Redwood City Elementary

Elementary School District

To improve local elementary and middle schools by repainng and upgrading science, technology, engineering, arts and math classrooms/labs; making safety/security improvements; upgrading inadequate heating, cooling, electrical systems; constructing and acquiring sites/facilities, shall Redwood City Elementary School District's measure authorizing $298 million in bonds at legal rates be adopted, levying $24 per $100,000 of assessed value ($16 million annually) while bonds are outstanding, with annual audits, citizen oversight, no money for administrators, and all funds staying local?

To maintain quality education in Redwood City with local funding that cannot be taken by the State, to attract and retain highly qualified teachers; support quality reading and writing programs; maintain science, technology, engineering and math instruction; and reduce class sizes in kindergarten and first grade, shall a Redwood City School District parcel tax measure of $149 per parcel for 12 years be adopted, raising $3,450,000 annually with citizen oversight, exemption for seniors, and all funds staying local?

To maintain quality education for local elementary and middle school students, with funds that cannot be taken by the State, enhance reading, writing. Math, and science skills; attract and retain qualified teachers; and support arts and music programs; shall the REdwood City Elementary School District renew its educational parcel tax at $85, providing $1,900,000 annually for 14 years, exempting seniors, with independent citizen oversight, annual reports to the community, no money for administrators and all money benefitting local schools?

To upgrade and repair neighborhood schools with funding that cannot be taken by the State, shall Redwood City Elementary School District: renovate aging classrooms and science labs for 21st century learning; fix or replace deteriorating roofs; update classroom and instructional technology; improve school fire and earthquake safety; and repair, construct, acquire, or equip classrooms, sites, and facilities; by issuing $193 million in bonds at legal rates with independent oversight, no money for administrators, and all funds staying local?

To improve local elementary and middle school education for all students with funds that cannot be taken by the State, enhance reading, writing, math, and science skills; attract and retain qualified teachers; and support school libraries; shall the Redwood City Elementary School District levy an educational parcel tax of $67 annually for five years only, exempting seniors, with independent citizen oversight, annual reports to the community, no money for administrators’ salaries, and all money benefiting local schools?