To improve school facilities, construct/ modernize classrooms and campuses, complete seismic upgrades, construct science labs/ career technical education facilities, upgrade furnishings, equipment, technology, renovate playgrounds, improve energy efficiency, and qualify for State grants, shall the Berkeley Unified School District adopt a measure authorizing $380,000,000 in bonds at legal rates, generating approximately $21,347,300 annually at an average rate of 4.45 cents per $100 while bonds are outstanding, with independent citizen and auditor oversight and all funds remaining local?
3, Alameda County • 2020 • Measure
Passed
Result: 80.5% yes, 19.5% no (46,451 votes cast)
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This measure authorizes the Berkeley Unified School District to issue $380 million in bonds to fund school facility improvements including classroom construction and modernization, seismic upgrades, science labs, career technical education facilities, equipment upgrades, and playground renovations. The bonds would be repaid through property taxes at an average rate of 4.45 cents per $100 of assessed value while the bonds remain outstanding.