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Los Angeles County, CA November 6, 2012 Election
Measure CC
School Improvement Bonds
Covina-Valley Unified School District

School Bonds - 55% Approval Required

Pass: 17,640 / 73.10% Yes votes ...... 6,491 / 26.90% No votes

See Also: Index of all Measures

Results as of Dec 2 2:20pm, 100.00% of Precincts Reporting (51/51)
Information shown below: Impartial Analysis | Arguments | Tax Rate Statement |

To better prepare students for college and good-paying careers by upgrading classrooms, science labs, and instructional technology needed for improved teaching, repair/replace leaky roofs, worn-out floors, plumbing and faulty electrical systems, acquire/construct/renovate sites/facilities/equipment to meet modern academic standards; improve energy efficiency saving money and supporting instruction, shall Covina-Valley Unified School District issue $129,000,000 in bonds at legal rates, with independent citizen oversight, no money for administrators, and all money staying local?

Impartial Analysis from John F. Krattli, County Counsel
Approval of Measure CC would authorize the Board of Education ("Board") of the Covina-Valley Unified School District ("District"), to issue general obligation bonds, in an amount not to exceed $129,000,000.

Funds received from the sale of the bonds shall be used only for the specific purposes set forth in the Measure, including upgrading and constructing classrooms, science labs and computer systems; providing equipment for classes; improving and building athletic, music, visual and performing art facilities; upgrading and repairing roofs, floors, plumbing and electrical systems; upgrading fire alarms, sprinklers systems, and handicap accessibility. No funds may be used for teacher or administrator salaries or other school operating expenses.

Independent performance and financial audits will be performed annually to ensure that the funds received from the sale of the bonds are expended as specified in the Measure. The Board shall appoint an independent Citizens Bond Oversight Committee in compliance with Education Code section 15278 no later than 60 days after the Board enters the election results in its minutes.

The bonds issued pursuant to the Education Code shall have a maturity not exceeding twenty five (25) years, and the bonds issued pursuant to the Government Code shall have a maturity not exceeding forty (40) years. The best estimate of the highest annual tax rate required to fund the bonds, based on the estimated assessed valuations available at the time of the election and taking into account estimated future growth, is $29.00 per $100,000 of the taxable property in the District.

This Measure requires a fifty-five percent (55%) vote for passage.

NOTICE TO VOTERS

Approval of Measure CC does not guarantee that the proposed project or projects in the Covina-Valley Unified School District that are the subject of bonds under Measure CC will be funded beyond the local revenues generated by Measure Cc. The district's proposal for the project or projects may assume the receipt of matching state funds, which could be subject to appropriation by the Legislature or approval of a statewide bond measure.

 
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Arguments For Measure CC
Measure CC has been placed on the ballot to address the most pressing needs of our local schools. Measure CC will provide funding to upgrade classrooms, computer systems and science labs.

Measure CC will provide facilities and equipment needed to provide local children with career training and advanced courses in math, science and technology so they are prepared for college and good paying jobs.

As our community continues to grow and change, existing schools-all originally constructed almost 50 years ago---continue to age and require extensive renovations.

Over the past year each school in the district has been independently evaluated to determine the most critical needs.

Among the projects that will be completed:

  • Repair of leaky roofs, worn-out floors, old rusty plumbing, and faulty electrical systems
  • Energy efficiency improvements to save money
  • Upgrade of science labs, classrooms, computers and technology
  • Repair of bathrooms and unsafe playground areas
  • Handicapped access as required by law
  • Upgraded athletic facilities where needed
  • Improved student safety and security systems, including security lighting, fencing, smoke detectors, fire alarms, and sprinklers

All Measure CC funds will stay in our community to benefit Covina-Valley students. By law, every dollar must go into local school upgrades.

Measure CC will qualify our community for state matching funds. Without Measure CC, these funds will go to other school districts. An independent Citizens Oversight Committee will ensure funds are spent properly.

Measure CC is a smart investment. High quality schools enhance property values. Home resale values will benefit as our local schools are improved.

Business leaders, parents, teachers and community leaders all support Measure CC and urge your support

Please vote yes on Measure CC.

WILLIAM MCINTYRE
Businessman/Family Owned Business in Covina Since 1946

SUE MAULUCCI
Lifetime Resident and PTA President of Covina-Valley

JACQUELINE A. MILLER
Lifetime Covina Resident - Committed Community Member

JUDITH C. WIGGINS-NORTH
Retired Covina-Valley Principal, 37 Year Resident of Covina-Valley

JOHN C. KING
Member of Covina City Council

(No arguments against Measure CC were submitted)

Tax Rate Statement from DR. CATHERINE NICHOLS, Ed.D., Superintendent, Covina-Valley Unified School District
To: The voters voting in the November 6, 2012 election on the question of the issuance of $129,000,000 General Obligation Bonds of the Covina-Valley Unified School District.

You are hereby notified in accordance with Section 9401 of the Elections Code of the State of California of the following:

1. The best estimate from official sources of the tax rate which would be required to be levied to fund principal and interest payments during the first fiscal year after the first sale of bonds (Fiscal Year 2013-2014), based on assessed valuations available at the time of the election and taking into account estimated future growth, is the following:

$.02900 per $100 of assessed valuation, which equates to $29.00 per $100,000.

2. The best estimate from official sources of the tax rate which would be required to be levied to fund principal and interest payments during the first fiscal year after the last sale of bonds and an estimate of the year in which that rate will apply, based on assessed valuations available at the time of the election and taking into account estimated future growth, is as follows:

$.02900 per $100 of assessed valuation, which equates to $29.00 per $100,000.

First fiscal year after last sale of bonds: 2028-2029

3. The best estimate from official sources of the highest tax rate which would be required to be levied to fund principal and interest payments on the bonds and an estimate of the year in which that rate will apply, based on assessed valuations available at the time of the election and taking into account estimated future growth, is as follows:

$.02900 per $100 of assessed valuation, which equates to $29.00 per $100,000.

Year of highest tax rate: Tax is projected to be the same every year.

The attention of all voters is directed to the fact that the foregoing information is based upon projections and estimates only. The actual tax rates and the years in which they will apply may vary from those presently estimated, due to variations from these estimates in the timing of bond sales, the amount of bonds sold and market interest rates at the time of each sale, and actual assessed valuations over the term of repayment of the bonds. The date of sale and the amount of bonds sold at any given time will be determined by the District based on its need for construction funds and other factors. The actual interest rates at which the bonds will be sold will depend on the bond market at the time of sale. Actual future assessed valuations will depend upon the amount and value of taxable property within the District as determined by the County Assessor in the annual assessment and the equalization process. Accordingly, the actual tax rates and the years in which such rates are applicable may vary from those presently estimated as above stated.


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