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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES - 08082006 - C.61 TO: BOARD OF SUPERVISORS 's Contra FROM: JOHN CULLEN, CQSta COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR nit lr4t, yF. ~` DATE: AUGUST 8, 2006 County°°srA-�oUK�`� SUBJECT: BYRON UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS SPECIFIC REQUEST(S)OR RECOMMENDATION(S}&BACKGROUND AND JUSTIFICATION RECOMMENDATIONS: ADOPT Resolution 2006/494 authorizing, on behalf of Byron Unified School District, the sale and issuance of General Obligation Bonds, Series 2006 A, in a principal amount not to exceed $11,760,000. FISCAL IMPACT: There is no fiscal impact to the County related to this item. BACKGROUND: Under state law, the Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors is required to authorize the sale and issuance of General Obligation bonds for school districts within the County. No financial obligation is assumed with these authorizations. The Byron Unified School District is issuing these bonds on authority granted by voter approval on June 6, 2006. CONSEQUENCES OF NEGATIVE ACTION Without the Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors authorization, the Byron Unified School District would not be able to issue the bonds, thereby delaying or preventing the implementation of projects approved by voters. CONTINUED ON ATTACHMENT: X YES SIGNATURE: _ I -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ------------------------------------- -- ------- ---- _✓I COMMENDATION OF COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR RECOMMEN ION OF BOARD COMMIT __L.4PPROVE _OTHER r SIGNATURE(S): ---------------- --- ------ -------- -- --= ------------------------------- — — — ACTION OF BOARD ON .O APPROVE AS RECOMMENDED OTHER VOTE OF SUPERVISORS I HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THIS IS A TRUE AND CORRECT COPY OF AN ACTION TAKEN V UNANIMOUS(ABSENT Y+ ) AND ENTERED ON THE MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS ON THE DATE AYES: NOES SHOWN. ABSENT: ABSTAIN: ATTESTED `rj gov,e CONTACT: Jason Crapo JOITN CULCYrN,CLERK OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS AND COUNTY ADMINISTRATQR CC: Jason Crapo,CAO Lisa Driscoll,CAO Bill Pollacek,Treasurer-Tax Collector - BY DEPUTY RESOLUTION NO. A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF CONTRA COSTA COUNTY, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF BYRON UNION SCHOOL DISTRICT (CONTRA COSTA COUNTY, CALIFORNIA) ELECTION OF 2006, SERIES 2006A IN THE AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $11,760,000 WHEREAS, a duly called election (the "Election") was held in the Byron Union School District (the "District"), Contra Costa County (the "County"), California, on June 6, 2006 and thereafter canvassed pursuant to law; and WHEREAS, at the Election there was submitted to and approved by the requisite 55% vote of the qualified electors of the District a question as to the issuance and sale of general obligation bonds of the District for various purposes set forth in the ballot submitted to the voters, in the maximum principal amount of$19,700,000 payable from the levy of an ad valorem tax against the taxable property in the District; and WHEREAS, at this time this Board has received the resolution of the Board of Education of the District (the "District Resolution") requesting the issuance of a series of such Bonds in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed$11,760,000 (the"Series 2006A Bonds"); and WHEREAS, all acts, conditions and things required by law to be done or performed have been done and performed in strict conformity with the laws authorizing the issuance of general obligation bonds of the District,I and the indebtedness of the District, including this proposed issue of Series 2006A Bonds, is within all limits prescribed by law; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Supervisors.of Contra Costa County,.Califomia, as follows: Section 1. Purpose of Series 2006A Bonds. That for the purposes set forth in the Election and to pay all necessary legal, financial, engineering and contingent costs in connection therewith, the County authorizes the issuance of the.Series 2006A Bonds in the name of the District under and subject to the terms of the California Education Code and this resolution. Section 2. Terms and Conditions of Sale. The Series 2006A Bonds shall be sold at a negotiated sale upon the direction of the District's Superintendent, Assistant Superintendent for. Business and Administrative Services, or such other person designated by the Superintendent. The Series 2066A Bonds shall be sold pursuant to the terms and conditions set forth in the Bond Purchase Agreement, as described below. Section 3. Appointment of Paying Agent and Approval of Paying Agent Agreement. This Board does hereby appoint The Bank of New York Trust Company, N.A. to act as the Paying Agent, registrar and transfer agent (collectively, the "Paying Agent") for the Series 2006A Bonds. The proposed form of Paying Agent Agreement (the "Paying Agent Agreement") relating to the Series 2006A.Bonds, by and among the District, the County and the Paying Agent, as presented 4835-5135-0017.4 to this meeting, is hereby approved and the Treasurer-Tax Collector of the County (the "Treasurer- Tax Collector"), or a designated deputy thereof or the County Chairperson or such Chairperson's designee is hereby authorized to execute and deliver the Paying Agent Agreement. Section 4. Approval of Bond Purchase Agreement. The proposed form of Bond Purchase Agreement(the``Bond Purchase Agreement") by and among the County, the District and Piper Jaffray & Co. (the "Underwriter"), for the purchase and sale of the Series 2006A Bonds, substantially in the form on file with the Clerk of the Board, is hereby approved and the Treasurer-Tax Collector, or a designated deputy thereof or the County Chairperson or such Chairperson's designee is hereby authorized to execute and deliver the Bond Purchase Agreement, and the Superintendent of the District (the "Superintendent"), the Assistant Superintendent for Business and Administrative Services, or such other person designated by the Superintendent, each) alone, is hereby authorized and requested to acknowledge the execution of such Bond Purchase Agreement, if necessary, but with such changes therein, deletions therefrom and modifications thereto as the Treasurer-Tax Collector, or designated deputy thereof, or the Coanty Chairperson or such Chairperson's designee may approve, such approval to be conclusively evidenced by his or her execution and delivery thereof; provided, however, that the maximum true interest cost on the Series 2006A Bonds shall not exceed the maximum rate permitted by law and the underwriter's discount, excluding original issue discount and expenses and costs of issuance paid by the Underwriter, shall not exceed 1.50% of the aggregate principal amount of Series 2006A Bonds issued. The Treasurer-Tax Collector, any designated deputy thereof or the County Chairperson is further authorized to determine the principal amount of the Series 2006A Bonds to be specified in the Bond Purchase Agreement for sale by the County Board up to $11,760,000 and to enter into and execute the Bond Purchase Agreement with the Underwriter, if the conditions set forth in this Resolution are satisfied. Section 5. Certain Definitions. As used in this Resolution, the terms set forth below shall have the meanings ascribed to them (unless otherwise set forth in the Bond Purchase Agreement): "Accreted Interest" means, with respect to the Capital Appreciation Bonds, the Accreted Value thereof as of the date of calculation minus the Denominational Amount thereof. "Accreted Value" mean), with respect to the Capital Appreciation Bonds, as of the date of calculation, the Denominational Amount thereof, plus Accreted Interest thereon to such date of calculation, compounded semiannually on each February 1 and August 1, commencing on February 1, 2007 (unless otherwise provided in the Bond Purchase Agreement) with respect to the Capital Appreciation Bonds which mature on August 1 of a given year, at the stated Accretion Rate to maturity thereof, assuming in any such semiannual period that such Accreted Value increases in equal daily amounts on the basis of a 360-day year of twelve 30-day months. "Accretion Rate" means, unless otherwise provided by the Bond Purchase Agreement, that rate which, when applied to the Denominational Amount of any Capital Appreciation Bond and compounded semiannually on each February 1 and August 1 (commencing February 1, 2007), produces the Accreted Value on the maturity date. 4835-5135-0017.4 2 "Bond Insurer" means any insurance company which issues a municipal bond insurance policy insuring the payment of Denominational Amount and Accreted Interest of and interest on the Series 2006A Bonds. "Capital Appreciation Bonds" means the Series 2006A Bonds the interest component of which is compounded semiannually on each Interest Payment Date to maturity as shown in the table of Accreted Value for such Series 2006A Bonds in the Bond Purchase Agreement. "Current Interest Bonds" means the Series 2006A Bonds the interest on which is payable semiannually on each Interest! Payment Date specified for each such Series. 2006A Bond as designated and maturing in the years and in the amounts set forth in the Bond Purchase Agreement. "Denominational Amou I t" means, with respect to the Capital Appreciation Bonds, the initial purchase price thereof, which represents the principal amount thereof, and, with respect to the Current Interest Bonds, the principal amount thereof "Depository" means the securities depository acting as Depository pursuant to Section 5(c) hereof. "DTC"means The Depository Trust Company,New York,New York, a limited purpose trust company organized under the laws of the State of New York, in its capacity as securities depository for the Series 2006A Bonds. "Information Services' means Bloomberg Municipal Repository, DPC Data Inc., FT Interactive Date,or Standard &iPoor's Securities Evaluations, Inc. "Interest Payment Date" means (unless otherwise provided by the Bond Purchase Agreement) February 1 and August 1 of each year, commencing February 1, 2007, with respect to the interest on the Current Interest Bonds; with respect to the principal payments on the Current Interest Bonds, the stated maturity dates thereof, as applicable; and, with respect to the Capital Appreciation Bonds, the stated maturity dates thereof, as applicable. "Maturity Value" means the Accreted Value of any Capital Appreciation Bond on its maturity date. "Paying Agent" means The Bank of New York Trust Company, N.A., or any successor thereto. "Principal" or "Principal Amount" means, with respect to any Current Interest Bond, the principal or principal amount thereof and, with respect to any Capital Appreciation Bond, the Denominational Amount. "Record Date"means the fifteenth day of the month preceding each Interest Payment Date. "Securities Depositories" means The Depository Trust Company, 55 Water Street, 22nd Floor,New York,New York 10041-0099,Telephone: (212) 855-1000, Facsimile: (212) 855-8440. "Term Bonds" means those Series 2006A Bonds for which mandatory redemption dates have been established in the Bond Purchase Agreement. 4835-5135-0017.4 3 "Transfer Amount" means,. with respect to any Outstanding Current Interest Bond, the Principal Amount and, with respect to any Capital Appreciation Bond, the Maturity Value. Section 6. Terms of the Series 2006A Bonds. (a) Denomination, Interest, Date of Delivery. The Series 2006A Bonds shall be issued as bonds registered as to both Principal and interest, in the denominations of, with respect to the CurrQ Interest Bonds, $5,000 Denominational Amount or any integral multiple thereof(except for one odd denomination, if necessary), and with respect to the Capital Appreciation Bonds, $5,000 Maturity Value, or any integral multiple thereof(except for one odd denomination, if necessary). The Series 2006A Bonds will be initially registered to"Cede&Co.," the nominee of the Depository Trust Company, New York, New York. Each Capital Appreciation Bond shall be dated, and shall accrete interest from, its date of initial issuance. Capital Appreciation Bonds will not bear interest on a current basis. Each Current Interest Bond shall be dated the date of delivery or such date as shall appear in the Bond Purchase Agreement or the Official Statement (the "Date of Delivery"), and shall bear interest from the Interest Payment Date next preceding the date of authentication thereof unless it is authenticated as of a day during the period from the sixteenth day of the month next preceding any Interest Payment Date to that Interest Payment Date, inclusive, in which event.it shall bear interest from such Interest Payment Date, or unless it is authenticated on or before January 15, 2007, in which event it shall bear interest from the Date of Deliver' . The Series 2006'A Bonds shall bear or accrete interest at a rate or rates such that the interest rates or true interest cost shall not exceed the maximum limit permitted by law. Interest shall be payable on the respective Interest Payment Dates. The Capital Appreciation Bonds shall mature in the years and shall be issued in the aggregate Denominatiorial Amount set forth in the Bond Purchase Agreement and shall have an interest rate and shall have Denominational Amounts per each $5,000 in Maturity Value as shown in the Accreted Value Table attached to the Bond Purchase Agreement; provided that in the event that the amount shown in such Accreted Value Table and the Accreted Value calculated by the District and approved by the Bond Insurer by application of the definition of Accreted Value set forth in Section 4 differ, the latter amount shall be the Accreted Value of such Capital Appreciation Bond. (b) Redemption. (i) Optional Redemption. The Series 2006A Bonds may be subject to optional redemption as provided in the Bond Purchase Agreement. (ii) Mandatory Redemption. The Series 2006A Bonds may be subject to mandatory redemption as provided in the Bond Purchase Agreement. (iii) Selection of Bonds for Redemption. Whenever provision is made in this Resolution for the redemption of Series 2006A Bonds and less than all 4835-5135-0017.4 4 Outstanding Series 2006A Bonds are to be redeemed, the Paying Agent identified below, upon written instruction from the District, shall select Series 2006A Bonds for redemption as so directed and if not directed, in inverse order of maturity. Within a maturity, the Paying Agent, shall select Series 2006A Bonds for redemption by lot. Redemption by ilot shall be in such manner as the Paying Agent shall determine; provided, however, that the portion of any Current Interest Bond to be redeemed in part shall be in the Principal Amount of$5,000 or any integral multiple thereof and the portion of any Capital Appreciation Bond to be redeemed in part shall be in integral multiples f. of the Accreted Value per$5,000 Maturity Value thereof (iv) Notice of Redemption. When redemption is authorized or required pursuant to Section 5(b)(i) hereof, the Paying Agent, upon written instruction from the District, shall give notice(a"Redemption Notice") of the redemption of the Series 2006A Bonds. Such Redemption Notice shall specify: (A) the Series 2006A Bonds or designated portions thereof(in the case of redemption of the Series 2006A Bonds in part but not !in whole) which are to be redeemed; (B) the date of redemption; (C)the place or(places where the redemption will be made, including the name and address of the Paying Agent; (D) the redemption price; (E) the CUSIP numbers, if any, assigned to the Series 2006A Bonds to be redeemed; (F) the Bond numbers of the Series 2006A Bonds to be redeemed in whole or in part and, in the case of any Series 2006A Bond to be redeemed in part only, the Principal Amount of such Series 2006A Bond to be redeemed; and (G) the original issue date, interest rate or Accretion Rate and stated maturity date of each Series 2006A Bond to be redeemed in whole or in part. Such Redemption Notice shall further state that on the specified date there shall (become due and payable upon each Series 2006A Bond or portion thereof being redeemed at the redemption price thereof together with the interest accrued or accreted to the redemption date, and that from and after such date, interest with respect thereto shall cease to accrue or'accrete. The Paying Agent shall take the following actions with respect to such Redemption Noice: (A) At least 30 but not more than 45 days prior to the redemption date, such Redemption Notice shall be given to the respective Owners of Bonds designated for redemption by registered or certified mail, postage prepaid, at their addresses appearing on the bond registration books. (B) At least 30 but not more than 45 days prior to the redemption date, such Redemption Notice shall be given by (1) registered or certified mail, postage prepaid; (2)telephonically confirmed facsimile transmission; or (3) overnight delivery service,to each of the Securities Depositories. (C) At least 30 but not more than 45 days prior to the redemption date, such Redemption Notice shall be. given by (1) registered or certified mail, postage prepaid; or (2) overnight delivery service, to one of the Information Services. Neither failure to receive or failure to publish any Redemption Notice nor any defect in any such Redemption Notice so given shall affect the sufficiency of the 4835-5135-0017.4 5 proceedings for the redemption of the affected Series 2006A Bonds. Each check issued or other transfer of funds made by the Paying Agent for the purpose of redeeming Series 2006A Bonds shall bear or include the CUSIP number identifying, by issue and maturity, the Series 2006A Bonds being redeemed with the proceeds of such check or other transfer. (v) Partial Redemption of Series 2006A Bonds. Upon the surrender of any Series 2006A Bond redeemed in part only, the Paying Agent shall execute and deliver to the Owner thereof a new Series 2006A Bond or bonds of like tenor and maturity and o i authorized denominations equal in Transfer Amounts to the unredeemed portion of the Series 2006A Bond surrendered. Such partial redemption shall be valid upon payment of the amount required to be paid to such Owner, and the County and the District shall be released and discharged thereupon from all liability to the extent of such payment. (vi) Effect of Notice of Redemption. Notice having been given as aforesaid, and the moneys for the redemption(including the interest to the applicable date of redemption) having been set aside in the District's Debt Service Fund, the Series 2006A Bonds to be redeemed shall become due and payable on such date of redemption. If on such redemption date, money for the redemption of all the Series 2006A Bonds to be redeemed as provided in Section 5(b)(i) hereof together with interest accrued to such redemption date, shall be held by the Paying Agent so as to be available therefor on such redemption date, and if notice of redemption thereof shall have been given as aforesaid, then from and after such redemption date, interest with .respect to the Series 2006A Bonds to be redeemed shall cease to accrue or accrete and become payable. All money held by or on behalf of the Paying Agent for the redemption of Series 2006A Bonds shall be held in trust for the account of the Owners of the Series 2006A Bonds so to be redeemed. All Series 2006A Bonds paid at maturity or redeemed prior to maturity pursuant to the provisions of this Section 5 shall be cancelled upon surrender thereof and be delivered to or upon the order of the District and the County. All or any portion of a Series 2006A Bond purchased by the District or the County shall be cancelled by the Paying Agent. (vii) Series 2006A Bonds No Longer Outstanding. When any Series 2006A Bonds. or portions thereof, which have been duly called for redemption prior to maturity under the provisions of this Resolution, or with respect to which irrevocable instructions to call for redemption prior to maturity at the earliest redemption date have been given to the Paying Agent, in form satisfactory to it, and sufficient moneys shall be held by the Paying Agent irrevocably in trust for the payment of the redemption price of such Series 2006A Bonds or portions thereof, and, in the case of Current Interest Bonds, accrued interest with respect thereto to the date fixed for redemption, all as provided in this Resolution, then such Series 2006A Bonds shall no longer be deemed Outstanding and shall be surrendered to the Paying Agent for cancellation. 4835-5135-0017.4 6 (c) Book-EI try System. (i) Definitions. As used in this Section, the terms set forth below shall have the meanings ascribed to them: "Nominee' means the nominee of the Depository, which may be the Depository, as determined from time to time pursuant to this Section. "Participants" means those broker-dealers, banks and other financial institutions from time to time for which the Depository holds book-entry certificates as securities depository. (ii) Election of Book Entry System. The Series 2006A Bonds shall initially be.delivered in the form of a separate single fully registered bond (which may be typewritten) for each maturity date of such Series 2006A Bonds in an authorized denomination(except for any odd denomination Bond). The ownership of each such Series 2006A Bond shall be registered in the bond register, as defined below, in the name of the Nominee, as nominee of the Depository and ownership of the Series 2006A Bonds, or any portion thereof may not thereafter be transferred except as provided in Section 5(c)(ii)(D). With respect to book-entry Series 2006A Bonds, the District and the Paying Agent shall have no responsibility or obligation to any Participant or to any person on behalf of which such a Participant holds an interest in such book-entry Series 2006A Bonds. Without limiting the immediately preceding sentence, the District and the Paying Agent shall have no responsibility or obligation with respect to (A) the accuracy of theI records of the Depository, the Nominee or any Participant with respect to any ownership interest in book-entry Series 2006A Bonds; (B)the delivery to any Participant or any other person, other than an owner as shown in the bond register, of any notice with respect to book-entry Series 2006A Bonds, including any notice of redemption; (C)the selection by the Depository and its Participants of the beneficial interests in book-entry Series 2006A Bonds to be prepaid in the event the District redeemis the Series 2006A Bonds in part; or (D)the payment by the Depository or any Participant or any other person, of any amount with respect to Accreted Value!, Principal, premium, if any, or interest on the book-entry Series 2006A Bonds. I he District and the Paying Agent may treat and consider the person in whose name each book-entry Series 2006A Bond is registered in the bond register as the absolute I owner of such book-entry Series 2006A Bond for the purpose of payment of Accreted Value or Principal of, and premium and interest on and to such Series 2006A Bond, for the purpose of giving notices of redemption and other matters with respect to such Series 2006A Bond, for the purpose of registering transfers with respect to such Series 2006A Bond, and for all other purposes whatsoever. The Paying Agent shall pay all Accreted Value or Principal of and- premium,.if any, and interest on the Series 2006A Bonds only to or upon the order of the respective owner, as shown in the bond register, or his respective attorney duly authorized in writing, and all such payments shall be valid and effective to fully . satisfy and discharge the District's obligations with respect to payment of Accreted Value or Principal of, and premium, if any, and interest on the Series 2006A Bonds to the extent of the sum or sums so paid. No person other than an owner, as shown in 4835-5135-0017.4 7 I the bond register, shall receive a certificate evidencing the obligation to make payments of Accreted Value or Principal of and premium, if any, and interest on the Series 2006A Bonds. Upon delivery by the Depository to the owner and the.Paying Agent, of written notice to the effect that the Depository has determined to substitute a new nominee in place of the Nominee, and subject to the provisions herein with respect to the Record Date, the word Nominee in this Resolution shall refer to such nominee of the Depository. (A) Delivery of Letter of Representations. In order to qualify the book-entry Series 2006A Bonds for the Depository's book-entry system, the District and the Paying Agent shall execute and deliver to the Depository a Letter of Representations. The execution and delivery of a Letter of Representations shall not in any way impose upon the District or the Paying Agent any obligation whatsoever with respect to persons having interests in such book-entry Series 2006A Bonds other than the owners, as shown on the bond register. By executing a Letter of Representations, the Paying Agent shall agree to take all action necessary at all times so that the District will be in compliance with all representations of the District in such Letter of Representations. In addition to the execution and delivery of a Letter of Representations, the District and the Paying Agent shall take such other actions, not inconsistent with this Resolution, as are reasonably necessary to qualify book-entry Series 2006A Bonds for the Depository's book-entry program (B) Selection of Depository. In the event (1) the Depository determines not to continue to act as securities depository for book-entry Series 2606A Bonds; or (2) the District determines that continuation of the book-entry system is not in the best interest of the beneficial owners of the Series 2006A Bonds or the District, then the District will discontinue the book-entry system with the Depository. If the District determines to replace the Depository with another qualified securities depository, the District shall prepare or direct the preparation of a new single, separate, fully registered bond foi each maturity date of such book-entry Series 2006A Bond, registered in the name of such successor or substitute qualified securities depository or its Nominee as provided in clause D below. If the District fails to identi.y another qualified securities depository to replace the Depository, then the(Series 2006A Bonds shall no longer be restricted to being registered in such bond register in the name of the Nominee, but shall be registered in whatever name or names the owners transferring or exchanging such Series 2006A Bonds shall designate, in accordance with the provisions of this Section 5(c). (C) Payments to Depository. Notwithstanding any other provision of this Resolution to the contrary, so long as all outstanding Series 2006A Bonds are held in book-entry and registered in the name of the Nominee, all payments by the District or the bond register with respect to Accreted Value or Principal of and premium, if any, or interest on the Series 2006A Bonds and all notices with respect to such Series 2006A Bonds shall be made and given, respectively to the Nominees, as provided in the Letter of 4835-5135-0017.4 8 Representations or as otherwise instructed by the Depository and agreed to by the Paying Agent notwithstanding any inconsistent provisions herein. (D) Transfer of Series 2006A Bonds to Substitute Depository. (1) The Series 2006A Bonds shall be initially issued as described in the Official Statement described herein. Registered ownership of such Series 2006A Bonds, or any portions thereof; may not thereafter be transferred except: (aa) to any successor of DTC or its nominee, or of any substitute depository designated pursuant to Section 5(c)(ii)(D)(1)(bb) ("Substitute Depository"); provided that any successor of DTC or Substitute Depository shall be qualified under any applicable laws to provide the service proposed to be provided by it; (bb) to any Substitute Depository, upon (x) the resignation of DTC or its successor (or any Substitute Depository or its successor) from its functions as depository; or (y) a determination by the District that DTC, or its successor, is no longer able to carry out its functions as depository; provided that any such Substitute Depository shall be qualified under any applicable laws to provide the services proposed to be provided by it; or (cc) to any person as provided below, upon (x) the resignation of DTC or its successor (or any Substitute Depository or its successor) from its functions as depository; or (y) a determination by the District that DTC, or its successor is no longer able to carry out its functions as depository. (2) In the case of . any . transfer pursuant to Section 5(c)(ii)(D)(1)(aa) or (bb), upon receipt of all outstanding Series 2006A Bonds by the Paying Agent, together with a written request of the District to the Paying Agent designating the Substitute Depository, a single new Series 2006A Bond, which the District shall prepare or cause to be prepared, shall be executed and.delivered for each maturity of Series 2006A Bonds then outstanding, registered in the name of such successor or such Substitute Depository or their Nominees, as the case may be, all as specified in such written request of the District. In the case of any transfer pursuant to Section 5(c)(ii)(13)(1)(cc), upon receipt of all outstanding Series 2006A Bonds 0 the Paying Agent, together with a written request'of the District to the Paying Agent, new Series 2006A Bonds, which the District shall prepare or cause to be prepared, shall be executed and delivered in I uch denominations and registered in the names of such persons as are requested in such written request of the District; provided that the 4835-5135-0017.4 9 Paying Agent shall not be required to deliver such new Series 2006A Bonds within a period of less than 60 days from the date of receipt of such written request from the District. f (3) In the case of a partial redemption or an advance refunding of any Series 2006A Bonds evidencing a portion of the Maturity Value or Principal maturing in a particular year, DTC or its successor (or any Substitute Depository or its successor) shall make an appropriate notation on such Series 2006A Bonds indicating the. date and amounts of such reduction in Maturity Value or Principal, in form acceptable to the Paying Agent, all in accordance with the Letter of Representations. The Paying Agent shall not be liable for such Depository's failure to make such notations or errors in making such notations. (4) The District and the Paying Agent shall be entitled to treat the person in whose name any Series 2006A Bond is registered as the owner thereof for all purposes of this Resolution and any applicable laws, notwithstanding any notice to the contrary received by the Paying Agent or the District; and the District and the Paying Agent shall not have responsibility for transmitting payments to, communicating with, notifying, or otherwise dealing with any beneficial owners of the Series 2006A Bonds. Neither the District nor the Paying Agent shall have any responsibility or obligation, legal or otherwise, to any such beneficial owners or to any other party, including DTC or its successor (or Substitute Depository or its successor), except to the Owner of any Series 2006A Bonds, and the Paying Agent may rely conclusively on its records as to the identity of the owners of the Series 2006A Bonds. Section 7. Execultion of Series 2006A Bonds. The Series 2006A Bonds shall be signed by the Chairperson of the Board of Supervisors and the Treasurer-Tax Collector by their manual or facsimile signatures and countersigned by the manual or facsimile signature of and the seal of the County affixed thereto by the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors, all in their official capacities. No Senes 2006A Bond shall be valid or obligatory for any purpose or shall be entitled to any security or benefit under this Resolution unless and until the certificate of authentication printed on the Series 2006A Bond is signed by the Paying Agent as authenticating agent. Authentication by the Paying Agent shall be conclusive evidence that the Series 2006A Bond so authenticated has been duly issued, signed and delivered under this Resolution and is entitled to the security and benefit of this Resolution. Section 8. Paying Agent; Transfer and Exchange. So long as any of the Series 2006A Bonds remains outstanding, the District will cause the Paying Agent to maintain and keep at its principal office all books and records necessary for the registration, exchange and transfer of the Series 2006A Bonds as provided in this Section. Subject to the provisions of Section 8 below, the person in whose name a Series 2006A Bond is registered on the bond register shall be regarded as the absolute owner of that Series 2006A Bond for all purposes of this Resolution. Payment of or on account of the Principal or Accreted Value of and premium, if any, and interest on any Series 2006A Bond shall be made only to or upon the order of that 4835-5135-0017.4 10 person; neither the District, the County nor the Paying Agent shall be affected by any notice to the contrary, but the registration may be changed as provided in this Section. All such payments shall be valid and effectual to satisfy and discharge the District's liability upon the Series 2006A Bonds, including interest,to the extent of the amount or amounts so paid. Any Series 2006A Bond may be exchanged for Series 2006A Bonds of like tenor, maturity and Transfer Amount upon presentation and surrender at the principal office of the Paying Agent, together with a request for exchange signed by the Owner or by a person legally empowered to do so in a form satisfactory to the Paying Agent. A Series 2006A Bond may be transferred on the bond register only upon presentation and surrender of the Series 2006A Bond at the principal office of the. Paying Agent together with an assignment executed by the Owner or by a person legally empowered to do so in a form satisfactory to the Paying Agent. Upon exchange or transfer, the Paying Agent shall complete, authenticate and deliver a new Series 2006A Bond or Series 2006A Bonds of like tenor and of any authorized denomination or denominations requested by the Owner equal to the Transfer Amount of the Series 2006A Bond surrendered and bearing or accruing interest at the same rate and maturing on the same date. Capital Appreciation Bonds and Current Interest Bonds may not be exchanged for one another. If any Series 2006A Bond shall become mutilated, the County, at the expense of the Owner of said Series 2006A Bond, shall execute, and the Paying Agent shall thereupon authenticate and deliver, a new Series 2006A Bond of like series, tenor and Transfer Amount in exchange and substitution for the Series 2006A Bond so mutilated, but only upon surrender to the Paying Agent of the Series 2006A Bond so mutilated. If any Series 2006A Bond issued hereunder shall be lost, destroyed or stolen, evidence of such loss, destruction or theft may be submitted to the Paying.Agent and, if such evidence be satisfactory to the Paying Agent and indemnity for the Paying Agent, the County(including the Board of Supervisors, and its officials, officers, agents and employees) and the District satisfactory to the PayirIg Agent shall be given by the owner, the County, at the expense of the Series 2006A Bond owner, shall execute, and the Paying Agent shall thereupon authenticate and deliver, a new Series 2006A Bond of like Series 2006A Bond tenor in lieu of and in substitution for the Series 2006A Bond so lost, destroyed or stolen (or if any such Series 2006A Bond shall have matured or shall have been called for redemption, instead of issuing a substitute Series 2006A Bond the Paying Agent may pay the same without surrender thereof upon receipt of indemnity satisfactory to the Paying Agent and the County). The Paying Agent may require payment of a reasonable fee for each new Series 2006A Bond issued under this paragraph and of the expenses which may be incurred by the County and the Paying Agent. If manual signatures on(behalf of the County are required in connection with an exchange or transfer, the Paying Agent shall undertake the exchange or transfer of Series 2006A Bonds only after the new Series 2006A Bonds are signed by the authorized officers of the County. In all cases of exchanged or transferred Series 2006A Bonds, the County shall sign and the Paying Agent shall authenticate and deliver Series 2006A Bonds in accordance with the provisions of this Resolution. All fees and costs of transfer shall be paid by the requesting party. Those charges may be required to be paid before the procedure is begun for the exchange or transfer. All Series 2006A Bonds issued upon any exchange or transfer shall be valid obligations of the District, evidencing the same debt, and entitled to the same security and benefit under this Resolution as the Series 2006A Bonds surrendered upon that exchange or transfer. Any Series 2006A Bond surrendered to the Paying Agent for payment, retirement, exchange, replacement or transfer shall be cancelled by the Paying Agent. The District and the County may at 4835-5135-0017.4 I l I any time deliver to the Paying Agent for cancellation any previously authenticated and delivered Series 2006A Bonds that the District and the County may have acquired in any manner whatsoever, and those Series 2006A Bonds shall be promptly cancelled by the Paying Agent. Written reports of the surrender and cancellation of Series 2006A Bonds shall be made to the District and the County by the Paying Agent on or before February 1 and August 1 of each year. The cancelled Series 2006A Bonds shall be retained for six years, then returned to the District or destroyed by the Paying Agent as directed by the District Neither the District, the County nor the Paying Agent will be required (a) to issue or transfer any Series 2006A Bonds during a period beginning with the opening of business on the fifteenth business day next preceding either any Interest Payment Date or any date of selection.of Series 2006A Bonds to be redeemed and ending with the close of business on the Interest Payment Date or any day on which the applicable notice of redemption is given; or (b) to transfer any Series 2006A Bonds which have been selected or called for redemption in whole or in part. Section 9. Payment. Payment of interest on any Current Interest Bond on any Interest Payment Date shall be made to the person appearing on the registration books of the Paying Agent as the Owner thereof as of the Record Date immediately preceding such Interest Payment Date, such interest to be paid by check mailed to such Owner on the Interest Payment Date at his address as it appears on such registration books or at such other address as he may have filed with the Paying Agent for that purpose on or before the Record Date. The Owner in an aggregate Principal Amount or Maturity Value of $1,000,000 or more may request in writing to the Paying Agent that such Owner be paid interest by wire transfer to the bank and account number on file with the Paying Agent as of the Record Date. The Principal, and redemption price, if any,ipayable on the Current Interest Bonds and the Accreted Value and redemption price, if any, on the Capital Appreciation Bonds shall be payable upon maturity or redemption upon surrender at the principal office of the Paying Agent. The interest, Accreted Value, Principal and premiums, if any, on the Series 2006A Bonds shall be payable in lawful money of the United States of America. The Paying Agent is.hereby authorized to pay the Series 2006A Bonds when duly presented for payment at maturity, and to cancel all Series 2006A Bonds upon payment thereof. The Series 2006A Bonds are general obligations of the District and do not constitute an obligation of the County except as provided in this County Resolution. No part of any fund of the County is pledged or obligated to the payment of the Series 2006A Bonds. Section 10: Form of Series 2006A Bonds. The Series 2006A Bonds shall be in substantially the following forms, allowing those officials executing the Series 2006A Bonds to make the insertions and deletions necessary to conform the Series 2006A Bonds to this Resolution and the Bond Purchase Agreement. I hereby certify that this Is a true and correct copy of an action taken and entbred an the minutes of the Board of Supervisors on the date shown. ATTESTED: � � o� JOHN CULLER,Clerk of the Board ofSupervis a yntyAdminIstrator BY Deputy 4835-5135-0017.4 12 [FORM OF CURRENT INTEREST BOND] REGISTERED REGISTERED NO. $ BYRON UNION SCHOOL DISTRICT CONTRA COSTA COUNTY, CALIFORNIA GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS EILECTION OF 2006, SERIES 2006A Interest Rate Maturity Date Original Issue Date CUSIP per annum A i gust 1,20_ Date of Delivery REGISTERED OWNER: CEDE &CO. PRINCIPAL AMOUNT: The Byron Union School District (the "District') in Contra Costa County, California (the "County"), for value received, promises to pay to the Registered Owner named above, or registered assigns, the Principal Amount on the Maturity Date, each as stated above, and.interest thereon until the Principal Amount is paid or provided for at the Interest Rate stated above, on February 1 and August 1 of each year(the"Interest Payment Dates"), commencing February 1, 2007. This bond will bear interest from the Interest Payment Date next preceding the date of authentication hereof unless it is authenticated as of a day during the period from the sixteenth day of the month next preceding any Interest Payment Date to the Interest Payment Date, inclusive, in which event it shall bear interest from such Interest Payment Date, or unless it is authenticated on or before January 15, 2007, in which event it shall bear interest from the Date of Delivery. Principal and interest are payable in lawful money of the United States of America, without deduction for the paying agent services, to the person in whose name this Bond (or, if applicable, one or more predecessor bonds) is registered (the "Registered Owner") on the Register maintained by the Paying Agent, initially The Bank of New York Trust Company, N.A., San Francisco, California. Principal is payable upon presentation and surrender of this Bond at the principal office of the Paying Agent. Interest is payable by check or draft mailed by the Paying Agent on each Interest Payment Date to the Registered Owner of this Bond (or one or more predecessor bonds) as shown and at the address appearing on the Register at the close of business on the fifteenth day of the calendar month next preceding that Interest Payment Date(the"Record Date"). The Owner of Current Interest Bonds in the aggregate principal amount of $1,000,000 or more may request in writing to the Paying Agent that the Owner be paid interest by wire transfer to the bank and account number on file with the Paying Agent as of the Record Date. This bond is one of an authorization of$ of bonds approved for the purpose of raising .money to -repair and construct classrooms and to pay all necessary legal, financial, engineering and contingent costs in connection therewith under authority of and pursuant to the laws of the State of California, and the requisite 55% vote of the electors of the District cast at a special election held on June 6, 2006, upon the question of issuing bonds in the amount of$19,700,000 and the resolution of the Board of Education of the District adopted on , 2006.(the "District Resolution") and the resolution of the County Board of Supervisors adopted on , 2006 (the "County Resolution"). This bond and the issue of which this Bond is one are payable as to both 4835-5135-0017.4 13 principal and interest from the proceeds of the levy of ad valorem taxes on all property subject to such taxes in the District, which taxes are unlimited as to rate or amount in accordance with California Education Code Sections 15250 and 15252. The bonds of this issue are general obligations of the District and do not constitute an obligation of the County except as provided in the County Resolution. No part ofany fund of the County is pledged or obligated to the payment of the bonds of this issue. The bonds of this issue are comprised of$ principal amount of Current Interest Bonds, of which this Bond is a ipart (a "Current Interest Bond"), and Capital Appreciation Bonds of which $ represerits the Denominational Amount and $ represents the Maturity Value. This bond is exchangeable and transferable for bonds of like tenor, maturity and Transfer Amount, as defined in the CouniY Resolution, and in authorized denominations at the principal office of the Paying Agent in San Francisco, California, by the Registered Owner or by a person legally empowered to do so, in a form satisfactory to the Paying Agent, all subject to the terms, limitations and conditions provided in the County Resolution. All fees and costs of transfer shall be paid by the transferor. The District, the County and the Paying Agent may deem and treat the Registered Owner as the absolute owner of this Bond for the purpose of receiving payment of or on account of principal or interest and for all other purposes, and neither the District, the County nor the Paying Agent shall be affected by any notice to the contrary. Neither the District, the County nor the Paying Agent will be required (a) to issue or transfer any bond during a period beginning with the opening of business on the fifteenth business day next preceding either any Interest Payment Date or any date of selection of bonds to be redeemed and ending with the close of business on the Interest Payment Date or day on which the applicable notice of redemption is given; or (b) to transfer any bond which has been selected or called for redemption in whole or in part. The Current Interest Bonds maturing on or before August 1, 20_ are not subject to redemption prior to their fixed maturity dates. The Current Interest Bonds maturing on or after August 1, 20_are subject to redemption on or after August 1, 20_at the option of the District as a whole or in part. on any date at the following Redemption Prices (expressed as percentages of the Principal Amount of the Current Interest Bonds to be redeemed) plus interest accrued thereon to the dates fixed for redemption: Redemption Periods Redemption Prices The Current Interest Bonds maturing on August 1, 20_are subject to mandatory redemption from moneys in the Debt Service Fund prior to their stated maturity date, at the Principal Amount thereof without premium on each August 1, on and after August 1, 20_, in the Principal Amounts as set forth in the following table: 4835-5135-0017.4 14 Redemption Dates (August 1) Principal Amounts If less than all of the bonds of any one maturity shall be called for redemption, the particular bonds or portions of bonds of such maturity to be redeemed shall be selected by lot by the District in such manner as the District in its discretion may determine; provided, however, that the portion of any bond to be redeemed shall lie in the principal amount of$5,000 or some multiple thereof. If less than all of the bonds stated to mature on different dates shall be called for redemption, the particular bonds or portions thereof to bei redeemed shall be called in any order of maturity selected by the District or, if not so selected, in the inverse order of maturity. Reference is made to the County Resolution for a more .complete description of the provisions, among others, with respect to the nature and extent of the security for the bonds of this series, the rights, duties and obligations of the District, the County, the Paying Agent and the Registered Owners, and the terms and conditions upon which the bonds are issued and secured. The Registered Owner of this Bond'assents, by acceptance hereof, to all of the provisions of the County Resolution. , It is certified and recited that all acts and conditions required by the Constitution and laws of the State of California to exist, to occur and to be performed or to have been met precedent to and in the issuing of the bonds in order to make them legal, valid and binding general obligations.of the District, have been performed and have been met in regular and due form as required by law; that payment in full for the bonds has been received; that no statutory or constitutional limitation on indebtedness or taxation has been exceeded in issuing the bonds; and that due provision has been made for levying and collecting ad valorem property taxes on all of the taxable property within the District in an amount sufficient io pay principal and interest when due, and for levying and collecting such taxes the full faith and credit of the District are hereby pledged. This Bond shall not be Ivalid or obligatory for any purpose and shall not be entitled to any security or benefit under the County Resolution until the Certificate of Authentication below has been signed. 4835-5135-0017.4 15 I� IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Byron Union School District, Contra Costa County, California, has caused this Bond to be executed on behalf of the District and in their official capacities by the manual or facsimile signatures of the Chairperson of the Board of Supervisors of the County and the County Treasurer-Tax Collector, and to be countersigned by the manual or facsimile signature of the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors of the County, and has caused the seal of the County to be affixed hereto,all as of the date stated above. [SEAL] CONTRA COSTA COUNTY, CALIFORNIA By (Facsimile Signature) ,Chairperson, Board of Supervisors By (Facsimile Signature) Treasurer-Tax Collector COUNTERSIGNED: By (Facsimile Signature) Clerk, Board of Supervisors CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICATION This Bond is one of the bonds described in the County Resolution referred to herein which has been authenticated and registered on , 2006. jform of bond only: do not signl Paying Agent 4535-5135-0017.4 16 ASSIGNMENT FOR VALUE RECEIVED, the undersigned sells, assigns and transfers to (print or typewrite name, address and zip code of Transferee): this bond and irrevocably constitutes and appoints attorney to transfer this Bond on the books for registration thereof, with full power of substitution in the premises. Dated: Signature Guaranteed: Notice: The assignor's signature to this assignment must correspond with the name as it appears upon the within bond in every particular, without alteration or any change whatever, and the signature(s) must be guaranteed by an eligible guarantor institution. Social Security Number, Taxpayer Identification Number or other identifying number of Assignee: Unless this certificate is presented by an authorized representative of The Depository Trust Company to the issuer or its agent for registration of transfer, exchange or payment, and any certificate issued is registered in the name of Cede& Co. or,such other name as requested by an authorized representative of The Depository Trust Company and any payment is made to Cede & Co., ANY TRANSFER, PLEDGE OR OTHER USE HEREOF FOR VALUE OR OTHERWISE BY OR TO ANY PERSON IS WRONGFUL since the registered owner hereof, Cede & Co., has an interest herein. 4835-5135-0017.4 17 [FORM OF CAPITAL APPRECIATION BOND] REGISTERED REGISTERED NO. $ BYRON UNION SCHOOL DISTRICT CONTRA COSTA COUNTY, CALIFORNIA GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS ELECTION OF 2006, SERIES 2006A Accretion Rate Maturity Date Original Issue Date CUSIP _%per annum August 1, 20_ Date of Delivery REGISTERED OWNER: CEDE &CO. DENOMINATIONAL AMOUNT: MATURITY VALUE: The Byron Union Sch Mol District (the "District") in Contra Costa County, California (the "County"), for value received, promises to pay to the Registered Owner named above, or registered assigns, the Maturity Value on Ithe Maturity Date, each as stated above, such Maturity Value being comprised of the Denominational Amount and interest accreted thereon. This bond will not bear current interest but will accrete interest, compounded on each February 1 and August 1, commencing February 1, 2007, and, at the Accretion Rate specified above to the Maturity Date, assuming that in any such semiannual period the sum of such compounded accreted interest and the Denominational Amount(such sum being herein called the"Accreted Value") increases in equal daily amounts on the basis of a 360-day year consisting.of twelve 30-day months. Accreted Value and redemption premium, if any, are payable in lawful money of the United States of America, without deduction for the paying agent services, to the person in whose name this Bond (or, if applicable, one or more predecessor bonds) is registered (the "Registered Owner") on the Register maintained by the Paying Agent, initially The Bank of New York Trust Company, N.A., San Francisco, California. Accreted Value and redemption premium, if any, are payable upon presentation and surrender of this Bond at the principal office of the Paying Agent. This bond is one of an authorization of$ of bonds approved for the purpose of raising money to repair and acquire District facilities and to pay all necessary legal, financial, engineering and contingent costs in connection therewith under authority of and pursuant to the laws of the State of California, and the requisite 55% vote of the electors of the District cast at an election held on June 6, 2006, upon the question of issuing bonds in the amount of $19,700,000 and the resolution of the Board of Education of the District adopted on , 2006 (the "District Resolution") and the resolution of the County Board of Supervisors adopted on , 2006 (the "County Resolution"). This bond and the issue of which this Bond is one are payable as to both principal and interest from the proceeds of the levy of ad valorem taxes on all property subject to such taxes in the District, which taxes are unlimited as to rate or amount in accordance with California Education Code Sections 15250 and 15252. The bonds of this issue are general obligations of the District and do not constitute an obligation of the County except as provided in the 4835-5135-0017.4 18 County Resolution. No part of any fund of the County is pledged or obligated to the payment of the bonds of this issue. The bonds of this issue are comprised of $ principal amount of Current Interest Bonds(each a"Current Interest Bond"), and Capital Appreciation Bonds, of which this Bond is a part, in the Denominational Amount of$ and the Maturity Value of$ This Bond is not subject to optional redemption prior to maturity. This Bond is exchangeable and transferable for bonds of like tenor, maturity and Transfer Amount, as defined in the County Resolution, and in authorized denominations at the principal office of the Paying Agent, by the Registered Owner or by a person legally empowered to do so, in a form satisfactory to the Paying Agent, all subject to the terms, limitations and conditions provided in the County Resolution. All fees and costs of transfer shall be paid by the transferor. The District, the County and the Paying Agent may deem and treat the Registered Owner as the absolute owner of this Bond for the purpose of receiving payment of or on account of principal or interest and for all other purposes, and neither the District, the County nor the Paying Agent shall be affected by any notice to the contrary. Neither the District, the County nor the Paying Agent will be required(a) to issue or transfer any bond during a period beginning with the opening of business on the fifteenth business day next preceding either any Interest Payment Date or any date of selection of bonds to be, redeemed and ending with the close of business on the Interest Payment Date or day on which the applicable notice of redemption is given; or (b) to transfer any bond which has been selected or called for redemption in whole or in part. The bonds maturing on August 1, 20_are subject to mandatory redemption from moneys in the Debt Service Fund prior to their stated maturity date, at the Accreted Value thereof without premium on the dates and in the Accreted Value as set forth in the following table: Redemption Dates (August 1) Principal Amounts Reference is made to the County Resolution fora more complete description of the provisions, among others, with respect to the nature and extent of the security for the Capital Appreciation Bonds of this series, the rights, duties and obligations of the District, the County, the Paying Agent and the Registered Owners, and the terms and conditions upon which the bonds are issued and secured. The Registered Owner of this Bond assents, by acceptance hereof, to all of the provisions of the County Resolution. It is certified and recited that all acts and conditions required by the Constitution and laws of the State of California to exist, to occur and to be performed or to have been met precedent to and in the issuing of the bonds in order to make them legal, valid and binding general obligations of the District, have been performed and have been met in regular and due form as required by law; that payment in full for the bonds has been received; that no statutory or constitutional limitation on indebtedness or taxation has been exceeded in issuing the bonds; and that due provision has been made for levying and collecting ad valorem property taxes on all of the taxable property within the 4835-5135-0017.4 19 District in an amount sufficient to pay principal and interest when due, and for levying and collecting such taxes the full faith and credit of the District are hereby pledged. This Bond shall not be valid or obligatory for any purpose and shall not be entitled to any security or benefit under the County Resolution until the Certificate of Authentication below has been signed. 4835-5135-0017.4 20 IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Byron Union School District, Contra Costa County, California, has. caused this Bond to be executed on behalf of the District and in their official capacities by the manual or facsimile signatures of the Chairperson of the Board of Supervisors of the County and the County Treasurer-Tax Collector, and to be countersigned by the manual or facsimile signature of the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors of the County, and has caused the seal of the County to be affixed hereto, all as of the date stated above. [SEAL] CONTRA COSTA COUNTY, CALIFORNIA By (Facsimile Signature) Chairperson, Board of Supervisors By (Facsimile Signature) Treasurer-Tax Collector COUNTERSIGNED: By (Facsimile Signature) Clerk,iBoard of Supervisors CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICATION This bond is one of the bonds described in the County Resolution referred to herein which has been authenticated and registered on , 2006. jform of bond only: do not sign] Paying Agent 4835-5135-0017.4 21 ASSIGNMENT FOR VALUE RECENED, the undersigned sells, assigns and transfers to (print or typewrite name, address and zip code ofTransferee): this Bond and irrevocably constitutes and appoints attorney to transfer this Bond on the books for registration thereof, with full power of substitution in the premises. Dated: Signature Guaranteed: Notice: The assignor's signature to this assignment must correspond with the name as it appears upon the within bond in every particular, without alteration or any change whatever, and the signature(s) must be guaranteed by an eligible guarantor institution. Social Security Number, Taxpayer Identification Number or other identifying number of Assignee: Unless this certificate is presented by an authorized representative of The Depository Trust Company to the issuer or its agent for registration of transfer, exchange or payment, and any certificate issued is registered in the name of Cede& Co. or such other name as requested by an. authorized representative of The Depository Trust Company and any payment is made to Cede& Co., ANY TRANSFER, PLEDGE OR OTHER USE HEREOF FOR VALUE OR OTHERWISE BY OR TO ANY PERSON IS WRONGFUL since the registered owner hereof, Cede & Co., has an interest herein. 4835-5135-0017.4 22 Section 11. Delivery of Series 2006A Bonds. The proper officials of the County shall cause the Series 2006A Bonds to be prepared and, following their sale, shall have the Series 2006A Bonds signed and delivered, together with a true transcript of proceedings with reference to the issuance of the Series 2006A Bonds, to the Underwriter upon payment of the purchase price therefor. Section 12. Deposit of Proceeds of Series 2006A Bonds. The County hereby establishes the "Byron Union School District Building Fund" (the "Building Fund"), which shall be kept separate and distinct from all other District and County funds, and the "Series 2006A Building Account" (the "Series 2006A Building Account") therein, into which the Treasurer-Tax Collector is requested to deposit the proceeds from the sale of the Series 2006A Bonds, to the extent of the Denominational Amount and the Principal Amount thereof. Such proceeds shall be used solely for the purpose for which the Series 2006A Bonds are being issued; and provided further that such proceeds shall be applied solely to authorized purposes. The accrued interest and any premium received by the County from the sale of the Series 2006A Bonds shall be kept separate and apart in the fund hereby created and established and to be designated as the "Byron Union School District Debt Service Fund" (the "Debt Service Fund") for the Series 2006A Bonds and used only for payment of Accreted Value or Principal of and interest on the Series 2006A Bonds. Interest earnings on moneys.held in the Series 2006A Building Account shall be retained in the Series 2006A Building Account. Interest earnings on moneys held lin the Debt Service Fund shall be retained in the Debt Service Fund. Any excess proceeds of the Series 2006A Bonds not needed for the authorized purposes set forth herein for which they Series 2006A Bonds are being issued shall be transferred to the Debt Service Fund and applied to the payment of Accreted Value or Principal of and interest on the Series 2006A Bonds. If, after payment in full of the Series 2006A Bonds, there remain excess proceeds, any such excess amounts shall be transferred to the General Fund of the District. Subject to federal tax restrictions, moneys in the funds created hereunder shall be invested in any lawful investment permitted by Sections 16429.1 and 53601 of the Government Code of the State of California (the "Government Code") or in shares in a California common law trust established pursuant to Title 1, Division 7, Chapter 5 of the Government Code which invests exclusively in investments permitted by Section 53635 of the Government Code, in LAIF, or in a guaranteed investment contract with a financial institution or insurance company which has at the date of execution thereof one or more outstanding issues of unsecured, uninsured and unguaranteed debt obligations or a claims paying ability rated not lower than the second highest rating category (without regard to subcategories) by Standard&Poor's and Moody's Investors Service. Except as required below to satisfy the. requirements of Section 148(f) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the "Code"), interest earned on the investment of moneys held in the Debt Service Fund shall be retained in the Debt Service Fund and used by the County to pay the Accreted Value or Principal of and interest on the Series 2006A Bonds when due. Section 13. Rebate Fund. (a) The District shall create and establish a special fund designated the "Byron Union School District) Rebate Fund" (the "Rebate Fund"). All amounts at any time on deposit in the Rebate Fund shall be held in trust, to the extent required to satisfy the requirement to make rebate payments to the United States (the "Rebate Requirement") pursuant to Section 148 of the Code and the Treasury Regulations promulgated thereunder 4835-5135-0017.4 23 (the "Treasury Regulations"). Such amounts shall be free and clear of any lien hereunder and shall be governed by this Section and by the Tax. Certificate to be executed by the District. (b) Within 45 days of the end of each fifth Bond Year (as such term is defined in the Tax Certificate),(i) the District shall calculate or cause to be calculated with respect to the Series 2006A Bonds the amount that would be considered the "rebate amount" within the meaning of Section 1.148-3 of the Treasury Regulations, using as the "computation date" for this purpose the end of such Bond Year; and (ii) the District shall deposit to the. Rebate Fund from amounts on deposit in the other funds established hereunder or from other District funds, if and to the extent required, amounts sufficient to cause the balance in the .Rebate Fund to be equal to the "rebate amount" so calculated. The District shall not be required to deposit any amount to the Rebate Fund in accordance with the preceding sentence, if the amount on deposit in the Rebate Fund prior to the deposit required to be made under this paragraph(b) equals or exceeds the "rebate amount" calculated in accordance with the preceding sentence. Such excess may be withdrawn from the Rebate Fund to the extent permitted under paragraph(g) of this Section. The District shall not be required to calculate the"rebate amount" and shall not be required to deposit any amount to the Rebate Fund in accordance with this paragraph(b), with respect to all or a portion of the proceeds of the Series 2006A Bonds (including amounts treated as proceeds of the Series 2006A Bonds) (A) to the extent such proceeds satisfy the expenditure requirements of Section 148(f)(4)(B) or Section 148(f)(4)(C) of the Code or Section 1.148-7(d) of the Treasury Regulations, whichever is applicable, and otherwise qualify for the exception to the Rebate Requirement pursuant to whichever of said sections is applicable; (B) to the extent such proceeds are subject to an election by the District under Section 148(f)(4)(C)(vii) of the Code to pay I-%% penalty in lieu of arbitrage rebate in the event any of the percentage expenditure requirements of Section 148(f)(4)(C) are not satisfied; or (C) to the extent such proceeds qualify for the exception to arbitrage rebate under Section 148(0(4)(A)(ii) of the Code for amounts in a"bona fide debt service fund." In such event, and with respect to such amounts, the District shall not be required to deposit any amount to the Rebate Fund in accordance with this paragraph(b). (c) Any funds remaining in the Rebate Fund after redemption of all the Series 2006A Bonds and any(amounts described in clause (d)(ii) of this Section, or provision made therefor satisfactory to the District, including accrued interest, shall be remitted to the District. (d) Subject to the exceptions contained in paragraph(b) of this Section to the requirement to calculate the "rebate amount" and make deposits to the Rebate Fund, the District shall pay to the United States, from amounts on deposit in the Rebate Fund: (i) not later than 60 days,after the end of(A) the fifth Bond Year; and (B) each fifth Bond Year thereafter, an amount that, together with all previous rebate payments, is equal to at least 90% of the "rebate amount" calculated as of the end of such Bond Year(in accordance with Section 1.148-3 of the Treasury Regulations; and (ii) not later than 60 days after the payment of all Series 2006A Bonds, an amount equal to 100% of the "rebate amount" calculated as of the date of such payment (and any income attributable to the "rebate amount" determined to be due 4835-5135-0017.4 24 and payable) in accordance with Section 1.148-3 of the Treasury Regulations. In the event that, priori to the time any payment is required to be made from the Rebate Fund, the amount in the Rebate Fund is not sufficient to make such payment when such payment isl due, the District shall calculate, or have calculated, the amount of such deficiency and deposit an amount equal to such deficiency into the Rebate Fund prior to the time(such payment is due. (e) Each payment required to be made pursuant to paragraph(d) of this Section shall be made to the Internal Revenue Service Center, Ogden, Utah, on or before the date on which such payment is due, and shall be accompanied by Internal Revenue Service Form 8038-T, such form to be prepared or caused to be prepared by the District. (f) In the event that immediately following the calculation required by paragraph(b) of this Section, but prior to any deposit made under said paragraph, the amount on deposit inthe Rebate Fund exceeds the"rebate amount" calculated in accordance with said paragraph, the District shall withdraw the excess from the Rebate Fund and credit such excess to the Debt Service Fund. (g) The District shall retain records of all determinations made hereunder until six years after the complete retirement of the Series 2006A Bonds. (h) Notwithstanding anything in this Resolution to the contrary, the Rebate Requirement shall survive the payment in full or defeasance of the Series 2006A Bonds. Section 14. Secul ity for the Series 2006A Bonds. There shall be levied on all the taxable property in the District, in addition to all other taxes, a continuing direct ad valorem tax annually during the period the Series 2006A Bonds are outstanding in an amount sufficient to pay the Principal and Accreted Value of and interest on the Series 2006A Bonds when due, which moneys when collected will be placed in the Debt Service Fund held by the Treasurer- Tax Collector, which fund is irrevocably pledged for the payment of the Principal and Accreted Value of and interest on the Series 2006A Bonds when and as the same fall due. To the extent necessary to pay the Principal and Accreted Value of and interest on the Series 2006A Bonds as the same become due and payable, the Treasurer-Tax Collector shall pay moneys in the Debt Service Fund to the Paying Agent no later than the business day immediately preceding each Interest Payment Date, and the Paying Agent shall pay such moneys to DTC to pay the Principal and Accreted Value 6f and interest on the Series 2006A Bonds when due. DTC will thereupon make payments of Principal and Accreted Value and interest on the Series 2006A Bonds to the DTC Participants who will thereupon make payments of Principal and Accreted Value and interest to.the beneficial owners of the Series 2006A Bonds. Any moneys remaining in the Debt Service Fund after the Series 2606A Bonds and the interest thereon have been paid, or provision for such payment has been made, shall be transferred to the General Fund of the District, pursuant to the Education Code Section 15234. Section 15. Arbitrate Covenant. The County acknowledges that the District has covenanted that it will restrict the use of the proceeds of the Series 2006A Bonds in such manner and to such extent, if any, as may be necessary, so that the Series 2006A Bonds will not constitute arbitrage Bonds under Section 148 of the Code and the applicable regulations 4835-5135-0017.4 25 . I prescribed under that Section or any predecessor section. Calculations for determining arbitrage requirements are!the sole responsibility of the District. Section 16. Conditions Precedent. Based in part on representations of the District, this Board determines that all acts and conditions necessary to be performed by the Board or to have been met precedent Ito and in the issuing of the Series 2006A Bonds in order to make them legal,valid and binding general obligations of the District have been performed and have been met, or will at the tune of delivery of the Series 2006A Bonds have been performed and have been met, in regular and due form as required by law; that the full faith, credit and revenues of the District are pledged for the timely payment of the Principal of and interest on the Series 2006A Bonds; and that no statutory or constitutional limitation of indebtedness or taxation will have been exceeded in the issuance of the Series 2006A Bonds. Section 17. Limited Responsibility for Official Statement. Neither the Board of Supervisors nor any officer of the County has prepared or reviewed the Official Statement of the District describing theI Series 2006A Bonds, and this Board of Supervisors and the various officers of the County take no responsibility for the contents or distribution thereof; provided, however, that solely withrespect to a section contained or to be contained therein describing the County's investment policy, current portfolio holdings, and valuation procedures, as they may relate to funds of the District held by the Treasurer-Tax Collector, the Treasurer-Tax Collector is hereby authorized and directed to prepare and review such information for inclusion in the District's Official Statement and in a Preliminary Official Statement, and to certify in writing prior to dor upon the issuance of the Series 2006A Bonds that the information contained in such section)does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state any material fact necessary in order to make the statements made therein, in the light of the circumstances under which they are made, not misleading. Section 18. The District shall, with the assistance of the Underwriter, prepare a Preliminary Official Statement and an Official Statement relating to the Series 2006A Bonds to be used in connection with the offering and sale of the Series 2006A Bonds. The District and the Underwriter are hereby authorized to distribute copies of the Preliminary Official Statement and the Official Statement to persons who may be interested in the purchase of the Series 2006A Bonds and Iare directed to deliver copies of any final Official Statement to the purchaser of the Series 2006A Bonds, in such time and manner as to conform with the requirements of Rule 15c2-12 of the.Securities and Exchange Commission. Section 19. Insurance.aIn the event the District purchases bond insurance for the Series 2006A Bonds, and to the extent that the Bond Insurer makes payment of the Principal, ,interest or Accreted Interest on the Series 2006A Bonds, it shall become the owner of such Series 2006A Bonds with the right to payment of Principal, interest or Accreted Interest on the Series 2006A Bonds, and shall be fully subrogated to all of the Owners' rights, including the Owners' rights to payment thereof. To evidence such subrogation (a) in the case of subrogation as to claims that were past due interest components, the Paying Agent shall note the Bond Insurer's rights as subrogee on the registration books for the Series 2006A Bonds maintained by the Paying Agent upon receipt of a copy of the cancelled check issued by the Bond Insurer for the payment of such interest to the Owners of the Series 2006A Bonds; and (b) in the case of subrogation as to claims for past due Principal or Accreted Value, the Paying Agent shall note the Bond Insurer as subrogee on the registration books for the Series 2006A 4835-5135-0017.4 26 Bonds maintained by the Paying Agent upon surrender of the Series 2006A Bonds by the Owners thereof to the Bond Insurer or the insurance trustee for the Bond Insurer. Section 20. Defeasance. All or any portion of the outstanding maturities of the Series 2006A Bonds may be defeiased prior to maturity in the following ways: (a) Cash. By irrevocably depositing with an independent escrow agent selected by the District an amount of cash which together with amounts then on deposit in the Debt Service Fund is sufficient to pay all Series 2006A Bonds outstanding and designated for defeasance, including all Principal and interest and premium, if any; or (b) United States Obligations. By irrevocably depositing with an independent escrow agent selected by the District noncallable United States Obligations together with cash, if required, in such amount as will, in the opinion of an independent certified public accountant, together with interest to accrue thereon and moneys then on deposit in the Debt Service Fund together with the interest to accrue thereon, be fully sufficient to pay and discharge all Series 2006A Bonds outstanding and designated for defeasance (including all Principal and interest represented thereby and prepayment premiums, if any) at or before their maturity date; then, notwithstanding that. any of such Series 2006A Bonds shall not have been surrendered for payment, all obligations of the District with respect to all such designated outstanding Series 2006A Bonds shall cease and terminate, except only the obligation of the Paying Agent or an independent escrow agent selected by the District to pay or cause to be paid from funds deposited pursuant to paragraph (a) or (b) of this Section, to the owners of such designated Series 2006A Bonds not so surrendered and paid all sums due with respect thereto. For purposes of this Section,United States Obligations shall mean: Direct and general obligations of the United States of America, or obligations that are unconditionally guaranteed as to Principal and interest by the United States of America, including(in the case of direct and general I obligations of the United States of America) evidences of direct ownership of proportionate Interests in future interest or principal payments of such obligations. Investments in such proportionate interests must be limited to circumstances where(a) a bank or trust company acts as custodian and holds the underlying United States obligations; (b) the owner of the investment is the real party in interest and has the right to proceed directly and individually against the obligor of the underlying United States obligations; and (c) the underlying United States obligations are held in a special account, segregated from the custodian's general assets, and are not available to satisfy any claim of the custodian, any person.claiming through the custodian, or any person to whom the custodian may be obligated; provided that such obligations are rated or assessed "AAA"by Standard&Poor's or"Aaa"by Moody's Investors Service. Section 21. Indemnification of County. The County acknowledges and relies upon the fact that the District has represented that it shall indemnify and hold harmless, to the extent permitted by law, the County and its officers and employees ("Indemnified Parties"), against any and all losses, claims, damages or liabilities, joint or several, to which such Indemnified Parties may become subject because of action or inaction related to the adoption of this Resolution, or.related to 'the proceedings for sale, award, issuance and delivery of the Series 2006A Bonds in accordance herewith and with the District Resolution, and that the District 4835-5135-0017.4 27 shall also reimburse any such Indemnified Parties for any legal or other expenses incurred in connection with investigating or defending any such claims or actions. Section 22. Other Actions. Officers of the Board and County officials and staff are hereby authorized and directed,jointly and severally, to do any and all things and to execute and deliver any and all documents which they may deem necessary or advisable in order to proceed with the issuance of the Series 2006A Bonds and otherwise carry out, give effect to and comply with the tends and intent of this Resolution. Such actions heretofore taken by such officers,officials and staff are hereby ratified, confirmed and approved. Section 23. Resolution to Treasurer-Tax Collector. The Clerk of this Board is hereby directed to provide a certified copy of this Resolution to the Treasurer-Tax Collector of the County immediately following its adoption. Section 24. Effective Date. This Resolution shall take effect immediately upon its passage. PASSED AND ADOPTED this 8th day of August,2006,by the following vote: AYES: SUPERVISORS UILKEMA, PIEPHO, DeSAULNIER AND GI IA NOES: NONE ABSENT: SUPERVISOR GLOVER ABSTAIN: NONE CONTRA COSTA COUNTY, CALIFORNIA By C% Jo ioia Cha rson of the Board of Supervisors Attest: AUGUST 8, 2006 Jane Penn gton Chief Cler of the Board of Supervisors 48315135-0017.4 28 CLERK'S CERTIFICATE I, Jane Pennington, Chief Clerk of the Board of Supervisors of Contra Costa County, California,hereby certify as follows: The foregoing is a full, true and correct copy of a resolution duly adopted at a regular meeting of the Board of Supervisors of said County duly and regularly and legally held at the regular meeting place thereof on August 8, 2006 of which meeting all of the members of the Board of said County had due notice and at whiff h a quorum was present. I have carefully compared the same with the original minutes of said meeting on file and of record in my office and the foregoing is a full, true and correct copy of the original resolution adopted at said meeting and entered in said minutes. Said resolution has not been amended, modified or rescinded since the date of its adoption, and the same is now in full force and effect. Dated. AUGUST 08; ,2006 By Jane Pennington Chief Clerk of the Board of Supervisors 4835-S 135-001?A BOND PURCHASE AGREEMENT $[AMOUNT] BYRON UNION SCHOOL DISTRICT (Contra Costa County, California) General Obligation Bonds Election of 2006, Series 2006A , 2006 Board of Education Byron Union School District 14301 Byron Highway Byron, CA 94514 Board of Supervisors Contra Costa County 651 Pine Street Martinez, CA 94553 Ladies and Gentlemen: The undersigned (the `IUnderwriter") offers to enter into this Bond Purchase Agreement (the "Bond Purchase Agreement") with the Byron Union School District (the "District") and with the County of Contra Costa (the "County"), acting through its Treasurer-Tax Collector (the "Treasurer-Tax Collector"), which, upon your acceptance hereof, will be binding upon the District, the County and the Underwriter. This offer is made subject to the written acceptance of this Bond Purchase Agreement by the District and the County and delivery of such acceptance to us at or prior to 11:59 P.M., Pacific Standard Time, on the date hereof. Capitalized terms used but not defined herein shall have the meanings set forth in the hereinafter defined Resolutions. 1. Purchase and Sale of the Bonds. Upon the terms and conditions and in reliance upon the representations, warranties and agreements herein set forth, the Underwriter hereby agrees to purchase from the County for reoffering to the public, and the County hereby agrees to sell in the name and on behalf hof the District to the Underwriter for such purpose, all (but not less than all) of $[AMOUNT] in aggregate principal amount of the District's General Obligation Bonds, Election of 2006, Series 2006A, consisting of$ aggregate principal amount of current interest bonds (the "Current Interest Bonds") and $ aggregate initial principal (denominational) amount of capital appreciation bonds (the "Capital Appreciation Bonds," and together with the Current Interest Bonds, the `Bonds"). The Underwriter shall purchase the Bonds at a price of $[AMOUNT] (representing the aggregate initial principal amount of the Bonds .of $[AMOUNT], plus net original issue premium of $ less Underwriter's discount of$ and less amounts retained by the Underwriter to pay costs of issuance of $, The Underwriter shall pay costs of issuance of the Bonds (including the bond 4851-8372-0705.3 I insurance premium) in an amount not to exceed $ If, after payment of all costs of issuance, the amount paid by the Underwriter is less than $ , the Underwriter shall return the remaining amount to the District. 2. The Bonds. The Bonds shall be dated their date of delivery. The Current Interest Bonds shall mature on the dates and in the amounts shown on Exhibit A hereto, and shall bear interest at the rates shown on Exhibit A hereto payable on each February 1 and August 1, commencing February 1, 2007. The Capital Appreciation Bonds shall mature on the dates and in the amounts shown on Exhibit A hereto, and shall accrete interest at the rates shown on Exhibit A hereto, compounded on each February 1 and August 1, commencing February 1, 2007. The Bonds shall otherwise be as described in, and shall be issued and secured pursuant to the provisions of a resolution of the District adopted on , 2006 (the "District Resolution"), a resolution of ihe'Board of Supervisors. of the County adopted on 2006 (the "County Resolution" and together with the District Resolution, the "Resolutions"), the Paying Agent Agreement dated as of September 1, 2006 (the"Paying Agent Agreement') by and among the District, the County and The Bank of New York Trust Company, N.A., as paying agent (the "Paying Agent'), the Official Statement (defined below) and Section 15100 et seq. of the California Education Code(the"Act'). The.Bonds shall be executed and delivered under and in accordance with the provisions of this Bond Purchase Agreement and the Resolutions. The Bonds shall be in book-entry form, shall bear CUSIP numbers, shall be in fully registered form, registered in the name of Cede& Co., as nominee of The Depository Trust Company, New York, New York; the Bonds shall initially be in authorized denominations of$5,000 principal or maturity value, as applicable, or any integral multiple thereof. 3. Use of Documents. The District and the County hereby authorize the Underwriter to use, in connection with the offer and sale of the Bonds, this Bond Purchase Agreement, the Preliminary Official Statement (defined below), the Official Statement (defined below), the Continuing Disclosure Certificate (defined below), the District Resolutions, the Paying Agent Agreement, and all information contained herein and therein and all of the documents, certificates or statements furnished by the District to the Underwriter in connection with the transactions contemplated by this Bond Purchase Agreement. The County hereby authorizes the Underwriter to use, in connection with the offer and sale of the Bonds, this Bond Purchase Agreement, the County Resolution, and all information contained herein and therein and all of the documents, certificates or statements furnished by the County to the Underwriter in connection with the transactions contemplated by this Bond Purchase Agreement. The Resolutions, the Paying Agent Agreement, Bond Purchase Agreement, Continuing Disclosure Certificate, the Preliminary Official Statement and the Official Statement are collectively referred to as the"Legal Documents." 4. Public Offering of the Bonds. The Underwriter agrees to make a bona fide public offering of all the Bonds at the initial public offering prices or yields to be set forth on the inside cover page of the Official Statement. Subsequent to such initial public offering, the Underwriter reserves the right to change such initial public offering prices or yields as it deems necessary in connection with the marketing of the Bonds. 4851-8372-0705.3 2. 5. Review of Official Statement. The Underwriter hereby represents that it has received and reviewed the Preliminary Official Statement with respect to the Bonds, dated 2006 (the "Preliminary Official Statement"). The District represents that it deems the Preliminary Official Statement to be final, except for either revision or addition of the offering price(s), interest rate(s), yield(s) to maturity, selling compensation, aggregate principal amount, principal amount per maturity, delivery date, rating(s) and other terms of the Bonds which depend upon the foregoing as provided in and pursuant to Rule 15c2-12 of the Securities and Exchange Commission under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended(the "Rule"). The Underwriter agrees that prior to the time the final Official Statement relating to the Bonds is available, the Underwriter will send to any potential purchaser of the Bonds, upon the request of such potential purchaser, a copy of the most recent Preliminary Official Statement. Such Preliminary Official Statement shall be sent by first class mail (or other equally prompt means) not later than the first business day following the date upon which each such request is received. 6. Closing. At 800 A.M., Pacific Standard Time, on , 2006, or at such other time or on such other date as shall have been mutually agreed upon by you and us (the "Closing"), you will deliver to us, at the offices of The Depository Trust Company ("DTC") in New York, New York, or at such other place as we may mutually agree upon, the Bonds in fully registered book-entry form, duly executed and registered in the name of Cede & Co., as nominee of DTC, and at the offices of Kutak Rock LLP ("Bond Counsel") in Denver, Colorado, the other documents hereinafter mentioned; and we will accept such delivery and pay the purchase price thereof in immediately availaUle funds by check, draft or wire transfer to or upon the order of the District. 7. Representations, Warranties and Agreements of the District. The District hereby represents, warrants and agrees with the Underwriter that: (a) Due Organization. The District is a school district duly organized and validly existing under the laws of the State of California, with the power to issue the Bonds pursuant to the Act. (b) Due Authorization. (i) At or prior to the Closing, the District will have taken all action required to be taken by it to authorize the issuance and delivery of the Bonds; (ii) the District has full legal right, power and authority to enter into the Legal Documents, to perform its obligations under each such document or instrument, and to carry out and effectuate the transactions contemplated by this Bond Purchase Agreement and the Bond Resolution; (iii) the execution and delivery or adoption of, and the performance by the District of the obligations contained in, the Bonds and the Legal Documents have been duly authorized and such authorization shall be in full force and effect at the time of the Closing; (iv) this Bond Purchase Agreement constitutes a valid and legally binding obligation of the District; and (v) the District has duly authorized the _ consummation by it of all transactions contemplated by this Bond Purchase Agreement. (c) Consents. No consent, approval, authorization, order, filing, registration, qualification, election or referendum, of or by any court or govemmental agency or 4851-8372-0705.3 3 public body whatsoever is required in connection with the issuance, delivery or sale of the Bonds or the.consummation of the other transactions effected or contemplated herein or hereby, except for such actions as may be necessary to qualify the Bonds for offer and sale under the Blue Sky or other securities laws and regulations of such states and jurisdictions of the United States as the Underwriter may reasonably request, or which have not been taken or.obtained;provided, however, that the District shall not be required to subject itself to service of process in any jurisdiction in which it is not so subject as of the date hereof. (d) Internal Revenue Code. The District has complied with the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, with respect to the Bonds, and will continue to so comply and to comply with the Resolutions until fully performed. (e) No Conflicts. To the best knowledge of the District, the issuance of the Bonds, and the execution, delivery and performance of this Bond Purchase Agreement, the Paying Agent Agreement, the District Resolution and the Bonds, and the compliance with the provisions hereof do not conflict with or constitute on the part of the District a violation of or default! under, the Constitution of the State of California or any existing law, charter, ordinance, regulation, decree, order or resolution and do not conflict with or result in a violation ori breach of, or constitute a default under,.any agreement, indenture, mortgage, lease or other instrument to which the District is a party or by which it is bound or to which it isl subject. (f) Litigation. As of the time of acceptance hereof, no action, suit, proceeding, hearing or investigation is pending or, to the best knowledge of the District; threatened against the District: (i) in any way affecting the existence of the District or in any way challenging the respective powers of the several offices or of the titles of the officials of the District to such offices; or (ii) seeking to restrain or enjoin the sale, issuance or delivery of any of the Bonds, the application of the proceeds of the sale of the Bonds, or the collection of revenues or assets of the District pledged or to be pledged or available to pay the principal of and interest or-accreted value on the Bonds, or the pledge thereof, or, the levy of any taxes contemplated by the Resolutions or in any way contesting or affecting the validity or enforceability of the Bonds or the Legal Documents or contesting the powers of the District or its authority with respect to the Bonds or the Legal Documents; or (iii) in which a final adverse decision could (A) materially adversely affect the operations of the District or the consummation of the transactions contemplated by the Legal Documents, (B) declare this Bond Purchase Agreement to be invalid or unenforceable in whole or in material part, or (C) adversely affect the exclusion of the interest paid on the Bonds from gross income for federal income tax purposes and the exemption of such interest from California personal income taxation. (g) No Other Debt. Between the date hereof and the Closing, without the prior written consent of the Underwriter, no bonds, notes or other obligations for borrowed money will be issued in the name and on behalf of the District, except for such borrowings as may be described in or contemplated by the Official Statement. 4851-8372-0705.3 4 (h) Arbitrage Certificate. The District has not been notified of any listing or proposed listing by the Internal Revenue Service to the effect that the District is a bond issuer whose arbitrage certificates may not be relied upon. (i) Certificates. Any certificates signed by any officer of the District and delivered to the Underwriter shall be deemed a representation and warranty by the District to the Underwriter, but not by the person signing the same in such person's individual capacity, as to the statements made therein. (j) Continuing Disclosure. At or prior to the Closing, the District shall have duly authorized, executed and delivered a continuing disclosure certificate (the "Continuing Disclosure Certificate") on behalf of each obligated person for which financial and/or operating data is presented in the Official Statement. The Continuing Disclosure Certificate shall comply with the provisions of the Rule and be substantially in the form attached. tol the Preliminary Official Statement and Official Statement as Appendix C. (k) Official Statement Accurate and Complete. The Preliminary Official Statement was as of its date, and the Official Statement is, and at all times subsequent to the date of the Official Statement up to and including the Closing will be, true and correct in all material respects, and the Preliminary Official Statement and the Official Statement contain and up to and including the Closing will contain no misstatementof any material fact and do not, and up to and including the Closing will not, omit any statement necessary to make the statements contained therein, in the light of the circumstances in which such statementsi were made, not misleading. 8. Representations, Warranties and Agreements of the County. The County hereby represents, warrants and agrees with the Underwriter that: (a) Due Organization. The County is a political subdivision duly organized and validly existing under the laws of the State of California, with the power to issue the Bonds pursuant to the Act. (b) Due Authorization. (i) At or prior to the Closing, the County will have taken all action required to be taken by it to authorize the issuance and delivery of the Bonds; (ii) the County has full legal right, power and authority to enter into this Bond Purchase Agreement, ito adopt the County Resolution, to issue and deliver the Bonds to the Underwriter on behalf of the District and to perform its obligations under each such document or instrument, and to carry out and effectuate the transactions contemplated by this Bond Purchase Agreement and the Resolutions; (iii) the execution and delivery or adoption of, and the performance by the County of its obligations contained in the Bonds, the District Resolution, the County Resolution and this Bond Purchase Agreement have been duly authorized and such authorization shall be in full force and effect at the time of the Closing; (iv)this Bond Purchase Agreement constitutes a valid and legally binding obligation of the Courity; and (v) the County has duly authorized the consummation by it of all of its transactions contemplated by this Bond Purchase Agreement. 4851-8372-0795.3 5 (c) Consents. No consent, approval, authorization, order, filing, registration, qualification, election or referendum, of or by any court or governmental agency or public body whatsoever is required in connection with the issuance, delivery or sale of the Bonds or the consummation of the other transactions effected or contemplated herein or hereby, except for such actions as may be necessary to qualify the Bonds for offer and sale under the Blue Sky or other securities laws and regulations of such states and jurisdictions of the United States as the Underwriter may reasonably request, or which have not been taken or obtained; provided, however, that the County shall not be required to subject itself to service of process in any jurisdiction in which it is not so subject as of the date hereof. (d) No Conflicts. To the best knowledge of the County, the issuance of the Bonds, the execution,(delivery, and performance of this Bond Purchase Agreement, the County Resolution and the Bonds, and the compliance with the provisions hereof do not conflict with or constitute on the part of the County a violation of or default under, the Constitution of the State of California or any existing law, charter, ordinance, regulation, decree, order or resolution and do not conflict with or result in a violation or breach of, or constitute a default under, any agreement, indenture, mortgage, lease or other instrument to which the County is a party or by which it is bound or to which it is subject. (e) Litigation. As of the time of acceptance hereof, based on the advice of County Counsel, no action; suit, proceeding, hearing or investigation is pending or, to the best knowledge of the County, threatened against the County: (i) in any way affecting the existence of the County or in any way challenging the respective powers of the several offices or of the titles of the officials of the County to such offices; or (ii) seeking to restrain or enjoin the sale, issuance or delivery of any of the Bonds, or the levy on any taxes contemplated by the Resolutions, or in any way contesting or affecting the validity or enforceability of the Bonds, this Bond Purchase Agreement or the Resolutions or contesting the powers of the County or its authority with respect to the Bonds, the Resolutions or this Bond Purchase Agreement; or (iii) in which a final adverse decision could (A) materially adversely affect the operations of the County or the consummation of the transactions contemplated by this Bond Purchase Agreement or the Resolutions, (B) declare this Bond Purchase Agreement to be invalid or unenforceable in whole or in material part, or (C) adversely affect the exclusion of the interest paid on the Bonds from gross income for federal income tax purposes and the exemption of such interest from California personal income taxation. (fl No Other Debt. Between the date hereof and the Closing, without the prior written consent of the Underwriter, the County will not have issued in the name and on behalf of the District any bonds, notes or other obligations for borrowed money except for such borrowings as may be described in or contemplated by the Official Statement. (g) Arbitrage Certificate. The County has not been notified of any listing or proposed listing by the Internal Revenue Service to the effect that the County is a bond issuer whose arbitrage certificates may not be relied upon. 4851-8372-0705.3 6 (h) Certificates. Any certificates signed by any officer of the County and delivered to the Underwriter shall be deemed a representation and warranty by the County to the Underwriter, but not by the person signing the same, as to the statements made therein. (i) Official Statement Accurate and Complete. The section of the Preliminary Official Statement entitled "Contra Costa County Treasury Pool," at the date thereof, did not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state any material fact necessary to make the statements therein, in the light of the circumstances under which they were made, not misleading. At the date hereof and on the Closing Date, the section of the final Official Statement entitled "Contra Costa County Treasury Pool' did not and will not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state any material fact necessary to make the statements therein, in the light of the circumstances under which they were made, not misleading. 9. Covenants off the County and the District. The County and the District respectively covenant and agree with the Underwriter that: (a) Securities Laws. The County and the District will -furnish such information, execute such instruments, and take such other action in cooperation with the Underwriter if and as the Underwriter may reasonably request in order to qualify the Bonds for offer and sale under the Blue Sky or other securities laws and regulations of such states and jurisdictions,provided,however, that the County and the District shall not be required to consent to service of process in any jurisdiction in which they are not so subject as of the date Hereof. (b) Application of Proceeds. The.District will apply the proceeds from the sale of the Bonds for the purposes specified in the Bond Resolution. (c) Official Statement. The District hereby agrees to deliver or cause to be delivered (and the County agrees to cooperate with the District in connection with such delivery) to the Underwriter, not later than the seventh (7th) business day following the date this Bond Purchase Agreement is signed, copies of a final Official Statement substantially in the form of the Preliminary Official Statement, with only such changes therein as shall have been accepted by the Underwriter,the County and the District (such Official Statement with such changes, if any, and including the cover page and all appendices, exhibits, maps, reports and statements included therein or attached thereto being herein called thIF "Official Statement") in such quantities as may be requested by the Underwriter not dater than five (5) business days following the date this Bond Purchase Agreement is signed, in order to permit the Underwriter to comply with paragraph(b)(4) of the Rule and with the rules of the Municipal Securities Rulemaking Board. The District liereby authorizes the Underwriter to use and distribute the Official Statement in connection with the offering and sale of the Bonds. (d) Subsequent Events. The District hereby agrees to notify the Underwriter of any event or occurrence that may affect the accuracy or completeness of any 4851-8372-0705.3 7 information set forth in the Official Statement relating to the County or the District, respectively,until the date which is ninety(90) days following the Closing. (e) References. References herein to the Preliminary Official Statement and the final Official Statement include the cover page and all appendices, exhibits, maps, reports and statements included therein or attached thereto. (f) Amendments to Official Statement. For a period of ninety (90) days after the Closing or until such time (if earlier) as the Underwriter shall no longer hold any of the Bonds for sale, the District will not adopt any amendment of or supplement to the Official Statement to which, after having been furnished with a copy, the Underwriter shall object in writing or which shall be disapproved by the Underwriter; and if any event relating to or affecting the District shall occur as a result of which it is necessary, in the opinion of the Underwriter, to amend or supplement the Official Statement in order to make the Official Statement not misleading in light of the circumstances existing at the time it is delivered to a purchaser, forthwith prepare and furnish (at the expense of the District) a reasonable number of copies of an amendment of or supplement to the Official Statement (in form and substance satisfactory to the Underwriter) which will amend or supplement the Official Statement so that it will not contain an untrue statement of a. material fact or omit io state a material fact necessary in order to make the statements therein, in the light of the circumstances existing at the time the Official Statement is delivered to a purchaser, not misleading. 10. Conditions to Closing. The Underwriter has entered into this Bond Purchase Agreement in reliance upon the representations and warranties of the County and the District contained herein and the performance by the County and the District of their respective obligations hereunder, both las of the date hereof and as of the date of Closing. The Underwriter's obligations under this Bond Purchase Agreement are and shall'be subject at the option of the Underwriter, to the following further conditions at the Closing: (a) Representations True. The representations and warranties of the County and the District contained herein shall be true, complete and correct in all material respects at the date hereof and at and as of the Closing, as if made at and as of the Closing, and the statements made in all certificates and other documents delivered to the Underwriter at the Closing pursuant hereto shall be true, complete and con ect in all material respects on the date of the Closing; and the County and the District shall be in compliance with each of the agreements made by it in this Bond Purchase Agreement; (b) Obli a 'ons Performed. At the time of the Closing, (i) the Legal Documents shall be in full force and effect and shall not have been amended, modified or supplemented except as may have been agreed to in writing by us; (ii) all actions under the Act which, in the opinion of Bond Counsel, shall be necessary in connection with the transactions contemplated hereby, shall have been duly taken and shall be in full force and effect; and (iii) the County and the District shall perform or have performed all of its obligations required. under the Legal Documents to be performed at or prior to the Closing; 4851-8372-0705.3 8 (c) Adverse Rulings. No decision, ruling or finding shall have been entered by any court or governmental authority since the date of this Bond Purchase Agreement (and not reversed on appeal or otherwise set aside), or to the best knowledge .of the County or the District, shall be pending or threatened which has any of the effects described in Section 7(f) or 8(e) hereof or contesting in any way the completeness or accuracy of the Official Statement; (d) Marketability. Between the date hereof and the Closing, the market price or marketability or the lability of the Underwriter to enforce contracts for the sale of the Bonds, at the initial offering prices set forth in the Official Statement, shall not have been materially adversely affected in the judgment of the Underwriter (evidenced by a written notice to the County and the District terminating the obligation of the Underwriter to accept delivery of and pay for the Bonds)by reason of any of the following: (i) legislation enacted or introduced in the Congress or recommended for passage by the President of the United States, or a decision rendered by a court established under Article III of the Constitution of the United States or by the United States Tax Court, or an order, ruling, regulation (final, temporary or proposed) or official icial statement issued or made: (A) by or on behalf of the United States Treasury Department, or by or on behalf of the Internal Revenue Service, with the purpose or effect, directly or indirectly, of causing inclusion in gross income for purposes of federal income taxation of the interest received by the owners of the Bi nds; or (B) by or on behalf, of the rSecurities and Exchange Commission, or any other governmental agency having jurisdiction over the subject matter thereof, to the effect that the Bonds, or obligations of the general character of the Bonds, including any and all underlying arrangements, are not exempt from registration under the Securities Act of 1933, i amended; (ii) the declaration of war or engagement in major military hostilities by the United States or the occurrence of any other national emergency or calamity relating to the effective operation of the government or the financial community in i e United States; (iii) the declaration of a general banking moratorium by federal, New York or California authorities, or the general suspension of trading on any national securities exchange; (iv) the imposition by the New York Stock Exchange, other national securities exchange, or any governmental authority, of any material restrictions not now in force with respect to the Bonds, or obligations of the general character of the Bonds, or securities generally, or the material increase of any such 4851-8372-0705.3 9 restrictions now in force, including those relating to the extension of credit by, or the charge to the net capital requirements of, the Underwriter; (v) an order, decree or injunction of any court of competent jurisdiction, or order, filing, regulation or official statement by the Securities and Exchange Commission, or any other governmental agency having jurisdiction over the subject matter thereof, issued or made to the effect that the issuance, offering or sale of obligations of the general character, of the Bonds, or the issuance, offering or sale of the Bonds, as contemplated hereby or by the Official Statement, is or would be in violation of the federal securities laws, as amended and then in effeict; (vi) the withdrawal or downgrading of any rating of the District's outstanding indebtedness by a national rating agency; or (vii) Iny event occurring, or information becoming known which, in the reasonable judgment of the Underwriter, makes untrue in any material adverse respect any statement or information contained in the Official Statement, or has the effect that the Official Statement contains any untrue statement of a material fact or omits to state a material fact required to be stated therein or necessary to make the statements made therein, in light of the circumstances under which they were made, no misleading. (e) Delivery of Documents. At or prior to the date of the Closing, the Underwriter shall receive three copies of the following documents in each case dated as of the Closing Date ani satisfactory in form and substance to the Underwriter: (i) Bond Opinion. An approving opinion of Bond Counsel, as to the validity and tax-exempt status of the Bonds, dated the date of the Closing, in substantially the form set forth in the Preliminary Official Statement and the Official Statement as Appendix A, addressed to the District; (ii) Reliance Letter. A reliance letter from Bond Counsel to the effect that the Underwriter can rely upon the approving opinion described in (e)(i) above; (iii) Supplemental Opinion of Bond Counsel. A supplemental opinion of Bond Counsel addressed to the Underwriter, in form and substance acceptable to the Underwriter, dated as of the Closing Date, substantially to the following effect: (A) the statements in the Official Statement on the cover page thereof I and under the captions "INTRODUCTION," "THE BONDS" (excluding any and all information contained under the subheadings "— Bond Insurance" and "—Book-Entry Only System"), "CONSTITUTIONAL AND STATUTORY PROVISIONS AFFECTING DISTRICT REVENUES AND APPROPRIATIONS," "TAX MATTERS" and "LEGAL MATTERS" are accurate in all material respects insofar as 4851-8372-0705.3 10 such statements summarize certain provisions of the Resolutions, the Paying Agent Agreement, the Continuing Disclosure Certificate, California and federal law, and Bond Counsel's final approving opinion; provided that Bond Counsel need not express any opinion with respect to any financial or statistical data, information concerning The Depository Trustor related to its book-entry only system, or any informaition concerning the Insurer or the Policy, contained therein; (B) assuming due authorization, execution and delivery by all the parties thereto, the Continuing Disclosure Certificate, the Paying Agent Agreement and this Bond Purchase Agreement have each been duly authorized, executed and delivered by the respective parties thereto and constitute valid and binding agreements of the District and are enforceable in accordance with their respective terms, except as enforcement thereof may be limited by bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization, moratorium or other laws relating to or affecting generally the enforcement of creditors' rights and except as their enforcement may be subject to the application of equitable principles and the exercise of judicial discretion in appropriate cases if equitable remedies are sought; and (C) the Bonds are exempt from registration pursuant to the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and the Resolutions are exempt from qualification as an indenture pursuant to the Trust Indenture Act of 1939, as amended. (iv) Certificates. A certificate signed by the appropriate officials of the County and the District to the effect that (A) such officials are authorized to execute this Bond Purchase Agreement, (B) the representations, agreements and warranties of& County and the District herein are true and correct in all material respects as of the date of Closing, (C) the County and the District has complied with all the terms of the Legal Documents to be complied with by the District prior to or concurrently with the Closing and such documents are in full force and effect, (D) such District official has reviewed the Official Statement and on such basis certifies that the Official Statement does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact required to be stated therein or necessary to make the statements therein, in light of the circumstances in which they were made, not misleading, (E) the Bonds being delivered on the date of the Closing to the Underwriter under this Bond Purchase Agreement substantially conform to the descriptions thereof contained in the Bond Resolution and the Paying Agent Agreement, and (F) no event concerning the County or the District has occurred since the date of the Official Statement which has not been disclosed therein or in any supplement thereto, but should be disclosed in order to make the statements in the Official Statement in light of the circumstances in which they were made not misleading; provided that the certificate provided by the County may exclude statements to the effect of(C), (D) and (E) above; 4851-8372-0705.3 11 (v) Arbitrage. A nonarbitrage certificate of the District in form satisfactory to Bond Counsel; (vi) Rating. Evidence satisfactory to the Underwriter that the Bonds shall have been rated " " by [Standard& Poor's, a Division of the McGraw- Hill Companies ("S&P")]; (vii) District Resolution. A certificate, together with fully executed copies of the District Resolution, of the Clerk of the District Board of Education to the effect that: (A) such copies are true and correct copies of the District Resolution; and (B) that the District Resolution was duly adopted and has not been modified, amended, rescinded or revoked and is in full force and effect on the date of the Closing. (viii) ilCounty Resolution. A certificate, together with fully executed copies of the County Resolution, of the Clerk of the County Board of Supervisors to the effect that: (A) such copies are true and correct copies of the County Resolution; and (B) that the County Resolution was duly adopted; (ix) Paying Agent Agreement. An executed copy of the Paying Agent Agreement. (x) Official Statement. A certificate of the appropriate official of the District, dated the date of the Preliminary Official Statement, evidencing his or her determinations respecting the Preliminary Official Statement in accordance with the Rule; (xi) Policy of Insurance. A policy of insurance from [INSURER], or such other insurance provider satisfactory to the Underwriter, insuring the payment of principal and maturity value of and interest on the Bonds; (xii) Disclosure Counsel Opinion. The opinion of Kutak Rock LLP, Disclosure Counsel, dated the Closing Date and addressed to the Underwriter, to the effect that based on such counsel's participation in conferences with representatives of the Underwriter, the District, the County, Bond Counsel and others, during which conferences the contents of the Official Statement and related matters were discussed, and in reliance thereon and on the records, documents, certificates and opinions described therein, such counsel advises the Underwriter that, during the course of its engagement as Disclosure Counsel no information came to the attention of such counsel's attorneys rendering legal 4851-8372-0705.3 12 services in connection with such representation which caused such counsel to believe that the Official Statement as of its date (except for any financial or statistical data dor forecasts, numbers, charts, estimates, projections, assumptions or expressions of opinion, Appendices B, D, E and F, or any information about book-entry or DTC, included therein, as to which such counsel need express no opinion or view) contained any untrue statement of a material fact or omitted to state any material fact required to be stated therein or necessary to make the statements therein, in light.of the circumstances under which they were made, not misleading; (xiii) Continuing Disclosure Certificate. An executed copy of the Continuing Disclosure Certificate, substantially in the form presented in the Official Statemient as Appendix C thereto; (xiv) Certificate of the Insurer. A certificate of the appropriate agent of the Insurer evidencing the Insurer's determination that the information contained in the Official Statement regarding the Insurer and its policy with respect to the Bonds is accur te; and (xv) Other Documents. Such additional legal opinions, certificates, proceedings, instruments and other documents as the Underwriter may reasonably request to evidence compliance (A)by the County and the District with legal requirements, (B) the truth and accuracy, as of the time of Closing, of the representations of the County and the District herein contained and of the Official Statement, and (C) the due performance or satisfaction by the County and the District at or prior to such time of all agreements then to be performed and all conditions them to be satisfied by the County and the District. (f) Termination: Notwithstanding anything to the contrary herein contained, if for any reason whatsoever the Bonds shall not have been delivered by the District to the Underwriter prior to the close of business, Pacific Standard Time, on , 20061 then the obligation to purchase Bonds hereunder shall terminate and be of no further force or effect except with respect to the obligations of the District and the Underwriter under Section 11 hereof. If the District and the County shall be unable to satisfy the conditions to the Underwriter's obligations contained in this Bond Purchase Agreement or if the Underwriter's obligations shall be terminated for any reason permitted by this Bond Purchase Agreement, this Bond Purchase Agreement may be cancelled by the Underwriter at, or at any time prior to, the time of Closing. Notice of such cancellation shall be given to the District and the County in writing, or by telephone or facsimile transmission, confirmed in writing. Notwithstanding any provision herein to the contrary, the performance of any and all obligations of the District and the County hereunder and the performance of any and all conditions contained herein for the benefit of the Underwriter may be waived by the Underwriter in writing at its sole discretion. 11. Conditions to Obligations of the District. The performance by the District and the County of their respecrive obligations is conditioned upon (a) the performance by the 4851-8372-0705.3 13 Underwriter of its obligations hereunder; and (b) receipt by the District, the County and the Underwriter of opinions and certificates being delivered at the Closing by persons and entities other than the District or the County. 12. Expenses. To the extent that the transactions contemplated by this Bond Purchase Agreement are consummated, the Underwriter shall pay costs of issuance of the Bonds in an amount not to exceed $ 1 , including but not limited to the following: (a) the cost of the preparation and reproduction of the Legal Documents; (b)the fees and disbursements of Bond Counsel and Disclosure Counsel; (c) the cost of the preparation and delivery•of the Bonds; (d) the fees for bond ratings, including all necessary travel expenses; (e)the cost of the printing . and distribution of the Preliminary Official Statement and the Official Statement; (f) the fees and expenses of the Financial Advisor; and (g) all other fees and expenses incident to the issuance and sale of the Bonds. All costs of issuing the Bonds in excess of S shall be paid by the District. 13. Notices. Any notice or other communication to be given under this Bond Purchase Agreement (other than the acceptance hereof as specified in the first paragraph hereof). may be given by delivering the same in writing if to the County, to the Treasurer and Tax Collector, Contra Costa County, 625 Court Street, Room 102, Martinez, California 94553, if to the District,to the Superintendent, Byron Union School District, 14301 Byron Highway, Byron, California 94514, or if to the Underwriter, to Piper Jaffray& Co., 1235 Hermosa Avenue, Suite 300, Hermosa Beach, C i ifornia, 90254. 14. Parties in Interest; Survival of Representations and Warranties. This Bond Purchase Agreement when accepted by the District and the County in writing as heretofore specified shall constitute the entire agreement among the District, the County and the Underwriter. This Bond Purchase Agreement is made solely for the benefit of the District, the County and the Underwriter (including the successors or assigns of the Underwriter). No person shall acquire or have any rights hereunder or by virtue hereof. All representations, warranties and agreements of the District and the County in this Bond Purchase Agreement shall survive regardless of(a) any investigation or any statement in respect thereof made by or on behalf of the Underwriter, (b) delivery of hand payment by the Underwriter for the Bonds hereunder, and (c) any termination of this Bond Purchase Agreement. 15. Execution in Counterparts. This Bond Purchase Agreement may be executed in several counterparts each of which shall be regarded as an original and all of which shall constitute but one and the same document. 4851-8372-0705.3 14 16. Applicable Law., This Bond Purchase Agreement shall be interpreted, governed and enforced in accordance with the law of the State of California applicable to contracts made and performed in such State. Very truly yours, PIPER JAFFRAY & CO. By Vice President The foregoing is hereby agreed to and accepted as of the date first above written: BYRON UNION SCHOOL DISTRICT By Superintendent CONTRA COSTA COUNTY, CALIFORNIA By Treasurer-Tax.Collector . 4851-8372-0705.3 15 APPENDIX A $[AMOUNT] BYRON UNION SCHOOL DISTRICT (Contra Costa County, California) General Obligation Bonds Election of 2006, Series 2006A $ Current Interest Bonds $ Serial Bonds $ Term Bonds Maturity Date Principal Interest (August 1 Amount Rate Yield Price Capital Appreciation Bonds $ Principal Amount ($ Maturity Value) Original Offer Price Per Maturity Date Principal $5,000 Maturity Final Maturity Au ust 1 Amount Amount Price Amount Redemption: Optional Redemption. The Current Interest Bonds maturing on or before August 1, 20_, are not subject to redemption prior to their fixed maturity dates. The Current Interest Bonds maturing on or after August 1, 20may be redeemed before maturity at the option of the District, from any source of funds of the District, on August 1, 20_, or on any date thereafter as a whole, or in part. The Current Interest Bonds called prior to maturity will be redeemed at the 4851-8372-0705.3 i following redemption prices, expressed as a percentage of par value, together with accrued interest to the date of redemption: Redemption Periods Redemption Prices The Capital Appreciatioi Bonds are not subject to optional redemption. Mandatory Redemption. The Current Interest Bonds maturing on August 1, 20_will be subject to mandatory redemption on August 1 as follows: Redemption Date (August 1 Principal Amount 4851-8372-0705.3 A-2 I PAYING AGENT AGREEMENT $[AMOUNT] BYRON UNION SCHOOL DISTRICT (Contra Costa County, California) General Obligation Bonds Election of 2006, Series 2006A THIS AGREEMENT is entered into as of the day of , 2006 by and among BYRON UNION SCHOOLI DISTRICT (the "District'), the COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA (the "County") and THE BANK OF NEW YORK TRUST COMPANY, N.A. (the `Bank"). Any capitalized terms not herein defined shall have the meaning set forth in the resolution of the County adopted on , 2006 (the"County Resolution"). WITNESSETH : WHEREAS, the District and the County have authorized the issuance.of$[AMOUNT] aggregate principal amount of fully registered bonds, designated Byron Union School District (Contra Costa County, California) General Obligation Bonds, Election of 2006, Series 2006A (the "Bonds"); and WHEREAS, the District and the County.have authorized the Bank to act as the paying agent(the"Paying Agent'), registrar("Registrar") and transfer agent for the Bonds; and NOW THEREFORE, I e District, the County and the Bank agree as follows: 1. The Bank as Registrar will authenticate and deliver the Bonds on original issue at the written direction of the District. 2. The Bank as Registrar will manually authenticate all Bonds issued. 3. The Bank as RI gistrar will maintain records as to the identity of the registered holders of the Bonds. 4. The Bank as Registrar will effect transfers of registered ownership of Bonds upon surrender of validly issued Bonds to the Bank accompanied by such instruments of transfer and other documents as the Bank i may require. 5. The Bank as Registrar will cancel all Bonds surrendered to it for transfer, exchange or payment and will dispose of said cancelled Bonds at the written direction of the District. 6. The Bank as Registrar will provide notice of redemption, if necessary, at the expense of the District. 4849-6561-6897.1 i v 7. The Bank as Playing Agent will prepare and deliver checks in payment of the principal or maturity value(if applicable) on the Bonds maturing or called for redemption, and of the interest payable on the Bonds on each interest payment date. 8. The County will deposit with the Bank as Paying Agent funds, which will be available to the Bank on said payment dates, sufficient to pay all principal, maturity value (if applicable) and interest payable on the Bonds as said principal, maturity value (if applicable) and interest become due. Any money deposited with the Bank for the payment of the principal of or interest on any Bonds and remaining unclaimed for two years after such principal, maturity value or interest has become due and payable shall be paid to the District and all liability of the Bank shall thereupon cease. 9. The Bank shall have no duties with respect to the investment of funds deposited with it, unless otherwise directed by the District, nor shall Bank be required to pay interest on any uninvested funds. 10. The Bank shall be indemnified by the District from any loss, liability, expense or advance incurred or made, in the absence of negligence or bad faith on the part of the Bank, arising out of or in connection with its performance of its duties hereunder including, without limitation, those of its attorneys. Such indemnity shall survive the termination of this Agreement or discharge and payment of the Bonds. 11. Should the Bank be notified of the loss, destruction or theft of any Bond, the Bank will place a stop transfer order against said Bond and shall consult with the District with respect to issuance of any replacement' Bond. 12. This Agreement shall remain in effect until the Bonds mature and all funds are disbursed or until this Agreement is amended or terminated. This Agreement may be terminated by written notice of either party to the other. 13. The District will compensate the Bank for its services as Registrar and Paying Agent in accordance with the terms and conditions of the fee schedule attached hereto as Exhibit A and as such schedule may be amended from time to time with the consent on the parties hereto. 14. The District shall furnish the Bank with the following documents to support this appointment: (a) a certified copy of the Bond Resolution of the District authorizing the issuance of the Bonds and authorizing the Superintendent to appoint a Paying Agent, (b) Specimen Bonds, (c) a signed copy of Bond Counsel's legal opinion from Kutak Rock LLP, (d)the Official Statement, and (e) such other documents as the Bank may reasonably request. 4849.6561-6897.1 2 15. This Agreement may be executed in any number of counterparts, each of which shall be an original and all of which shall constitute one and the same instrument. BYRON UNION SCHOOL DISTRICT By Dr. Thomas Meyer Superintendent CONTRA COSTA COUNTY, CALIFORNIA By William J. Pollacek Treasurer-Tax Collector THE BANK OF NEW YORK TRUST COMPANY,N.A., as Paying Agent By [NAME] [TITLE] 4849-6561-6897.1 3 EXHIBIT A FEESCHEDULE 4849-6561-6897.1