Question 1

What will the Measure K Bond cost?

Accepted Answer

Here is a summary of the individual property owner’s estimated annual cost, the total number of years to repay the bonds, and the total cost of the bonds when repaid.County Counsel's Impartial Analysis of Bond Measure KThe District’s best estimate of the average annual tax rate necessary to fund the bond issue is $33.54 per $100,000 of the assessed valuation of a taxed property. The final fiscal year in which the tax is anticipated to be collected at the estimated average rate is 2058-59. The District’s best estimate of the highest tax is $35.00 per $100,000 of assessed valuation of a taxed property. The final fiscal year anticipated to collect the tax at the estimated highest rate is 2056-57. The District’s best estimate of total debt service to repay the bonds (including principal and interest) is approximately $13,815,000. The District estimates the tax would generate on average approximately $431,700 annually while bonds are outstanding.

Question 2

Why Is Another Bond Necessary?

Accepted Answer

The District’s maintenance budget is sufficient for routine repairs and day-to-day upkeep of our facilities, but it is not large enough to fund major modernization and capital improvement projects. Many of our school buildings are aging, including the 200 Wing, which is more than 60 years old and no longer meets current California educational facility standards.The Measure J bond funded significant improvements to our campus, including the modernization of the cafeteria and kitchen, and the vast majority of the seismic upgrades and renovations to our historic 100-year-old main building. While these projects addressed critical facility needs, important work remains. The proposed Measure K bond would provide the funding needed to complete the main building modernization project and fully upgrade and modernize the 200 Wing, our second-oldest building on campus. These improvements would help ensure that students and staff have safe, functional, and modern learning environments for decades to come.

Question 3

Why can’t the State of California fund our projects?

Accepted Answer

The District is set to receive state school facility program funding for the Seismic Upgrade of the Main Building and for the Modernization of the Multi-Purpose Room & Kitchen Upgrades.  The District will also be eligible to receive funding from the state for future projects, but—all state funds that are provided must be matched by local funds!  Measure K funds then could be leveraged to match state funds and allow the District to upgrade more of our aging campus infrastructure.

Question 4

What will the Measure K Bond funds be used for?

Accepted Answer

Measure K was approved by the Sunol Glen Board of Education primarily in order to complete the final phases of work on the 100 year old Main Building Seismic Upgrade and Renovations.  In addition, the District initiated a condition assessment of our other existing buildings & site areas which identified a significant need for repairs.  Finally, the District conducted a review of the educational adequacy of our classrooms to support 21st Century learning—to meet the needs of our youngest Pre-K/TK students up to our Middle Schoolers.   These findings are included in the Sunol Glen 2026 Facilities Master Plan. (link to Master Plan)  Measure K will focus on the needs identified in the Master Plan as summarized here:Finish Main Building retrofit: Requires final phases of structural and infrastructure repairs, including window and door replacements, electrical, fencing, site work, and classroom upgrades.Aging classrooms: Modernize and renovate our learning environments to ensure they meet today’s safety and quality standards.Replace old infrastructure: Address critical items such as roofs, electrical and HVAC systems, playgrounds, safety and security improvements.The Alameda County Voter Guide includes a more detailed listing of potential projects and specific potential scope of work.

Question 5

What are comparable bond tax rates for Alameda County School Districts?

Accepted Answer

Alameda County Unified School DistrictsSecured Bond Tax Rates, June 30, 2026DistrictTax Rate*San Leandro USD$180.00New Haven USD$170.70Albany USD$164.70Dublin USD$152.40Alameda USD$124.80Berkeley USD$115.40San Lorenzo USD$96.20Piedmont USD$91.70Fremont USD$90.80Oakland USD$90.00Hayward USD$90.00Pleasanton USD$83.30Castro Valley USD$81.60Newark USD$69.10Emery USD$51.30Livermore USD$47.50Sunol Glen USD$30.80Average Tax Rate$101.78* Tax rates per $100,000 of Assessed Value Source: Alameda County Tax Collector