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BCA Architects Hosts Master Planning Workshop: How to Pass a Bond at Mendota Unified School District and How an Extended-term Master Facility Plan Can Move Board and Community Forward

SAN JOSE, Calif., March 26, 2012 — BCA Architects is currently providing master planning services to the Mendota Unified School District and has partnered with Greg Isom of Isom Advisors and Mike Crass, a superintendent of Mendota to host a lunch presentation on April 11, 2012.

The focus of the presentation is how to pass a facilities bond in a down economy:

The topics to be covered:

  • How early development of a long-term master facility plan can serve as a blueprint to help move your board and community forward
  • Overcoming negative political response from employee groups, local officials, the local newspaper and the business community
  • How much superintendent and administrative staff time to commit to a G.O. bond planning effort
  • Managing staff response to a bond during a time of difficult budget cutbacks
  • Gaining adequate funding with a conservative tax rate
  • Creating general fund relief through a bond
  • Managing a robust team of consultants to ensure the best possible outcome for you and your district

Contact Rachel Fierro at BCA Architects: (408) 588-3835 or e-mail: Email, for additional information.

For information about BCA Architects, visit www.bcaarchitects.com.

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