• In 2016, SLUSD conducted a comprehensive facilities assessment that identified $300 million in critical upgrades and necessary improvements throughout the district.Measure N, the $198 million bond measure coming before voters on March 3, 2020, would fund essential renovation and new construction projects to upgrade SLUSD schools.

Major facility projects planned for Measure N:

• • Replace aging portables by constructing a new classroom building at SLHS
  • Constructing a new gymnasium at SLHS with training facilities, locker rooms, and classrooms
  • Renovating and modernizing aging classrooms and student support facilities
  • Repair deteriorating roofs, plumbing, sewer lines, and electrical systems
  • Repairing and modernizing older playgrounds and playfields
  • Replace aging portables with modular classrooms at middle schools
  • Construct additional classrooms at elementary sites to maintain class sizes
  • Install new intercom and bell system at all sites
  • Re-roof several school sites
  • Resurface blacktop areas
  • Redesign drop off areas to improve traffic flow and student safety
  • Remodel schools kitchens and install HVAC
  • Install new shade shelters and eating areas
  • Modernize district athletic fields
  • Update district network infrastructure

Modern Technology for Higher Student Achievement and Increased Safety

• The measure will provide our students with continued access to modern technology by:
  • Acquiring, maintaining and upgrading computers and classroom technology
  • Upgrading technology infrastructure including wireless networks and network security
  • Maintaining and upgrading educational software
  • Improving security and fire alarms and monitoring systems 
  • Upgrading fire alarms and emergency communication systems
   Taxpayer Protections – The measure will impose tough taxpayer protections by: 
  • Funding technology with short-term bonds so taxpayers won’t be making payments for years into the future for obsolete equipment
  • Requiring annual audits and independent taxpayer oversight of the funds
  • Prohibiting funds from going to https://www.slusd.us/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/Jefferson-Bilingual-Night-Carousel-2.pngs’ salaries, pensions or benefits
  • Mandating that funds be used locally
   Background Information
  • Measure J1 bond was for $104 million.  The J1 work has come in on time and budget. 
  • The state does not provide funds for capital expenditures without a local match.
  • $198 million over the next 20 years at an estimated rate of $45 per $100,000 in assessed valuation.
  • Current J1 bond is $36 per $100,000 in assessed valuation
  • A full, site-specific project projection with a Measure J1 bond project comparison is on the district’s website at https://slusd.us/J1bond.
  • The difference between bond measures (55% voter approval necessary) and parcel taxes (66.7% voter approval necessary). Parcel taxes are for operating costs. Bonds are for facilities.