The Antioch Unified School District Measure B Bond Measure is too close to call with it standing at 56.06% in favor. The bond needs 55% support to pass.
As of last update by County Elections (March 5 at 11:51 pm)
- Yes – 5,487 (56.06%)
- No – 4,301 (43.94%)
If approved, the measure would authorize up to $195M in bonds to finance various repairs and improvements in our schools. The projected cost of the bond to the taxpayers is $48 per $100,000 of assessed (not market) value.
Antioch Unified School District-Schools Facility Bond Information
This bond has one goal: Improving the quality of Antioch Schools!!!
- While there have been improvements in the quality of our schools over the past few years, the fact remains that our schools are old. Classrooms and restrooms need modernization, electrical systems are outdated, and HVAC and roofs are at the end of their life. Schools built years ago need significant updating.
- Many of our schools are 60-70 years old. The Board of Education approved a bond measure to be placed on the ballot in March 2024 to address the most pressing needs of our district:
- Remove hazardous materials like asbestos and lead paint from school sites
- Repair or replace old worn-out roofs, floors, walkways, lighting, HVAC, plumbing, and electrical systems
- Improve school security and emergency communications systems
- Update instructional technology in classrooms for improved student learning
- Renovate restrooms to make them accessible for students with disabilities
- Upgrade and repair physical education facilities and playground equipment to meet current safety standards
- Make repairs and energy efficiency improvements to all schools
- Free up resources to improve the quality of classroom instruction in core subjects like reading, math, and science to prepare students for success in college and careers
This bond will update our aging schools, technology, and equipment. It will protect the health, safety, and security of AUSD students and staff. It will also:
- Add TK-K classrooms at John Muir Elementary
- Add a new gymnasium and cafeteria at Orchard Park
- Replace old portables with a new two-story building of classrooms at Park Middle School
- Modernize the gymnasium at Antioch Middle School
If approved, the measure would authorize up to $195M in bonds to finance various repairs and improvements in our schools. The projected cost of the bond to the taxpayers is $48 per $100,000 of assessed (not market) value. Bond programs such as this one require a clear system of accountability, including a project list that details how the money may be used, establishing a Citizens’ Oversight Committee, and conducting independent audits to ensure all funds are spent as intended. Additional information can be obtained from the District’s website.
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