Lancaster School District Trustees Place Education Bond Measure on November Ballot

  • July 17, 2024

    Lancaster, CA – The Lancaster School District Board of Trustees unanimously approved a resolution at Tuesday night’s meeting to place an education bond measure on the November 5, 2024 ballot. 

    The proposed measure would upgrade and repair Lancaster District schools so they can serve the community well for decades to come. During the meeting, the Facilities Director noted that many district schools were built more than 60 years ago, and some of the classrooms, science labs, and facilities at Lancaster schools haven’t been upgraded in 30 years.

    If the measure is enacted, residents’ property tax rates will not be increased. The current tax rate previously approved by voters would be extended for an additional period of time to make priority repairs and improvements to classrooms, school facilities, and instructional technology. 

    “The district received feedback from scores of community members on local school needs,” said Superintendent Paul Marietti. “We are thankful for the community’s input and understand addressing our local school needs is a priority for this community.”

    Members of the school community and public expressed support for the Trustees to place this measure before voters. “ Our schools play such an important role in keeping our children away from crime and gangs. We need to continue to focus our resources on creating high quality education in local schools to support our children. This strengthens our community,” stated Kym Cochran Director of School Safety.

    This is an opportunity to improve upon our efforts to provide facilities needed to support high quality instruction. Keeping technology up to date is central to preparing our students for success in academics and later in the workplace,” stated Gina Whipple, an Endeavor Middle School teacher.

    In a recently commissioned independent survey by True North Research, up to 77% of respondents indicated they would support an education bond to address the needs of local schools in the District. The proposed $122,100,000 bond would cost voters 3 cents per $100 of assessed valuation.

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