Measure J Facts for Families Living in the Garfield Elementary Area

On Tuesday, March 5, San Leandro residents voted on Measure J, a $174 million facilities improvement bond measure, to fund critical facility upgrades & improvements for SLUSD schools.

Measure J at Garfield Elementary:

• Construct and equip new transitional kindergarten classrooms, learning spaces, and play areas
• Improve outdoor areas, including playgrounds, outdoor learning and meeting areas, and landscaping
• Renovate, repair, replace, construct, and/or install new turf playing fields
• Enhance communication/security with intercom/bell system replacements 
• Roof replacement and ongoing infrastructure maintenance 
• Update technology for compatibility with industry advancements

Measure J at John Muir Middle School:

• Renovate outdoor athletic facilities with turf and track replacement
• Enhance communication/security with intercom/bell system replacements
• Roof replacement and ongoing infrastructure maintenance 
• Update technology for compatibility with industry advancements

Measure J at San Leandro High School:

• New library, student center, classrooms, and music building
• Reconfigure and reconstruct San Leandro High School entrance and administrative offices to improve campus safety and security
• Renovate and modernize classrooms and school facilities, including flooring, windows, doors, lighting, and paint
• Renovate outdoor athletic facilities with turf and track replacement
• Enhance communication/security with intercom/bell system replacements
• Roof replacement and ongoing infrastructure maintenance 
• Update technology for compatibility with industry advancements

Measure J Districtwide:

• Design, acquire, and construct housing for teachers and staff, including all related amenities and facilities

Clear accountability measures, including a Citizens Oversight Committee and annual independent audits, ensure funds are spent in accordance with the ballot measure. All money stays in San Leandro and benefits San Leandro children. No money can be used for school administrator salaries. There is no increase to current estimated tax rates for San Leandro property owners.