League of Women Voters of California Education Fund
	Humboldt County, CA November 4, 2008 Election
	Measure H School Bond Klamath-Trinity Joint Unified School District 55% Approval Required Pass: 831 / 71.39% Yes votes ...... 333 / 28.61% No votes See Also: Index of all Measures

Arguments For Measure H

Everyone knows the importance and value of having quality schools. From higher achieving students, to training for future jobs, to greater neighborhood safety, quality schools make a difference. While our teachers and staff do their best in educating our children, many classrooms and school facilities in the Klamath-Trinity Joint Unified School District are outdated and inadequate to provide students with the schools they need to succeed. While our facilities have been well maintained over the years, our schools are old. The average age of our schools is nearly 50 years. Weitchpec Elementary, our newest school, was first constructed in 1969! These outdated classrooms need major upgrades and improvements to meet today's safety, technological, and educational standards. If passed, Measure H will provide funding to make critical facility improvements at each school in the District. It will also qualify the District to receive up to $4.1 million in matching state funds to help pay for these improvements. Measure H will improve District classrooms and school facilities by: Making health and safety improvements throughout the District; Modernizing and renovating 50-year-old classrooms, restrooms, and school facilities; Improving student access to computers and modern technology; Repairing or replacing leaky roofs and replacing outdated heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning systems; and Upgrading inadequate electrical and deteriorating plumbing and sewer systems. Measure H makes financial sense and protects taxpayers Brings in $4.1 million in matching funds from the State By law, spending must be reviewed and annually audited by an independent citizens' oversight committee Funds can only be spent to improve schools, not for administrative salaries Measure H upgrades and renovates old and inadequate classrooms, improves the education of local students, and maintains the quality of our community + and that's something we can all support. Please, VOTE YES ON MEASURE H! (No arguments against Measure H were submitted)

Tax Rate Statement from the District Superintendent

An election will be held in Klamath-Trinity Unified School District (the "District") on November 4, 2008 to authorize the sale of $5,950,000 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 $.06000 per $100 ($60.00 per $100,000) of assessed valuation in fiscal year 2009-2010. 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 $.06000 per $100 ($60.00 per $100,000) of assessed valuation in fiscal year 2018-19. 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 $.06000 per $100 ($60.00 per $100,000) of assessed valuation. These estimated 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. s/ Doug Oliveira Superintendent, Klamath Unified School District

Full Text of Measure H

By approval of this proposition by at least 55% of the registered voters voting thereon, the Klamath-Trinity Joint Unified School District shall be authorized to issue and sell bonds of up to $5,950,000 in aggregate principal amount to provide financing for the specific school facilities projects listed below in the Bond Project List, subject to all of the accountability safeguards specified herein. ACCOUNTABILITY MEASURES The provisions in this section are included in this proposition in order that the voters and taxpayers of the District may be assured that their money will be spent to address specific facilities needs of the 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 section 15264 et seq. of the California Education Code). Evaluation of Needs. The Board of Trustees has updated its Facilities Master Plan in order to evaluate and address all of the facilities needs of the District, and 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 Project List. Independent Citizens' Oversight Committee. The Board of Trustees shall establish an independent Citizens' Oversight Committee to ensure bond proceeds are expended only for the school facilities projects listed in the Bond Project List. The committee shall be established within 60 days of the date when the Board of Trustees enters the results of the election in its minutes. Annual Performance Audit. The Board of Trustees conduct or cause to be conducted an annual, independent performance audit to ensure that the bond proceeds have been expended only on the school facilities projects listed in the Bond Project List. Annual Financial Audit. The Board of Trustees shall conduct or cause to be conducted 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 Project List. Annual Report to Board. Upon approval of this proposition and the sale of any bonds approved, the Board of Trustees 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 shall cause a report to be filed with the Board of Trustees no later than January 1 of each year, commencing January 1, 2010, 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. BOND PROJECT LIST The District intends to complete the following projects at district schools and facilities using a combination of funding sources. It is anticipated that bond proceeds will contribute $5,950,000 to said total cost. Other anticipated sources include state aid matching funds, joint-use funds, developer fees, and other available funds. Unless otherwise noted, the following projects are authorized to be completed at each or any of the District's school sites. Hoopa Valley Elementary - Built in 1962 Make health and safety improvements, including removing asbestos and other hazardous materials, to meet current standards; Replace or upgrade outdated heating, ventilation, cooling/air conditioning (HVAC) systems to improve energy efficiency and lower operating costs; Upgrade inadequate electrical systems and emergency generators; Improve student access to computers and modern technology; Repair or replace roofs; Replace infrastructure of all data and communication systems; Renovate existing restrooms and outdated plumbing and sewer systems; Construct or upgrade restrooms; Improve energy efficiency and replace outdated windows with new windows; Upgrade playfields, playground equipment, and athletic facilities; Improve student safety by upgrading outdated fire alarms and installing additional fencing, security, and monitoring systems; Upgrade and renovate outdated cafeterias/kitchens/multi-purpose rooms; Upgrade and modernize outdated classrooms and other facility interiors/exteriors, including flooring, walls, ceilings, windows, cabinets and casework; Upgrade, repair, replace, modify or construct site improvements, parking lots, paths, sidewalks and walkways, blacktops, canopies, lunch shelters, exterior shade structures, landscaping improvements, irrigation and drainage, etc. Jack Norton Elementary - Built in 1959 Make health and safety improvements, including removing asbestos and other hazardous materials, to meet current standards; Replace or upgrade outdated heating, ventilation, cooling/air conditioning (HVAC) systems to improve energy efficiency and lower operating costs; Upgrade inadequate electrical systems and emergency generators; Improve student access to computers and modern technology; Replace infrastructure of all data and communication systems; Renovate existing restrooms and outdated plumbing and sewer systems; Construct or install improvements required to comply with access requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), and existing state and local building codes, including upgrades, modifications, or construction of restroom facilities, ramps, doors, parking, elevators, lifts, etc.; Construct or upgrade restrooms; Improve energy efficiency and replace outdated windows with new windows; Upgrade playfields, playground equipment, and athletic facilities; Improve student safety by upgrading outdated fire alarms and installing additional fencing, security, and monitoring systems; Upgrade and renovate outdated cafeterias/kitchens/multi-purpose rooms; Upgrade and modernize outdated classrooms and other facility interiors/exteriors, including flooring, walls, ceilings, windows, cabinets and casework; Upgrade, repair, replace, modify or construct site improvements, parking lots, paths, sidewalks and walkways, blacktops, canopies, lunch shelters, exterior shade structures, landscaping improvements, irrigation and drainage, etc. Orleans Elementary - Built in 1965 Make health and safety improvements, including removing asbestos and other hazardous materials, to meet current standards; Replace or upgrade outdated heating, ventilation, cooling/air conditioning (HVAC) systems to improve energy efficiency and lower operating costs; Upgrade inadequate electrical systems and emergency generators; Improve student access to computers and modern technology; Repair or replace roofs; Replace infrastructure of all data and communication systems; Renovate existing restrooms and outdated plumbing and sewer systems; Construct or upgrade restrooms Improve energy efficiency and replace outdated windows with new windows Upgrade playfields, playground equipment, and athletic facilities Improve student safety by upgrading outdated fire alarms and installing additional security, and monitoring systems Upgrade and renovate outdated cafeterias/kitchens/multi-purpose rooms Upgrade and modernize outdated classrooms and other facility interiors/exteriors, including flooring, walls, ceilings, windows, cabinets and casework Upgrade, repair, replace, modify or construct site improvements, parking lots, paths, sidewalks and walkways, blacktops, canopies, lunch shelters, exterior shade structures, landscaping improvements, irrigation and drainage, etc. Trinity Valley Elementary - Built in 1950 Make health and safety improvements, including removing asbestos and other hazardous materials, to meet current standards; Replace or upgrade outdated heating, ventilation, cooling/air conditioning (HVAC) systems to improve energy efficiency and lower operating costs; Upgrade inadequate electrical systems and emergency generators; Improve student access to computers and modern technology; Repair or replace roofs; Replace infrastructure of all data and communication systems; Renovate existing restrooms and outdated plumbing and sewer systems; Construct or install improvements required to comply with access requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), and existing state and local building codes, including upgrades, modifications, or construction of restroom facilities, ramps, doors, parking, elevators, lifts, etc.; Construct or upgrade restrooms; Improve energy efficiency and replace outdated windows with new windows; Upgrade playfields, playground equipment, and athletic facilities; Improve student safety by upgrading outdated fire alarms and installing additional fencing, security, and monitoring systems; Upgrade and renovate outdated cafeterias/kitchens/multi-purpose rooms; Upgrade and modernize outdated classrooms and other facility interiors/exteriors, including flooring, walls, ceilings, windows, cabinets and casework; Upgrade, repair, replace, modify or construct site improvements, parking lots, paths, sidewalks and walkways, blacktops, canopies, lunch shelters, exterior shade structures, landscaping improvements, irrigation and drainage, etc. Weitchpec Elementary - Built in 1969 Make health and safety improvements, including removing asbestos and other hazardous materials, to meet current standards; Replace or upgrade outdated heating, ventilation, cooling/air conditioning (HVAC) systems to improve energy efficiency and lower operating costs; Upgrade inadequate electrical systems and emergency generators; Improve student access to computers and modern technology; Replace infrastructure of all data and communication systems; Renovate existing restrooms and outdated plumbing and sewer systems; Construct or install improvements required to comply with access requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), and existing state and local building codes, including upgrades, modifications, or construction of restroom facilities, ramps, doors, parking, elevators, lifts, etc.; Construct new restrooms; Improve energy efficiency and replace outdated windows with new windows; Upgrade playfields, playground equipment, and athletic facilities; Improve student safety by upgrading outdated fire alarms and installing additional fencing, security, and monitoring systems; Upgrade and renovate outdated cafeterias/kitchens; Upgrade and modernize outdated classrooms and other facility interiors/exteriors, including flooring, walls, ceilings, windows, cabinets and casework; Upgrade, repair, replace, modify or construct site improvements, parking lots, paths, sidewalks and walkways, blacktops, canopies, lunch shelters, exterior shade structures, landscaping improvements, irrigation and drainage, etc. Hoopa Valley High - Built in 1953 Make health and safety improvements, including removing asbestos and other hazardous materials, to meet current standards; Replace or upgrade outdated heating, ventilation, cooling/air conditioning (HVAC) systems to improve energy efficiency and lower operating costs; Upgrade inadequate electrical systems and emergency generators; Improve student access to computers and modern technology; Repair or replace roofs; Replace infrastructure of all data and communication systems; Renovate existing restrooms and outdated plumbing and sewer systems; Construct or install improvements required to comply with access requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), and existing state and local building codes, including upgrades, modifications, or construction of restroom facilities, ramps, doors, parking, elevators, lifts, etc.; Construct new restrooms; Improve energy efficiency and replace outdated windows with new windows; Upgrade or replace athletic facilities; Improve student safety by upgrading outdated fire alarms and installing additional fencing, security, and monitoring systems; Upgrade and renovate outdated cafeterias/kitchens/multi-purpose rooms; Upgrade and modernize outdated classrooms and other facility interiors/exteriors, including flooring, walls, ceilings, windows, cabinets and casework; Upgrade, repair, replace, modify or construct site improvements, parking lots, paths, sidewalks and walkways, blacktops, canopies, lunch shelters, exterior shade structures, landscaping improvements, irrigation and drainage, etc. Captain John Continuation High (Old/New Campus) Make repairs and improvements to classrooms and school facilities; Replace old portable classrooms with new classrooms; Make general site improvements, including replacing deteriorating concrete sidewalks/steps, parking lots, driveways, fire lanes; District Office/Corporate Yard - Built in 1983 Replace old portable buildings with new permanent buildings; Make handicap accessibility (ADA) upgrades and improvements to the sites, including restrooms; Make general site improvements, including replacing deteriorating concrete sidewalks/steps, parking lots, driveways, fire lanes, grass fields; Upgrade outdated heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning systems to improve energy efficiency; Repair/replace old and deteriorating plumbing and sewer systems; Upgrade or replace flooring, walls, ceilings, and lighting fixtures Renovate, expand, construct, and upgrade student support facilities including joint-use projects, as needed including staff rooms and transportation and maintenance facilities Furnish and equip schools to the extent permitted by law; Address unforeseen conditions revealed by construction/modernization (e.g., plumbing or gas line breaks, dry rot, seismic, structural, etc.); Necessary site preparation/restoration in connection with new construction, renovation or remodeling, or installation or removal of relocatable classrooms. ADDITIONAL SPECIFICATIONS No Administrator Salaries. Proceeds from the sale of Bonds authorized by this proposition shall be used only for the construction, reconstruction, rehabilitation, or replacement of school facilities on the Bond Project List, including the furnishing and equipping of said school facilities, or the acquisition or lease of real property for said school facilities, and not for any other purpose, including teacher and administrator salaries and other school operating expenses. Single Purpose. All of the purposes enumerated in this proposition shall be united and voted upon as one single proposition, pursuant to section 15100 of the California Education Code, and all the enumerated purposes shall constitute the specific single purpose of the bonds and proceeds of the bonds shall be spent only for such purpose. 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 (if issued pursuant to the provisions of the California Education Code) or 40 years (if issued pursuant to the provisions of the California Government Code) from the date borne by that bond.