Measures E & N Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is the issue?
A: As the oldest school district in California, many of Los Nietos’ schools are over 50 years old, deteriorating and need basic repairs, like fixing leaky roofs and windows, replacing old, inefficient heating and cooling systems, and removing hazardous materials. Measures E and N would fix aging classrooms and provide a safe, healthy learning environment for students.
Q: What is Measure E?
A: Measure E is a local school bond measure that would help improve Ada S. Nelson, Aeolian, and Rancho Santa Gertrudes elementary schools. Measure E would repair and update aging classrooms, keep schools safe and clean, and provide up-to-date learning technology for 21st century education, among other priorities. If adopted by voters, Measure E would issue $15 million in bonds at legal rates, requiring strict accountability, Independent Citizens Oversight, and annual audits. No money would go to administrator salaries or pensions.
Q: What is Measure N?
A: Measure N is a local school bond measure that would repair and improve Los Nietos Middle School. Funds from Measure N would update aging middle school classrooms/labs with 21st century learning technology and provide the educational resources to prepare students to successfully transition to high school and college, among other priorities. If adopted by voters, Measure N would issue $13 million in bonds legal rates, requiring strict accountability, Independent Citizens’ Oversight, and annual audits. No money would go to administrator salaries or pensions.
Q: Would Measures E and N help improve student safety?
A: Gangs, drugs and juvenile crime continue to be concerns for parents and the community at large. Funds from Measures E and N would allow the District to continue strengthening school security to keep gangs away from campuses and ensure students are safe at all times.
Q: How can Measures E and N impact the quality of education for local students?
A: If adopted by voters, Measures E and N would continue to improve the quality of education at our neighborhood schools by upgrading learning technology in classrooms and labs and increasing access to computers – so our students are prepared to excel in the 21st century. Additionally, Measure N would create a Science, Technology, Engineering and Math Academy at our middle school to give students the tools they need to succeed in high school and prepare for college.
Q: What educational needs and priorities would Measures E and N address?
A: If adopted by voters, Measure E and N funds would address the following priorities:
• Keeping schools safe, clean and well-maintained
• Removing asbestos, lead and other hazardous materials
• Retaining and attracting quality teachers
• Updating facilities for Science, Technology, Engineering and Math programs
• Repairing leaky roofs and windows
• Updating educational resources to prepare students to successfully transition to high school and college
Q: How can I get more information about Measures E and N?
A: To learn more about Measures E and N and the needs of our local schools, please contact Superintendent Jonathan Vasquez at (562) 692-0271 or [email protected].
A: As the oldest school district in California, many of Los Nietos’ schools are over 50 years old, deteriorating and need basic repairs, like fixing leaky roofs and windows, replacing old, inefficient heating and cooling systems, and removing hazardous materials. Measures E and N would fix aging classrooms and provide a safe, healthy learning environment for students.
Q: What is Measure E?
A: Measure E is a local school bond measure that would help improve Ada S. Nelson, Aeolian, and Rancho Santa Gertrudes elementary schools. Measure E would repair and update aging classrooms, keep schools safe and clean, and provide up-to-date learning technology for 21st century education, among other priorities. If adopted by voters, Measure E would issue $15 million in bonds at legal rates, requiring strict accountability, Independent Citizens Oversight, and annual audits. No money would go to administrator salaries or pensions.
Q: What is Measure N?
A: Measure N is a local school bond measure that would repair and improve Los Nietos Middle School. Funds from Measure N would update aging middle school classrooms/labs with 21st century learning technology and provide the educational resources to prepare students to successfully transition to high school and college, among other priorities. If adopted by voters, Measure N would issue $13 million in bonds legal rates, requiring strict accountability, Independent Citizens’ Oversight, and annual audits. No money would go to administrator salaries or pensions.
Q: Would Measures E and N help improve student safety?
A: Gangs, drugs and juvenile crime continue to be concerns for parents and the community at large. Funds from Measures E and N would allow the District to continue strengthening school security to keep gangs away from campuses and ensure students are safe at all times.
Q: How can Measures E and N impact the quality of education for local students?
A: If adopted by voters, Measures E and N would continue to improve the quality of education at our neighborhood schools by upgrading learning technology in classrooms and labs and increasing access to computers – so our students are prepared to excel in the 21st century. Additionally, Measure N would create a Science, Technology, Engineering and Math Academy at our middle school to give students the tools they need to succeed in high school and prepare for college.
Q: What educational needs and priorities would Measures E and N address?
A: If adopted by voters, Measure E and N funds would address the following priorities:
• Keeping schools safe, clean and well-maintained
• Removing asbestos, lead and other hazardous materials
• Retaining and attracting quality teachers
• Updating facilities for Science, Technology, Engineering and Math programs
• Repairing leaky roofs and windows
• Updating educational resources to prepare students to successfully transition to high school and college
Q: How can I get more information about Measures E and N?
A: To learn more about Measures E and N and the needs of our local schools, please contact Superintendent Jonathan Vasquez at (562) 692-0271 or [email protected].