League of Women Voters of California Education Fund
	El Dorado County, CA June 5, 2012 Election
	Measure K Bonds Pollock Pines Elementary School District 55% Approval Required Pass: 1606 / 61.75% Yes votes ...... 995 / 38.25% No votes See Also: Index of all Measures

Arguments For Measure K

Everyone knows the importance and value of having quality schools. From higher achieving students, to training for future jobs, to greater neighborhood safety and improved property values, quality schools make a difference. While our teachers and staff do their best in educating our children, many classrooms and school facilities in the Pollock Pines School District are outdated and inadequate to provide students with the facilities they need to succeed. Our students need your YES vote on Measure K! Although staff has done a great job of maintaining school facilities over the years, our schools need to be modernized. The average age of the schools is almost 40 years old. Pinewood Elementary, our oldest, is over 50 years old! Our schools do not meet 21st century standards. Outdated classrooms now need major upgrades, repairs, and improvements. Therefore, we must invest in our schools so they meet today's safety, technological, and educational needs. If passed, Measure K will make critical facility improvements at the District's schools by: Improving energy efficiency such as replacing old heating and cooling systems Upgrading outdated technology and inadequate electrical systems Modernizing aging classrooms, restrooms and school facilities Replacing or modernizing old, temporary portable classrooms Making health, safety and handicapped accessibility improvements Measure K makes financial sense. By law, spending must be reviewed and annually audited by an independent citizens' oversight committee, and all bond funds must be spent locally and cannot be taken by the state. Funds can only be spent to improve local schools, not for teacher salaries. It qualifies the District to receive up to $2,500,000 in state-matching funds. Measure K upgrades and repairs old, inadequate classrooms, improves the education of local children and maintains the quality of our community. That's something we can all support. Please join us and VOTE YES ON MEASURE K! Leonard Rivard + Business Owner + "The Sandman" Dr. Michael Culver + Physician, Mountain Lake Medical Group Newell Boatman + Retiree, grandparent, local artist Susan McVey + Parent, Sports Booster President, Pollock Pines School District Board Member Monica Hobbs + Parent, Business Owner, PTC member (No arguments against Measure K were submitted)

Tax Rate Statement from Superintendent

An election will be held in the Pollock Pines Elementary School District (the "District") on June 5, 2012 to authorize the sale of $9,000,000 in general obligation bonds. The following information is submitted in compliance with Sections 9400-9404 of the California Elections Code. 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 $.02500 per $100 ($25.00 per $100,000) of assessed valuation in fiscal year 2012-13. 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 $.02500 per $100 ($25.00 per $100,000) of assessed valuation in fiscal year 2024-25. 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 $.02500 per $100 ($25.00 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: January 10, 2012 Kevin Monsma

Full Text of Measure K

FULL TEXT OF MEASURE K OF THE POLLOCK PINES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL DISTRICT BOND MEASURE ELECTION JUNE 5, 2012 The following is the full proposition presented to the voters by the Pollock Pines Elementary School District. "To improve the quality of local education, make health, safety/handicapped accessibility improvements, improve energy efficiency, modernize outdated classrooms, restrooms/libraries, replace temporary portables with permanent classrooms, replace outdated heating, ventilation/air conditioning systems, improve technology, upgrade electrical systems, shall Pollock Pines Elementary School District acquire, construct, repair, equip school facilities/sites by issuing $9,000,000 of bonds at legal rates, with independent citizens' oversight and NO money used for administrative or teacher salaries or be taken by the State?" PRIORITY SCHOOL PROJECTS LIST The Board of Trustees of the Pollock Pines Elementary School District evaluated the District's urgent and critical facility needs, including safety issues, enrollment trends, class size, and computer and information technology, in developing the scope of projects to be funded. The District has prepared three Facility Assessment Reports (the "Reports") for the Emigrant Trail Educational Center, Pinewood School and Sierra Ridge Middle School, which Reports are incorporated herein by reference. In developing the Reports and the scope of projects, the District has prioritized the key health and safety needs so that the most critical facility needs are addressed. The District conducted a facilities evaluation and received public input and review in developing this Priority School Projects List. This input concluded that if these needs were not addressed now, the problems would only get worse. Bond proceeds will be expended to modernize, replace, renovate, construct, equip, furnish and otherwise improve the facilities of the District located at the following locations: Pinewood Elementary School Sierra Ridge Middle School Emigrant Trail Educational Center District Transportation and Maintenance Facility The specific school facilities projects to be funded include, but shall not be limited to: School Facility and Classroom Construction, Repair and Upgrade Projects Repair and upgrade roofs, walls, and floors. Replace existing wiring systems to meet current electrical and accessibility codes and increased capacity. Replace outdated plumbing systems to meet current codes. Upgrade restrooms. Replace older heating, ventilation, air conditioning and lighting systems with building code compliant, energy efficient systems. Construct new classrooms to replace outdated portable classrooms. Provide enhanced instructional technology. Upgrade and equip labs, multipurpose rooms, auditoriums, libraries, and other school facilities. Classroom interiors will receive new paint, carpet/vinyl tile/asbestos abatement, white markerboards, tackable surfaces, increase secure storage capacity for instructional materials and equipment. Replace existing window systems with energy efficient systems. Renovate, repair, and/or upgrade outdated classrooms and school facilities. Federal and State-mandated Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) accessibility upgrades including site access, parking, staff and student restrooms, relocation of some existing electrical devices, drinking fountains, playground equipment, etc. Health, Safety and Security Projects Replace/upgrade existing signage, bells and clocks. Install, replace/upgrade safety and security systems for our students and staff, including security camera systems. Install energy efficient systems including "green" building projects and sustainable building practices to promote energy efficiency (e.g., solar, high performance lighting, electrical systems panel, etc.). Replace/upgrade irrigation systems. Federal and State-mandated Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) safety upgrades including playground equipment replacement. Relocate or improve student drop-off areas. Improve play area fields for safety and drainage, including tracks, basketball facilities. Upgrade site parking, utilities and grounds. Abate and remove hazardous materials identified prior or during construction. Fire alarm systems upgraded to automatic systems, repair fire safety equipment. Upgrade and expand telecommunications. Repair, replace and/or upgrade paved surfaces, turf, and other grounds to eliminate safety hazards and improve outside instructional areas. Provide guardrails for safety. The listed projects will be completed as needed. Each project is assumed to include its share of furniture, equipment, architectural, engineering, and similar planning costs, program management, staff training expenses and a customary contingency, and escalation for unforeseen design and construction costs. In addition to the listed repair and construction projects stated above, the Priority School Projects List also includes the payment of the costs of preparation of all facility planning, facility assessment reviews, environmental studies, construction documentation, inspection and permit fees, and temporary housing of dislocated District activities caused by bond projects. The upgrading of technology infrastructure includes, but is not limited to, computers, LCD projectors, portable interface devices, servers, switches, routers, modules, sound projection systems, laser printers, digital white boards, document projectors, upgrade voice-over-IP, call manager and network security/firewall, and other miscellaneous equipment and software. The allocation of bond proceeds may be affected by the District's receipt of State matching funds and the final costs of each project. In the absence of State matching funds, which the District will aggressively pursue to reduce the District's share of the costs of the projects, the District may not be able to complete some of the projects listed above. The budget for each project is an estimate and may be affected by factors beyond the District's control. The final cost of each project will be determined as plans are finalized, construction bids are awarded and projects are completed. Based on the final costs of each project, certain of the projects described above may be delayed or may not be completed. Demolition of existing facilities and reconstruction of facilities scheduled for repair and upgrade may occur, if the Board determines that such an approach would be more cost-effective in creating more enhanced and operationally efficient campuses. Necessary site preparation/restoration, landscaping, may occur in connection with new construction, renovation or remodeling, or installation or removal of relocatable classrooms, including ingress and egress, removing, replacing, or installing irrigation, utility lines, trees and landscaping, redirecting fire access, and acquiring any necessary easements, licenses, or rights of way to the property. Bond proceeds shall only be expended for the specific purposes identified herein. Proceeds of the bonds may be used to pay or reimburse the District for the cost of District staff when performing work on or necessary and incidental to the bond projects. The District shall create an account into which proceeds of the bonds shall be deposited and comply with the reporting requirements of Government Code § 53410. FISCAL ACCOUNTABILITY: In accordance with Education Code Section 15272, the Board of Trustees will appoint a citizens' oversight committee and conduct annual independent audits to assure that funds are spent only on district projects and for no other purpose. The expenditure of bond money on these projects is subject to stringent financial accountability requirements. By law, performance and financial audits will be performed annually, and all bond expenditures will be monitored by an independent citizens' oversight committee to ensure that funds are spent as promised and specified. The citizens' oversight committee must include, among others, representation of a bona fide taxpayers association, a business organization and a senior citizens organization. No district employees or vendors are allowed to serve on the citizens' oversight committee. No Administrator Salaries: Proceeds from the sale of the bonds authorized by this proposition shall be used only for the acquisition, construction, reconstruction, rehabilitation, or replacement of school facilities, including the furnishing and equipping of school facilities, and not for any other purpose, including teacher and school administrator salaries and other operating expenses.