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FAST FACTS: Did you Know?
- Measure S is providing $288 million in locally controlled funds to repair and upgrade OUSD’s four comprehensive high schools.
- Measure S will cost approximately $29 per $100,000 of assessed property value (not market value) annually, or about $108 per year for the average residence.
- Measure S helps the District qualify for state matching funds of up to $60 million.
- An independent Citizens’ Oversight Committee and annual audits help ensure funds are spent properly.
- None of the funds can be used for administrators’ and teachers’ salaries or benefits.
- Measure S requires the District to set aside funds for ongoing maintenance to protect taxpayers’ investment.
- Measure S is written to ensure that each of the four high schools receive an equal share.
Measure S funds will be used to: - Retrofit older school buildings to protect against the effects of earthquakes and reduce the risk of damage or injury during natural disasters.
- Update classrooms, science labs, career-training facilities, libraries and computer systems to keep pace with modern technology.
- Modernize aging science labs and equipment.
Measure S Phase 1 Projects OPEN for Teaching and Learning:
- February 22, 2022: El Modena High School Science Center (43, 988 square feet)
- January 25, 2022: Canyon High School Science Center & Student Services Building (56, 305 square feet)
- December 16, 2021: Villa Park High School Science Center (47, 136 square feet)
- November 7, 2020: Orange High School Science Center (49, 915 square feet)
- Measure S: Brochures & Flyers
- Measure S: Presentations to the Board of Education
- Board Resolution Ordering School Bond Election - March 16, 2017
- Pre-Measure S Documents