To improve classrooms, science labs, and career-training facilities that support college preparation/career readiness in math, science, engineering, technology, arts, and skilled trades/vocations, improve student safety/security, remove asbestos/lead paint where needed, and repair aging roofs, plumbing, and electrical, shall the Poway Unified School District measure authorizing $448,000,000 in bonds at legal rates be adopted, levying approximately 3 cents/$100 assessed value ($23,100,000 annually) while bonds are outstanding, with citizen oversight/all funds underlocal control?
3, San Diego County • 2020 • Measure
Failed
Result: 50.4% yes, 49.6% no (65,211 votes cast)
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This measure would have authorized the Poway Unified School District to issue $448 million in bonds to fund facility improvements including classroom upgrades, science labs, career training facilities, safety improvements, asbestos and lead paint removal, and repairs to roofs, plumbing, and electrical systems. The bonds would have been repaid through property taxes at approximately 3 cents per $100 of assessed value.