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Attachment 2 PLEASAN�OrN School and Classroom Safety, Renovation, .., E UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT" Construction and Modernization Measure Pleasanton Unified School District provides a 21st-century education to our nearly 15,000 students who attend our 15 elementary,middle and high schools. Our schools have recently been honored as National Blue Ribbon Schools and California Gold Ribbon Schools.We are proud of our students' achievements! Preparing Pleasanton Students fore Success in the 21st Century Our strong academic programs and outstanding teachers help t' ` make Pleasanton a great place to live. However,to continue 7 keeping pace with today's educational demands,our aging classrooms,science labs and school facilities require updates 44 and improvements to provide all local students a modern and safe education.We need to make safety improvements at our schools,including repairing leaky roofs and renovating bathrooms.We also need to upgrade our science,technology, and math(STEM) classrooms to better prepare students for 21st-century careers. School and Classroom Safety, Renovation, Construction and Modernization Measure' In order to provide students with a 21st-century education and ensure student safety,the Pleasanton Unified School District Board of Trustees voted to place Measure I1,a local school facilities bond measure, on the November 8,2016 ballot.If approved,Measure I1 would cost an estimated$49 per$100,000 of assessed,not market,value per year and would generate$270 million to repair and update our schools. Every penny would stay in our community to improve our local schools. Measure I1 would: Expand classroom space to support programs in science,technology, engineering,arts and math Make necessary repairs to leaky roofs,update bathrooms and address safety concerns *Replace outdated portable classrooms with permanent classroom buildings *Provide facilities and instructional technology needed to attract and retain the best teachers Provide up-to-date science labs,science equipment and learning technology to prepare students for college and modern careers *Build new classrooms and a new elementary school to prevent student overcrowding *Ensure classrooms continue to meet current safety codes *Improve energy and operational efficiency and utilize the savings to support classroom instruction Elements of the Measure Measure Ii includes accountability safeguards: *Measure I1 would ensure developers pay the maximum amount allowed by law to fund school construction costs when they build homes in Pleasanton All funds would stay local—the State couldn't take away a single penny *Annual audits and independent citizen oversight would ensure all funds would be spent as promised *No funds could be spent on teachers'or administrators'salaries Strong schools make a strong community For More Information. Measure Ii will appear on the November 8,2016 ballot.Please contact Superintendent Rick Rubino at rrubino @pleasantonusd.net or(925)462-5500 with any questions or comments.