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Measure M Bond Measure San Mateo Union High School District 55% Approval Required
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Results as of Jan 4 9:41am, 100.0% of Precincts Reporting (165/165) |
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To continue renovation and rehabilitation of 45- to 83-year old buildings and facilities on seven campusus for safe, healthy teaching and learning environments; further upgrade fire safety, accessibility, electrical, security, and sewer systems; repair, remodel, expand, build new and replace old, inadequate classroom buildings and other facilities per the District's Bond Projects List, with citizens' oversight of all expenditures, shall the San Mateo Union High School District issue $298 million in bonds at interest rates within the legal limit?
The Board of Trustees of the San Mateo Union School District has proposed this measure which would authorize the District to issue bonds in an amount not to exceed $298 million. The bonds will have an interest rate not exceeding the legal maximum and will mature in no more than 25 years. Article XIIIA, Section 1(b)(3)(B) of the California Constitution requires that the District list the specific school facilities projects to be funded from the bond revenue and certify that the Board has evaluated safety, class size reduction, and information technology needs in the development of that list. The District's "Bond Project List" for the proposed bond is attached to the full text of the measure and can be generally described as follows: improve fire and seismic safety, exterior lighting; safety and accessibility, energy efficiency; repair or replace heating, air conditioning, ventilation and electrical systems, plumbing systems, roofs and building exteriors, courtyards and parking facilities; add and upgrade bathrooms; renovate and remodel cafeterias, campus gymnasiums and theaters; construct a school-community theater and new classrooms; renovate school pools; replace furniture and equipment; remove hazardous materials; and buy, rent or construct facilities. The measure requires the District to take certain steps to account for the proceeds from the sale of the bonds as set forth in Article XIIIA, Section 1(b)(3) of the California Constitution and Education Code sections 15272 et seq. The District must appoint a citizens' oversight committee and conduct annual independent performance and financial audits to assure that funds are spent only on the listed school and classroom improvements and for no other purposes. A "yes" vote on this measure would authorize San Mateo Union School District to issue bonds in an amount not to exceed $298 million for: projects to improve fire and seismic safety, exterior lighting; safety and accessibility, energy efficiency; repair or replace heating, air conditioning, ventilation and electrical systems, plumbing systems, roofs and building exteriors, courtyards and parking facilities; add and upgrade bathrooms; renovate and remodel cafeterias, campus gymnasiums and theaters; construct a school-community theater and new classrooms; renovate school pools; replace furniture and equipment; remove hazardous materials; and buy, rent or construct facilities. A "no" vote would preclude San Mateo Union School District from issuing bonds of up to $298 million. This measure passes if 55% of those voting on the measure vote "yes."
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Arguments For Measure M | Arguments Against Measure M |
Six years ago, San Mateo Union High School District voters, for the first time in its history, overwhelmingly approved a bond to repair and rehabilitate Aragon, Burlingame, Capuchino, Hillsdale, Mills, and San Mateo High Schools that are now 45 to 83 years old. The District
wisely used the money generated from Measure D, and other resources, to pay for the first phase of repairs of these schools. New classrooms were built; old ones remodeled; libraries were built, remodeled and expanded; old bathrooms were renovated; new science labs built; old ones
modernized. Even with these significant improvements, there is much that remains to be done on aging campuses.
Today, voters are being asked to continue supporting our commitment to provide safe, quality facilities for our students and teachers.
Among the Measure M projects that need to be completed:
We urge you to join us in voting Yes on Measure M. /s/ Jackie Speier August 11, 2006 State Senator, 8th Senatorial District /s/ Jerry Hill August 3, 2006 President, San Mateo County Board of Supervisors /s/ Loren Buddress August 18, 2006 Chief Probation Officer, County of San Mateo /s/ Linda Koelling August 3, 2006 Mayor, City of Foster City /s/ Ron Galatolo August 3, 2006 Chancellor, San Mateo County Community College District
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Tax Rate Statement from Superintendent, San Mateo Union High School District |
TAX RATE STATEMENT
(SECTION 9401 OF THE ELECTIONS CODE)
To: The voters voting in the November 7, 2006 election on the question of the issuance of $298,000,000 General Obligation Bonds of the San Mateo Union High School District: You are hereby notified in accordance with Section 9401 of the Elections Code of California of the following: 1. The best estimate from official sources of the tax rate which would be required to be levied to fund principal and interest payments during the first fiscal year after the first sale of bonds (Fiscal Year 2007-2008), based on assessed valuations available at the time of the election and taking into account estimated future growth, is the following: $.01600 per $100 of assessed valuation, which equates to $16.00 per $100,000 of assessed valuation. 2. The best estimate from official sources of the tax rate which would be required to be levied to fund principal and interest payments during the fiscal year after the last sale of bonds and an estimate of the year in which that rate will apply, based on assessed valuations available at the time of the election and taking into account estimated future growth, is as follows: $.01600 per $100 of assessed valuation, which equates to $16.00 per $100,000 of assessed valuation. Year after last sale of bonds: 2013-2014 3. The best estimate from official sources of the highest tax rate which would be required to be levied to fund principal and interest payments on the bonds and the year in which such rate would apply, based on assessed valuations available at the time of the election and taking into account estimated future growth, is as follows: $.01600 per $100 of assessed valuation, which equates to $16.00 per $100,000 of assessed valuation. Year of highest tax rate: Tax is projected to be the same every year. /s/ Samuel Johnson Jr. Superintendent, San Mateo Union High School District |
Full Text of Measure M |
50 HIGH SCHOOLS IMPROVEMENT BOND OF 2006
This Proposition may be known and referred to as the "High Schools Improvement Bond of 2006" or as "Measure M". FINDINGS In November of 2000, voters in the San Mateo Union High School District overwhelmingly approved Measure D to improve facilities at its six comprehensive high school sites, which range in age from 45 to 83 years. By seeking funding from other sources, the District was able to increase the total amount of money available by almost $100 million to provide a facilities program totaling $234.5 million. Each campus was able to complete some of the rehabilitation projects needed to bring these schools up to date and serve today's students and communities. There remains, however, more to be done: new classroom buildings are needed to replace remaining old and deteriorating ones, and more improvements are planned for accessibility, health and safety. This bond measure will allow for the continuation of the extensive renovation and rehabilitation work begun five years ago. BOND AUTHORIZATION By approval of this proposition by at least 55% of the registered voters voting on the proposition, the San Mateo Union High School District shall be authorized to issue and sell bonds of up to $298 million in aggregate principal amount to provide financing for the specific school facilities projects listed in the Bond Projects List attached hereto as Exhibit A, subject to all of the accountability safeguards specified below. Proceeds from the sale of bonds authorized by this proposition shall be used only for the construction, reconstruction, rehabilitation, or replacement of school facilities, including the furnishing and equipping of school facilities, or the acquisition or lease of real property for school facilities, and not for any other purpose, including teacher and administrator salaries and other school operating expenses. Proceeds of the bonds may be used to pay or reimburse the District for the cost of District staff when performing work on or necessary and incidental to the bond projects. ACCOUNTABILITY SAFEGUARDS The provisions in this section are specifically included in this proposition in order that the San Mateo Union High School District's voters and taxpayers may be assured that their money will be spent wisely to address specific facilities needs of the San Mateo Union High School District, all in compliance with the requirements of Article XIII A, Section 1(b)(3) of the State Constitution, and the Strict Accountability in Local School Construction Bonds Act of 2000 (codified at Education Code Sections 15264 and following). Evaluation of Needs. The Board of Trustees has evaluated the facilities needs at each campus and facility to determine which projects to finance from a local bond at this time. The Board of Trustees hereby certifies that it has evaluated safety, class size reduction and information technology needs in developing the Bond Projects List. Independent Citizens' Oversight Committee. The Board of Trustees shall establish an independent Citizens' Oversight Committee (pursuant to Education Code Section 15278 and following), to ensure bond proceeds are spent only for the school facilities projects listed in the Bond Projects List. The committee shall be established within 60 days of the date when the results of the election appear in the minutes of the Board of Trustees. Annual Performance Audits. The Board of Trustees shall conduct an annual, independent performance audit to ensure that the bond proceeds have been expended only on the school facilities projects listed in the Bond Projects List. Annual Financial Audits. The Board of Trustees shall conduct an annual, independent financial audit of the bond proceeds until all of those proceeds have been spent for the school facilities projects listed in the Bond Projects List. Special Bond Proceeds Account; Annual Report to Board. Upon approval of this proposition and the sale of any bonds approved, the Board of Trustees shall take actions necessary pursuant to Government Code Section 53410 and following to establish an account in which proceeds of the sale of bonds will be deposited. As long as any proceeds of the bonds remain unexpended, the Superintendent of the District shall cause a report to be filed with the Board of Trustees no later than December 31 of each year, commencing December 31, 2007, stating (1) the amount of bond proceeds received and expended in that year, and (2) the status of any project funded or to be funded from bond proceeds. The report may relate to the calendar year, fiscal year, or other appropriate annual period as the Superintendent shall determine, and may be incorporated into the annual budget, audit, or other appropriate routine report to the Board of Trustees. BOND PROJECTS LIST The Bond Projects List attached to this resolution as Exhibit A shall be considered a part of this ballot proposition, and shall be reproduced in any official document required to contain the full statement of the bond proposition. The Bond Projects List describes the specific projects the San Mateo Union High School District proposes to finance with proceeds of the bonds. Listed construction projects, repairs, rehabilitation projects and upgrades will be completed as needed at a particular school site according to Board-established priorities. The final cost of each project will be determined as plans are finalized, construction bids are awarded, and projects are completed. Certain construction funds expected from non-bond sources, including State grant funds for eligible projects, have not yet been secured. Until all project costs and funding sources are known, the Board of Trustees cannot determine the amount of bond proceeds available to be spent on each project. Completion of some projects may be subject to further government approvals by State officials and boards, and to local environmental review. For these reasons, inclusion of a project on the Bond Projects List is not a guarantee that the project will be funded or completed. Each project is assumed to include its share of costs of the election and bond issuance (and may include interest and redemption charges and related costs of issuance for any necessary interim financing), construction management, architectural, engineering, legal, inspection and similar planning costs (whether performed by the District or by third parties), annual financial and performance audits, a customary contingency for unforeseen design and construction costs, and other costs incidental to and necessary for completion of the listed projects. FURTHER SPECIFICATIONS Specific Purposes. All of the purposes enumerated in this proposition shall be united and voted upon as one single proposition, pursuant to Education Code Section 15100, and shall constitute the specific purposes of the bonds, and proceeds of the bonds shall be spent only for such purposes, pursuant to Government Code Section 53410. Other Terms of the Bonds. When sold, the bonds shall bear interest at an annual rate not exceeding the statutory maximum, and that interest will be made payable at the time or times permitted by law. The bonds may be issued and sold in several series, and no bond shall be made to mature more than 25 years from the date borne by that bond. EXHIBIT A SAN MATEO UNION HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT BOND PROJECTS LIST Aragon High School - Opened in 1961 900 Alameda de las Pulgas in San Mateo Serving the Cities of San Mateo and Hillsborough
The original San Mateo High School was built in 1927. The new San Mateo High School opened in 2005. Improvements are to be made to the site itself, and to replace the remaining 78-year-old building currently housing music instruction, a small theater, and the biotechnology program.
This 52-year-old theater building is home to the Bay Area Speakers Series, Peninsula Civic Light Opera, Peninsula Symphony Orchestra, Broadway by the Bay, Performing Arts for Youth Society and is in constant use by San Mateo High School and the district-wide community for various other events, including graduation ceremonies for schools.
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