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c. Jean Hamilton reinforces that we cannot speak about specific projects, however, <br /> we can talk about how the BOCC has already determined how the funds will be <br /> allocated. <br /> d. Rani Dasi said the bond will support capital. It can only be used for building <br /> renovation and maintenance of school buildings. Not teacher/staff salaries, not <br /> materials, contractors, etc. <br /> e. Andy Jenks points out that CHCCS has already gone through a very public and <br /> arduous discussion about how the funds will be spent. So it may not make sense <br /> to be unable to say publicly how the funds will be spent. That may come off as <br /> disingenuous. <br /> f. Travis Myren verified the boundaries: promises vs. examples of improvements <br /> that could proceed. Samantha Earnhardt concurs that was her understanding as <br /> well - but perhaps slightly less specific wording like "informed by priorities as <br /> identified by XYZ Committee." <br /> g. Ben Alschuler is concerned that imagery focusing heavily on teachers and <br /> classroom materials will send the wrong message that the bond is funding <br /> salaries, textbooks, etc. <br /> h. Stephanie Perri presents about communications channels and how we can <br /> optimize the reach and impact of the campaign. <br /> i. Sarah Smylie wants us to be aware of the line between subject matter experts <br /> and advocates as we consider the community stakeholders that will inform voters <br /> on the school bond issue. <br /> j. Jean Hamilton said one part of this is talking about the need. She said students, <br /> staff, and families can talk about the need. For the finance part, we will need to <br /> refer to Travis Myren and Kirk Vaughn. People can talk about why we are doing <br /> this in the first place. <br /> k. Kevin Smith says the public has heard about a basic framework without any <br /> guarantees. Because it has already been made known, we need to make sure <br /> the people who can speak to this are the subject matter experts. We cannot <br /> discuss specific projects. <br /> I. Jan Johnson asks us to consider the subject matter experts (SMEs) who will <br /> cover the events, and lead the Q and A's in real time. They should be able to <br /> discuss the role of a strong educational system in a community. <br /> m. Rani Dasi says the PTAs played a critical role in the last bond. She could <br /> imagine them hosting a forum. Andrea Tanner is president of their PTA and is on <br /> the committee. <br /> n. Comm. Hamilton says that neutral people like Travis and Kirk can answer <br /> specific questions. <br /> 5. Next Steps <br /> Co-Chairs and Avenir Bold <br /> a. Jean Hamilton says we can not have a sub-committee because the timeline is so <br /> tight and we would not have time for public notice for a potential sub-committee's <br /> meetings. If we need feedback in between we can do it by email. <br />