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BACKGROUND The Pleasanton Unified School District has identified a long project list requiring capital expenditures that are necessary to upgrade existing school facilities to provide local students a modern and safe education. These projects include upgrading fire alarm, security and intercom systems; replacing flooring in classrooms, gyms and bathrooms; painting schools; upgrading or replacing heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems; converting relocatable classrooms to permanent buildings; replacing and repairing roofing; paving , resealing, or replacing asphalt; replacing windows; upgrading electrical services; upgrading restrooms and plumbing systems; implementing green initiatives to reduce energy costs; replace and upgrade playgrounds and ballfields; upgrade parking lot and school lighting; replacing school marques; upgrading safety and security telecommunications; upgrading and replacement of classroom technology, and construction of a new elementary school. Additional information is provided in Attachment 2. On July 30, 2016, the PUSD Board of Trustees passed a resolution to place a $260 million bond measure on the November 8, 2016 ballot (See Attachment 3). The measure will require a yes vote of 55% of the votes cast to be approved. Jim Hansen, former Amador Valley High School Principal and former PUSD Acting Superintendent, on behalf of the campaign committee for the bond measure addressed the City Council at their September 20, 2016 meeting and asked for the Council's support. DISCUSSION PUSD has concluded that these improvements are necessary to 1) provide a safe and comfortable educational experience for Pleasanton school children, 2) provide up-to-date science labs, equipment and technology to prepare students for college and modern careers, and 3) attract and retain the best teachers. All of the funding collected would be used by PUSD and would not go the state. However, the bond funding could be leveraged to obtain additional state funding that requires local matching contributions. The measure calls for annual audits by an independent citizen oversite committee to ensure that all funds are spent as promised. No funds would be spent on teachers or administrators salaries. The cost of the measure is estimated to be $49 for each $100,000 of assessed value. As such, the average cost to an individual homeowner in Pleasanton would be approximately $294 annually. The complete language of the bond measure is provided as Attachment 4. Submitted by: Approve by: Brian Dolan Ne son Fialho Assistant City Manager City Manager Attachments: 1. Draft Resolution of Support 2. Measure 11 Fact Sheet 3. PUSD Board of Trustees Resolution 4. Full Text of Bond Proposition Page 2 of 2