On November 8, 2016, our community passed two bonds for school facilities with a "yes" supermajority—Measure A for middle & high schools with 75.8%, Measure B for elementary with 79.5%. Proposition 39 allows the District to sell $140,000,000 (A) & $68,000,000 (B) through a series of bond sales, the first of which was successfully sold on February 23, 2017.
Improvements will be implemented in phases in accordance with
Santa Cruz City Schools’ Facilities Master Plan.
Measure A Language
To upgrade local middle and high school science classrooms, science labs, and career training facilities, and technology infrastructure to support student achievement in math, science, engineering, English, social studies, visual/performing arts, technology, and skilled trades; acquire, renovate, construct/equip classrooms, sites/facilities; and improve school safety, security and disabled access; shall Santa Cruz City High School District issue $140 million in bonds at legal interest rates, with independent citizen oversight, annual audits, and all funds benefitting local middle and high schools?
Measure B Language
To repair/upgrade neighborhood elementary school classrooms and facilities, including deteriorated roofs, plumbing, and electrical systems; remove hazardous materials; renovate, construct/equip, acquire classrooms, facilities and technology infrastructure to support programs in reading, math, science, arts and technology; improve school safety/security; and replace outdated portables with modern classrooms; shall Santa Cruz Elementary School District issue $68 million in bonds at legal interest rates, with independent citizen oversight, annual audits, and all funds dedicated locally to Santa Cruz elementary schools?