Investing in Our School Facilities

To help address a $2.4 billion need outlined in the Facilities Master Plan, San Juan Unified placed Measure P on the Nov. 8, 2016 ballot. Voters approved Measure P with 69 percent of the vote, giving the district authority to sell $750 million in general obligation bonds over the next 15 to 20 years.

The Need:

• Repairing deteriorating and aging classrooms, leaky roofs, water pipes, drinking fountains, bathrooms and electrical and internet wiring.
• Safety upgrades to fire, school security systems and perimeter fencing.
• Upgrading science labs, computer technology and vocational education programs.
• Removing asbestos and lead paint 
• Providing next-generation classrooms to prepare students for college and careers.

The Board of Education unanimously approved a measure for the November 2012 ballot asking for voter authorization to issue $350 million in bonds to support modernization of classrooms, provide technology infrastructure and replace deteriorating portables with permanent classrooms. The measure passed with 60 percent of the vote.

The Need

• Most San Juan Unified schools are more than 50 years old and in need of upgrades to provide adequate technology, science labs and modern classrooms
• Deteriorating portables need to be replaced with permanent facilities and ease overcrowding at some schools
• Aging heating, air conditioning and water systems must be upgraded to improve efficiency and save valuable funds that can directly support teaching and learning
• San Juan Unified needs to make these improvements now to be eligible for millions of dollars in additional federal, state and local matching funds

What Measure N Can Fund: 

• Repair and/or replacement of deteriorating portable classrooms with permanent modern classrooms
• Modernization of classrooms with current learning technology to support teaching and improve learning
• Installation of other technology infrastructure to support classroom tools
• New, energy efficient, classrooms
• Renovation and construction of physical education and career tech facilities that provide needed job skills for students and our economy
• Repair and replacement of deteriorated roofs for improved energy efficiency and longevity
• Repair and renovation of bathrooms at campuses to continue providing healthy and safe facilities
• Installation of energy efficient equipment at schools to save on utility bills
• Repair and replacement of deteriorating underground sewer and water lines
• Improvements to ensure campus security during and after the school day
• Repair and upgrades for safety alarms at schools to protect learning materials and the community's investment

The Board of Education unanimously approved a measure for the November 2002 ballot asking for voter authorization to complete the repair/renovation in Carmichael, Orangevale, Citrus Heights, Arden-Arcade, Gold River, and Fair Oaks by building permanent classrooms to replace leaky, moldy, portable classrooms and by replacing failing plumbing, sewer and heating/air conditioning systems, shall the San Juan Unified School District issue $350,000,000 in bonds qualifying local schools for state matching funds, and appoint a citizens oversight committee and independent auditor to guarantee funds are spent only on school improvements. The measure was passed with 66 percent of the vote.