League of Women Voters of California Education Fund
	Contra Costa County, CA November 2, 2010 Election
	Measure L Bonds Pittsburg Unified School District 55% Approval Required Pass: 7391 / 68.52% Yes votes ...... 3396 / 31.48% No votes See Also: Index of all Measures

Arguments For Measure L

Arguments Against Measure L

Vote Yes on Measure L! The Pittsburg Unified School District is committed to providing all students a quality education within a safe learning environment. In order to provide our students with the educational tools, classrooms and school facilities comparable to other Contra Costa County School district, it is necessary to make vital repairs to our schools, upgrade technology, and construct classrooms and school facilities. Measure L will fund: Installation of solar energy systems Upgrade of electrical wiring/power to accommodate technology and computers in classrooms and libraries Structural earthquake safety improvements to school buildings as necessary to meet current safety codes. Replacement of outdated heating, ventilation, and air conditioning equipment with modern energy-efficient systems, resulting in millions of dollars in cost savings Construction of permanent classrooms to replace deteriorating portable classrooms Construction of new preschool facilities Repair and upgrade of aging restrooms Repair and replace aging roofs and damaged ceilings Construction of a new junior high school to reduce overcrowding Measure L will remain in our local Community: All money raised by Measure L will stay in Pittsburg Unified to benefit our children, our neighborhoods and our property values. By law Measure L funding can only be used for school repairs, upgrades and construction. None of the funds can be used for administrator or teacher salaries. Taxpayer Accountability: If Measure L is passed, a citizens' oversight committee will review all bond expenditures to guarantee the money is spent as voters approved. In addition, all bond funds must be independently audited every year. Pittsburg Unified students deserve your vote: There are more than 9,500 students in our district. They need your help. On November 2, join parents, teachers' community members, business leaders and senior citizens and vote Yes on Measure L. Francine Confetti, Pittsburg High School Citizens Bond Oversight Committee Ruben J. Rosalez, Former School Board Member Orin T. Allen, Retired Probation Mgr., C.C. Co. Jess Leber, Retired School Administrator Nancy L. Parent Council Member, City of Pittsburg

No Arguments Against Bond Measure L Were Filed

Tax Rate Statement from Superintendent of Schools

An election will be held in the Pittsburg Unified School District (the "District") on November 2, 2010, to authorize the sale of up to $100,000,000 in bonds of the District for the specific school facilities projects listed in the Bond Project List established by the District, as described in the proposition. If the bonds are authorized and a State bonding capacity waiver is received, the District expects to sell the bonds in one or more series. Principal and interest on the bonds will be payable from the proceeds of tax levies made upon the taxable property in the District. The following information is provided in compliance with Sections 9400-9404 of the Elections Code of the State of California. 1. The best estimate of the tax which would be required to be levied to fund this bond issue during the first fiscal year after the sale of the first series of bonds and the best estimate of the highest tax rate which would be required to be levied to fund this bond issue, based on estimated assessed valuations available at the time of filing of this statement, is $55 per $100,000 of assessed valuation in fiscal year 2011-12. 2. The best estimate of the tax which would be required to be levied 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 $55 per $100,000 of assessed valuation in fiscal year 2018-19 3. The best estimate of the average tax rate which would be required to be levied to fund this bond issue during the life of the bonds, based on estimated assessed valuations available at the time of filing of this statement, is $55 per $100,000 of assessed valuation. Voters should note that estimated tax rate is based on the ASSESSED VALUE of taxable property on Contra Costa County's official tax rolls, not on the property's market value. Property owners should consult their own property tax bills to determine their property's assessed value and any applicable tax exemptions. Attention of all voters is directed to the fact that the foregoing information is based upon the District's projections and estimates only, which are not binding upon the District. The actual tax rates and the years in which they will apply may vary from those presently estimated, due to variations from these estimates in the timing of bond sales, the amount of bonds sold and market interest rates at the time of each sale, and actual assessed valuations over the term of repayment of the bonds. The dates of sale and the amount of bonds sold at any given time will be determined by the District based on need for construction funds and other factors. The actual interest rates at which the bonds will be sold will depend on the bond market at the time of each sale. Actual future assessed valuation will depend upon the amount and value of taxable property within the District as determined by the Contra Costa County Assessor in the annual assessment and the equalization process. Dated: 8-2-2010. Linda K. Rondeau, Superintendent, Pittsburg Unified School District