What is Measure P?

Measure P is a school bond measure on the November 5, 2024 ballot seeking voter authorization for Campbell Union High School District (CUHSD) to receive funding to make needed facility repairs, technology upgrades, and improvements to school sites. Measure P requires 55 percent voter approval to pass. A “YES” vote approves funding for the District’s plan; a “NO” vote rejects it.

Why has CUHSD placed Measure P on the ballot?

CUHSD serves more than 8,600 students across five comprehensive high schools, a continuation school, an adult school, and a post-secondary program for adult students with special needs. CUHSD’s top priorities are academic and career success for every student and ensuring our schools are healthy, safe, secure, well-maintained, and equipped for high-quality learning.

Many CUHSD schools were built in the 1960s and now face aging infrastructure—roofs, plumbing, heating, and electrical systems need rehabilitation; classrooms have limited electrical capacity; and safety systems need updating. Measure P provides the funding to begin addressing these challenges.

What question will voters see on the ballot?

“To repair/upgrade high school classrooms, science labs, career-training facilities, and instructional technology to support college/career readiness in math, science, technology, engineering, arts, and skilled trades; modernize older facilities; and improve security systems, fire alarms, access for students with disabilities, shall Campbell Union High School District’s measure authorizing $474,000,000 in bonds at legal rates be adopted, levying $24 per $100,000 assessed value (raising $27,500,000 annually) while bonds are outstanding, with citizen oversight, annual audits and all money locally controlled?”

How much will Measure P cost?

If approved, the $474 million bond translates to about $24 per year for every $100,000 of assessed value (not market value). The median homeowner would pay roughly $192 per year, or $16 per month. The tax will continue through fiscal year 2050-2051.

What about ongoing school maintenance?

CUHSD’s maintenance and operations team keeps campuses safe and functional within a limited budget. However, the cost of major repairs—security, heating/cooling, roofing, electrical, and new classrooms—far exceeds routine maintenance funding. Measure P provides the capital funds required for long-term facility improvements.

Does the District have a Facilities Master Plan?

Yes. CUHSD maintains a comprehensive Facilities Master Plan to guide long-term campus improvements—including classrooms, restrooms, student support spaces, and infrastructure. View the plan at www.cuhsd.org/FacilitiesMasterPlan.

Have there been other CUHSD school bonds?

Yes. Measure AA (2016) was the District’s previous bond, funding critical upgrades and safety improvements. While significant progress has been made, the Facilities Master Plan identifies additional unfunded needs, prompting Measure P to continue this work.

What is a Proposition 39 school bond measure and what can it fund?

Proposition 39 bonds may be used only for school facility and technology improvements. They require 55 percent voter approval, mandate independent financial and performance audits, and prohibit spending on operations, administrator salaries, or pensions. All bond funds remain local to CUHSD schools and students.

What’s the difference between a bond and a parcel tax?

• Bond Measure: Raises funds for facilities and technology only.
• Parcel Tax: Levied per parcel and can fund staff salaries, programs, and other operations. CUHSD voters renewed a 10-year parcel tax in 2022 (Measure O).

Will Measure P replace aging portables?

Yes. Many portable classrooms are past their useful life and suffer from structural damage and water leaks. Measure P would fund construction of permanent classrooms that meet modern standards for safety and learning.

How does equity factor into Measure P?

Measure AA addressed urgent repairs at many sites, but campuses still have uneven facility conditions. Measure P ensures students at all CUHSD schools benefit from safe, modern learning environments.

Does the Lottery fund school repairs?

No. Lottery funds can be used only for classroom instruction and represent less than 2% of CUHSD’s annual General Fund. They cannot support major facility or technology projects.

Does the State fund school facilities?

State funding for facilities is limited. Proposition 2 (2024) is a statewide school bond that may provide matching funds, but districts must first generate local funding such as Measure P to qualify for those matches.

Will businesses share in the cost of Measure P?

Yes. Commercial, industrial, and residential property owners within CUHSD will all pay the same tax rate based on assessed value.

Who is eligible to vote on Measure P?

All registered voters who reside within the Campbell Union High School District are eligible to vote on Measure P in the November 5, 2024 election.