Pacifica School District
Frequently Asked Questions About Measure G
How are our Pacifica schools doing?
Pacifica School District (PSD) provides local students on the coast with a quality education thanks to our dedicated teachers and staff. Our commitment to our community ensures students are prepared for an evolving world. Parents and community members alike tell us that PSD schools help to improve the quality of life in Pacifica and protect the value of our homes.
What challenges do our Pacifica schools face?
While updates and repairs have been made to our schools in recent years, due to the damage done to schools and classrooms by the coastal weather many facility needs remain unmet. Old heating, cooling, and electrical systems need to be replaced, and classrooms and labs need to be updated to meet current student safety and educational standards.
How does the Pacifica School District plan to address these challenges?
To complete needed repairs and improvements across all our elementary and middle schools and District facilities, the Pacifica School District Board of Trustees has placed a $70 million bond measure on the March 5, 2024 ballot.
How specifically would Measure G update aging classrooms and schools?
If approved by local voters, funding from Measure G could be used to:
● Update classrooms and science labs
● Ensure access for students with disabilities
● Construct local affordable rental housing for teachers and staff
● Provide safe, modern classrooms to protect quality academic instruction in core subjects like math, science, reading, and writing
● Equip all schools with 21st-century learning technology
How would Measure G help the District attract and retain quality teachers?
Pacifica School District remains committed to providing local affordable rental workforce housing. Measure G would enable the District to stay competitive with other nearby districts offering the same benefit, helping PSD to attract and retain highly qualified teachers and staff.
How do we know funds fromMeasure G would be spent wisely?
By law, Measure G would require accountability protections, including:
● All funds would be controlled locally for Pacifica schools only and could not be taken away by the State
● An independent citizens' oversight committee and mandatory annual audits would ensure all funds are spent as voters intended
● A detailed project list outlining the specific use of funds would be required
How much would Measure G cost?
The annual cost of Measure G is estimated to be $30 per $100,000 of assessed value (not market value) per year. Assessed value is determined by the San Mateo County Assessor and is often much closer to the original purchase price of the home than to the current market value.
Would all measure G funds benefit our schools in Pacifica?
Yes. All funds would be locally controlled and would benefit Pacifica School District elementary and middle schools. No funding could be taken away by the State or used for other purposes.
Which local schools would benefit from funding from Measure G?
Measure G would provide funding to complete repairs and updates at all schools in the Pacifica School District.
Is there any other way to maintain and improve our schools?
Our district has very few options when it comes to funding the necessary repairs and updates that our schools need. Unfortunately, our District is among the lowest funded districts in San Mateo County and the State does not provide funding for facilities. Redirecting funds in the current budget would take resources out of our classrooms and away from our students. Measure G could provide the funding needed to fix and improve school facilities to ensure we can continue to provide a safe, modern learning environment for all local students and continue to attract and retain highly qualified teachers.
When will I be able to vote on Measure G?
The PSD Board of Trustees has placed Measure G on the March 5, 2024 presidential primary ballot. All registered voters living in Pacifica School District will be eligible to vote on this measure.
What level of support would Measure G need to pass?
The measure would need to be supported by 55% of those who vote on it in order to pass.
How can I register to vote or learn more about voting?
You can register to vote at www.registertovote.ca.gov. To find out more about voting,
please contact the San Mateo County Registrar of Voters at (650) 312-5222 or visit smcvote.org.
How can I learn more?
Planning for the future of our local schools is a communitywide endeavor. To learn more, please visit www.pacificasd.org/District/Portal/schoolimprovements. If you have questions or input that you would like to share, please don't hesitate to reach out to Josephine Peterson at jpeterson@pacificasd.org.