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Measure C
The Jefferson Elementary School District (“District”) currently has an annual parcel tax of $68 per parcel in effect, which will expire on June 30, 2026.
The District Board of Directors proposes to adopt a new increased special tax to support various educational purposes.
If this Measure passes, a new annual tax of $88 per parcel would be imposed for a period of nine years beginning July 1, 2026, after the existing tax expires, and ending June 30, 2035.
The proposed parcel tax applies to any unit of real property in whole or in part in the District that receives a separate property tax bill from the San Mateo County tax collection.
The stated purposes of the proposed parcel tax include:
- Attract and retain high-quality teachers, avoid layoffs of teachers and staff, and provide competitive compensation for teachers and school employees;
- Protect the academic core in mathematics, science, technology, reading and writing;
- Help students read on grade level, maintain dedicated literacy instruction, and provide additional support to struggling students;
- Expand hands-on science learning opportunities and maintain small class sizes;
- Improve and support technology for student learning;
- Improve school libraries and music and art classes;
- Provide counseling and health services;
- Support after-school and enrichment programs.
Measurement E
The Board of Trustees of the Woodside Elementary School District (“District”) proposes this Measure authorizing the District to issue bonds in a principal amount not to exceed $36 million. The bonds will have an interest rate that will not exceed the legal maximum and will be returned within the period permitted by law.
The list of bond projects can be found in the full text of the measure, and includes without limitation:
- Repair and/or replacement of roofs and heating, ventilation and cooling systems;
- Stabilization of streams adjacent to school grounds;
- Updating/renovating all classrooms to adapt them to current educational standards, including technological equipment, facilities and infrastructure;
- Build, acquire and/or install renewable, sustainable and efficient energy and/or water systems. renewable, sustainable and efficient;
- Renovate, reconfigure, replace and/or improve existing school facilities and grounds to serve dual-use as an emergency shelter, community gathering and/or emergency operations center;
- Renovate, rehabilitate, reconfigure, replace and/or update classrooms and other school buildings;
- Build, modernize, relocate and/or renovate sports facilities and school grounds;
- Acquire, replace, update and/or install security and protection systems;
- Replace, renovate, construct and/or acquire and install fountains and bathrooms, fountains and toilets;
- Modernize, renovate and improve the amphitheater.
Measurement G
The Board of Directors of the Pacifica School District (“District”) proposes this Measure, which would authorize the District to issue bonds in a principal amount not to exceed $70 million. The bonds will have an interest rate that will not exceed the legal maximum and will be repaid within the period permitted by law.
The list of bond projects can be found in the full text of the measure, and includes, without limitation:
- Roof repair/replacement;
- General renovation of classrooms, multipurpose rooms, libraries, libraries, laboratories, offices, portables, bathrooms, administrative buildings and other facilities;
- Acquisition and construction of affordable rental housing for the local workforce and/or other housing for faculty and staff;
- Furniture/equipment improvements;
- Structural improvements;
- Electrical system upgrades/replacement;
- Upgrades/replacement of heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems;
- Improvement and expansion of toilets;
- Improvement/construction of facilities including classrooms, band rooms, multipurpose rooms, gymnasium, and a performing arts center;
- Plumbing improvements;
- Gardening and/or landscaping improvements, including play structures, parking lots, irrigation of fields and tracks and athletic fields;
- Safety improvements, including upgrades to security and fire alarm systems;
- Replacement of portable classrooms with modular classrooms;
- Acquisition of real estate.
Measurement H
The Board of Directors of the San Carlos School District (“District”) proposes this Measure, which would authorize the District to issue bonds in a principal amount not to exceed $176 million. The bonds will have an interest rate that will not exceed the legal maximum and will be repaid within the period permitted by law.
The Statement of Tax Rates printed in this booklet contains the District's best estimates of the tax rates necessary to service the bond debt over the life of the bonds, which are expected to last through June 2058. The District estimates that the The total amount to be repaid over the life of the bond, including principal and interest, will be approximately $338 million.
The list of bond projects can be found in the full text of the measure, and includes, without limitation:
- Acquisition, installation and/or replacement of heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems;
- Construction, repair, replacement and/or renovation of roofs, toilets, kitchens
- sanitary facilities, hot stoves, windows, doors, hard and soft landscaping, irrigation and drainage, and shade structures;
- Construction, improvement and/or expansion of preschool education centers and Construction, improvement and/or expansion of early learning centers and transitional kindergartens;
- Replacement and/or improvement of safety, health and protection systems;
- Upgrading playgrounds with updated equipment and surfaces;
- Renovations to address health and safety risks and/or meet legal health, safety and accessibility requirements;
- Creation of indoor and outdoor learning areas and spaces;
- Modernization and/or improvement of facilities in accordance with the current District Facilities Master Plan;
- Replacement and/or improvement of public service systems, equipment and infrastructure and accommodation;
- Acquisition and installation of energy efficient equipment and systems;
- Improvements to mitigate erosion;
- Improvement of student drop-off areas and parking lots;
- Improving technological equipment, facilities, and infrastructure to support STEAM instructional practices and classroom innovation.
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