This is a semi‐annual email newsletter to help inform our San José • Evergreen Community College District community of the District’s progress on the implementaton of the voter‐approved Measure G programs. The improvements made possible by these voter-supported bond measures have allowed us to continue our mission to assist students in achieving their educational and employment goals.

On November 2, 2010, voters approved Measure G-2010, authorizing the District to issue $268 million in bonds. The District has since accessed $210 million of this authorization for important projects. At this time, the District desires to access the remaining $58 million in unissued bond authorization. The Board of Trustees has reviewed the financing plan and the legal documents for this final Measure G-2010 issuance. It is expected that the financing will be completed in June 2016, when the bond proceeds will be available for approved Measure G-2010 projects.

Funded by Measure G-2010

This project is  currently under construction, and is expected to be ready for occupancy by Summer 2016. The Mathematics, Science and Social Science (MS3) building will be 65,000 square feet and include 7 science laboratories, 14 classrooms (including three tiered classrooms), and offices for the Math/Science and Social Science faculty. The Fitness Center will be an 8,000 square foot physical health center designed to inspire a healthy life-style by encouraging fitness participation, student interaction, and will promote sustainability.

Funded by Measure G-2004 & G-2010

The PE Building Project is scheduled to be complete by Spring 2017. This project includes a new gymnasium, fitness center, team rooms and offices. Located adjacent to the track, football field and softball field it will help consolidate the athletics facilities and will replace the auxiliary gym. The existing racquetball courts will be renovated into a Wellness Center for the department.

Watch live progress on the two Webcams:

• Webcam 1
• Webcam 2

Funded by Measure G-2010

The 26,000 square foot Automotive Technology facility contains two small lecture classrooms (approximately 1,500 square feet each), a medium sized classroom accommodating up to 30 students and a large lecture classroom for up to 60 students. There are 30 automobile bays featuring specialty equipment such as lifts, utilities, exhaust hoods, and upgraded mechanical systems. Other specialty rooms include a tool room, engine machine shop, engine cleaning room, fuel & electrical lab, and smog testing. Individual teacher offices sit adjacent to a common work space, as well as numerous secure storage areas throughout the facility. This project was mandated by the District to achieve a minimum Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Silver certification as awarded by the United States Green Building Council (USGBC) to incorporate sustainable building practices into the design and selection of systems and equipment. The project was completed March 2016.

Funded by Measure G-2010

This project completed in Fall 2015, and included the upgrade of electrical and mechanical services to facilitate the installation of a 20-booth welding workshop and associated fume extraction system. An outdoor steel assembly yard was constructed together with new learning spaces including a classroom and office.

Funded by Measure G-2004 & G-2010

This project included the restoration of hardscapes, softscapes and pedestrian pathways connecting to the central core of the EVC campus. The plaza space between the Performing and Visual Arts buildings were renovated to include a new pedestrian drop-off and VTA bus stop. The Gullo pathway was restored to provide an ADA compliant path from the center of campus to the new South Campus Development. This project was completed as of Winter 2016.

Funded by Measure G-2004

San José • Evergreen Community College District is developing a Joint Use Education Center in partnership with Milpitas Unified School District, for the purpose of better serving the needs of the residents in Milpitas and surrounding areas.

The facility will be located adjacent to Thomas Russell Middle School in Milpitas and provide a blend of secondary and post-secondary education that will allow high school students to access college level courses while completing their high school curriculum. Work Force Development courses will also be offered to the larger community.

Construction has started and is planned to be complete in the Fall of 2016.

Citizens' Bond Oversight Committee on a Site Tour

The San José Evergreen Community College District is currently accepting applications for volunteer members for the Measures G-2004 & G-2010 Citizens’ Bond Oversight Committee.

To find out more please go visit the link below:

http://cboc.sjebond.com/application/