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Education, Health and Welfare Committee
Part 2
II. HEALTH, EDUCATION AND WELFARE
BACKGROUND
Because of our focus on the Prop 10 matter and the time expended on doing so, the Grand Jury was unable to explore the following topics that we feel are worthy of consideration by future Grand Juries:
Education – Hollister School District Board: (Reviewed by meeting agendas and budgets)
It appears teachers are buying classroom supplies and are being reimbursed by the District. We were unable to determine what the purchasing procedures are by reading the agenda material.
The District also voted to allow their superintendent to award construction contracts without going out to bid and we feel this is a questionable action.
Health:
This Grand Jury received information regarding an alleged lapse in procedure with respect to reporting communicable diseases as required by State Law. State Law says that certain communicable diseases – i.e. TB, AIDS, etc. – are required to be reported to State agencies. This Committee received information that area physicians are not following these procedures. Welfare:
Alleged improprieties in the welfare application procedure were brought to our attention and it was suggested we look into it. Due to time constraints, this was not possible. We feel, however, it would be an area of concern that should be investigated.
RECOMMENDATION
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Next Year's Grand Jury should pursue all of the above topics. |
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