Many of LVUSD’s 16 schools were built more than 50 years ago and require repairs and upgrades. Last year alone, there were more than 150 classrooms with leaky roofs. Some portable classrooms are more than 30 years old, are falling apart, and several have been condemned due to structural damage and water leaks.

Supporting Advanced Education in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math

Aging schools were built for a different era of education. Outdated classrooms, labs, job training facilities, and classrooms technology need updates to meet rising academic standards and support advanced classes in science, math, engineering, and technology.

Measure S: Upgrading Local Schools Without Increasing Tax Rates

To ensure all local schools have safe and modern classrooms, labs, and school facilities, the LVUSD Board of Education has placed Measure S, a school facilities improvement bond measure on the November 2022 ballot. If approved, Measure S would simply extend the current tax rate of $36.77 per $100,000 of assessed value already paid. It would not increase tax rates beyond what property owners already pay. Funds from the measure could be used to:

• Improve student safety and campus security systems including security fencing, security cameras, intruder-protection systems, emergency communication systems, smoke detectors, fire alarms, and sprinklers

• Provide modern labs, career training facilities, and equipment so students are prepared for college and in-demand careers in fields such as health sciences, engineering, technology, and skilled trades

• Provide classrooms, facilities, and technology to support high-quality instruction in math, science, engineering, and technology

• Repair or replace deteriorating roofs, plumbing, sewer lines, gas lines, and electrical systems where needed

• Install, repair, or replace air conditioning systems in classrooms to improve air quality and keep classrooms from reaching temperatures above 85 degrees

• Remove hazardous materials such as asbestos and lead pipes from older school sites

• Keep computer systems and instructional technology up to date

• Upgrade older schools to meet current health codes, building safety codes, earthquake safety standards, and improve access for students with disabilities

Facilities master plan

Quality facilities that support excellence in education and learning are the focus for LVUSD. The following Facilities Master Plan 2020 is a comprehensive look at all of the district's facilities needs and opportunities for improvements. As you will see in our updated Facilities Master Plan, our facilities needs far outweigh the current resources we have to address them. The District and LVUSD Board of Education are working on a phased approach to meet our needs in a prudent and responsible way.

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Mandatory Fiscal Accountability Protections

Measure S requires a clear system of accountability, including:

• A detailed project list indicating the only projects that may be funded by the measure

• A Citizens’ Oversight Committee and independent audits to ensure funds are spent properly

• All funds must be locally controlled to support local students

• No funds can be taken away by the state or used for other purposes

• Public disclosure of all spending is required

• Funds would be used to compete for state matching funds that would otherwise go to other school districts

• Funds can only be used for facilities improvements, and no funds can be used for salaries or pensions

• Measure S would not increase tax rates

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