1. "When dealing with millions of taxpayer dollars, having an independent financial advisor is critical. I value having Dale Scott & Co. on our side of the table because of their rigorous independence."
   
   Dr. Brice Harris, Chancellor
   Los Rios Community College District
   
   
2. "We're a different community than most. Dale Scott & Company took the time to understand our unique political landscape as well as the specific concerns of our Board."
   
   Dr. Steven Keller, Superintendent
   Redondo Beach Unified School District
   
   
3. "We value their commitment to maintaining long-term relationships with their clients. Fifteen years of working together including two successful bond elections has shown me how valuable such a relationship can be."
   
   Michael Crilly, Superintendent
   Jefferson Union High School District
   
   
4. "As a community college business officer, I appreciate Dale Scott & Company's commitment to saving money for both my district and its taxpayers."
   
   Tom Burke, Chief Financial Officer
   Kern Community College District
   
   
5. "With Dale Scott & Company, I know the job will get done on time and get done right."
   
   Pamela Lopez, Assistant Superintendent; Chief Financial Officer
   Pomona Unified School District
   
   
6. "Dale Scott & Company was ranked #1 by our campus committee after careful analysis of the firm’s experience, expertise, and independence."
   
   Rod Frese, VP Administrative Services
   College of the Sequoias
   
   
7. "Both my Board and I have learned to value their strategic approach to facility financing."
   
   Dr. Jay Hoffman, Superintendent
   Nuview Unon School District
   
   
8. "Even though we’re a small district, we’ve always received the highest level of service. I appreciate that kind of commitment to quality."
   
   Nancy Carroll, Superintendent
   Ocean View Elementary School District
   
   
9. "Having lost three consecutive G.O. bond elections, we turned to Dale Scott & Company. They brought a highly organized, well thought out plan of attack that resulted in a major victory. They’re responsive, easy to work with and of the highest quality. We are using them again on our next election because they do great work."
   
   Frank Gornick, Chancellor
   West Hills Community College District
   
   
10. "What I appreciated most was Dale Scott & Co.'s willingness to listen to all the factions and special interest groups in our community - not just supporters and advocates of the bonds, and their willingness to invest the time in our district for the long-term."
    
    Lucinda Abbott, Assistant Superintendent, Business Services
    Carpinteria Unified School District
    
    
11. "I can't imagine running a bond financing program without Dale Scott & Company."
    
    Ron Bennett, President
    School Services of California
    
    
12. "What impresses me most about them is their willingness to listen to our needs and then use the information to craft a strategic overall financing strategy specific to those needs."
    
    Phil Pendley, Superintendent
    Hemet Unified School District
    
    
13. "It was because of their recommendations, guidance, and support that we were successful in passing two bond elections as well as a district-wide parcel tax."
    
    Robin Blakley, Assistant Superintendent for Business Services
    Pacific Grove Unified School District
    
    
14. "They excel at innovative solutions that address their client's financing needs rather than trying to make one size fit all."
    
    Thomas Smith, Vice Chancellor for Finance & Administration
    Peralta Community College District
    
    
15. "Their advice has always been based on what's best for our district."
    
    Ron Garcia, Superintendent
    Delano Union School District
    
    
16. "Excellent at seeing the big picture. Excellent at managing the details. A great combination in a financial advisor."
    
    Jerry Kurr, Associate Superintendent of Administration & Business Services
    East Side Union High School District
    
    
17. "Having a one-stop shop that can put together a comprehensive plan, assist us with our bond election and guide us through the bond issuance process is invaluable. The team is experienced, knowledgeable, responsive, and great to work with."
    
    Wayne Oetken, Assistant Superintendent - Business
    Cajon Valley Union School District
    
    

Community colleges are among the most complex credits in the California debt market. Their vast scope of services, enormous physical areas, multifaceted governance issues, and intricate funding formulas can make even the most basic financings challenging and filled with potential missteps.

For the past twenty years, Dale Scott & Company has been the leading financial advisory firm for California community colleges. In fact, Dale Scott & Company has managed more California community college district financings than any other financial advisory firm in the State. (Source: CDIAC)

We served as financial advisor on the first successful California community college district general obligation bond election, the first sale by a community college district of competitively issued G.O. bonds, the first community college district COP, the first community college district variable-rate financing, the first community college district interest rate swap, and the first community college district OPEB Bond.

In 2007, our commitment to California community college district market was underscored by the addition of Mr. Ray Giles. Ray’s previous work with the League of California Community Colleges has given him a market-based understanding of the benefits to be gained from working with an independent financial advisor.