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San Diego County, CA November 2, 2004 Election
Proposition Y
Parcel Assessment for Elementary Educational Programs and Services
Santee Elementary School District
Special Assessment - 2/3 Approval Required

14165 / 60.71% Yes votes ...... 9167 / 39.29% No votes

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Results as of Dec 15 1:35pm
Information shown below: Summary | Arguments |

Shall Santee School District be authorized to levy and collect an annual special assessment for five years only, beginning July 1, 2005, at the rate of $60 per year for each residential parcel within the School District and $400 per year for each commercial, industrial, or other non-residential use parcel within the School District, with an exemption for any parcel whose beneficial owner has attained the age of 65 on or before July 1 of any assessment year and who uses that parcel as his or her principal place of residence, with no proceeds going to the State or administrator salaries, with all funds staying in Santee to benefit local schools, with annual oversight of funds by a citizen's committee and annual audits, and shall the Santee School District implement accountability measures in connection with the special assessment?

Summary:
To maintain quality education, partially offset the impact of unprecedented district/state budget reductions and declining enrollment, retain qualified and experienced teachers, minimize further reduction in educational programs and enhance student achievement, by:

Ensuring adequate textbook and instructional materials

Reinstating full district funded reading specialists at each school site

Supporting programs which ensure a safe school environment

Restoring access to libraries during school hours

Reinstating the music program.

Arguments Submitted to San Diego County Registrar of Voters

Summary of Arguments FOR Proposition Y:
Our neighborhood school programs have been seriously decimated by ongoing State budget cuts. After slashing over $16 million in the past five years, the kindergarten through eighth grade schools in the Santee School District have lost library time, custodial services, music teachers, and vital reading specialist assistance. Future cuts continue to threaten smaller classes, teacher staffing and additional educational programs.

Proposition Y, a TEMPORARY school assessment, will provide funds to limit these drastic reductions. Specifically, Proposition Y will provide money to minimize further reduction in educational programs and enhance student achievement, by:

Ensuring adequate textbook and instructional materials

Reinstating full district funded reading specialists at each school site

Supporting programs which ensure a safe school environment

Restoring access to libraries during school hours

Reinstating the music program

The $5 per month each homeowner will pay under Proposition Y is deductible on state and federal taxes. Seniors are eligible for an exemption. Proposition Y is limited to 5 years and cannot be extended without voter approval. A citizens' oversight committee will be established to monitor spending and insure Proposition Y funds are properly spent. ALL Proposition Y monies will remain in our community to benefit our local school children. No funds can be taken by the State.

Our school children deserve the best. Good schools help keep our property values high and maintain the quality of life in our community. That's why we support Proposition Y. Help preserve the excellent educational tradition of Santee and the future of the children who live here.

PLEASE VOTE YES ON PROPOSITION Y.

s/ Karen R. Fleck, Parent, Tierra Del Sol Council PTA President; Lynda A. Harlan, Community Business Owner; and James L. Williams, Teacher, Santee School District and Community Member.

Summary of Arguments AGAINST Proposition Y:
No argument against the proposition was filed in the office of the Registrar of Voters.
 
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