Facilities

The Tulare Joint Union High School District believes that school facilities are an important community resource. The school district welcomes community groups and residents to use district facilities including our gymnasiums, athletics fields, pools, cafeterias, classrooms, and auditorium for events that foster community involvement and development.

Therefore, the board of trustees authorizes the use of school facilities for purposes specified in the Civic Center Act, to the extent that such use does not interfere with school activities or other school-related uses. School-related activities shall have priority in the use of school facilities and grounds. Other uses authorized under the Civic Center Act shall be on a first-come, first-served basis.

A one million dollar ($1,000,000) liability insurance coverage listing the school district as an additional insured will be required before we approve a facilities use request.

• Fees for Use of Tulare Joint Union High School District Facilities
• New Facility Request and Rental System Letter

The maintenance, grounds, and custodial teams share the responsibility of maintaining district facilities and supporting school activities and events. Each comprehensive high school site has a maintenance team that cares for their home site in addition to other off-site district facilities.

To submit a maintenance request, please email the maintenance team that is responsible for the district facility where service or support is required.

Tulare Union
The TU maintenance team cares for and maintains the following district facilities: Tulare Union High School, Tech Preparatory High School, Countryside High School, Tulare Adult School Welding Facility, the high school farm and adjacent softball fields, and the Live Oak Park baseball fields.

• Manuel Silva, Maintenance & Operations Supervisor
• Andrew Gamez, Maintenance III Technician
• Hector Rodriguez, Lead Groundskeeper
• Fernando Montemayor, Lead Custodian
• Tulare Union Maintenance Email

Tulare Western
The TW maintenance team cares for and maintains the following district facilities: Tulare Western High School, Sierra Vista Charter High School, Tulare Adult School on Maple and K streets, and the district office.

• Gjon Guerrero, Maintenance & Operations Supervisor
• Daniel Garcia Diaz Maintenance III Technician
• Marc Duran, Lead Groundskeeper
• Rico Munoz, Lead Custodian
• Tulare Western Maintenance Email

Mission Oak
The MO maintenance team cares for and maintains the following district facilities: Mission Oak High School and Accelerated Charter High School.

• Neal Fagundes, Maintenance & Operations Supervisor
• Ray Gamez, Maintenance III Technician
• Daniel Villarreal, Lead Groundskeeper
• Joe Ferreira, Lead Custodian
• Mission Oak Maintenance Email

The board of trustees recognizes the importance of long-range planning for school facilities in order to address changes in student enrollment and in the district’s educational program needs. Under direction from the board of trustees and the superintendent, the director of facilities is responsible for maintaining and updating the facilities master plan. Below you will find a link to the current board approved facilities master plan.

• Board Approved Master Plan

The Facilities Department is responsible for project development and management. Project identification and priority is determined by both the facilities master plan and a needs based assessment. The Facilities Department and district administration consider factors such as safety, number of students served, space utilization, condition of existing facilities, potential impact on the surrounding community or neighborhood, and estimated project cost before making a project recommendation to the board of trustees.

Public school construction projects must follow all state construction laws, no matter the project size. Depending on size and complexity, projects may require Division of the State Architect (DSA) approval, assignment of a state certified inspector (IOR), and follow a formal public bid process.

Before any district employee or community member invests time, money, or effort into a project, they must first submit a school alteration request form. This process ensures that we follow all applicable laws, codes, and requirements as well as making sure that the project is feasible. Something as simple as planting a tree on campus can go catastrophically wrong if underground utilities are compromised. The school alteration request form process helps us prevent problems before they happen. When dealing with school facilities, it’s always better (and safer) to ask for permission.

• School Alteration Request Form

Criminal Background Checks (AR 3515.6) – The Michelle Montoya School Safety Act requires fingerprint clearance for contractors or service providers working on school property that may encounter pupils. All contractors and service providers must report to the school site office before entering or working on school property.

Contractors or service providers may be compliant without criminal background checks if they: 1) Work during non-school hours when pupils are not present 2) Are supervised by school district employees 3) Are continually supervised and monitored by an employee of the entity who has complied with the criminal background check requirements.

Exceptions to the fingerprint clearance requirement may be granted on a case by case basis and will consider such factors as: 1) The length of time contractors or service providers will be on school grounds 2) Whether students will be in proximity with the site where the contractors or service providers will be working 3) Whether the contractors or service providers will be working by themselves or with others 4) Whether the work or service provided is required to resolve an emergency situation that affects pupil health and safety.

Public Works Reforms (SB 854) – Public works reforms (SB 854) were signed into law on June 20, 2014. The reforms made several significant changes to the administration and enforcement of prevailing wage requirements by the Department of Industrial Relations (DIR). Among other things, SB 854 established a public works contractor registration program to replace prior Compliance Monitoring Unit (CMU) and Labor Compliance Program (LCP) requirements for bond-funded and other specified public works projects. The fees collected through the program established by SB 854 help to fund DIR’s public works activities.

For more information, please visit the Department of Industrial Relations webpage.

Notice to Bidders

We appreciate your time and interest in wanting to be on our approved CUPCCAA and contractor list. The CUPCCAA application is accessible at all times and you can apply at any time. The Prequalified Contractor application will be accessible based on the needs (upcoming projects) of the district. Check periodically for updates and access to the Prequalified Contractor application. Please use the Quality Bidders Online Forms to apply.

Pre-Qualification

California Assembly Bill (AB) 1565 went into effect on January 1, 2014. AB 1565 requires all general contractors and M/E/P subcontractors be prequalified, if the project is valued at $1,000,000 or more and funded whole or in part with state facility bond funds, per the following public contract codes:

Public Contract Code 20111.5 enables districts to require prime contractors to be prequalified prior to accepting bids.

Public Contract Code 20111.6 requires the district to do so for certain projects. This applies to prime contractors and M/E/P sub-contractors with the following licenses:

• General contractors (A and B), mechanical, electrical, and plumbing subcontractors (C- 4, C-7, C-10, C-16, C-20, C-34, C-36, C-38, C-42, C-43, and C-46)
• The district must receive complete applications at least ten (10) business days prior to the scheduled bid opening on any advertised project in order for the candidate to qualify for a project in excess of $1,000,000 and partially funded by the state. Pre-qualification approval will remain valid for one (1) calendar year from the date of notice of qualification except as noted in the pre-qualification documents.

CUPCCA (informal bidding)

(a) Public projects of sixty thousand dollars ($60,000) or less may be performed by the employees of a public agency by force account, by negotiated contract, or by purchase order. (b) Public projects of two hundred thousand dollars ($200,000). If all bids received are in excess of two hundred thousand dollars ($200,000), (c) the governing body of the public agency may, by adoption of a resolution by a four-fifths vote, award the contract, at two hundred twelve thousand five hundred dollars ($212,500) or less, to the lowest responsible bidder, if it determines the cost estimate of the public agency was reasonable.

• Per Public Contract Code 22032 and Public Contract Code 22034

Tulare Joint Union High School District has contracted with Colbi Technologies to provide a web-based process for submitting to their Prequalified Contractor and CUPCCAA lists called Quality Bidders. To get started, please fill out the Quality Bidders online form.

For detailed instructions in completing your application, please navigate to the bottom of the Contractor Instructions page.

Please contact Jason Bonds via email with any questions or call 559-688-2021. You may also email Colbi Tech Support with any questions about the use of the Quality Bidders web-based tool.

Thank you for your interest in working with Tulare Joint Union High School District.

• Approved Contractor List
• CUPCCAA Contractor List

Mission Oak High School

• Aquatics Complex
  • The Vision
• Career & Technical Education Building (CTE Building)
  • The Vision

• Needlepoint Bipolar Ionization – Updates to come.

• More information coming soon!

In order to finance the construction or reconstruction of school facilities needed to accommodate students coming from new development, the board of trustees may establish, levy, and collect developer fees on residential, commercial, and industrial construction within the district, subject to restrictions specified by law and administrative regulation. Current fees are $4.79 per square foot for residential and $0.78 per square foot for commercial.

• Exemption Request Form

• Annual Notice of Pesticide Use Letter
• Annual Notice of Pesticide Use Letter – Spanish
• CA.gov – Pesticide Regulation

The Facilities Department is committed to providing a school environment that promotes the safety of students, employees, and visitors to school grounds. The Facilities Department also recognizes the importance of protecting district property, facilities, and equipment from vandalism and theft.

The Facilities Department employs a multi-faceted approach to provide for campus safety and security. We secure all school sites during school hours with controlled points of entry. In addition, a combination of keys, video surveillance, intrusion alarms, and fire alarms enhance campus security. We continuously evaluate our safety procedures and policies for effectiveness and to identify opportunities for improvement.

The Facilities Department works in conjunction with state and local agencies such as The Division of the State Architect, California Department of Pesticide Regulation, Cal/OSHA, Tulare Fire Department, and the Tulare County Health Department to routinely inspect facilities to ensure our schools are safe.

Everyone has a role in keeping our schools safe. Something as simple as furniture placement can negatively affect fire/life safety emergency egress routes or ADA paths of travel. If you have a question or suggestion regarding school safety, please contact the Facilities Department for assistance.

• Needlepoint Bipolar Ionization – Updates to come.
• Tulare Joint Union High School District Report of Safety Hazard

The Facilities Department believes that the conservation of natural resources and the protection of the environment connect to the district’s educational mission and are essential to the health and well-being of the community. The Facilities Department implements and uses cost-effective solutions that promote the efficient use of resources such as:

• 2022 Consumer Confidence Report
• Energy Management Systems (EMS) for controlling HVAC equipment
• Converting existing campus lights to energy efficient LED lights
• District wide recycling program
• Prop 39 projects

• Employment Opportunities