To improve the quality of education; modernize outdated classrooms, construct new gymnasium, restrooms and school facilities; upgrade classroom technology; and make health, safety and security improvements; shall the Biggs Unified School District issue $9.5 million of bonds at legal interest rates, generating on average $624,000 annually as long as bonds are outstanding at a rate of approximately 4.7 cents per $100 assessed value, with annual audits, citizens’ oversight committee, NO money for salaries and all money staying local?
3, Butte County • 2018 • M
Failed
Result: 54.0% yes, 46.0% no (1,215 votes cast)
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This measure would have authorized the Biggs Unified School District to issue $9.5 million in bonds to fund facility improvements including classroom modernization, construction of a new gymnasium and restrooms, technology upgrades, and health and safety improvements. The bonds would have been repaid through property taxes at approximately 4.7 cents per $100 of assessed value.