hauling / Mobile Home Demo / Farm Equipment, Bus Removal & much more…
PACIFIC COAST RECYCLING, INC.
& Transfer Stations
5895 Obata Way • Gilroy, CA 95020
408.848.6811
Expires 6/01/09
2857 W. Almond Ave. • Dos Palos, CA 93620
209.392.3735
6 FRIDAY, APRIL 17, 2009
GAVILAN COLLEGE GavFEST 2009
Godspell Comes to the Gavilan Theatre
Evening Performances at 8:00pm
May 1st, 2nd, 8th and 9th, 2009
Matinee Performances at 2:00pm
May 2nd and 9th, 2009
Adults $12.00
Students, Children & Seniors $8.00
Family Pack: 2 Adults & 2 Children $30.00
Buy 1 Ticket, Get 1 Half-Off w/Gavilan ASB
Group rates available for 40 or more
Please contact Box Office – 408.846.4973
Tickets available at the Gavilan Bookstore
and BookSmart in Morgan Hill
Gavilan College Theatre
5055 Santa Teresa Blvd, Gilroy
FUNCTIONAL
DURABLE
DECORATIVE
• Ornamental /
Estate Gates
• Tennis Courts
& Backstops
• Commercial
Security Fence
• Chainlink
Indoors / Outdoors
• Corral Panels
• Livestock Panels
• Vinyl Fencing
• Temporary Fence
FREE
Estimates
at your
site
Our quality fencing products can help protect and beautify your property.
- 26 Years Experience -
CYCLONE
FENCE & IRON
P.O. Box 1418 • San Martin
408.686.0315 • 408.686.0310 fax
License #756817
GAVILAN COLLEGE GavFEST 2009
FRIDAY, APRIL 17, 2009 7
Community Spirit Awards
Nominations are now being sought for 2009
Community Spirit Awards. Anyone may submit
a nomination to recognize the people, businesses, and organizations that make our communities better places to live. Nominations are due
June 30, 2009. Winners will be announced in
October. Nomination form and award criteria
are available online at http://www.gavilan.edu/
pio/Community_Spirit_Awards.html, or call
(408) 848-4724.
The Gavilan College Community Spirit
Awards were created in 1999, when the Gavilan
College Board of Trustees passed resolution
#739. The awards recognize contributions to the
communities which form the Gavilan Joint
Community College District. Each year, three
sets of awards are presented, for the communities of Morgan Hill, Gilroy, and San Benito
County. In each community an individual, a
business, and a non-profit organization are
selected. The nomination process and final
selection are guided by a representative committee from Gavilan College.
PAST RECIPIENTS
2008
2007
2006
2005
2004
2003
2002
2001
Morgan Hill
Gilroy
San Benito County
Michael Brookman
Earl Liebich
American Red Cross, SCVC
Thomas Kinkade Company
Laura Brunton
Anritsu
Teachers’ Aid Coalition
Dr. Jon Hatakeyama
Johnson Lumber
MH Youth Advisory Committee
Jennifer Tate
Friends of the Library
Associated Concrete
Julian Mancias
Morgan Hill Rotary
Kings Martial Arts
Karen Crane
Leadership Morgan Hill
BookSmart
Dr. John Quick
Mt. Madonna YMCA
Betsy’s Restaurant
Bob Hunt
Hot Spot Printing
Gayle Glines
Gilroy Neighbor. Health Clinic
McDonalds (Jan & Steve Peat)
Charles River Labs
El Teatro Campesino
Peggy Huffstutler
Sue Thurman & Peggy Ghysels Cilly Fisher
Mike McKeever, D.D.S.
Hollister Supermarket
Hazel Hawkins Hospital
David Peoples
Jeana Arnold
Chevy’s Restaurant
Damn Good Water
Pregnancy Care Center
SHARP
Arline Silva
Shannon Grissom
Eigleberry Neighbor. Assoc.
United Way of SBC
South Valley Disposal
McKinnon Lumber
Joe Peralta
Marley Holte
St. Joseph’s Family Center
Adult Literacy Program of SBC
South Valley Disposal
The UPS Store
Connie Rogers
Ignacio Velasquez
Community Solutions
YMCA
Wize Owl Bookstore
Doña Esther Restaurant
Susan Valenta
Joe Navarro
Masca
Community Pantry
Wild Rose House of Taste
San Benito Bank
Eleanor Villareal
Tery Marberg
Rosso’s Furniture
Congratulations, Gavilan College, on your 90th Anniversary!
KITCHELL
Together, building value every day
www.kitchell.com
8 FRIDAY, APRIL 17, 2009
GAVILAN COLLEGE GavFEST 2009
Measure E Annual Report
Letter from the Chair
It’s been a productive year, with the first round
of major renovations completed on the Gilroy
campus, and land purchases completed for the
new campuses in Coyote Valley and San Benito County. As Citizens’ Oversight Committee,
it is our job to verify that expenditures made
with Measure E funds achieve the goals set
forth in the bond measure. Progress this year
has supported the goals of renovating classroom and laboratory space, improving campus
safety with better lighting, and increasing
parking, as well as securing land for future
expansion at the northern and southern ends of
the district. Over the coming year, we expect
to see Gilroy campus renovations continue
and plans for development of the new parcels
move forward.
Many thanks to the members of the Citizens’
Oversight Committee for providing voluntary
service in this task, and to the staff of Gavilan
College and project manager Kitchell for their
information and updates. The public is invited
to stay informed by clicking on the monthly
construction updates on the Bond Measure E
website: www.gavilan.edu/bond.
Role of the Citizens’ Oversight
Committee
The purpose of the Measure E Citizens’ Oversight Committee is to review and report on the
expenditure of taxpayers’ money for conSincerely, struction, inform the public about the expendiDouglas Marshall ture of bond revenues, and to advise the
President, Citizens’ Oversight Committee public as to the district’s compliance with the
California Constitution and Measure E. The
Oversight Committee holds open meetings to
About Measure E
review and discuss updates on projects funded
On March 2, 2004, district voters approved
by Measure E. The Oversight Committee may:
Measure E, a $108 million facilities improveinspect school facilities and grounds to ensure
ment bond measure that will upgrade and
that bond revenues are expended properly,
expand the facilities for higher education in
receive and review copies of any deferred
the Gavilan Joint Community College
maintenance proposals or plans developed by
District. Upgrades will be made to outdated
the Gavilan Joint Community College Displumbing and wiring, renovate aging classtrict, and review efforts by the district to maxirooms and libraries, provide access for dismize bond revenues by implementing
abled students, improve campus safety, and
cost-saving measures.
plan for the future by acquiring land for permanent facilities in San Benito County and the
greater Morgan Hill/Coyote Valley.
...Continued on Page 9
ps
Summer Cam
& Classes
TER
GIS
RE
NOW!
MUSIC & DANCE LESSONS FOR ALL AGES
Fall 2009 Registration Now Open to the Public!
■ Disney Day Camp (ages 3-5) ■ Pop Star Academy (ages 6-8, 9-12)
■ Rock Star Band Camp (ages 7-10, 11-17) ■ Hip Hop Boot Camp (ages 9+)
■ Limelight Theater Summer Intensive (ages 8-18) 3 Weeks! ■ Ballet Intensive
6 Week Dance Session July 6 – August 14
• Ballet • Pointe • Tap • Jazz • Hip Hop • Tumbling • Parent Tot • Acro Funk for Boys
• Adult Classes • Zumba • NYC Ballet Stretch & Condition • Song & Dance • Irish Dance
Private Music Lessons Begin July 6 • Call Today to Reserve Your Time Slot!
Call Our 24 Hour Information Lines:
Music: 1-800-983-0341 Dance: 1-800-983-0483
Reasons To
Choose Our Programs:
1. Qualified Faculty
2. Performing Opportunities
3. Small Class Sizes
4. Facilities & Location
618 San Benito Street • Downtown Hollister
Tired of Running
Between Activities?
Schedule both Music
& Dance lessons for
different children at
the same time!
Read Parent Testimonials and see why we are your BEST choice for Music & Dance Lessons!
Class schedules and studio information available online at www.westcoastdancefx.com. OR CALL TODAY 831-635-0553
GAVILAN COLLEGE GavFEST 2009
FRIDAY, APRIL 17, 2009
MEASURE E ANNUAL REPORT
9
DEBT SERVICE REQUIREMENTS
...Continued from Page 8
Citizens’ Oversight Committee Members
• Committee Chair: Douglas Marshall
• Committee Vice Chair: David Boll
• At-large Representatives: Elizabeth Sanford,
John Sitton, Robert C. Golobic
• Business Organization Representatives: David Boll
• Representative of a college support organization: Douglas Marshall,
Gavilan College Educational Foundation
• Senior Citizens Organization Representative: John Hansell
• Students active in a college support group: Fernando Ortiz
• Tax Payer’s Organization Representative: vacant
The 2004, Series A general obligation bonds mature through 2029 as follows:
2004, Series A
Fiscal Year End
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013-2017
2018-2022
2023-2027
2028-2029
Total
Interest to
Principal
$ 135,000
195,000
265,000
335,000
2,990,000
5,885,000
10,265,000
5,775,000
Maturity
$ 1,321,313
1,317,263
1,310,681
1,301,738
6,242,950
5,310,895
3,345,675
484,000
Total
$ 1,456,313
1,512,263
1,575,681
1,636,738
9,232,950
11,195,895
13,610,675
6,259,000
$ 25,845,000
$ 20,634,515
$ 46,479,515
The 2004, Series C general obligation bonds mature through 2033 as follows:
To serve on the Measure E Citizens Oversight
Committee, please fill out application at:
http://www.gavilan.edu/bond/coc/citizenscomapplication.pdf
Contact
Meeting dates, agendas, and minutes of past meetings can
be found at the website: www.gavilan.edu/bond. For more
information or to contact the committee, call (408) 848-4711.
INDEPENDENT AUDITORS REPORT
2004, Series C
Fiscal Year End
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014-2018
2019-2023
2024-2028
2029-2033
Total
The independent audit firm of Vavrinek, Trine, Day & Co., LLP issued
a report on December 19, 2008. They found that the financial statements of the Bond Construction Fund of the Gavilan Joint Community
College District, “present fairly, in all material respects, the financial
position of the Bond Construction Fund, of the Gavilan Joint Community College District at June 30, 2008, and the results of its operations
for the year then ended in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.”
Interest to
Principal
$ 875,000
105,000
170,000
225,000
300,000
2,840,000
5,715,000
9,725,000
30,045,000
Maturity
$ 1,300,271
2,293,844
2,289,644
2,282,844
2,273,844
11,120,020
10,296,870
8,568,320
4,829,321
Total
$ 2,175,271
2,398,844
2,459,644
2,507,844
2,573,844
13,960,020
16,011,870
18,293,320
34,874,321
$ 50,000,000
$ 45,254,978
$ 95,254,978
BOND CONSTRUCTION
STATEMENT OF REVENUES, EXPENDITURES &
CHANGES IN FUND BALANCE FOR THE YEAR ENDED
JUNE 30, 2008
REVENUES
Local income
$
Total Revenues
Under the modified accrual basis of accounting, liabilities for longterm debt are not reported in the individual funds. However, they are
reported as liabilities on the Statement of Net Assets in the Entity Wide
financial statements of the Gavilan Joint Community College District.
GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS HAVE BEEN ISSUED
AND ARE OUTSTANDING AS FOLLOWS:
Issue Maturity Interest
Date
Date
Rate
Original
Issue
6/10/04 8/1/2028 2.0-5.0% $29,170,000
12/12/07 8/1/2032 3.03-4.66% 50,000,000
Total
Beginning
of Year
$27,470,000
-
Issued
Redeemed
End
Due Within
of Year One Year
$
50,000,000
$ 1,625,000
-
$ 25,845,000 $ 135,000
50,000,000 875,000
$27,470,000 $ 50,000,000
$ 1,625,000
$75,845,000 $1,010,000
The complete Gavilan Joint Community College District General
Obligation Bonds Financial Report, June 30, 2008 is available at
http://www.gavilan.edu/budget/FY0708_General_Obligation_Bond_
Financial_Report.pdf.
EXPENDITURES
Current Expenditures
Classified salaries
Employee benefits
Books and supplies
Services and operating expenditures
Capital outlay
Total Expenditures
EXCESS OF REVENUES OVER
(UNDER) EXPENDITURES
OTHER FINANCING SOURCES (USES)
Opening transfers in
Bond proceeds
Total other financing resources (Uses)
EXCESS REVENUES AND OTHER
FINANCING SOURCES OVER (UNDER)
EXPENDITURES AND OTHER USES
FUND BALANCE, BEGINNING OF YEAR
FUND BALANCE, END OF YEAR
1,602,769
1,602,769
47,924
17,797
2,934
14,037,648
1,365,687
15,471,990
(13,869,221)
250,000
50,000,000
50,250,000
$
36,380,779
11,799,270
48,180,049
10 FRIDAY, APRIL 17, 2009
Completed Projects
(through 12/31/08):
• Tennis Court repairs
• Renovation of Physical Science,
Chemistry, and Life Science buildings
• Renovation of Occupational Education
Building Phase 1
• Boiler replacement
• ADA transition planning
• Infrastructure replacement
• Parking Lot improvements Phases 1
and 2
• Lighting improvements Phases 1 and 2
• Computer Replacement
• Enterprise Resource System
implementation
• Coyote Valley land acquisition
• San Benito County land acquisition
GAVILAN COLLEGE GavFEST 2009
Estimated Master Schedule
and Timeline for
Remaining Projects:
• 2007-2009 Humanities, Art, Music Hall
• 2008-2010 Cosmetology, Business,
Maintenance/Security
• 2009-2011 Social Science, Gymnasium*
• 2010-2012 Library*
• 2011-2013 Student Center*
• 2012-2014 Occupational Education
Phase 2, Parking Lots
* Items with asterisks may be moved forward if
state funding becomes available.
GAVILAN COLLEGE GavFEST 2009
FRIDAY, APRIL 17, 2009 11
An Open Letter from Steve Kinsella
It is an honor to be at Gavilan College at this time. As we celebrate our
90th year in existence, changes are
underway to expand college services
in our local communities in the years to
come. With last year’s purchases of two
parcels of land, one in Coyote Valley
and one in San Benito County, Gavilan
will grow into a three-campus district
Steve Kinsella
over the coming decades. In the meanSuperintendent/President
while we will seek to expand our offerings
and facilities in Morgan Hill and Hollister, to serve the record
numbers of students now enrolling at Gavilan College.
As a state-funded agency, Gavilan College has certainly
been cognizant of the current tough economic times. Fortunately, the budget compromise reached by the legislature and
governor recognizes the important contributions Community
Colleges make in helping California’s economy grow.
Community College enrollment levels are up across the
state, as unemployed workers return to college for education
and retraining, and university-bound students save money by
completing their lower-division coursework at community colleges. At Gavilan College, Spring enrollment is up 17%, vs.
9.5% statewide, continuing a three-year trend of double-digit
enrollment growth.
Although there are cuts in the state budget, (such as eliminating the 0.68 % COLA for the current year) Gavilan College
remains in a strong financial position, thanks to prudent and
conservative budgeting and the participation of staff, students
and faculty in an Expenditure Reduction Task Force. Through
the work of the Task Force, over $860,000 in budget reductions have been identified and accepted for the current year,
and additional reductions have been identified for 2009-10. No
staff will be laid off, and students will not be turned away to
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Deb Smith, President
Laura Perry, Esq.
Kent Child, Vice President
Tom Breen, Esq.
Mike Davenport
Mark Dover
Elvira Robinson, Esq.
Jovana McGraw,Student Trustee
achieve these reductions.
We continue to implement Measure E – completing the purchase of land for two future campuses in Coyote Valley and
San Benito County. Renovations on four main campus buildings will be completed this year. To accommodate all of the
additional students seeking higher education, we are adding
more portable structures and seeking additional space to rent
throughout the district.
We are proud to be your College of Choice.
12 FRIDAY, APRIL 17, 2009
GAVILAN COLLEGE GavFEST 2009
GavFEST 2009 Schedule of Events
EVENT
WHEN
WHERE
Open House
All Day
Sycamore Lane
Campus Tours, Orientation, Admissions & Records, Financial Aid, TRIO,
Disability Resource Center, Transfer Center, Health Services, Puente,
Morgan Hill
Battle of the HS Bands
Main Stage
Hosted by KDON
Live Oak (Sleepwell)
11:00am
Central HS
11:40am
Ann Sobrato HS
12:20pm
San Benito HS
1:00pm
Gilroy HS
1:40pm
Gavilan College Ensemble
2:00pm
AWARDS
2:45pm
GaviLAND Kids Activities
11am-3pm
Main Quad
Bounce House, Reptile Petting Zoo, Climbing Wall, Science Academy
Ecology Adventure
All Day
Pond
CDC Children’s Activities
All Day
CDC
Performing Arts Showcase
STAR Stage
Watsonville Taiko Drummers
11:00am
Sledge Grits Band
12:00pm
Folklorico Dancers
12:30pm
Hip Hop Craze
1:00pm
STAR Karaoke
2:00pm
EVENT
WHEN
WHERE
Gavilan Theater Presents
Neil Simon’s “Fools”
12:00-1:00pm
“Godspell” Matinee
2:00pm
Food Court
All Day
Information
All Day
Cosmetology Demos
Hairstyling, Nail Art, Manicures, Braiding
Student Showcase
All Day
MESA Research Projects
Art Exhibit
Student Writing
Distance Education
Read Posters, Cards
Ecology Projects
Ceramics Sale
GavCAFE and Gavilan College Bookstore
Resource Fair
United Way, PG&E, GECA, Alumni and More
Theater
Main Quad
Gazebo
Cosmetology
Main Quad
Library
Humanities
Library Quad
Library
Student Center
Sycamore Lane
Student Center
Sycamore Lane
Schedule subject to change.
Visit www.gavilan.edu/gavfest for complete information
LEGEND:
1 Cosmetology Demonstrations
2 Sycamore Lane
3 Theater
MAY 2, 2009 11:00am-3:00pm
4 STAR Stage
ADMISSION
5 Library
6 Gazebo
PARKING
7 Student Center
8 Child Development Center
9 Main Stage
10 Main Quad
Food will be available all day at
11 Pond
the Food Court & GavCAFE.
12 HU Fence
FREE