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The proceeds of these bonds of the School Facilities Improvement District No. 2000-1 of the Poway Unified School District would be used to relieve overcrowding and repair aging neighborhood schools by: replacing aging roofs; building new schools, classrooms and libraries; replacing worn-out heating, plumbing and electrical systems; replacing outdated wiring to handle current technology; continue class-size reduction; and acquiring land to build new schools with taxpayer safeguards including an Independent Citizens Oversight Committee, annual audit and no money for administrators' salaries.

The interest rate on any bond, which is established at the time of bond issuance, could not exceed twelve percent (12%) per annum. The final maturity date of any bond could be no later than twenty-five (25) years after the date of the bond. Principal and interest on the bonds would be paid by revenue derived from an annual tax levied upon the taxable property within the School Facilities Improvement District No. 2000-1 in an amount sufficient to pay the interest as it becomes due and to provide a sinking fund for payment of the principal on or before maturity. Article XIII A of the California Constitution exempts from the one percent property tax rate limitation ad valorem taxes to pay the interest and redemption charges on any bonded indebtedness for the acquisition or improvement of real property approved by the voters on or after July 1, 1978. The approval must be by two-thirds of the votes cast by the voters voting on the proposition. Legal authorization is contained in state law permitting facility improvement districts of school districts to issue bonds at the interest rate, for the period of time, and for the specified purposes, subject to two-thirds voter approval.

Approval of this proposition does not guarantee that the proposed project or projects in the School Facilities Improvement District No. 2000-1 of the Poway Unified School District that are the subject of bonds under this proposition will be funded beyond the local revenues generated by this proposition. The district's proposal for the project or projects may assume the receipt of matching state funds, which could be subject to appropriation by the Legislature or approval of a statewide bond measure.

A "yes" vote is a vote in favor of authorizing the School Facilities Improvement District No. 2000-1 of the Poway Unified School District to issue bonds for the purpose stated in the proposition.

A "no" vote is a vote against authorizing the School Facilities Improvement District No. 2000-1 of the Poway Unified School District to issue bonds for the purpose stated in the proposition.

North Coast Times

• School bond supporters raise more than $469K 11/4/00
• Campaigns at full speed on $156M school bond issue 10/29/00
• Poway school bond would raise $156M - 10/22/00 (via KPBS)
• Funding sources to be discussed by school board 10/9/00
• School board mulls oversight committee 9/19/00

REPAIR AGING SCHOOLS. In older neighborhoods, schools are 30 or 40 years old and are deteriorating, run-down, and desperately need repair. Roofs need replacing. Sewage pipes are deteriorating. Electrical systems, heating, and plumbing need replacement. Wood is rotting. If we don't act now to repair these schools, the situation will only get worse and end up costing more.

Prop. Y makes urgently needed repairs to our older neighborhood schools.

RELIEVE OVERCROWDED SCHOOLS. With hundreds of new students yearly, campuses are overcrowded. Some schools have converted storage closets and offices into classrooms. Many schools are using trailers as temporary classrooms. We have schools without enough classrooms, science labs, or library capacity to serve the student population.

Prop. Y builds new classrooms and schools to relieve overcrowding in every community. TAXPAYER SAFEGUARDS written into the law guarantee Prop. Y funds will be spent exactly as promised, efficiently, and without waste.

• Independent Citizens Oversight Committee
• Independent Annual Audit of all expenditures published in local newspapers and posted on the Internet
• By law, no funds from Prop. Y can be spent for school administrators' salaries. Money from Proposition Y can only be spent on construction projects such as school buildings and classrooms.

HIGH TECH SCHOOLS. Older schools, built before pc's and the Internet, will be wired for modern technology. Classroom teachers in every community will have high tech tools to improve teaching. A new "High Tech High" will relieve overcrowding and prepare students for the 21 st Century.

Join Us. YES on Prop. Y

RANCHO BERNARDO CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
SAN DIEGO POLICE OFFICERS ASSOCIATION
SHERIFF BILL KOLENDER
SAN DIEGO CITY FIREFIGHTERS
MICKEY CAFAGNA, POWAY MAYOR AND POWAY CITY COUNCIL

MARY K. ROMAG, President, Poway High School PTA KAREN O'CONNOR, California Teacher of the Year
Classroom Teacher, Sunset Hills Elementary School

RANDY "DUKE" CUNNINGHAM, U. S. Congressman

PHYLLIS COMER, Coordinator, Seniors Helping Our Kids (SHOK)

SCOTT BARNETT, Executive Director, San Diego County Taxpayers Association

Proposition Y WILL INCREASE YOUR TAXES FOR 30 YEARS

Years ago the district tried to increase taxes to build schools. They claimed, "No bond, no schools". Voters said NO. The district applied for state money. Schools were built without a tax increase.

Millions of dollars were collected in developer fees and Mello-Roos funds for new schools. Between 1986 and 1998, voters approved $8.8 billion in state bonds to fund K-12 construction and renovation. In 1998, voters approved Prop. 1A. This massive $6.7 billion state bond is pouring money into K-12 facilities. What are they doing with this money?

Additionally, 40% of state general funds must be spent on K-12. Don't forget federal grants and lottery money. Our district will also receive an extra $10 million from the state surplus this year.

Your additional tax depends on how much you paid for your property. If you paid $200,000, you owe $3,540 over the life of the bond. If you paid $400,000, you owe $7,080. The more you paid the greater your tax burden.

Both property owners and renters will be affected. Whenever property taxes go up, rents also rise.

Last year voters defeated the proposed $149 million tax increase. Now the district wants $156 million!! More responsible spending is needed, not more taxes. How could our district approve administrative "perks", but continue to neglect maintenance?

You can be for the students, for education and against Proposition Y.

NO NEW TAXES Vote NO on Proposition Y

MELINDA R. CONVERSE, Former Member of School District's Community Budget Advisory Committee

GEORGE H. KING, Senior, 26 year resident

EDWARD M. TEYSSIER, Vice-Chair, San Diego Tax Fighters

KATHLEEN ZAWORSKI-BURKE, College Professor
Past School Board Trustee

If passed, Proposition Y will increase your property taxes for over 30 years.

State law already guarantees that at least 40% of California's general funds are spent on public schools. Furthermore, the district also receives federal grants, corporate contributions, developer fees, state grants, and proceeds from school fundraisers and foundations. And don't forget the lottery. More responsible spending is needed, not more taxes.

What about available money from state bonds that the taxpayers have already approved for new school construction? Instead of new schools, it seems we see only more and more trailers. More responsible spending is needed.

Proposition Y is bad for property values. It is a special tax on your home, which must be disclosed when you sell. If you paid $200,000 for your property, you will pay an additional $118 in taxes every year or a total of at least $3,500 over the next 30 years. If your home cost you $400,000, you will pay an additional $236 in taxes every year or a total of a least $7,000. Remember this is just an estimate, actual figures could be even higher. The more you paid for your home, the greater your tax burden.

Enough is enough!

Maintenance is part of the district's duties. Responsible owners repair their property when needed. How could the district approve a budget with administrative "perks", but continue to postpone maintenance? More responsible spending is needed, not more taxes. Our families and seniors are struggling with the rising cost of housing, gasoline, food, dental and medical expenses, child-care and electric bills. Do we really need a new tax for 30 years?

Don't be misled by emotional rhetoric. You can be for students, for education and against Proposition Y.

No New Taxes. Vote No on Prop. Y.

GEORGE KING, Senior/ 26 year resident

KATHLEEN ZAWORSKI-BURKE, College Professor
Past School Board Trustee

MELINDA R. CONVERSE, Former Member of School District's Community Budget Advisory Committee

EDWARD M. TEYSSIER, Vice Chair, San Diego Tax Fighters

"Strict Taxpayer Safeguards will ensure Prop. Y money will be spent efficiently and without waste:"
Scott Barnett, Executive Director, San Diego Taxpayers Association

• By law, money can only be spent on construction projects such as school buildings and classrooms.
• No money can be used for school administrators' salaries.
• An independent Citizens' Oversight Committee will oversee all expenditures.
• Annual Independent Audits will be published in local newspapers and posted on the Internet.

• Relieve overcrowding by building new schools.
• Build permanent classrooms, replacing worn out trailers and portables.
• Repair aging plumbing/ electrical systems.
• Replace roofs/ repair cracked foundations.
• Build and expand school libraries and instructional spaces.
• Replace inadequate wiring to handle today's technology.
• Install safety and fire alarms and upgrading security systems.

Yes on Prop. Y. Classrooms to Meet Our Children's Needs.

KENDRA JEFFCOAT, Ph. D., Chair, Board of Directors, Poway Chamber of Commerce
Rancho Bernardo Resident

CLAYTON DALE, Lead Custodian, Garden Road Elementary School
Rancho Bernardo Resident

CYNTHIA GAGLIANO, Certified Public Accountant
Poway Resident

BILL FARRAR, President, Police Officers Association
Poway Resident

ALBERT J. ABBOTT, Chairman of the Board, Mission Federal Credit Union
Poway Resident

In compliance with Elections Code Sections 9400-9404 the following information is submitted:
1. The best estimate of the tax rate which would be required to be levied on property in SFID No. 2000-1 to fund the bond issue during the first fiscal year after the first sale of bonds, based on estimated assessed valuations available at the time of filing this statement, is $0.0115 per 100 dollars assessed valuation for the year 2001-02.
2. The best estimate of the tax rate which would be required to be levied on property in SFID No. 2000-1 to fund the bond issue during the first fiscal year after the last sale of the bonds and an estimate of the year in which the rate will apply, based on estimated assessed valuations available at the time of filing this statement, is $0.0682 per 100 dollars assessed valuation for the year 2008-09.
3. The best estimate of the highest tax rate which would be required to be levied on property in SFID No. 2000-1 to fund the bond issue and an estimate of the year in which that rate will apply, based on estimated assessed valuations available at the time of filing of this statement, is $0.0684 per 100 dollars assessed valuation for the year 2009-10.

The actual tax rates and the years in which such rates are applicable may vary from those currently estimated, due to variations from the official projections and estimates in the timing of bond sales, the amount of bonds sold at any time, the interest rates on the bonds, and the assessed values in the several future years during which the bonds are to be repaid. The estimates are based upon projections and are not binding upon the District. The actual timing of the bond sales and the amount of the bonds sold at any time will be governed by the needs of the District and the then-applicable debt limit. The actual interest rates on the bonds will be based on the market tax-exempt interest rates at the time of the sale of the bonds. The actual assessed values during the several future years will depend upon the amount of taxable property within SFID No. 2000-1 and the value of that property as determined in the assessment and equalization process.

Dated: August 18, 2000
Robert Leigh Ball Assistant Superintendent, School Facilities Improvement District No. 2000-1 Poway Unified School District

SCHOOL FACILITIES IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 2000-1 (SFID NO. 2000-1) OF THE POWAY UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT

BOND MEASURE STATEMENT { }: "Classrooms to Meet Our Children's Needs."

Relieve overcrowding and repair aging neighborhood schools by:

• Replacing aging roofs;
• Building new schools, classrooms and libraries;
• Replacing worn-out heating, plumbing and electrical systems;
• Replacing outdated wiring to handle today's technology;
• Continuing class-size reduction;
• Acquiring land to build new schools; Shall Poway Unified School District SFID No. 2000-1 issue $156 million in bonds at legal interest rates with Taxpayer Safeguards including an Independent Citizens Oversight Committee, Annual Audit and NO money for administrators' salaries?

• Poway High School Cluster
• Meadowbrook Middle
• Twin Peaks Middle
• Chaparral
• Garden Road
• Midland
• Painted Rock Pomerado
• Tierra Bonita
• Valley

• Construct additional permanent classrooms to replace worn-out portable classrooms and to relieve overcrowding
• Provide additional instructional space
• Upgrade library and resource center
• Repair outdated electrical system
• Upgrade or replace heating and ventilation systems
• Repair or replace deteriorating plumbing, sewer system, and gas lines
• Repair outdated drainage system
• Repair and upgrade security communication system
• Build a separate campus to establish a high-tech learning facility open to students throughout the entire district to relieve overcrowding

• Renovate and repair all existing classrooms
• Renovate and repair student restrooms
• Repair and upgrade electrical systems
• Expand library and improve access to technology
• Repair irrigation and drainage system
• Repair cracked foundation
• Construct additional instructional space
• Repair and renovate plumbing system
• Repair and renovate multi-purpose room
• Repair and upgrade science, art, and technology lab areas
• Repair and upgrade security communication system

• Construct additional permanent classrooms to replace worn-out portable classrooms

• Replace aging roofs and add insulation
• Expand library
• Renovate and repair all existing classrooms
• Repair and replace outdated plumbing systems
• Replace fire alarm system
• Replace heating and ventilation system
• Upgrade electrical systems
• Improve campus drainage, irrigation, and landscaping
• Repair and resurface asphalt and concrete area
• Repair and repaint interior and exterior of school
• Repair and add outdoor lighting
• Plan asbestos abatement for renovation project
• Upgrade emergency lighting, outdoor lighting and security communication system

• Construct additional permanent classrooms to relieve overcrowding
• Upgrade outdated electrical system
• Repair and renovate outdated plumbing and structural foundation
• Remove hazards from original asbestos floor tiles for renovation project
• Improve drainage and irrigation systems to prevent erosion and hazardous conditions
• Provide permanent cover for student lunch area
• Improve playground and equipment to meet current safety standards
• Repair and upgrade security communication system

• Relieve overcrowding by constructing an entirely new school to house planned enrollment
• New construction will be in three phases to minimize student disruption Phase 1 will construct new classrooms then demolish the old Phase 2 will construct a new Administration Center and Multi-purpose Room then demolish the old Phase 3 will construct new parking and play fields

• Relieve overcrowding by constructing an entirely new school to house planned enrollment
• New construction will be in four phases to minimize student disruption. Phase 1 will construct new classrooms then demolish the old. Phase 2 will construct a new instructional space and support, and new parking area then demolish the old. Phase 3 will construct additional classrooms then remove worn out portable classrooms Phase 4 will construct new play fields

• Construct additional classrooms and replace worn-out portable classrooms
• Replace inadequate electrical and wiring systems to accommodate modern technology
• Renovate and repair all existing classrooms
• Build additional library and instructional space
• Add exterior lighting and improve security system
• Replace or repair plumbing system
• Add drainage and footings to eliminate water damage
• Replace inadequate sewer lines
• Repair cracked and worn foundations
• Repair and upgrade security communication system

• Replace aging roofs
• Repair or replace damaged eaves, walkway covers, and beams
• Upgrade electrical systems
• Replace outdated heating and ventilation systems
• Replace inadequate drainage system
• Construct additional instructional space
• Improve parking lot and student drop-off/ pick-up area
• Repair and renovate all existing classrooms
• Repair cracked foundation
• Repair and upgrade security communication system

• Construct additional permanent classrooms and replace temporary buildings
• Upgrade drainage system to prevent run-off and erosion
• Add additional instructional space
• Repair outdated plumbing system
• Replace existing fire alarm system to meet code compliance
• Repair outdated heating and ventilation systems
• Replace inadequate electrical and wiring systems
• Repair and upgrade security communication system

• Upgrade electrical and wiring systems
• Construct additional permanent classrooms to replace worn-out portable classrooms
• Repair and paint exterior
• Replace aging sewer lines
• Construct additional instructional space
• Replace deteriorating covered walkways
• Replace fencing
• Replace outdated drainage system
• Repair and upgrade security communication system
• Original capacity reflects impact of K-3 class size reduction. Class size reduction reduced classes to maximum 20 per classroom.

• * These projects are funded by other sources.
• Mt. Carmel High School Cluster
• Black Mountain Middle
• Mesa Verde Middle
• Adobe Bluffs
• Canyon View
• Deer Canyon
• Los Penasquitos
• Park Village
• Sundance
• Sunset Hills

• Construct additional classrooms
• Repair and renovate existing classrooms
• Upgrade electrical systems
• Upgrade and expand library
• Replace original plumbing and drainage systems
• Replace outdated heating and ventilation systems
• Replace fire and security systems
• Repair cracks and damage to exterior walls and paint exterior
• Repair and upgrade security communication system

• Construct additional permanent classrooms
• Replace aging roofs
• Replace worn-out plumbing and drainage systems
• Replace outdated electrical systems
• Expand library and learning resource center
• Repair and renovate existing classrooms and student restrooms
• Replace or repair ventilation and heating systems
• Repair and upgrade security communication system

• Construct additional science and technology classrooms
• Upgrade computer wiring
• Install security system
• Upgrade lighting
• Renovate and improve drainage system

• Complete infrastructure and wiring for technology
• Resurface concrete blacktop areas
• Add permanent shade structure on the kindergarten playground and lunch area
• Construct additional permanent classrooms to replace temporary buildings
• Upgrade security communication system

• Repair or replace aging roofs on library and school office
• Renovate and repair all existing classrooms and instructional areas
• Improve and expand electrical systems
• Repair heating and ventilation systems
• Repair and renovate drainage systems
• Construct additional instructional space
• Upgrade security communication system

• Construct additional instructional space
• Repair and renovate all existing classrooms
• Renovate play fields to eliminate flooding
• Repair and upgrade outdated electrical systems
• Repair and upgrade security communication system

• Replace electrical system and wiring for technology
• Replace fire alarm system and upgrade security system
• Renovate and repair all existing classrooms
• Replace plumbing system
• Replace deteriorating overhead shelter
• Repair and renovate outdoor security lighting
• Repair and upgrade security communication system

• Construct permanent classrooms to replace temporary buildings
• Build additional student restrooms

• Replace roof and repair water damage to buildings
• Repair or replace heating and ventilation systems
• Construct additional classrooms to replace worn out buildings
• Renovate student restrooms
• Upgrade electrical system and install additional wiring
• Resurface parking lot
• Repair and upgrade security communication system

• Repair or replace plumbing system
• Expand and upgrade electrical system
• Replace outdated heating and ventilation systems
• Install security system
• Repair exterior walls and paint buildings
• Construct additional instructional space
• Repair and renovate all existing classrooms
• Repair and upgrade security communication system
• Original capacity reflects impact of K-3 class size reduction. Class size reduction reduced classes to maximum 20 per classroom.

• * These projects are funded by other sources.

• Rancho Bernardo High School Cluster
• Bernardo Heights Middle
• Meadowbrook Middle
• Chaparral
• Creekside
• Highland Ranch
• Morning Creek
• Painted Rock
• Pomerado
• Rolling Hills
• Shoal Creek
• Turtleback
• Westwood

• Construct permanent classrooms to replace worn-out portable classrooms
• Build additional instructional space
• Install security system
• Add exterior lighting for increased safety
• Improve drainage, irrigation, and landscaping to reduce erosion and high water usage
• Repair or replace heating and ventilation system
• Repair and upgrade security communication system

• Construct additional permanent classrooms to relieve overcrowding
• Repair heating and ventilation system
• Install upgraded wiring for technology
• Construct additional instructional space
• Repair or replace cracked walls and flooring
• Replace worn-out and inadequate plumbing
• Repair and upgrade security communication system

• Renovate and repair all existing classrooms
• Renovate and repair student restrooms
• Repair and upgrade electrical systems
• Expand library and improve access to technology
• Repair irrigation and drainage system
• Repair cracked foundation
• Construct additional instructional space
• Repair and renovate plumbing system
• Repair and renovate multi-purpose room
• Repair and upgrade science, art, and technology lab areas
• Repair and upgrade security communication system

• Construct additional permanent classrooms to relieve overcrowding
• Upgrade outdated electrical system
• Repair and renovate outdated plumbing and structural foundation
• Remove hazards from original asbestos floor tiles for renovation project
• Improve drainage and irrigation systems to prevent erosion and hazardous conditions
• Provide permanent cover for student lunch area
• Improve playground and equipment to meet current safety standards
• Repair and upgrade security communication system

Highland Ranch Elementary School **
Built: 1992 Original Capacity: 550*
Current Enrollment: 703
Some specific plans include:

• Construct permanent classrooms to replace temporary buildings
• Renovate damaged playground and asphalt areas
• Upgrade infrastructure for technology
• Renovate or replace security system

• Repair and renovate worn out portable classrooms
• Expand library and add instructional space
• Renovate and repair all existing classrooms
• Repair and upgrade security communication system

• Construct additional classrooms and replace worn-out portable classrooms
• Replace inadequate electrical and wiring systems to accommodate modern technology
• Renovate and repair all existing classrooms
• Build additional library and instructional space
• Add exterior lighting and improve security system
• Replace or repair plumbing system
• Add drainage and footings to eliminate water damage
• Replace inadequate sewer lines
• Repair cracked and worn foundations
• Repair and upgrade security communication system

• Replace aging roofs
• Repair or replace damaged eaves, walkway covers, and beams
• Upgrade electrical systems
• Replace outdated heating and ventilation systems
• Replace inadequate drainage system
• Construct additional instructional space
• Improve parking lot and student drop-off/ pick-up area
• Repair and renovate all existing classrooms
• Repair cracked foundation
• Repair and upgrade security communication system

• Repair and replace worn-out electrical and wiring systems
• Repair cracked foundation
• Construct additional instructional space
• Upgrade library
• Replace heating and ventilation systems
• Repair and upgrade security communication system

Turtleback Elementary School
Built: 1990 Original Capacity: 550*
Current Enrollment: 866
Some specific plans include:

• Build additional classrooms to relieve overcrowding and replace worn-out temporary buildings
• Repair cracks to foundation in classrooms caused by settling of soil, replace carpeting or tile flooring
• Repair areas of asphalt that are damaged by settling of soil; completely resurface to remove cracks and uneven surfaces
• Replace and repair heating and ventilation system
• Build additional instruction space
• Repair drainage system
• Upgrade outdated infrastructure for technology
• Upgrade fire alarm system
• Upgrade security communication system

• Build additional permanent classrooms and replace worn-out portable classrooms
• Renovate library
• Upgrade electrical and wiring systems for technology
• Renovate and repair all existing classrooms
• Replace inadequate heating and ventilation systems
• Replace aging roofs
• Replace worn out portable restroom for students
• Repair and upgrade security communication system
• Original capacity reflects impact of K-3 class size reduction. Class size reduction reduced classes to maximum 20 per classroom.

• * These projects are funded by other sources.

• Renovate and repair all existing classrooms
• Replace and expand electrical system
• Upgrade and install fire and safety security systems
• Repair and upgrade library
• Construct additional instructional space
• Repair and upgrade security communication system