Since the passage of Measure R, the Santa Rita Union School District (SRUSD) has secured $24.9 million in bond funding to modernize and repair its schools. This funding will be used to upgrade classrooms, fix deteriorating infrastructure, and enhance safety measures at the district's elementary and middle schools. Projects include replacing outdated roofs, restrooms, electrical systems, and HVAC units, as well as improving student safety through better fencing, lighting, cameras, and parking areas.
Measure R also allows SRUSD to access $12 million in state matching funds, further boosting its ability to renovate facilities and create modern science and instructional labs to support student achievement. The bond will be repaid through local property taxes, with an estimated rate of $30 per $100,000 of assessed property value.
Accountability measures are in place, including a citizens' oversight committee and regular independent audits to ensure that the funds are spent only on approved projects. With Measure R in effect, SRUSD can begin addressing the district's most urgent facility needs, modernizing schools, and improving learning environments for its students.
Bond Oversight Committee
On November 8, 2022, the voters of the Santa Rita Union School District approved a TwentyFour Million Nine Hundred Thousand dollar ($24,900,000) bond proposal to modernize existing elementary and middle schools; provide state of the art classrooms; repair old facilities and infrastructure; and enhance safety/security across the district. With the passage of the bond, it is required to establish a Citizens' Bond Oversight Committee. The Citizens' Bond Oversight Committee shall have at least seven (7) members.
The Citizens' Bond Oversight Committee serves in an advisory role and does not have decision making authority, they review expenditure reports produced by the District to ensure that bond proceeds are expended only for the purposes set forth in the ballot measure. The Committee will also review the audits and reports of expenditures of bond proceeds and will inform the public concerning the same.
The Citizens' Bond Oversight Committee serves in an advisory role and does not have decision making authority, they review expenditure reports produced by the District to ensure that bond proceeds are expended only for the purposes set forth in the ballot measure. The Committee will also review the audits and reports of expenditures of bond proceeds and will inform the public concerning the same.
Committee Bylaws and Application are linked below:
BOC Bylaws and Operational Guidelines
Bond Oversite Committee Application