League of Women Voters of California Education Fund
	San Diego County, CA November 4, 2008 Election
	Proposition W School Bonds Lemon Grove Elementary School District 55% Approval Required Pass: 8635 / 72.85% Yes votes ...... 3218 / 27.15% No votes See Also: Index of all Propositions

Arguments For Proposition W

Arguments Against Proposition W

Our schools are the most important asset in our community and should be our number one priority. From higher achieving students to greater safety to improved property values, quality schools make a difference. While our teachers and staff do their best in educating our students, many classrooms and school facilities in the Lemon Grove School District are now outdated and no longer provide students with an adequate environment in which to succeed. While our schools have been well maintained over the years with many renovations and improvements to classrooms, our work is not done. We must continue to improve our schools to meet today's safety, technological, and educational standards. Your YES vote on Proposition W will create a lasting, positive impact on the quality of our schools, neighborhoods and values of our homes. A complete list of projects is included in the full text of Proposition W. Proposition W will improve classrooms and school facilities by: Constructing needed science technology labs Repairing and replacing old and deteriorating plumbing and sewer systems Upgrading substandard classrooms Renovating playgrounds and improving health and fitness facilities Converting a middle school into a magnet school specializing in programs such as science, technology, engineering and math Constructing a joint-use library/media center for the students and the community By law, Proposition W has taxpayer protections in place. All spending will be annually audited and reviewed by an independent citizens' oversight committee Funds can only be spent to improve Lemon Grove schools and not administrator salaries Proposition W deserves our support. It will not only maintain the quality of our schools and our property values, but also improve the quality of our community + and that's something we can all support. Please join us and VOTE YES ON PROPOSITION W! ROBERT ROBINSON President Broadway Heights Community Council DESIREE B. IVESTER Lemon Grove PTA Council President KATHLEEN OLSEN Chief Administrative Officer ROBERT R. ALVAREZ, JR. Professor, UCSD<BR ANDEE ACEVES California Teacher of the Year

No argument against the proposition was filed in the office of the Registrar of Voters.

Tax Rate Statement

An election will be held in Lemon Grove School District (the "District") on November 4, 2008 to authorize the sale of $28,000,000 in general obligation bonds. The following information is submitted in compliance with Sections 9400-9404 of the California Elections Code. The best estimate of the tax rate that would be required to fund this bond issue during the first fiscal year after the sale of the first series of bonds, based on estimated assessed valuations available at the time of filing of this statement, is $.03000 per $100 ($30.00 per $100,000) of assessed valuation in fiscal year 2009-10. The best estimate of the tax rate that would be required to fund this bond issue during the first fiscal year after the sale of the last series of bonds, based on estimated assessed valuations available at the time of filing of this statement, is $.03000 per $100 ($30.00 per $100,000) of assessed valuation in fiscal year 2017-18. The best estimate of the highest tax rate that would be required to fund this bond issue, based on estimated assessed valuations available at the time of filing this statement, is $.03000 per $100 ($30.00 per $100,000) of assessed valuation. These estimates are based on projections derived from information obtained from official sources. The actual tax rates and the years in which they will apply may vary depending on the timing of bond sales, the amount of bonds sold at each sale and actual increases in assessed valuations. The timing of the bond sales and the amount of bonds sold at any given time will be determined by the needs of the District. Actual assessed valuations will depend upon the amount and value of taxable property within the District as determined in the assessment and the equalization process. Dated: July 29, 2008 Gina Potter Assistant Superintendent, Business Services Lemon Grove School District ACCOUNTABILITY MEASURES As required by Section 53410 of the Government Code, the following accountability measures are hereby made a part of the District's Bond Proposition W (the "Proposition"): (a) The specific purpose of the bonds is set forth in the Full Text of the Proposition; (b) The proceeds from the sale of the District's bonds will be used only for the purposes specified in the Proposition, and not for any other purpose; (c) The proceeds of the Bonds will be deposited into a Building Fund to be held by the San Diego County Treasurer, as required by the California Education Code; and (d) The Superintendent of the District shall cause an annual report to be filed with the Board of Trustees of the District not later than January 1 of each year, which report shall contain pertinent information regarding the amount of funds collected and expended, as well as the status of the projects listed in the Proposition, as required by Sections 53410 and 53411 of the Government Code.