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Why
does the district need Measure H?
While a
few of Roseville’s elementary and middle schools have been built
or renovated in the last decade, most of them are between 35 and 65
years old and in desperate need of repairs. Leaky roofs have led to
dry-rot in walls and ceilings. Outdated wiring makes it impossible to
support current technology and faulty plumbing causes backups in restrooms.
Because many of these older schools do not have large “multi-purpose”
rooms, students have nowhere to eat lunch, have P.E. or do other large
group activities indoors.
A school bond will enable the district to repair and renovate its oldest
schools, ensuring that all of Roseville’s students have equal access
to safe, effective, modern learning environments
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How
much would Measure H cost?
Measure H would cost local homeowners $20 per $100,000 of their home’s
assessed value. (The assessed value of many homes is significantly lower
than the market value.)
Every dollar raised by Measure H will be spent in Roseville elementary
and middle schools. Not one dollar can be taken by the state. Measure
H will also qualify the district for millions of dollars in additional
matching funds from the state.
What
improvements will be funded by Measure H?
The focus will be on health and safety upgrades for the district’s
oldest schools. Measure H projects include:
- Bathroom
and plumbing renovations and electrical upgrades
- Replacing
damaged ceilings, walls, doors and roofs
- Installation
of heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems
- Safety
upgrades, including new fire alarm systems and asbestos abatement
Replacement of outdated portable classrooms
- The
construction of multi-purpose rooms to provide cafeteria and P.E.
space as well as places for group assemblies and community events
- Technology
upgrades at older elementary and middle schools
How
do we know Measure H funds will be spent appropriately and efficiently?
All Measure H expenditures will be subject to oversight by both the
district Board of Trustees and a local oversight committee made up of
citizen volunteers. The oversight committee will meet regularly to review
the progress and cost of Measure H projects and issue public reports.
Roseville City Elementary School District has an excellent history of
sound fiscal management, as confirmed by annual independent audits.
When
is the last time the district passed a bond measure?
The last Roseville elementary school bond was passed in 1992, and funded
construction of Buljan Middle School, completion of Spanger Elementary,
expansion of Sargeant and Cirby Elementary Schools and the replacement
of old portable classrooms. All projects were completed on-time and
on-budget.
In the last 10 years since the bond was passed, district enrollment
has grown by 31%, as compared to 6% statewide K-8 enrollment growth.
We just
bought our house in a new neighborhood with new schools. How can there
be a need for Measure H?
Gates, Cooley, Stoneridge and Diamond Creek schools were completed within
the last two years. But the district’s other ten schools are older
– in fact, six of them were built prior to 1965 and desperately
need significant capital upgrades. Measure H will provide funding for
these necessary improvements, as well as for technology upgrades and
other small improvements where necessary at newer schools like Brown,
Buljan and Spanger.
What
about state funding? Isn’t there a state school bond on the November
ballot?
The state requires local school districts to provide matching funds
in order to qualify for facilities improvement grants. If Measure H
passes, we will receive $12.7 million from the State for local elementary
and middle schools. We will also be able to apply for additional state
funding. The 2002 state school bond will increase the overall pot of
money available for local school facilities grants.
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