Elections 2024: Here’s Information on Local School Bond Measures
Here’s an overview of school bond measures on the ballot for Shasta County.
Editor’s Note: We have placed bond measures in the order they appear in the Registrar of Voters Statement.
Measure E – Cottonwood Union School District Improvement
Voters will be asked to vote YES or NO on the following:
“To improve the quality of schools; replace leaky roofs; modernize/construct/renovate classrooms, restrooms and school facilities; replace HVAC and plumbing systems; make health, safety and security improvements; and upgrade inadequate electrical and communication systems; shall Cottonwood Union School District’s measure be adopted authorizing $9,600,000 of bonds, at legal rates, generating on average $604,000 annually while bonds are outstanding, at rates of approximately $30 per $100,000 assessed value, with annual audits, citizens’ oversight, all money staying local?”
Measure G – Bella Vista Elementary School District Measure
Voters will be asked to vote YES or NO on the following:
“To improve Bella Vista Elementary School; repair/replace leaky roofs; renovate plumbing, sewer, electrical, and HVAC systems; improve safety/security; upgrade and modernize outdated classrooms, restrooms and facilities; replace temporary portables with permanent classrooms; shall Bella Vista Elementary School District’s measure authorizing $4,400,000 of bonds at legal rates be adopted, generating on average $273,230 annually while bonds are outstanding at rates of approximately $29.12 per $100,000 assessed value, annual audits, independent citizens’ oversight, NO money for salaries and all money staying local?”
Measure H – Junction Elementary School Measure
Voters will be asked to vote YES or NO on the following:
“To improve Junction Elementary School and Junction Middle School; replace old temporary portables with permanent classrooms; upgrade inadequate electrical systems; modernize/renovate/upgrade outdated classrooms, restrooms and school facilities; and make health, safety and handicapped accessibility improvements; shall Junction Elementary School District’s measure to issue $6,100,000 of bonds at legal interest rates be adopted, generating on average $339,000 annually while bonds are outstanding at rates of approximately $23.30 per $100,000 assessed value, with citizens oversight, annual audits, and all money staying local?”
Measure I – Cascade Union Elementary District
Voters will be asked to vote YES or NO on the following:
“To improve the quality of education; modernize and renovate outdated classrooms, restrooms, and school facilities; replace/upgrade plumbing, sewer, and electrical systems; make health, safety, and handicapped accessibility improvements; replace portables; shall Cascade Union Elementary School District’s measure authorizing $16,500,000 of bonds at legal rates be
adopted, generating approximately $945,100 annually while bonds are outstanding at rates of approximately $28.54 per $100,000 assessed value, with annual audits, independent citizens’ oversight, NO money for salaries and all money staying local?”
Measure J – Gateway Unified School District Improvement Measure
Voters will be asked to vote YES or NO on the following:
” To improve the quality of schools; expand and renovate career technical education classrooms and labs; repair/replace leaky roofs; construct/upgrade classrooms, restrooms and school facilities; and replace HVAC systems, shall Gateway Unified School District’s measure authorizing $65,000,000 in bonds, at legal rates, and levying approximately $49 per $100,000 of assessed valuation (raising $3,700,000 annually) while bonds are outstanding, be adopted, with a board appointed citizens’ oversight committee and annual independent audits to assure proper expenditure of funds?”
Measure K – Columbia Elementary School District
Voters will be asked to vote YES or NO on the following:
“To improve Columbia Elementary and Mountain View Middle School; repair or replace leaky roofs; upgrade inadequate electrical systems; replace deteriorating plumbing and sewer systems, and make health, safety and security improvements;
shall Columbia Elementary School District’s measure to issue $12,900,000 of bonds at legal interest rates be adopted, generating on average $716,000 annually while bonds are outstanding at rates of approximately $30 per $100,000 in assessed value, with citizens oversight, annual audits, and all money staying local?”
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