After being accused of participating in a “pay-to-play” scheme alongside former Chancellor Ron Galatolo, one commercial contractor has submitted a $32.75 million claim against the San Mateo County Community College
The criminal case against Ron Galatolo over alleged corruption is expected to proceed this summer following delays over whether emails could be considered for discovery.
A 120-page filing lays out some of the alleged financial misdeeds of San Mateo County Community College District leaders over several years, including "fraud, bribery and kickbacks."
Books/supplies (6.5%) and services (12%) were larger due to carry over from last year and learning loss mitigation funds. The district said about 85% of the one-time pandemic and learning loss mitigation funds have been suspended, and has projected about $7.6 million in deficit spending.
Staff said 85% of one-time pandemic related funds are already expended but there is significant additional funding pending.
That includes the district s $4.43 million portion of a $2 billion dollar statewide in-person instruction grant program, as well as $9.35 million from a $4.56 billion state-funded expanded learning opportunities grant.
With district enrollment down more than 400 students this year as a result of the pandemic, staff is also predicting the district s new Virtual Academy can help with enrollment loss when it comes to LCFF funds.