Updating Aging Classrooms and Schools
Upgrades and repairs have been made to our schools in recent years, however needed improvements and updates remain. Additional funding is needed to fix old leaking roofs, repair plumbing and sewage systems, update classroom technology, and complete safety upgrades across all school sites.
Exploring Local Funding Options that Can’t Be Taken by the State
Unfortunately, the State does not provide funding for facilities, so local schools cannot maintain quality educational programs without locally controlled, voter-approved funding. A potential bond measure would protect our tradition of academic excellence and ensure students continue receiving the high-quality education they deserve. A potential measure will help ensure that facilities support core academic programs in science, technology, reading, writing, art, music, and math.
Local Funding to Repair & Upgrade Our Schools
In order to complete identified repairs and improvements across all our elementary and middle schools, the BRSSD Board of Trustees is considering placing a $171 million bond measure on the November 2024 ballot. This measure would cost $29 per $100,000 of a property’s assessed (not market) value per year, while bonds are outstanding. If approved by local voters, funding from this measure could be used to:
Technology for 21st
Century Learning
Updated Classroom Equipment
Upgrade, Repair and Replace Facilities
Update Safety and Security Systems
Replace aging technology infrastructure for 21st-century learning, including for science, engineering, and math classrooms and labs
Provide updated equipment for classrooms
Upgrade, replace, or repair old roofs, heating, cooling, plumbing, and electrical systems
Update safety and security systems at school sites
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