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The Los Angeles Unified School District is seeking approval on Nov. 3 for a $7 billion bond proposal that would pay to upgrade aging facilities, retrofit buildings to withstand earthquakes and make them accessible under the Americans with Disabilities Act.
LOS ANGELES (CBSLA) — Measure RR, a $7 billion bond measure that would provide the Los Angeles Unified School District with a steady flow of money to improve its facilities and technology, was overwhelmingly approved by district voters. The measure was approved by nearly 71% of voters, according to the preliminary results released Wednesday. Measure RR, a $7 billion bond measure aimed at providing the Los Angeles Unified School District with a steady flow of money. To improve its facilities and technology, as well as increase safety measures amid the COVID-19 pandemic, was overwhelmingly approved by district voters. Measure RR asks voters in the Los Angeles Unified School District to extend the current property tax rate that was previously authorized by voters. According to the ballot text itself, the rate and the duration of the tax may vary over the term of repayment but is estimated to be approximately $21 per $100,000 of assessed property value through.
The Los Angeles Daily News reports that the bonds also would pay for facilities upgrades to meet safety standards to combat the coronavirus, as well as the expansion of early childhood and adult education programs, new wellness clinics, cafeteria upgrades, cleaner school buses and renewable energy.
Measure R is a civilian-driven ballot. A long-term Los Angeles City Council president and a state senator with a number of recent legislative wins are among the top contenders for a powerful. . Los Angeles Unified School District, California, Measure RR, Bond Issue (November 2020): ✔ A “yes” vote supported authorizing the district to issue up to $7 billion in bonds and requiring an estimated property tax levy of $21.74 per $100,000 in assessed value.
Measure RR, called the School Upgrades and Safety Measure, requires a 55% voter approval to pass.
As the second-largest K-12 system in the nation, the Los Angeles district serves more than 600,000 students and operates 750 school sites. Of those 750 sites, 77% are at least 50 years old and 13% are 100 years of age or older, according to the district. Officials say many of these buildings are outdated and in need of repairs and upgrades.
Historically, the district has had success passing facilities bonds. All five school bonds the district has placed on the ballot since 1997 were approved.
Through its construction and modernization program, the Los Angeles district has constructed more than 100 new schools; replaced fire alarms, air conditioning units and roofs at more than 500 campuses; and modernized science labs and enabled more technology to be used in schools, according to the district. Major modernization projects are also underway at 22 schools.
But the district still has more than $50 billion in unfunded facilities needs, officials say. Citing equity issues, officials say it’s necessary to bring all schools up to 21st-century learning standards.
Should the measure fail, the district may be forced to make cuts, Superintendent Austin Beutner says.
The existing construction and modernization program has built more than 100 new schools, replaced fire alarms, air conditioning systems, and roofs at more than 500 schools, upgraded science labs, enabled technology use at schools, and created more than 350,000 jobs. Comprehensive modernization projects are currently underway at 22 schools. However, much more work remains as 70% of school buildings are over a half-century old.
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“The funds from this bond measure would help continue to upgrade facilities without an increase in tax rates,” Superintendent Austin Beutner said. “I hope voters in November will get out and vote on this important measure.”
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In addition to bringing aging campuses up to 21st-century learning standards, the bond would allow Los Angeles Unified to improve accessibility and earthquake safety, expand early childhood and adult education programs, add wellness clinics, upgrade school cafeterias, and provide cleaner school buses and renewable energy. Bond proceeds would also help address facilities needs to adapt to a post-COVID-19 learning environment.