Alum Rock Union Elementary

Elementary School District

To improve science, technology, engineering, art, and math (STEAM) classrooms; increase student access to computers and modern classroom technology; build below-market teacher/ staff rental housing; and improve student safety/ campus security; shall Alum Rock Union Elementary School District's measure authorizing $71.5 million of bonds be adopted (reauthorizing bonds previously approved in November 2012), with legal rates, projected levies less than 2¢/ $100 of assessed valuation (raising $4.4 million/ year while bonds are outstanding), annual audits and independent citizen oversight?

Without increasing current rates, to help protect schools from budget cuts, to continue improving local elementary/middle schools by protecting reading, writing, math, science, technology and arts/music, recruiting/retaining qualified teachers and counselors, extending student support, shall Alum Rock Union Elementary School District’s measure renewing its existing $214.10 parcel tax for 7 years, adjusted annually, providing $4,500,000 yearly, be adopted, with senior exemptions, independent citizens oversight, no funds for administrator salaries, and all funds staying local to benefit students?

To improve local neighborhood schools, fix leaky, deteriorated roofs, improve fire safety, repair/upgrade classrooms, improve student safety and security, renovate outdated restrooms, upgrade heating/ventilation/electrical systems for energy efficiency, and computer technology, shall $139,999,671.60 of Alum Rock Union Elementary School District bonds approved by the voters in June 2008, be reapproved at legal rates to renovate, acquire, construct, repair classrooms, sites, facilities/equipment, with independent audits, citizens’ oversight, no money for administrators’ salaries and all money controlled locally?

Without increasing current tax rates, and to protect schools from budget cuts, to continue improving local elementary schools by protecting reading, writing, math, science, technology and arts programs, keeping libraries open, retaining qualified teachers and counselors, extending student support, shall Alum Rock Union Elementary School District renew its expiring $176.42, as adjusted, parcel tax for seven years, no funds for administrators’ salaries, independent citizen oversight, all funds benefitting local schools and no funds available to be taken by the State?

To improve neighborhood schools by removing mold and asbestos; fixing leaky, deteriorated roofs; replacing inefficient/ aging heating, ventilation, and electrical systems to save money; improving fire safety/ security; updating computer technology/science labs for 21st century learning; repairing aging restrooms; and acquiring; constructing, and repairing sites/ facilities, shall Alum Rock Union Elementary School District issue $125 million in bonds at legal rates with required independent financial audits, citizens’ oversight and no money for administrators’ salaries?