​​placed Measure CC, a $163 million school improvement bond, on the November 2024 ballot.

 

How will Measure CC funding be used?

Funding from Measure CC will be used to:

• Improve school safety and security systems with updated door locks, fencing, security cameras, and fire alarms

• Ensure all schools have facilities to support programs in reading and literacy for the youngest learners

• Upgrade classrooms and labs for science, technology, engineering, arts and math

• Improve traffic and pedestrian safety around schools

• Update aging, 50+ year-old facilities by repairing roofs and replacing outdated and inefficient heating, cooling, electrical, and ventilation systems

 

How can I be sure Measure CC funds will be spent responsibly?

Measure CC requires strict fiscal accountability:

• All funds are controlled locally and cannot be taken away by the State

• None of the money raised can be used for administrators’ salaries or pensions

• Independent citizens’ oversight and annual audits will ensure all funds are used for only voter-approved projects

 

Will Measure CC funds go directly to Los Gatos Union Schools?

Yes. All funds raised will be kept locally and cannot be taken away by the State. Every penny of funding will benefit neighborhood schools in the Los Gatos Union School District.

 

How much will Measure CC cost?

The annual cost of Measure CC is estimated to be $30 per $100,000 of assessed (not market) value per year. The assessed value is determined by the Santa Clara County Assessor and is often much closer to the original purchase price of the home than to the current market value. Measure CC will generate $163 million in locally controlled funding, for local schools only.

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Can Measure CC funds be used for administrator salaries and pensions?

No. By law, no funds can be used for operating expenses, including administrator salaries and pensions.

 

I don’t have children attending local schools. Why should I support Measure CC?

Los Gatos Union schools are among the best in the State, making our community a desirable place to live. Great public schools help keep your property values high improves the quality of life in our community. Investing in the future of our schools, and in turn our young learners, ensures that our neighborhoods remain strong and that our young people grow up to be responsible citizens.

 

Do we have other options for funding these improvements?

The State of California only provides basic funding for minimum standards of educational facilities, which are not adequate for the repairs and maintenance most districts need. In order to maintain safe and modern facilities, the District must rely on local funding and support. Measure CC will also allow the LGUSD community to control funds for local projects only. Passing Measure CC also means that the district will become eligible for further state matching funds.

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Do we need Measure CC if the state bond, Prop 2, passes?

The state has placed Prop 2, a State public school and CCD bond on the ballot for this November.  State bonds are not levied against local property values. The state legislature puts state bonds on the ballot as a referendum, requiring majority approval to pass.  The principal and interest on the state bonds are paid for by the state's General Fund. The only way that our Los Gatos Schools can qualify for these state funds is to have our own matching funds like Measure CC. Without Measure CC, these funds would to go to other districts around the state.

 

When will I be able to vote on Measure CC?

Measure CC will be on the November 5, 2024 ballot. All registered voters living in the Los Gatos Union School District will be able to vote on Measure CC. For information on voter registration, please visit registertovote.ca.gov

or call the Santa Clara County Registrar of Voters at (408) 299-8683.

 

What level of support does Measure CC need to pass?

The measure must be supported by 55% of those who vote on it to pass.

 

How can I learn more?

Learn more about Measure CC by visiting www.SafeandStrongLGSchools.com