League of Women Voters of California Education Fund
	Contra Costa County, CA November 2, 2010 Election
	Measure N Bonds Knightsen Elementary School District 55% Approval Required Fail: 375 / 54.82% Yes votes ...... 309 / 45.18% No votes See Also: Index of all Measures

Arguments For Measure N

Arguments Against Measure N

Our schools are the most important asset in our community and should be our number one priority. From higher achieving students to greater neighborhood safety to improved property values, quality schools make a difference. Your YES vote on Measure N will improve our local schools, preserve essential educational programs and retain teachers by retiring existing school loans, upgrade technology and computers in the classrooms, and make needed renovations and repairs throughout the district. By law, Measure N funds can only be used to improve our neighborhood schools and cannot be taken by the State for other uses. Measure N will: Improve the District's budget, preserve school programs, retain teachers and staff, and upgrade essential learning materials by paying off existing school facility debt Upgrade classrooms with up-to-date computers and technology Repair and replace deteriorating roofs Repair and replace old and deteriorating plumbing and sewer systems Renovate and repair outdated restrooms As taxpayers, we agree on the importance of quality schools but also financial safeguards. Measure N makes financial sense and protects taxpayers By law, all bond monies must be spent locally and entirely within our District Bond funds cannot be taken by the State and spent elsewhere All spending must be reviewed by an independent citizens' oversight committee No money can be used for administrative or teacher salaries Measure N deserves our support because it improves the education of local children, and helps maintain the quality of our community + and that's something we can all support. Please join us and VOTE YES ON MEASURE N! Linda Weekes, Chairman CSD Robert L. Cecchini Kim Revel Thomas E. Baldocchi Jr. Kay Joan Carlile

No Arguments Against the Measure Were Filed

Tax Rate Statement

An election will be held in the Knightsen Elementary School District School (the "District") on November 2, 2010 to authorize the sale of $5,000,000 in general obligation bonds. The following information is submitted in compliance with Sections 9400-9404 of the California Elections Code. 1. 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 $.0300 per $100 ($30.00 per $100,000) of assessed valuation in fiscal year 2011-12. 2. 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 $.0300 per $100 ($30.00 per $100,000) of assessed valuation in fiscal year 2021-22. 3. 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 $.0300 per $100 ($30.00 per $100,000) of assessed valuation. 4. The best estimate of the average tax rate required to fund this bond issue, based on estimated assessed valuations available at the time of filing of this statement, is $.0300 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 Improvement District. Actual assessed valuations will depend upon the amount and value of taxable property within the Improvement District as determined in the assessment and the equalization process. Dated: 7/26, 2010 Theresa Estrada Superintendent