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Dear Neighbor,Here in Cambrian SchoolDistrict(CSD), ou rfoc us
is on providing allofourelementary and middle school students with
an excellent educ ation that preparesthem for high school and the
world ahead. Thanks to top-quality academic programs,highly qua
lified teach ers and strong comm unity s upport, CSD students' s
cores onstatewide examsconsistentlyexceed the State Standard of
Excellence, and areabove the averages for both Santa Clara County
and the State of California.
Repairs and Updates for Student Safety and21st-century
LearningWe know s afe, modern classrooms are key to our
students'achievement in CSD. Currently, some, of our schools
requireupdates to ensure student safety and security, includingfire
and earthquake sa fety systems, fencing , gates andimproved
lighting . All schools require technology updatesto sup port
21st-century lea rning. All of our schools andclassrooms already
face overcrowding and enrollmentisexpected to continue
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CSD Student Scores ExceedState Standard of Excellence
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Safe, Energy Efficient Schools Save MoneyBy updating leaky
single-paned w indo ws , installing solar panels and replacing old
and inefficientequipment with modern h eating, cooling and
electrical systems, CSD will be a leader in creatinggreen schools w
hile saving a quarter m illion dollars per year in energy costs.
This is funding that cango directly back into classroom s to
support student achievement.Local Funding to Upgrade Schools that
Cannot Be Taken By the StateTo address these pressing issues, the
Cambrian School District Board of Trustees is consideringplacing a
schoo l repair bond on the June 3 2014 ballot. All funding from
this measure w ould becontrolled locally and could not be taken
away by the State.CSD values your opinion and participation in our
local schools. To provide inputor request moreinformation , please
co ntac t me by phone at
[email protected] th questions or
feedback. Thank you for your ongoing suppo rt of our students and
local sc hools.Sincerely, . t -
Dr. Peborah BlowSuperintendent
mailto:[email protected]:[email protected]
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Local Funding to Improve and Update Cam br ian SchoolsProviding
sa fe, modern classrooms is critical to our stude nts' achieveme nt
in CSD. Cambrian School District isconsidering putting a local
schoo l bond m easure on the June 3, 2014 ballot. This measure w
ould generate anestimated $39 million in local funding to repair
and update Cambrian schools. The cos t wou ld be limited to no
morethan $30 per $100,000 of assessed (not m arket) value
annually.
Preparing Our Schools and Students for the FutureA potential
bond measure would:W Upgrade fire and earthquakesafety Reduce
classroom overc rowd ing by providing
additional classrooms Enhance school safety and security Provide
access to 21st-century learning technology Repair or replace leaky
win dow sW Maximize energy efficiency by replacing outdated
heating,
cooling and electrical equipmentMandatory Accountability
Protections
All funds wou ld stay in Cambrian SchoolDistrict not a
pennycouldbetaken bythe State
An indep ende nt Citizens' Oversight Committee and annualaudits
would ensure all funds are spent in Cambrian SchoolDistrict to
repair and upgrade school facilities
No funds could be used for adm inistrators' salaries,pensions or
benefits
You Are InvitedWe value your input as the d istrict evaluates
funding solutions to provide safe, well-m aintainedclassrooms and a
21st-century education in our local elementary sc hools. Please
join the Board ofTrustees at its next meeting when it wi ll
consider placing a bond measure on an upcoming ballot.
When: Thursday, February27,2014 a t 6:00PMWhere : Cambrian
School District Boardroom
4115Jacksol Drive, San Jose
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