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Two Propositions On The Ballot
Union’s bond proposal includes two propositions for capital improvements, repairs and purchase of school buses.
Proposition I asks voters to consider approval of $146,540,000 to provide funds for the purpose of constructing, equipping, repairing and remodeling school buildings, acquiring school furniture, fixtures and equipment and acquiring and improving school sites. Within this proposition, $51.6 million would be set aside for a major redesign of the Union 6th/7th Grade Center.
Proposition II asks voters to consider approval of $5.46 million for the purchase of vehicles, including regular student route buses.
Under state law, a supermajority of 60 percent approval of the voters is required for passage of EACH proposition.
5-Year Series Bond (2023 – 2027)
$152-Million Proposal at a Glance*
| 6th/7th Grade Center Renovation and Expansion Project and FF&E |
$51,600,000 |
| District Athletics and Fine Arts Facility Upgrades |
$5,775,000 |
District Exterior and Interior Renovations (includes utility systems and equipment, playgrounds, flooring
painting, windows, doors, millwork, lighting and FF&E) |
$10,240,000 |
| District Roof Replacements |
$10,600,000 |
|
District HVAC Systems Replacements
|
$10,000,000 |
|
District Equipment and Other Improvements (includes security items, safety upgrades, fencing, paving,
roofing, doors, windows, playgrounds, rooftop units, boilers, chillers, hot water tanks, appliances,
signage, tools and other renovation or replacement projects)
|
$15,187,500 |
|
Technology
|
$15,712,500 |
| Textbooks, Digital Curriculum, Software, Subscriptions and Instructional Resources |
$15,500,000 |
|
Site and Department Allocations
|
$5,425,000 |
|
Transportation – Buses
|
$3,960,000 |
|
Transportation – Vehicles
|
$1,500,000 |
|
Fees, Professional Services, and Contingency
|
$6,500,000 |
| 5-YEAR TOTAL OF BOTH PROPOSITIONS |
$152,000,000 |
*Note: The numbers presented in the table above are estimates. Passage WILL NOT increase taxes above traditional levels!
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