Frequently Asked Questions About Measures “H” and “I”

Q: What are Measures “H” and “I”?

A: On June 12th, the South Monterey County High School District Board of Trustees unanimously placed Measure “H” the High School Academic and Job Training and Measure “I” the High School Safety and Repair Measure on the November ballot. If enacted, Measures “H” and “I” would expand job training programs, upgrade school safety, and security, and retain and attract high quality teachers at our local high schools.

 

Q: How do Measures “H” and “I” improve local job training programs?

A: If enacted, Measures “H” and “I” would help our local high schools expand and improve innovative career technical and medical pathways programs. These programs promote hands-on learning and help train young people for important careers after high school, including agriculture, public safety, medical, computer science, engineering, and information systems.

 

Q: Would Measures “H” and “I” address local educational priorities?

A: Measures “H” and “I” could provide local funding to address local educational priorities such as retaining and attracting high-quality teachers, removing hazardous materials like asbestos, mold and lead paint, ensuring all schools are accessible for students with disabilities, providing classrooms to help students prepare for careers in technology, upgrading security cameras, improving student safety and providing hands-on education and training facilities to help prepare students for good-paying jobs after graduation.

 

Q: Are Measures “H” and “I” Accountable?

A: Measures “H” and “I” include strict accountability requirements including annual independent audits and a review of all spending by a citizens’ oversight committee. Measures “H” and “I” require all funds to be used locally and no money from the measures can be used for administrators’’ salaries or pensions.

 

Q: What would the measures cost?

A: If enacted, Measures “H” and “I” would each be a proposed $35,000,000 bond that would cost voters $30 per $100,000 of assessed valuation and require 55% support for passage.

 

Q: Where can I get more information?

A: For more information and to view the official Measure “H” and Measure “I” Resolutions and Project List, visit the District’s website at www2.smcjuhsd.org.