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June 9, 2016
BUSD approves Level 2 developer fees
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Volume 20, Issue 23
SMS graduation features Supervisors allow PRD zone creation six valedictorians by voter approval
Joe Naiman Village News Correspondent The Bonsall Unified School District (BUSD) has been declared eligible for Level 2 fees, and on May 12 the BUSD board voted 4-0 with Timothy Coen absent to approve Level 2 fees. The California Education Code authorizes school districts to collect developer fees if a supporting document justifies that fee. Any school district may levy Level 1 fees on residential and commercial development, and if the State Allocation Board determines that a district is eligible for Level 2 fees, that higher fee can be applied to residential development. “We have to come up with the cost of the buildings to house the kids who come out of the houses,” said BUSD superintendent Justin Cunningham. The Bonsall district had been collecting Level 1 fees of $3.36 per square foot for residential development and $0.54 per square foot for commercial development. The adoption of Level 2 fees changes the residential development fee to $4.80 per square foot. Although Level 2 fees cannot be levied upon commercial development, the state periodically allows for an increase in the maximum fee and the BUSD action also increased the fee for commercial development to the new maximum of $0.56 per square foot. The maximum Level 1 fee for residential development was increased to $3.48 per square foot.
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Sullivan Middle School’s valedictorians are, from left, Madison Prince, Kate Calhoun, Keely Powell, principal Joseph Clevenger, Erin Kennedy, Rebekah Tran, and Connor Newton. BONSALL – Bonsall’s Sullivan Middle School wrapped up an exciting 2015-16 school year with a promotion ceremony that featured an unprecedented six valedictorians. The promotion ceremony followed an awards assembly the day before that saw SMS unfurl four new sports league championship banners. “The 2015-16 school year at Sullivan has seen our outstanding school soar to even greater heights,” commented Sullivan principal Joseph Clevenger. “The Class of 2016 includes six valedictorians, a fact made all the more impressive when you factor in that each of the students had
to go through all three years of middle school with grades of A or A+ in every class. We also had more than a dozen salutatorians, students who also had all A grades throughout the three years, but had a least one A- grade. The success of these outstanding students and the rest of our over-achieving student body is a testimony to the skill and dedication of our teaching staff.” In addition to an unprecedented year in the classroom, Sullivan athletes brought home league banners in girls volleyball (undefeated season), boys football (undefeated season), girls basketball and boys basketball.
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SMS athletic director Cindy Tomlinson-Lloyd said, “Our athletes compete most of the time against schools with twice the student body, so our kids are often outnumbered, but rarely outmatched.” Clevenger’s promotion address stressed that SMS students have the choice to strive for excellence in all facets of their lives, or not. That each day presents a series of decisions in which kids can make wise choices, or not. Clearly, the SMS Class of 2016 made many collective excellent choices throughout the school year, he said.
Permanent Road Division (PRD) zones are formed at the request of property owners to finance the improvement and maintenance of roads which are not in the county-maintained system. The property owners pay for the cost of improving and maintaining the roads, and the cost share assessed to each parcel is determined by the amount of benefit it receives from the improvement. In February 1998, the San Diego County board of supervisors approved the use of PRD zones as an alternative to a county service area, although some county service areas cover fire protection, parks, or other services rather than roads. The county supervisors established a countywide permanent road division in February 2000 while transitioning the county service areas for road improvements into PRD zones. Board of supervisors policy J-16, which covers the establishment of assessment districts to provide for local roads, outlined the conditions to form a PRD zone in an existing development. “PRD’s allow the owners to pool private funding to regularly maintain their private roads,” said Supervisor Bill Horn. Policy J-16 provided only the option of an assessment district
see PRD, page A-12
‘Angel Roundup’ celebrates more than $3.4 million in giving
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Courtesy photo Attending the Angel Roundup are, front row, from left, Shauna Jopes, Janel Barcelon and Kelly Clift, daughters of Rita Pankey; back row, Rita Pankey, Nancy Knox, Linda Carter, Betty Hall and Judy Lindley at Pala Mesa Resort on May 26.
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FALLBROOK – Nearly 200 members of the Angel Society of Fallbrook gathered on May 26 at Pala Mesa Resort for the group’s annual meeting to honor its volunteers and celebrate another successful year of philanthropic giving. “Angel Roundup” was the theme of this year’s event, which drew longtime and new members alike, many of them dressed in western attire. In addition to a luncheon and special sales of jewelry, linens and other treasures, guests also enjoyed a fashion show, silent auction and raffle.
The Angel Society raises philanthropic funds for community nonprofits and other worthy causes through the operation of the Angel Shop, a thrift store on Main in Fallbrook that is managed entirely by volunteers. Since its inception in 1978, the Angel Society has raised a total of $3,478,219 in philanthropic giving. Billie Foli, president of the Angels’ board of directors, thanked members for their dedication and support. “We want to honor and thank each of you because you would not be here if you had not played a part
in the amazing achievements of the Angel Society,” said Foli, who then asked a few of the guests to join her at the podium for special recognition. The honored guests were Janice Bricker, a member of the Angel Society for 50 years; Donna Boren and her sister, Bonnie Bell, who both served on the board of directors for 35 years; Betsy Bucher, a charter member of the Angel Society who recently resumed volunteering in the shop with her daughter-in-law, Jeannie Bucher, a current board member; and Anne Kroeze, a charter
member and past president who continues to volunteer in the Shop. Laurie Criscente, owner of A Stone’s Throw in Fallbrook, was also recognized for her longtime support. The presentation was followed by a report from Fran White, second vice president in charge of philanthropy. White noted that during the previous fiscal year from May 1, 2015 to April 30, 2016, the total disbursements for charitable giving were $155,250. “That is just over $20,000 more than last year,” said White, who added that the total included $21,000 to Fallbrook schools, with an additional $12,000 in college scholarships. A total of $10,000 each was also given to the Fallbrook Music Society, Fallbrook Senior Center and the Boys and Girls Club of North County. The Angels also sponsored a field named Angel Arena at Ingold Sports Park and made large donations to the Fallbrook Land Conservancy, Food Pantry, Rally for Children, REINS, the Fallbrook Library and the Child Development Center. Other North County organizations supported by the Angels include Haven House, Canine Companions, Veterans Association, and programs at Camp Pendleton, Mira Costa and Palomar colleges. In addition, the Angels contributed recycled goods valued at $117,065 to the Fallbrook Animal Sanctuary, Lions Club, Women’s Resource Center, San Diego Rescue Mission, Boys and Girls Club, Rally for Children, United States Marine Corps, and local churches, schools and more.
see ANGEL, page A-6