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 approved by voters on March 3, 2020, will fund essential renovation and new construction projects to upgrade SLUSD schools.

• 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

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 administrators' 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.