District Advisory Committee
School Capacity Analysis
School Capacity Analysis![]()
School Capacity Analysis
Purpose for District Advisory Committee
On December 16, 2020, the Board approved revisions to Board Policy 7100, Determining Needs, to develop criteria for annual reviews of school capacity. At the October 19, 2022, Board meeting, the Board approved the establishment of a District Advisory Committee (DAC). Based on the California Department of Education Best Practices, a DAC will study school capacity data, gather facts, and bring a recommendation for future school capacity.
A DAC will review challenges and needs specifically surrounding school facilities and capacity. Based on the California Department of Education Best Practices, the makeup of the DAC will include members of the community and District staff. This committee will be independent of the Board of Trustees and the Superintendent.
On December 16, 2020, the Board approved revisions to Board Policy 7100, Determining Needs, to develop criteria for annual reviews of school capacity. At the October 19, 2022, Board meeting, the Board approved the establishment of a District Advisory Committee (DAC). Based on the California Department of Education Best Practices, a DAC will study school capacity data, gather facts, and bring a recommendation for future school capacity.
A DAC will review challenges and needs specifically surrounding school facilities and capacity. Based on the California Department of Education Best Practices, the makeup of the DAC will include members of the community and District staff. This committee will be independent of the Board of Trustees and the Superintendent.
Committee Members
Committee Members![]()
Committee Members
| Philippa Townsend | Assistant Superintendent, Fiscal Services - CUSD |
| John Forney | Chief Facilities Officer - CUSD |
| Amy Strange | Facilities and Construction Specialist - CUSD |
| Katie Andersen | Committee Member |
| Emily Cravens | Committee Member |
| John Harms | Committee Member |
| Paul Jansen | Committee Member |
| Crystal Kochendorfer | Committee Member |
| Adam Rinderle | Committee Member |
| Linda Shepard | Committee Member |
Role of Committee Members
Role of Committee Members![]()
Role of Committee Members
Evaluate enrollment projections and their impact on surplus space.
Inventory the capacity and conditions of existing facilities.
Consider uniqueness of the educational program at each site.
Evaluate specific schools identified for further analysis.
Evaluate projected cost-savings.
Consider options for students.
Recommend transition/implementation strategies.
Make specific recommendations about specific school sites to the Board.