Etiwanda School District, California, Bond Issue, Measure I (November 2016)
| Measure I: Etiwanda School District Bond Issue |
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| The basics |
| Election date: |
| November 8, 2016 |
| Status: |
 ApprovedMajority required: 55% |
| Topic: |
| Local school bonds Tax: $29.29 per $100,000 in value Matures in: Legal limit |
| Related articles |
| Local school bonds on the ballot November 8, 2016 ballot measures in California San Bernardino County, California ballot measures |
| See also |
| Etiwanda School District, California |
A bond issue was on the ballot for Etiwanda School District voters in San Bernardino County, California, on November 8, 2016. It was approved.
| A yes vote was a vote in favor of issuing $137 million in bonds to repair and update school facilities. |
| A no vote was a vote against issuing $137 million in bonds to repair and update school facilities. |
A 55 percent supermajority vote was required for the approval of this measure.
Election results
| Measure I | ||||
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| Result | Votes | Percentage | ||
| Yes | 21,387 | 65.18% | ||
| No | 11,427 | 34.82% | ||
- Election results from San Bernardino County Elections Office of the Registrar of Voters
Text of measure
Ballot question
The following question appeared on the ballot:[1]
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The Etiwanda School District Classroom Repair, Safety and Education Measure. To repair/upgrade neighborhood schools, meet safety, academic, technology standards and reduce overcrowding by improving school security, including 9-1-1 emergency communications, cameras, wiring, smoke alarms/door locks; upgrading classroom computers, water pipes, labs/libraries; acquiring, constructing, equipping and repairing classrooms/sites/facilities, shall Etiwanda School District issue $137,000,000 in bonds at legal rates, with independent audits, citizens' oversight, no money for administrator salaries/pensions and all funds used locally?[2] |
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Impartial analysis
The following impartial analysis of the measure was prepared by the office of the San Bernardino County Counsel:
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Measure I is submitted to the voters by the Etiwanda School District ("District"). A "yes" vote by at least fifty-five percent (55%) of the voters voting on this measure will authorize the District to issue bonds to benefit the District in the amount of one hundred thirty seven million dollars ($137,000,000). If fewer than fifty-five percent (55%) of the voters voting on this measure vote yes, the Board of Trustees of the District will not be authorized to issue and sell the $137,000,000 in bonds set forth in the measure. The bond proceeds may only be used to fund the repair/upgrade of neighborhood schools to meet safety, academic, and technological standards; improvement of school security, including 9-1-1 emergency communications, cameras, wiring, smoke alarms/door locks; upgrading of classroom computers, water pipes, labs/libraries; acquisition, construction, and repair of classrooms/sites/facilities. The proceeds may not be used for any other purpose, including teacher and administrator salaries or pensions and other school operating expenses. The District will conduct financial and performance audits annually and will appoint a citizens oversight committee to ensure that bond proceeds are spent only on the school facility projects listed in the measure. The bonded debt will be a general obligation of the District and will be financed by property taxes levied annually on taxable property located within the District in an amount necessary to pay the annual debt obligation.[2] |
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| —San Bernardino County Counsel[3] | ||
Full text
The full text of the measure was available here.
Support
Supporters
The following individuals signed the official argument in favor of the measure:[4]
- Ryan Koffman, president, Windrows Elementary School PTA
- John Vlasic, Etiwanda parent and local business owner of Best Delivery LLC
- Julie Hilberg, president, Etiwanda Excellence in Education E3 Foundation
- Jennifer Uhalley, president, Etiwanda Teachers Association
- Christian Aguilar, former Etiwanda student
Arguments in favor
Official argument
The following official argument was submitted in favor of the measure:[5]
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Vote YES on I - protect our property values and our neighborhood schools! Did you know that twelve Etiwanda schools have been named California Distinguished Schools? Our award-winning neighborhood schools are models for others around the state, alLIcl have been recognized nationally. However, our local schools need basic safety improvements if we want to maintain academic excellence and continue to attract and retain quality teachers. Every Etiwanda student deserves access to a quality education including science, technology, engineering and math programs in safe, up-to-date classrooms. Children deserve and need safe, clean schools so they can learn. YES on I supports children's learning and invests in excellent education in our local public schools. Great public schools mean strong property values. YES on I invests in our local schools, supports children's learning, and enhances our property values. YES on I will benefit every school in every neighborhood. YES on I helps attract and retain quality teachers. YES on I improves 911 communications systems in our schools. YES on I makes schools more accessible to the disabled. YES on I improves school security including cameras, locks and doors. YES on I upgrades classrooms to meet safety, academic and technology standards. Our local public schools are the center of our neighborhoods. They reflec and reinforce values we care about like honestly, trust and compassion. YES on I supports our schools as they hape our children, the future of our community. Yes on I is accountable, with strict accountability safeguards including Citiz n Oversight and annual financial and performance audits. NO money from Measure I can go to administrators' alaries or pensions, and ALL money must be spent locally. That's why educators, parents, seniors, business owners, and community leaders are voting YES on I to maintain quality Etiwanda neighborhood schools. Join us at: www.SupportEtiwandaSchoolsYesonl.com. [2] |
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Opposition
Opponents
The author of the official argument against Measure I was not listed on the county source. The rebuttal to the argument in favor, however, was signed by Tressy Capps of the Foothill Taxpayers Association, and the author of the rebuttal argument is commonly also the author of the primary argument.[6]
Arguments against
Official argument
The following official argument was submitted in opposition to the measure:[7]
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Vote NO on Measure I Do not approve this measure which will increase already strained housing costs for homeowners, renters, senior citizens and those on limited or fixed incomes. Vote NO on Measure I Etiwanda School District maintains one of the highest percentages of reserves in the entire County of San Bernardino. Their 2016/2017 total revenue listed on the website is $126 million with reserves listed at $44 million. That is a 35 percent reserve! Their reserves are so large in fact, that one of the district's biggest concerns in 2015 under SB 858 was that the state might force them to spend down their reserve! Vote NO on Measure I The bond cites SAFETY as a primary goal yet there is absolutely NO mention of BUSING which has been a controversial safety issue following the DEATH of a Colony STUDENT in the crosswalk on 12-4-13. A campaign was started to restore busing called Bringbackbus.com including a petition with over 1000 signatures. I led this effort that lasted over a year. After prolonged pressure the board members brought back LIMITED fee-based busing. Parents now pay $75 a month per child. Recently multiple rider discounts were discontinued so a family with 3 children is charged a whopping $225 a month for transportation. Other districts provide BUSING for FREE. How can the district justify this $137 million bond while ignoring a basic safety need like transportation? Vote NO on Measure I Another stated goal of the bond is to "retain and attract quality teachers". Last year the teachers received sizable raises that were retroactive. This resulted in large bonus checks for the teachers in addition to raises. Etiwanda teachers are already highly compensated. Vote NO on Measure I Incurring massive bond debt is irresponsible and unnecessary. [2] |
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Path to the ballot
This measure was put on the ballot through a vote of the governing officials of Etiwanda School District, California.
Recent news
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See also
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ San Bernardino County Elections Office of the Registrar of Voters, "Full text ballot proposition of the Etiwanda School District bond measure election November 8, 2016," accessed October 3, 2016
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
- ↑ San Bernardino County Elections Office of the Registrar of Voters, "County counsel analysis - Etiwanda School District regular election to be held on November 8, 2016," accessed October 3, 2016
- ↑ San Bernardino County Elections Office of the Registrar of Voters, "Argument in favor of Measure I," accessed October 3, 2016
- ↑ San Bernardino County Elections Office of the Registrar of Voters, "Argument in favor of Measure I," accessed October 3, 2016
- ↑ San Bernardino County Elections Office of the Registrar of Voters, "Argument against Measure I," accessed October 3, 2016
- ↑ San Bernardino County Elections Office of the Registrar of Voters, "Argument against Measure I," accessed October 3, 2016
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