League of Women Voters of California Education Fund
	Santa Barbara County, CA November 4, 2014 Election
	Measure U2014 Repair, Safety and College/Career Readiness Measure Carpinteria Unified School District Bonds - 55% Approval Required Pass: 3901 / 66.33% Yes votes ...... 1980 / 33.67% No votes See Also: Index of all Measures

Arguments For Measure U2014	Arguments Against Measure U2014
Protect the excellent education students receive at Carpinteria Unified schools, vote YES on Measure U. Our aging Carpinteria schools need major repairs. Sixty-three portable classrooms need replacement and roofs and other basic infrastructure need work. Further, our high school students need facilities that support modern career and technical training. Measure U authorizes funding for essential repairs and upgrades to prepare Carpinteria students for success in college and careers. While neighboring communities have been on the ballot every few years, it has been almost 20 years since we passed a bond to upgrade Carpinteria schools. Measure U is a prudent measure that will attract and retain our high quality teachers because it will: Abate asbestos and lead paint and rehabilitate leaky roofs, fire/safety systems, restrooms and more for schools over 50 years old; Modernize outdated classrooms and replace 63 deteriorating portables with permanent classrooms; Prepare students for college and careers with a new science wing and design and engineering classrooms at Carpinteria High School; Upgrade classrooms, libraries, science labs, and computer systems to keep pace with 21st century education technology. By law, ALL Measure U funds MUST stay local and cannot be taken away by the State. Taxpayer protections are REQUIRED. NO funds can be spent on administrators' salaries or pensions. ONLY facilities, technology and equipment upgrades are allowed. An independent citizens' oversight committee and mandatory annual performance and financial audits will ensure funds are spent properly. Measure U is a smart investment. Good schools protect property values and our local economy. Join Carpinteria's teachers, parents, business and civic leaders in supporting quality schools, student success in college and careers, and robust property values. VOTE YES on Measure U. YesonUforCUSD.com The undersigned authors of the argument in favor of Ballot Measure U2014 at the Consolidated General Election for the Carpinteria Unified School District to be held on November 4, 2014, hereby state that such argument is true and correct to the best of their knowledge and belief. /s/ J. Alex Pulido, Ph.D. Former CUSD Board Trustee /s/ Christie Panizzon Cooney, Parent /s/ John Cerda, 2014 Carpinterian of the Year /s/ Donnette Nair, Local Community Volunteer /s/ Terry Hickey Banks, CUSD Board Trustee Rebuttal to Arguments For It is remarkable that 63 individual buildings should all fail at once. School upgrades should be limited to individual projects, as needed, that the public can monitor and understand. Quality classrooms make only a minor contribution towards retaining competent teachers. The important thing is salary, which this bond issue does not address. The undersigned author of the rebuttal to the argument in favor of Ballot Measure U2014 at the Consolidated General Election for the Carpinteria Unified School District to be held on November 4, 2014 hereby state that such argument is true and correct to the best of his knowledge and belief. /s/ Bernard L. Fink	This bond issue is too large, and the proposed uses to extensive, for the public to adequately monitor its use. The ballot measure states, "acquiring educational facilities, sites/equipment" This wording gives the district the right to buy addition land, something that has been disastrous in the past. The Bailard site purchased with the 1995, bond money, sits idle, and has never been used for any educational purpose. Neither the ballot wording, nor the additional "Full Text" mention any explicit project. The district is asking for a ninety million dollar blank check. Say No! The undersigned author of the argument against Ballot Measure U2014 at the Consolidated General Election for the Carpinteria Unified School District to be held on November 4, 2014, hereby state that such argument is true and correct to the best of his knowledge and belief. /s/ Royce D. Stauffer Rebuttal to Arguments Against The sole opponent of Measure U is misleading voters with inaccurate, untruthful statements. As longtime Carpinteria residents, leaders, and community members - we know the facts, and we're voting YES on Measure U. Good schools strengthen property values and our local economy. Measure U was placed on the ballot after extensive research into each school, resulting in a detailed facilities master plan. Visit http://www.cusd.net to see the assessed needs and detailed plan to provide safe schools and quality instruction to prepare our students for college and careers. Portable classrooms--some installed over 35 years ago--are outdated and in need of permanent replacement. Additionally, many of our original school buildings desperately need repair. Our schools are aging, and while nearby communities have ballot measures every few years, it's been almost 20 years since we passed a bond to upgrade Carpinteria schools. The longer we wait for needed repairs and upgrades, the more expensive they will be. Measure U can only be used for facilities, NOT administrators' salaries. Measure U will fund science, design and engineering, library, and technology facilities and fix leaky roofs, unsafe buildings and other basic infrastructure needs. Updated facilities will allow us to retain quality teachers, and prepare students for a bright future. All funds must stay local and cannot be taken away by the State. An independent citizens' oversight committee and mandatory performance and financial audits are required to ensure taxpayer protection. Join us! Please Vote YES on Measure U to protect Carpinteria schools. YesonUforCUSD.com The undersigned authors of the rebuttal to the argument against Ballot Measure U2014 at the Consolidated General Election for the Carpinteria Unified School District to be held on November 4, 2014 hereby state that such argument is true and correct to the best of their knowledge and belief. /s/ Martha L. Hickey, Business Owner /s/ Beth Cox, CUSD Parent /s/ Marybeth Carty, Community Partnership Manager /s/ John Franklin, Retired Banker/Community Activist /s/ Winfred VanWingerden, Business Owner

Tax Rate Statement from Superintendent, Carpinteria Unified School District

To: The voters voting in the November 4, 2014 election on the question of the issuance of $90,000,000 General Obligation Bonds of the Carpinteria Unified School District. You are hereby notified in accordance with Section 9401 of the Elections Code of the State of California of the following: 1. The best estimate from official sources of the tax rate which would be required to be levied to fund principal and interest payments during the first fiscal year after the first sale of bonds (Fiscal Year 2015-2016), based on assessed valuations available at the time of the election and taking into account estimated future growth, is the following: $.04700 per $100 of assessed valuation, which equates to $47.00 per $100,000. 2. The best estimate from official sources of the tax rate which would be required to be levied to fund principal and interest payments during the first fiscal year after the last sale of bonds and an estimate of the year in which that rate will apply, based on assessed valuations available at the time of the election and taking into account estimated future growth, is as follows: $.04700 per $100 of assessed valuation, which equates to $47.00 per $100,000. First fiscal year after last sale of bonds: 2024-2025 3. The best estimate from official sources of the highest tax rate which would be required to be levied to fund principal and interest payments on the bonds and an estimate of the year in which that rate will apply, based on assessed valuations available at the time of the election and taking into account estimated future growth, is as follows: $.04700 per $100 of assessed valuation, which equates to $47.00 per $100,000. Year of highest tax rate: Tax is projected to be the same every year. The attention of all voters is directed to the fact that the foregoing information is based upon projections and estimates only. The actual tax rates and the years in which they will apply may vary from those presently estimated, due to variations from these estimates in the timing of bond sales, the amount of bonds sold and market interest rates at the time of each sale, and actual assessed valuations over the term of repayment of the bonds. The date of sale and the amount of bonds sold at any given time will be determined by the District based on its need for construction funds and other factors. The actual interest rates at which the bonds will be sold will depend on the bond market at the time of sale. Actual future assessed valuations will depend upon the amount and value of taxable property within the District as determined by the County Assessor in the annual assessment and the equalization process. Accordingly, the actual tax rates and the years in which such rates are applicable may vary from those presently estimated as above stated. Superintendent of the Carpinteria Unified School District /s/ Paul A. Cordeiro

Full Text of Measure U2014

The full text of Measure U can be found at http://sbcvote.com/Elections/UpcomingElections.aspx Under "Local Measure Information" click on "Measure U2014".