League of Women Voters of California Education Fund
	San Diego County, CA November 4, 2008 Election
	Proposition X School Bonds South Bay Union Elementary School District 55% Approval Required Pass: 15219 / 76.44% Yes votes ...... 4690 / 23.56% No votes See Also: Index of all Propositions

Arguments For Proposition X

Arguments Against Proposition X

Quality elementary schools are essential to a thriving community. Quality schools make a difference in student achievement, student and community safety, and improved property values. Many schools in the South Bay Union School District are no longer adequate to provide students with the environment and learning tools they need to succeed. While facilities have been well maintained over the years, the average age of our schools is over 44 years. Emory School, our oldest, was first constructed In 1931! Our classrooms and school facilities require major upgrades and improvements to meet today's safety, technological, and educational standards. Your YES vote on Proposition X will create a lasting, positive impact on the quality of our schools. Proposition X will improve classrooms and school facilities by: Making health and safety improvements, including removing asbestos, upgrading electrical systems, and replacing outdated fire alarms Improving student access to computers and modern technology Modernizing classrooms, restrooms and cafeterias Making handicap accessibility (ADA) improvements Repairing and replacing deteriorating plumbing and sewer systems Proposition X makes financial sense and by law has taxpayer protections in place. Passing Proposition X will qualify the District for approximately $17.0 million in matching state funds All spending will be annually audited and reviewed by an independent citizens' oversight committee Funds can only be spent on school facilities and not for administrative salaries Proposition X deserves our support. It will not only maintain the quality of our schools and our property values, but also maintain the quality of our community. That's something we can all support. Please join us and VOTE YES ON PROPOSITION X! RALEIGH H. SANDERS President, Optimist Club of Imperial Beacho CARLOS ROBLEDO Parent, Physician and Community Educator TERRY LOYO Parent/Community Leader CYNTHIA MELCHER Parent/Business Community Leader JOHN C. O'NEILL Chair, San Diego County Taxpayers Association

No argument against the proposition was filed in the office of the Registrar of Voters.

Tax Rate Statement

An election will be held in South Bay Union School District (the "District") on November 4, 2008 to authorize the sale of $59,400,000 in general obligation bonds. The following information is submitted in compliance with Sections 9400-9404 of the California Elections Code. 1. The best estimate of the tax rate that would be required to fund this bond issue during the first fiscal year after the sale of the first series of bonds, based on estimated assessed valuations available at the time of filing of this statement, is $.0300 per $100 ($30.00 per $100,000) of assessed valuation in fiscal year 2009-10. 2. The best estimate of the tax rate that would be required to fund this bond issue during the first fiscal year after the sale of the last series of bonds, based on estimated assessed valuations available at the time of filing of this statement, is $.0300 per $100 ($30.00 per $100,000) of assessed valuation in fiscal year 2021-22. 3. The best estimate of the highest tax rate that would be required to fund this bond issue, based on estimated assessed valuations available at the time of filing this statement, is $.0300 per $100 ($30.00 per $100,000) of assessed valuation. These estimates are based on projections derived from information obtained from official sources. The actual tax rates and the years in which they will apply may vary depending on the timing of bond sales, the amount of bonds sold at each sale and actual increases in assessed valuations. The timing of the bond sales and the amount of bonds sold at any given time will be determined by the needs of the District. Actual assessed valuations will depend upon the amount and value of taxable property within the District as determined in the assessment and the equalization process. Dated July 15, 2008 Scott Buxbaum Assistant Superintendent, Business Services South Bay Union School District ACCOUNTABILITY MEASURES As required by Section 53410 of the Government Code, the following accountability measures are hereby made a part of the District's Bond Proposition X (the "Proposition"): (a) The specific purpose of the bonds is set forth in the Full Text of the Proposition; (b) The proceeds from the sale of the District's bonds will be used only for the purposes specified in the Proposition, and not for any other purpose; (c) The proceeds of the Bonds will be deposited into a Building Fund to be held by the San Diego County Treasurer, as required by the California Education Code; and (d) The Superintendent of the District shall cause an annual report to be filed with the Board of Trustees of the District not later than January 1 of each year, which report shall contain pertinent information regarding the amount of funds collected and expended, as well as the status of the projects listed in the Proposition, as required by Sections 53410 and 53411 of the Government Code. STATEMENT REQUIRED BY EDUCATION CODE SECTION 15122.5 Approval of Proposition X does not guarantee that the proposed project or projects in the South Bay Union School District that are the subject of bonds under Proposition X will be funded beyond the local revenues generated by Proposition X. 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.