Brisbane School District, California, Measure K, Bond Measure (March 2020)

Brisbane School District Measure K
Election date March 3, 2020
Topic Local school bonds
Status a Approved
Type Referral	Origin Lawmakers
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A school bond measure was on the ballot for Brisbane School District voters in San Mateo County, California, on March 3, 2020. It was approved.

A "yes" vote supported authorizing the district to issue $27 million in bonds and requiring an average annual tax rate of $26 per $100,000 of assessed property value for bond repayment.

A "no" vote opposed authorizing the district to issue $27 million in bonds and requiring an average annual tax rate of $26 per $100,000 of assessed property value for bond repayment.

A 55 percent supermajority vote was required for the approval of Measure K.

Election results

Brisbane School District Measure K
Result		Votes	Percentage
Yes		1,739	64.53%
No		956	35.47%

Results are officially certified.

Source

Text of measure

Ballot question

The ballot question was as follows:

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To make campus security and safety improvements; renovate classrooms, buildings and utility systems; replace roofs; install air conditioning units; make technology improvements; and improve access for students with disabilities, shall the Brisbane School District measure authorizing $27,000,000 in bonds, at legal interest rates, be adopted, levying approximately 2.6 cents per $100 of assessed valuation ($1,600,000 annually) while bonds are outstanding, with a board appointed citizens' oversight committee and annual independent audits to assure proper expenditure of funds?

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Impartial analysis

The following impartial analysis of the measure was prepared by the office of the San Mateo County Counsel:

“ The California Constitution and Education Code authorize a school district to issue bonds for specified purposes if approved at an election by 55% of those voting on issuance of the bonds. The Board of Trustees of Brisbane School District ('District') proposes this Measure, which would authorize the District to issue bonds in a principal amount not to exceed $27 million. The bonds will have an interest rate not exceeding the legal maximum and will be repaid within the time permitted by law. The Tax Rate Statement printed in this pamphlet contains the District's best estimates of tax rates required to service the bond debt during the life of the bonds, which is estimated to be approximately 32 years. The District's best estimate of the average annual tax rate levy to fund this bond is $25.41 per $100,000 ($0.02541/$100) of assessed valuation. Thus, for example, a property assessed at $800,000 would likely have an annual tax obligation of $203.28 under this Measure. The District estimates that the total amount repayable during the life of the bond, including principal and interest, will be approximately $52,898,434. The California Constitution requires the listing of specific projects to be funded from the bond revenue and certification that the Board of Trustees has evaluated safety, class size reduction, and information technology needs in the development of that list. The Bond Project List can be found in the full text of the Measure, and includes without limitation: Renovation/upgrade of classrooms, school facilities, school grounds, and school utility systems/equipment; Furnish/equip school facilities; Construction/upgrade of renewable energy, security, communication, and fire systems; Renovation of roads, sidewalks, and other paved areas, including pick- up/drop-off areas; Construction of a bus garage and storage facility; Elimination/mitigation of health and safety risks and compliance with building, health, safety, and accessibility requirements; *Construction/installation of outdoor learning areas; Renovation of play areas; and Work related to landscaping, hardscape, irrigation, and drainage. The Measure authorizes equipment acquisition, upgrades, repairs, services, construction, and other items related to the listed projects. The Bond Project List does not imply a specific prioritization among the projects, and should be reviewed for further details. No proceeds from the bonds shall be used for teacher or administrator salaries or operating expenses. State law requires that the District take certain steps to account for the proceeds from the bonds. Accordingly, the District will direct that the proceeds are deposited into a special account, appoint an independent citizens' oversight committee, prepare annual reports, and conduct annual independent performance and financial audits to ensure that funds are spent only for the purposes listed in the Bond Project List and for no other purposes. A 'yes' vote on this measure would authorize the District to issue bonds in a principal amount not to exceed $27 million for the purposes listed in the Project List. A 'no' vote would prevent the District from issuing the bonds. This Measure passes if 55% of those voting on the measure vote 'yes.' ”

Full text

The full text of the measure is available here.

Path to the ballot

See also: Laws governing local ballot measures in California

This measure was put on the ballot through a vote of the Brisbane School District Board of Trustees.

See also

Local measures

• Local measures in 2020
• Local school bonds ballot measures

• San Mateo County measures

California

• March 3, 2020 measures in California
• Local ballot measures, California
• Brisbane School District, California

News and analysis

• State and local preemption conflicts
• Measures advancing national agendas

External links

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• San Mateo County Elections Office website