League of Women Voters of California Education Fund
	Stanislaus County, CA November 2, 2010 Election
	Measure I School Bond Waterford Unified School District 55% Approval Required Fail: 849 / 38.78% Yes votes ...... 1,340 / 61.22% No votes See Also: Index of all Measures

Arguments For Measure I

Arguments Against Measure I

Everyone knows the value and importance of having quality schools. From higher achieving students, to training for future jobs, to greater neighborhood safety, quality schools make a difference. While teachers and staff do their best in educating our children, classrooms and school facilities in the Waterford Unified School District are outdated and inadequate to provide students with the school facilities they need to succeed. Our students need your YES vote on Measure I. While schools have been well maintained, some of our facilities are over 40 years old and do not meet 21st century education and technology standards. Waterford Middle School, our oldest, was first built in 1946! Measure I would allow the District to improve the quality of education provided to local students. Nearly 15 years ago, Waterford voters passed a bond measure to construct Waterford High School; it was a great investment. Today, Waterford High is the top performing high school in Stanislaus County and among our neighboring counties for four straight years. Therefore, we must continue to invest in our local schools to meet today's safety, technological, and educational standards. If passed, Measure I would improve Waterford schools by: Constructing a career technical education building for shop, science and technology courses Renovating outdated classrooms, restrooms, and school facilities Upgrading outdated heating, ventilation and air- conditioning systems Improving technology and upgrading inadequate electrical systems Measure I makes financial sense and protects taxpayers. By law, all bond funds must be spent locally and cannot be taken by the State. Funds can only be spent to improve Waterford schools, not for administrator or teacher salaries. Measure I improves old classrooms and inadequate facilities and maintains the quality of our community. That's something we can all support. Please join us and VOTE YES ON MEASURE I! /s/ Rod Walker, Agriculture Consultant /s/ Tom Marchy, Rancher /s/ Phil Stine, Farmer /s/ Elisa Godoy, Parent/Community Volunteer /s/ Charles Goeken, Mayor, City of Waterford

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Tax Rate Statement from the Superintendent Waterford Unified School District

An election will be held in the Waterford Unified School District (the "District") on November 2, 2010 to authorize the sale of $11,000,000 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 $.04900 per $100 ($49.00 per $100,000) of assessed valuation in fiscal year 2011-12. 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 $.04900 per $100 ($49.00 per $100,000) of assessed valuation in fiscal year 2020-21. 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 $.04900 per $100 ($49.00 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 8, 2010 /s/ Don Davis Superintendent Waterford Unified School District

Full Text of Measure I

EXHIBIT A This proposition may be known and referred to as the Waterford Unified School District General Obligation Bond of 2010, or Measure I FINDINGS The Waterford Unified School District (the "District), which serves the community of Waterford, is a recognized leader in providing top quality education to Stanislaus County students. The achievements have been accrued by the District as a result of the long history of visionary leadership from the Board of Trustees of the District (the "Board"), as well as from staff members, parents, and members of the District communities. During its long history, the District has benefited from a community, which supports its educational institutions by establishing high standards for academic achievement while at the same time providing the means required to meet and even to surpass those expectations. In order to provide our local students with the same classrooms and school facilities as other California school districts, major repairs and upgrades are necessary to ensure these buildings will remain functional for future generations. The Board has prepared a facilities plan and identified significant repairs, upgrades, and classroom and facility modernization needs that are more than the District is able to fund from currently available sources or annual revenues. The District has sought, and continues to seek, all available outside sources of funding to improve our school buildings, including local, state, and federal grants and state bond funds. Historically, the state requires that local school districts provide local funds as a condition of receipt of state matching funds. It is necessary to seek voter approval of a bond measure in order to provide the local funding for identified school facility repairs and modernization projects. BOND AUTHORIZATION By approval of this proposition by at least 55 percent of the registered voters voting on the proposition, the District shall be authorized to issue and sell bonds of up to $11,000,000 in aggregated principal at interest rates below the legal limit, to provide finance for the specific school facilities projects listed in the Bond Project List attached hereto as Exhibit A-1, subject to all the accountability requirements specified below. BOND PROJECT LIST The Bond Project List attached to this resolution as Exhibit A-1 shall be considered a part of the ballot proposition and shall be reproduced in any official document required to contain the full statement of the bond proposition. Approval of this Bond Measure (the "Measure") does not guarantee that the proposed project or projects in the District that are the subject of bonds under the Measure will be funded beyond the local revenues generated by the Measure. If state matching funds become available, they will be used for and applied to the Bond Project List as per Exhibit A-1. The school district's proposal for the project or projects may assume the receipt of matching state funds, which could be subject to appropriation by the Legislature or approval of a statewide bond measure. ACCOUNTABILITY REQUIREMENTS The provisions in this section are specifically included in this proposition in order that the voters and taxpayers in the District may be assured that their money will be spent wisely to address specific facilities needs of the District all in compliance with the requirements of Article XIIIA, 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 has prepared an updated facilities plan in order to evaluate and address all of the facilities needs of the District. The Board hereby certifies that it has evaluated safety, class size reduction, enrollment growth, and information technology needs in developing the Bond Project List contained in Exhibit A-1. Independent Citizens' Oversight Committee. The Board shall establish an Independent Citizens' Oversight Committee pursuant to Education Code Section 15278 and following to ensure bond proceeds are expended only on the school facilities projects listed in Exhibit A-1. The committee shall be established within 60 days of the date when the results of the election appear in the minutes of the Board. Performance Audits. The Board shall conduct an annual, independent performance audit to ensure that the bond proceeds have been expanded only on the school facilities projects listed in Exhibit A-1. Financial Audits. The Board 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 Exhibit A-1. Special Bond Proceeds Account: Annual Report to Board. Upon approval of this proposition and the sale of any bonds approved, the Board shall take actions necessary 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 annually 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 in the annual budget, audit, or another appropriate routine report to the Board. FURTHER SPECIFICATIONS No Administrator Salaries. Proceeds from the sale of bonds authorized by this proposition shall be used only for the construction, reconstruction and/or rehabilitation of school facilities including the furnishing and equipping of school facilities or 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. The proceeds of the bonds will be deposited into a Building Fund to be held by the Stanislaus County Treasurer, as required by the California Education Code. EXHIBIT A-1 BOND PROJECT LIST Bond proceeds will be expended to modernize, replace, renovate, expand, construct, acquire, equip, furnish and otherwise improve the classrooms and school facilities of the District, including those located at the following locations: Richard M. Moon Primary (Grades K-2nd)-            Lucille Whitehead Intermediate (Grades 3-5th)- Built in 1966            Built in 2005 Waterford Middle School (Grades 6-8th)-            Waterford High School (Grades 9-12th)- Built in 1946            Built in 2001 The specific school facilities projects to be funded include, but shall not be limited to: School Renovation, Repair, Upgrade, and Construction Projects Build a career technical education building at Waterford High School for shop, science and technology classes to better prepare students for the workforce. Replace old and energy inefficient heating, ventilation, air conditioning systems. Update technology and technology infrastructure throughout the District. Replace inadequate wiring and electrical systems to meet current electrical and accessibility codes, increase capacity, and relieve currently overloaded electrical systems. Replace outdated windows and lighting to improve energy efficiency and reduce operating costs. Renovate, repair, expand and/or upgrade the interior and/or exterior of existing classrooms and school facilities throughout the District, including infrastructure and landscaping improvements. Modernize outdated classroom interiors including asbestos abatement, new paint, carpet/vinyl, white marker boards, tackable surfaces, increased secure storage capacity for instructional materials and equipment, etc. Repair/upgrade roofs, ceilings, walls, and floors. Repair/replace existing deteriorating plumbing systems, including drainage and sewer systems. Upgrade outdated restrooms throughout the District. Upgrade, expand, repair and/or equip labs, multipurpose rooms, food service facilities, auditoriums, libraries,locker rooms, and other school facilities. Federal and State-mandated Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) accessibility upgrades and as mandated by the Division of the State Architect (DSA) including site access, parking, restrooms, relocation of some existing electrical devices, drinking fountains, playground equipment, etc. Replace/upgrade existing signage, bells and clocks. Install, repair, upgrade, or replace safety and security systems throughout the District. Install energy efficient systems including "green" building projects and sustainable building practices to promote energy-efficiency (e.g., solar, electrical systems panel, etc.). Federal and State-mandated Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) safety upgrades including playground areas and playground equipment replacement. Relocate or improve student drop-off areas. Upgrade and repair play areas and play fields. Build a performing arts center, for school and community use, at the Waterford High School campus. Upgrade, repair, or expand school site parking, driveways, and walkways. Fire alarm systems upgrades, repair fire safety equipment, and emergency exit lighting improvements. Repair, replace and/or upgrade paved surfaces, turf, and other grounds to eliminate safety hazards and improve outside instructional areas. Miscellaneous District-wide Projects Abate and remove hazardous materials identified prior or during construction. Address unforeseen conditions revealed by construction/modernization (such as plumbing or gas line breaks, dry rot, seismic, structural, etc.). Other improvements required to comply with existing building codes, including the Field Act, and access requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act. Necessary site acquisition and preparation/restoration in connection with new construction, renovation or remodeling, or installation or removal of relocatable classrooms, including ingress and egress, removing, replacing, or installing irrigation, utility lines (such as gas lines, water lines, electrical lines, sewer lines, and communication lines), trees and landscaping, relocating fire access roads, and acquiring any necessary easements, licenses, or rights of way to the property. Rental or construction of storage facilities and other space on an interim basis, as needed to accommodate construction materials, equipment, and personnel, and interim classrooms (including relocatables) for students and school functions or other storage for classroom materials displaced during construction. Acquisition of any of the facilities on the Bond Project List through temporary lease or lease-purchase arrangements, or execute purchase option under leases for any of these authorized facilities. For any project involving rehabilitation or renovation of a building or the major portion of a building, the District shall be authorized to proceed with new replacement construction instead, if the Board of Trustees determines that replacement and new construction is more economically practical than rehabilitation and renovation, considering the building's age, condition, expected remaining life, and other relevant factors. All work necessary and incidental to specific projects described above, including demolition of existing structures.