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Agenda Item No. 5(E) Resolution No. 2012-XX RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL CERRITO EXPRESSING ITS SUPPORT FOR MEASURE E ON THE NOVEMBE~ 6,2012 fRESIDENTIAL GENERAL ELECTION BALLOT WHEREAS, the West Contra Costa Unified School District serves to educate the children of the City of El Cerrito; and WHEREAS, El Cerrito requires quality schools capable of serving its children and their families; and WHEREAS, the City of El Cerrito seeks to improve safety for students, staff and residents and have school facilities that are accessible to the disabled; and WHEREAS, the City ofEl Cerrito desires to have school facilities that have energy efficient lighting, heating and ventilation systems; and WHEREAS, the City ofEl Cerrito seeks to enhance property values in neighborhoods with school facilities that are appealing, durable and accessible to the community; and WHEREAS, the West Contra Costa Unified School District has embarked on an investment program to reconstruct and modernize all of its schools; and WHEREAS, the West Contra Costa Unified School District Board of Education has placed Measure E on the November 6, 2012 presidential general election ballot; and WHEREAS, Measure E is a local construction bond measure that will allow West Contra Costa Unified School District to raise additional funds to continue to repair and rebuild its schools throughout the community; and WHEREAS, local school funds have paid to modernize Harding Elementary, Madera Elementary, and El Cerrito High, and soon will build new schools for Portola Middle and Fairmont as well as fields at El Cerrito High School; and WHEREAS, the entire community ofEl Cerrito benefits from investing in our schools and our children. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of El Cerrito that it hereby supports the goals of Measure E and encourages the voters of the City of El Cerrito to review the language and arguments concerning Measure E and cast their vote on Measure E on the November 6, 2012 presidential general election ballot. I CERTIFY that at a regular meeting on September 18, 2012 the City Council of the City of E1 Cerrito passed this Resolution by the following vote: AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: ABSTAIN: COUNCILMEMBERS: ---PAGE BREAK--- Agenda Item No. 5(E) IN WITNESS of this action, I sign this document and affix the corporate seal of the City of El Cerrito on September _,2012. Cheryl Morse, City Clerk APPROVED: William C. Jones III, Mayor ---PAGE BREAK--- Agenda Item No. S(E) Attachment 1 WEST CONTRA COSTA UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT RESOLUTION NO. 17-1213 . RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF THE WEST CONTRA COSTA UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT ORDERING AN ELECTION, AND ESTABLISHING SPECIFICATIONS OF THE ELECTION ORDER WHEREAS, the West Contra Costa Unified School District (the "District") wishes to keep our schools safe, drug-free and gang free by providing comparable learning communities throughout the District which are accessible to all students, including the physically disabled; and WHEREAS, the District wishes to increase post-secondary opportunities for both college preparation and career education and technical job training programs to ensure that local students have the opportunity to learn valuable job skills and provide more students with rewarding, high paying jobs; and WHEREAS, the District must ensure that local students learn in high quality classrooms, with access to computer technology, internet and networking systems; and WHEREAS, upgrades and repairs to science labs, classrooms, learning centers, libraries restrooms, plumbing, and roofs are needed for the health and safety of students, as is removing lead paint and asbestos; and WHEREAS, other schools must be replaced or repaired to meet newer seismic standards as well as new accessibility requirements; and WHEREAS, notwithstanding concerted and ongoing efforts by the District to obtain sufficient facility money from the State of California (the "State"), the State has been unable to provide the District with enough money for the District to adequately maintain, construct, repair, and equip our schools to provide an effective learning environment for all students; and WHEREAS, the District may qualify for significant State matching facility improvement money if it were able to contribute to the cost of upgrading its schools and constructing new classrooms; and WHEREAS, the Board determines that it is necessary to seek additional facility funding to both repair and upgrade District schools and qualify for additional State money; and WHEREAS, Proposition 46, approved by the voters of the State on June 3, 1986 ("Proposition 46"), amended Section 1 of Article XIIIA of the California Constitution by adding a provision which exempts from the 1 % of full cash value limitation, those ad valorem taxes used ~o pay for debt service of any bonded indebtedness for the acquisition or improvement of real property approved on or after July 1, 1978, by two-thirds of the votes cast by voters voting on the proposition; and WHEREAS, on November 7, 2000 the voters of California approved the Smaller Classes, Safer Schools and Financial Accountability Act ("Proposition 39") which, as of its effective date, DOCSSF /87940v2/022000-000 1 ---PAGE BREAK--- reduced the voter threshold for ad valorem tax levies used to pay for debt service or bonded indebtedness to 55% of the votes cast on a school district general obligation bond; and WHEREAS, concurrent with the passage of Proposition 39, Chapter 1.5, Part 10, Division 1, Title 1 (commencing with Section 15264,) of the Education Code (the "Act") became operative and established requirements associated with the implementation of Proposition 39; and WHEREAS, the Board desires to make certain findings herein to be applicable to this election order and to establish certain performance audits, standards of financial accountability and citizen oversight which are contained in Proposition 39 and the Act; and WHEREAS, the Board hereby determines, in accordance with Opinion No. 04-110 of the Attorney General of the State of California, that the restrictions in Proposition 39 which prohibit any bond money from being wasted or used for administrative salaries or other operating expenses of the District shall be strictly monitored by the Citizens' Oversight Committee; and WHEREAS, pursuant to Education Code Section 15270, based upon a projection of assessed property valuation, the Board has determined that, if approved by voters, the tax rate levied to meet the debt service requirements of the bonds proposed to be issued will not exceed the Proposition 39 limits per year per $100,000 of assessed valuation of taxable property; and WHEREAS, Section 9400 et seq. of the Elections Code of the State of California (the "Elections Code") requires that a tax rate statement be contained in all official materials, including any ballot pamphlet prepared, sponsored or distributed by the District, relating to the election; and WHEREAS, the Board now desires to authorize the filing of a ballot argument in favor of the proposition to be submitted to the voters at the election; and WHEREAS, pursuant to the California Elections Code, it is appropriate for the Board to request consolidation of the election with any and all other elections to be held on Tuesday, November 6,2012, and to request that the Contra Costa County Registrar of Voters perform certain election services for the District; NOW THEREFORE, THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF THE WEST CONTRA COSTA UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT DOES HEREBY RESOLVE, DETERMINE AND ORDER AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. That the Board, pursuant to Education Code Sections 15100 et seq., 15264 et seq., and Government Code Section 53506, hereby requests the Contra Costa County Registrar of Voters to conduct an election under the provisions of Proposition 39 and the Act and submit to the electors of the District the question of whether bonds of the District in the aggregate principal amount not to exceed $360 million (the "Bonds") shall be issued and sold for the purpose of raising money for the purposes described in Exhibits and hereto. Both exhibits are directed to be printed in the voter pamphlet. Section 2. That the date of the election shall be November 6, 2012. Section 3. That the purpose of the election shall be for the voters in the District to vote on a proposition, a copy of which is attached hereto and marked Exhibit and incorporated by reference herein, containing the question of whether the District shall issue the Bonds to pay for 2 DOCSSF/87940v2/[PHONE REDACTED] ---PAGE BREAK--- improvements to the extent permitted by such proposition. In compliance with Proposition 39 and the Act, the ballot proposition in Exhibit is subject to the following requirements and determinations: the proceeds of the sale of the Bonds shall only be used for the purposes set forth in the ballot measure and not for any other purpose, including teacher and administrator salaries and other operating expenses; that the Board, in establishing the projects set forth in Exhibit evaluated the safety, enrollment trends, capacity, class size reduction and information technology needs of the District as well as the importance of the projects to student achievement and enhanced instruction; that the Board will prepare an annual, independent performance audit to ensure that the Bond moneys get expended for the projects identified in Exhibit hereto; that the Board will prepare an annual, independent financial audit of the proceeds from the sale of Bonds to be conducted until all of the Bond proceeds have been expended; that the Board will appoint a Citizens' Oversight Committee or reappoint an existing committee in compliance with Education Code Section 15278 no later than 60 days after the Board enters the election results in its minutes pursuant to Elections Code Section 15274; and that the tax levy authorized to secure the Bonds of this election shall not exceed the Proposition 39 limit per $100,000 of taxable property in the District when assessed valuation is projected by the District to increase in accordance with Article XIIIA of the California Constitution. Section 4. That the authority for ordering the election is contained in Education Code Sections 15100 et seq., 15264 et seq., and Government Code Section 53506. Section 5. That the authority for the specifications of this election order is contained in Sections 5322 of the Education Code. Section 6. That the Contra Costa County Registrar of Voters and the Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors are hereby requested to consolidate the election ordered hereby with any and all other elections to be held on November 6,2012 within the District. Section 7. That the Secretary of the Board is hereby directed to send a certified copy of this Resolution to the Contra Costa County Registrar of Voters no later than August 10,2012. Section 8. That the maturity of any Bonds issued pursuant to Section 15264 et seq. of the Education Code hereto shall have a maturity not exceeding twenty-five (25) years, and Bonds issued pursuant to Section 53506 of the Government Code shall have a maturity of not exceeding forty (40) years. The maximum rate of interest on any Bond shall not exceed the maximum rate allowed by Education Code Sections 15140 to 15143, as modified by Government Code Section 53531. Section 9. That the Board requests the governing body of any such other political subdivision, or any officer otherwise authorized by law, to partially or completely consolidate such election and to further provide that the canvass be made by any body or official authorized by law to canvass the returns of the election, and that the Board consents to such consolidation. Further, the 3 DOCSSF/87940v2/[PHONE REDACTED] ---PAGE BREAK--- District's Superintendent, or designee, is hereby authorized and directed to make any changes to the full text of the measure, or to the abbreviated form of the measure, as may be convenient or necessary to comply with the intent of this Resolution, the requirements of Contra Costa County election officials, and requirements of law. Section 10. Pursuant to Section 5303 of the Education Code and Section 10002 of the Elections Code, the Board of Supervisors of Contra Costa County is requested to permit the Registrar of Voters to render all services specified by Section 10418 of the Elections Code relating to the election, for which services the District agrees to reimburse Contra Costa County, such services to include the printing of the Full Text Ballot Proposition in the voter pamphlet, the publication of a Formal Notice of School Bond Election and the mailing of the sample ballot and tax rate statement (described in Section 9401 of the Elections Code) pursuant to the terms of Section 5363 of the Education Code and Section 12112 of the Elections Code. Section 11. That the President of this Board and/or his designees are hereby authorized to prepare and file with the Registrar of Voters both a Tax Rate Statement and a ballot argument in favor of the proposition contained in Exhibit A hereto, or act as an author of any ballot argument prepared in connection with the election, including a rebuttal argument, each within the time established by the Registrar of Voters, which shall be considered the official ballot arguments of this Board as sponsor of the proposition. ADOPTED, SIGNED AND APPROVED this 1st day of August, 2012. Attest: Secretary DOCSSF 187940v2/022000-000 1 BOARD OF EDUCATION OF THE WEST CONTRA COSTA UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT By _ President 4 ---PAGE BREAK--- STATE OF CALIFORNIA ) ) CONTRA COSTA COUNTY) I, Bruce Harter, do hereby certify that the foregoing is a true and correct copy of Resolution No. 17-1213, which was duly adopted by the Board of Education of the West Contra Costa Unified School District at meeting thereof held on the 1st day of August, 2012, and that it was so adopted by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: ABSTENTIONS: By _ Secretary 5 DOCSSF 187940v2/022000-000 1 ---PAGE BREAK--- EXHIBIT A ~To make schools safe, complete essential health/safety repairs, qualify for State matching grants, shall West Contra Costa Unified School District upgrade schools for earthquake safety and handicap accessibility, remove asbestos, upgrade science hibs, restrooms, vocational classrooms, technology and energy systems to reduce costs, install lighting and security systems, and acquire, repair, construct, equipment, sites and facilities, by issuing $360,000,000 in bonds within legal rates and bonding capacity limits with independent audits, citizen oversight, and no money for administrators' salaries?" A-I DOCSSF 187940v2/022000-000 1 ---PAGE BREAK--- EXillBITB FULL TEXT BALLOT PROPOSITION OF THE WEST CONTRA COSTA UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT BOND MEASURE ELECTION NOVEMBER 6, 2012 "WEST CONTRA COSTA UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT STUDENT SAFETY/CLASSROOM REPAIR MEASURE. To make schools safe, complete essential health and safety repairs, qualify for State matching grants, shall West Contra Costa Unified School District: • upgrade schools for earthquake safety and handicap accessibility, • remove asbestos, • upgrade science labs, • upgrade restrooms, vocational classrooms, technology and energy systems to reduce costs, • install lighting and security systems, • acquire, repair, construct equipment, sites and facilities by issuing $360,000,000 in bonds within legal rates and bonding capacity limits with independent audits, citizen oversight, and no money for administrators' salaries?" PROJECT LIST The Board of Education of the West Contra Costa Unified School District certifies that it evaluated the District's urgent and critical school needs, including school and student safety issues, enrollment trends, class size reduction, overcrowding, energy efficiency and computer technology, seismic safety requirements, and aging, outdated or deteriorating school buildings in developing the scope of projects to be funded. In developing the scope of projects, the District has prioritized the key health and safety and sustainability needs so that the most critical school site needs are addressed. The Board conducted an evaluation at all school sites and received public input in developing the scope of school projects to be funded. This input concluded that if these needs were not addressed now, the problem would only get worse and more expensive to address in the future. In approving this Project List, the Board of Education determines that the District should: Provide classrooms for job training to prepare students for the workforce. (ii) Upgrade classrooms to support core academics, math, science, r~ading and writing. (iii) Upgrade computer and science labs. (iv) Qualify for millions of dollars of State matching funds. Provide good after-school program space so kids are safe from gangs and drugs. (vi) Adhere to specific FISCAL ACCOUNTABILITY safeguards such as: Sacramento will be prohibited from taking any of the funds raised. B-1 DOCSSF/87940v2/[PHONE REDACTED] ---PAGE BREAK--- All expenditures will be subject to annual independent financial audits. No funds will be used for administrators' salaries and pensions. All funds will be subject to local control and provide improvements, at all of our schools. . ' An independent citizens' oversight committee will be appointed to ensure that all funds are spent only as authorized. The Project List includes the following types of projects: School Renovation, Repair and Upgrade Projects Goal and Purpose: Schools will benefit from the renovation, repair and upgrade of deteriorating, outdated school buildings, science labs, classrooms, computer learning centers and school libraries and equipment, to ensure compliance with handicap accessibility requirements and that students and teachers have the resources they need to excel and students be prepared for college and the real world when they graduate: • Repair, upgrade and replace worn-out leaking roofs. • Replace existing wiring systems to meet current electrical and accessibility codes. • Additional electrical service capacity to relieve currently overloaded electrical systems. • Replace existing water, sewer, plumbing and storm drain systems to meet current codes, including the elimination of lead-containing fixtures. • Upgrade aging and deteriorating school restrooms. • Provide improved, upgraded computer labs. • Upgrade and equip classrooms, science labs and multipurpose rooms and facilities. • Federal and State-mandated Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) accessibility upgrades. • Replace old, portable classrooms. • Upgrade aging schools. School Health, Safety and Security, Earthquake Safety and Energy Efficiency School Projects Goal and Purpose: To ensure that the learning process is not interrupted by gangs and drugs or juvenile crime, to maintain healthy students and improve daily attendance, to help attract and retain excellent teachers, and to deter vandalism, schools and school sites will benefit from a variety of health and safety projects, such as: Student Safety • Install new security systems, such as security (surveillance) cameras, outdoor lighting, fencing, gates and classroom door locks. • Remove or abate asbestos, lead paint, mold and hazardous materials. B-2 DOCSSF 187940v2/022000-000 1 ---PAGE BREAK--- • Upgrade emergency communication systems. • Fire alarm systems upgraded to automatic systems, repair fire safety equipment, add sprinklers and fire safety doors. . • Upgrades to schools to meet handIcap accessibility requirements. • Replace/upgrade existing signage, bells and clocks. • Upgrade site playground equipment replacement to meet current safety standards. Energy Efficiency-Returning Savings to the Classrooms. • Install energy efficient systems, including solar panels, energy efficient heating, ventilation and cooling systems for cost savings and energy efficiency. • Replace existing window systems with energy efficient systems. • Replace older ceilings, heating, ventilation, air conditioning and lighting systems with building code compliant, energy efficient systems. District-Wide Wiring and Instructional Technology For Effective Learning Environment and Job Training Projects Goal and Purpose: To upgrade computer technology, improve both current instruction methods and to expand job training programs by applying modern technology infrastructure: • Update computer labs. • Provide and maintain upgraded technology, data and communication equipment. • Upgrade and expand wireless systems, telecommunications, Internet access. • Upgrade and replace computers, hardware and software systems. • Upgrade and replace classroom furniture, equipment and instructional aids. • Upgrade media and audio/visual equipment. • Expand bandwidth to allow student greater access to the Internet. • Install up-to-date learning technology and equipment used in job training programs. Listed building, repair and rehabilitation projects and upgrades will be completed as needed. Each project is assumed to include its share of furniture, equipment, architectural, engineering, and similar planning costs, program/project management, staff training expenses and a customary contingency for unforeseen design and construction costs. In addition to the listed repair and construction projects stated above, the Project List also include the acquisition of a variety of instructional, maintenance and operational equipment, including the reduction or retirement of outstanding lease or capital facility note obligations including interim funding incurred to advance fund projects from the Project List, or the reimbursement of the District for such reduction, as well as the refinancing of outstanding general obligation bond debt of the District, the construction of new classrooms or schools, if necessary to serve students, the acquisition of land, the construction or remodeling of administrative support spaces, installation of signage and fencing, the payment of the B-3 DOCSSF 187940v2/022000-000 1 ---PAGE BREAK--- costs of preparation of all facility planning, facility assessment reviews, facility master plan updates, environmental studies (including environmental investigation, remediation and monitoring) and construction documentation, gymnasium upgrades, temporary housing of dislocated District activities caused by bond projects and the completion of prpjects authorized under the District's Measure M, Measure D, Measure J and 2010 Measure D projects, previously approved by the voters. The upgrading of technology infrastructure includes, but is not limited to, computers, LCD projectors, portable interface devices, servers, switches, routers, modules, sound projection, card access systems, laser printers, digital white boards, document projectors, upgraded voice-over IP, call manager and network securitylfirewall, and other miscellaneous equipment and software. In addition to the projects listed above, the repair and renovation of each of the existing school facilities may include, but not be limited to, some or all of the following: renovation of student and staff restrooms; repair and replacement of heating, air conditioning and ventilation systems; upgrade of facilities for energy efficiencies and to reduce fire risks; repair and replacement of worn-out and leaky roofs, windows, walls doors and drinking fountains; demolition of unsafe schools or facilities; installation wiring and electrical systems to safely accommodate computers, technology and other electrical devices and needs; repair and replacement of fire alarms, emergency communications and security systems; resurfacing or replacing of hard courts, turf and irrigation systems and campus landscaping; build/renovate new gymnasiums, pools and high school stadiums; upgrade or replace inadequate libraries, multi-purpose rooms and kitchens; upgrade locker rooms; install lunch shelters, artificial turf, and bleachers; improve sanitation and recycling; expand parking; build new stadium; install interior and exterior painting and floor covering; replacement of portable classrooms; installation of covered walkways or shelters; addition of administrative support spaces; upgrade school site kitchens; repair rubberi~ed play apparatus surfaces; demolition; and construction of various forms of storage and support spaces; upgrade classrooms; repair, upgrade and install interior and exterior lighting systems; replace water and sewer lines and other plumbing systems; and replace outdated security fences and security systems. The allocation of bond proceeds will be affected by the District's receipt of State matching funds and the final costs of each project. In the absence of State matching funds, which the District will aggressively pursue to reduce the District's share of the costs of the projects, the District will not be able to complete some of the projects listed above. Some projects may be undertaken as joint use projects in cooperation with other local public or non-profit agencies. Possible joint-use projects could include any of the following at various school sites: libraries, gymnasiums, athletic facilities, daycare centers, preschools and career technology centers. The budget for each project is an estimate and may be affected by factors beyond the District's control. The final cost of each project will be determined as plans are finalized, construction bids are awarded and projects are completed. Based on the final costs of each project, certain projects described above may be delayed or may not be completed. Demolition of existing facilities and reconstruction of facilities scheduled for repair and upgrade may occur, if the Board determines that such an approach would be more cost-effective in creating more enhanced and operationally efficient campuses. Necessary site preparation/restoration may occur in connection with new construction, renovation or remodeling, or installation or removal of relocatable classrooms, including ingress and egress, removing, replacing or installing irrigation, storm drain, and utility lines, trees and landscaping, relocating fire access roads, and acquiring any necessary easements, licenses, or rights of way to the property. Proceeds of the bonds may be used to payor reimburse the District for the cost of District staff when performing work on or necessary and incidental to bond projects. Bond proceeds shall only be expended for the specific purposes identified herein. In order to fund the projects and prior to the issuance of any bonds authorized by this Measure, the District may seek a waiver from the State Board of Education of the applicable bonding limit requirements of Section 15106 of the Education Code. The District shall create an account into which proceeds of the bonds shall be deposited and comply with the reporting requirements of Government Code § 53410. B-4 DOCS SF /87940v2/022000-000 1 ---PAGE BREAK--- NO ADMINISTRATOR SALARIES. PROCEEDS FROM THE SALE OF THE BONDS AUTHORIZED BY THIS PROPOSITION SHALL BE USED ONLY FOR THE ACQUISITION, CONSTRUCTION, RECONSTRUCTION, REHABILITATION, OR REPLACEMENT OF SCHOOL FACILITIES, INCLUDING THE AND EQUIPPING OF SCHOOL FACILITIES, AND NOT FOR ANY OTHER PURPOSE, INCLUDING TEACHER AND SCHOOL ADMINISTRATOR SALARIES AND OTHER OPERATING EXPENSES. FISCAL ACCOUNTABILITY. THE EXPENDITURE OF BOND MONEY ON THESE PROJECTS IS SUBJECT TO STRINGENT FINANCIAL ACCOUNTABILITY REQUIREMENTS. BY LAW, PERFORMANCE AND FINANCIAL AUDITS WILL BE PERFORMED ANNUALLY, AND ALL BOND EXPENDITURES WILL BE MONITORED BY AN INDEPENDENT CITIZENS' OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE (EDUCATION CODE SECTION 15278 ET SEQ.) TO ENSURE THAT FUNDS ARE SPENT AS PROMISED AND SPECIFIED. THE CITIZENS' OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE MUST INCLUDE, AMONG OTHERS, REPRESENTATION OF A BONA FIDE TAXPAYERS ASSOCIATION, A BUSINESS ORGANIZATION AND A SENIOR CITIZENS ORGANIZATION. NO DISTRICT EMPLOYEES OR VENDORS ARE ALLOWED TO SERVE ON THE CITIZENS' OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE. B-5 DOCSSF 187940v2/022000-000 1 ---PAGE BREAK--- Measure E: Bond Measure - Contra Costa County, CA Page 1 of2 League of Women Voters of California Education Fund '4iIIIIIiII.. SIJPPORT SMART VOtER ! Contra Costa County, CA November 6, 2012 Election Measure E ,Bond Measure West Contra Costa Unified School District 55% Approval Required See Also: Index of all Measures Information shown below: Arguments I To make schools safe, complete essential health/safety repairs, qualify for State matching grants, shall West Contra Costa Unified School District upgrade schools for earthquake safety and handicap accessibility, remove asbestos, upgrade science labs, restrooms, vocational classrooms, technology and energy systems to reduce costs, install lighting and security systems, and acquire, repair, construct, equipment, sites and facilities, by issuing $360,000,000 in bonds within legal rates and bonding capacity limits with independent audits, citizen oversight, and no money for administrators' salaries? Suggest a link related to MeasureE Links to sources outside of Smalt Voter are provided for information only and do not imply endorsement. Arguments For Measure E Our students deserve safe schools, upgraded classrooms, and state of the art computer labs to help them reach their potential and succeed-in today's economy. The West Contra Costa School District has worked diligently to leverage local funds to obtain matching state grants that upgraded schools throughout our community and provided safe, clean classrooms for students to learn in. Measure E will allow the school district to work with the existing, successful bond program to complete much of its master plan and provide every student with a quality classroom. Vote YES on Measure E to: • Upgrade schools for earthquake safety and handicap accessibility; • Provide computer and science labs to help provide our students with resources to succeed; • Remove asbestos and other hazardous materials; • Upgrade classrooms to support core academics + math science, reading and writing; • Upgrade technology and energy systems to reduce costs and increase sustainability; • Provide classrooms for job training to prepare students for the workforce; • Provide space for after-school programs so kids are safe from gangs and drugs; and • Replace aging, outdated and deteriorated schools and classrooms. The school district will use the $360 million in bonds provided by Measure E to qualify for millions of dollars in state matching funds. All money spent will be subject to annual independent financial audits and review by an independent citizens' oversight committee. No funds from this bond measure will be used for administrator's salaries or pensions. The money will only be spent on schools in our community and none of the funds can be taken by the state. http://www.smartvoter.org/[PHONE REDACTED]/ca/cc/meas/E/ 9/12/2012 ---PAGE BREAK--- Measure E: Bond Measure - Contra Costa County, CA Page 2 of2 Measure E will help our school district provide a safe, healthy learning environment for our students and give them the tools they need to succeed. Join parents, teachers, elected officials, and community members in voting YES on Measure E. http://www.YesforSafeSchools.com (No arguments against Measure E were submitted) , Contra Costa Home Page II Statewide Links II About Smart Voter II Feedback Created: September 12, 2012 10:56 PDT Smart Voter