To upgrade classrooms for science, technology, engineering, math, art and music instruction; repair deteriorating bathrooms, roofs, plumbing, sewer, electrical, heating and cooling systems; provide computers/technology for distance learning, healthy and safe learning environments, including handwashing stations; acquire, construct, repair sites, facilities, equipment; shall San Mateo-Foster City School District's measure authorizing $409,000,000 in locally controlled bonds at legal rates, levying on average 3 cents/$100 assessed value ($26,600,000 annually) while bonds are outstanding, be adopted, with independent citizen oversight/audits?
3, San Mateo County • 2020 • Measure
Passed
Result: 64.1% yes, 35.9% no (62,547 votes cast)
AI-generated plain-language summary
This measure authorized the San Mateo-Foster City School District to issue $409 million in bonds to upgrade classrooms, repair deteriorating infrastructure systems, and provide technology and safety improvements including handwashing stations. The bonds would be funded through a property tax levy averaging 3 cents per $100 of assessed value while the bonds remain outstanding.