Measure QS (Santa Monica) and Measure MM (Malibu) School repairs and improvement bond measure
SANTA MONICA SCHOOLS REPAIR/IMPROVEMENT BOND MEASURE: To repair/replace leaky school roofs, outdated wiring/ plumbing; remove hazardous materials; upgrade classrooms, labs, instructional technology supporting science, math, engineering; improve education for struggling students; and increase student/ school safety; shall Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District’s measure for School Facilities Improvement District No.1 (Santa Monica Schools) be adopted authorizing $495,000,000 of bonds at legal interest rates, levying 3¢ per $100 assessed value (raising $28 million annually) while bonds are outstanding, with citizens’ oversight, annual audits, and all funds for Santa Monica schools only?
MALIBU SCHOOLS REPAIR/IMPROVEMENT BOND MEASURE. To remove asbestos/lead/hazardous materials where needed; fix leaky roofs, plumbing, inadequate wiring, safety/security systems; upgrade classrooms, labs, libraries, instructional technology for competitive college and careers; shall School Facilities Improvement District No. 2 (Malibu Schools) of Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District’s measure be adopted authorizing $395,000,000 of bonds at legal interest rates, levying 4¢ per $100 assessed value (raising $22 million annually) while bonds are outstanding, with citizens’ oversight, annual audits, and all funds for Malibu public schools only?
The Santa Monica Malibu Council of PTAs appointed a Study Committee to Study Measure QS and Measure MM. With basis from the California State PTA Legislation Planks, Resolutions, and Position Statements the Study Committee recommended a support position on Measure QS and Measure MM.
Santa Monica Malibu Council of PTAs supports a Yes vote on Measure QS (Santa Monica) and Measure MM (Malibu).
