Measure R
San José Unified School District Neighborhood School Safety and Improvement Bond of 2024
San José Unified is preparing today’s students to be the thinkers, leaders, and creators of tomorrow. While we strive to meet the diverse needs of our community and students within available funding, our neighborhood schools are outdated and in need of modernization. Improvements will help us develop the kinds of facilities, labs and learning spaces that we need to prepare students for college and in-demand careers in fields like health sciences, engineering, technology, and skilled trades.
To complete identified repairs and improvements across all school sites, the San José Unified Board of Education voted to place Measure R on the November 2024 ballot for local voters to consider. Measure R is a bond measure that would authorize the issuance of $1.15 billion in bonds for facility improvements. The tax rate for Measure R would be limited to $60 per each $100,000 of a property’s assessed (not market) value. If approved by voters, funds from Measure R could be used to:
- Replace and update campus safety systems
- Update classroom technology and infrastructure
- Repair old electrical systems
- Upgrade classrooms and labs for science, technology, engineering, math, career technical education, and multipurpose use
- Provide affordable housing to attract and retain teachers and staff members
- How has the District assessed current classroom and facility needs?
- Didn’t we already pass a bond?
- How do I know the Measure H funds were expended in accordance with the bond language?
- How do I know that Measure R funds will be spent in accordance with voter intent?
- Who is on the oversight committee and where can I learn more?
- What is the difference between the assessed value and the market value of a property?
- I don’t have children attending local schools. How does this impact me?
- What is the difference between a parcel tax and a bond measure?
- Where can I learn more about employee housing?
- How can I share my thoughts or learn more?
- Additional Resources