Fresno Unified School District
Measure H Official Ballot Question
Measure H, the Fresno Unified School District Safety, Classroom Upgrade/Repair/Overcrowding Measure to attract/retain qualified teachers; reduce overcrowding; upgrade security/fire safety; remove lead paint/asbestos; provide safe drinking water; repair deteriorating gas lines, heating/air conditioning, leaky roofs; upgrade career education classrooms/labs; shall Fresno Unified School District's measure authorizing $500,000,000 in bonds at legal rates, levying 6¢ per $100 of assessed valuation, raising $31,000,000 annually while bonds are outstanding be adopted, requiring public spending disclosure, oversight, all funds used locally?
About Measure H
- More than two-thirds (67%) of Fresno Unified schools were built prior to 1970 – making most of our schools more than 50 years old
- Measure H will provide $500 million in local funding to repair and upgrade schools that will be leveraged alongside grants and matching funding that would otherwise go to other districts
- Measure H will result in the levy of additional property taxes of less than 3 cents per $100 of assessed valuation (not market price) for several years, and no more than 6 cents per $100 thereafter while bonds are outstanding
Factsheets & Project List
School Construction Bonds are Investments in Education
School construction bonds have enabled us to deliver on our vision of creating modern, safe, and conducive learning environments for our students. Through school bond funding, we've been able to undertake significant infrastructure enhancements across our school district. This includes renovating aging facilities, modernizing classrooms to accommodate diverse learning styles and needs, and ensuring our campuses are safe and comfortable places for students and staff.
By investing in our schools through bond funding, we're investing in the well-being of our neighborhoods. Improved school facilities enhance property values and build-up neighborhoods. Through community-supported school bond investments, we're avoiding potentially higher costs in the future due to deferred maintenance or emergency repairs. We are committed to providing responsible financial stewardship to taxpayers.
Throughout the implementation of the bond, we've maintained transparent accountability by communicating our progress. Our volunteer-based Citizens Bond Oversight Committee has monitored our project to ensure the district utilized funds efficiently, and that projects were completed on time and within budget.
The success of our school bond projects is a testament to the collaborative efforts of various stakeholders, including educators, administrators, parents, students, and community members. Together, we've worked towards a common goal of delivering the best possible educational facilities for the benefit of all.
IMPORTANT: Measure M, approved in 2020, allocated $325 million towards facility investments; however, our district still faces over $2.5 billion in additional facility requirements.