South Pasadena Unified

Unified School District

To continue local funding to attract and retain highly qualified teachers, support advanced programs in math, science, reading, writing, engineering, technology, music and arts, and maintain manageable class sizes, shall South Pasadena Unified School District's measure renewing the current expiring school parcel tax for 7 years at the rate of $474 per parcel be adopted, with annual inflation adjustments, senior exemptions, independent citizen oversight, and continuing $3,000,000 in annual school funding that cannot be taken away by the State?

To continue funding advanced programs in math, science, reading, engineering, technology, music, and the arts to meet today's higher academic standards; maintain manageable class sizes to enhance student achievement; and attract and retain highly qualified teachers; shall the South Pasadena Unified School District renew the expiring school parcel tax at the current rate of $386 per parcel for a period of 7 years, with annual inflation adjustments, senior exemptions, independent citizen oversight, and continuing $2.3 million in annual school funding that can't be taken away by the State?

To upgrade aging classrooms, sites and facilities; replace deteriorated roofs, plumbing, electrical, and air conditioning systems; retrofit buildings for earthquake safety; improve access for students with disabilities; remove hazardous materials like lead/asbestos; and upgrade/construct math, science, technology, visual and performing arts classrooms/facilities to support student achievement, shall South Pasadena Unified School District issue $98,000,000 in bonds at legal rates to equip, acquire, and construct school facilities, with independent oversight, annual audits, and all money staying local?

To prepare students for success in college/careers and minimize local impacts of state school funding cuts; continue local funding to attract/retain highly qualified teachers; maintain manageable class sizes, advanced instruction in math/science/technology, and music/art programs; shall South Pasadena Unified School District renew/increase its expiring annual school parcel tax by $98 (as described in the ballot pamphlet) for five years, with senior exemptions and all funds staying local?