Measure R

San José Unified School District is preparing to modernize neighborhood school facilities
and address urgent facility needs to maintain academic excellence. Through the support of
local bond measures like Measure R, we work to make sure our campuses remain safe,
secure, and equipped with up-to-date technology and modern classrooms required to
provide the best possible educational experience for our students and to attract and retain
high-quality teachers and staff members.

We are committed to transparency, strategic planning, and responsible stewardship of
taxpayer funds. Every dollar is managed with the highest level of fiscal discipline, as
evidenced by our financial and performance audits and bond credit ratings. San José
Unified has earned the highest possible credit ratings from both Standard & Poor’s (AAA)
and Moody’s (Aaa). These premier ratings reflect our robust financial health and ensure
that we secure the lowest possible interest rates when issuing bonds, saving significant
money for local taxpayers

San José Unified is currently collaborating with educational and facility planning experts to
develop a comprehensive Facilities Master Plan (FMP).

An FMP serves as a strategic, long-term blueprint. It assesses the educational adequacy of
every campus, evaluates structural conditions, identifies critical infrastructure needs (e.g.,
roofing, plumbing, ventilation), and incorporates input from students, staff, families, and
neighbors to create a plan that aligns our facility investments with our educational goals
and priorities of our community. The FMP process maximizes the long-term impact of bond
revenues.

San José Unified will be hosting community input sessions in the fall of 2026 to gather
feedback from students, staff, families, and community members. Spanish interpretation
will be available. Specific dates, times, and locations will be distributed to the community
at the start of the 2026-2027 school year.

Recognizing that the high cost of living in the Bay Area presents a major barrier to recruiting
and retaining top-tier educators and staff, San José Unified is advancing its workforce housing efforts. This initiative focuses on developing affordable housing opportunities specifically for San José Unified teachers and staff, allowing them to live within the communities they serve. For an in-depth look at our current progress, please visit our dedicated Workforce Housing Initiative page.