What are Measures U & E?
- Measure U & E are General Obligation Bond measures being placed on the November 4, 2014 ballot by Tahoe Truckee Unified School District (TTUSD). If approved by votes they will provide funds for the highest priority facilities needs of the Tahoe Truckee Unified School District.
- There are two bond measures, one for the Truckee Area Schools (Measure U) and one for the Lakeside Area Schools (Measure E).
- If approved, Measure U will provide $114 million to fund the highest priority facilities needs of Truckee Area Schools and Measure E will provide $62 million to fund the highest priority facilities needs of Lakeside Area Schools.
Measures U & E include:
- Upgrades to existing school building systems
- Updating technology infrastructure and 21st Century learning
- Improve performing arts, multipurpose, food service and physical education facilities
- Modernize and reconfigure classrooms and lab buildings
- Construct new classrooms, science labs and career technical education facilities
- Improve outdoor learning and exterior play spaces
- Upgrade student safety and campus security
- Improve student support facilities
Why we Support Measure U & E...
Excellence in Education endorses Measure U & E because they directly meet our mission of " ...supporting quality public education within the Tahoe Truckee Unified School District." Our board members are supporting the cause by donating their time and energy to educating the community on the importance of these campaign measures.
How much will Measure U (Truckee Schools) cost Truckee property owners?
The District has estimated that the maximum tax rate required to fund the Measure will be $48.25 per $100,000 of assessed value. If the assessed value of your home is $400,000, Truckee property owners would expect to pay approximately $193 per year ($48.25 x 4). The final maturity of bonds issued under Measure U is 8/1/2048 or 33 years.
How much will Measure E (Lakeside Schools) cost Lakeside property owners?
The District has estimated that the maximum tax rate required to fund the measure will be $29.75 per $100,000 of assessed value. So if the assessed value of your home is $400,000, Lakeside property owners would expect to pay approximately $119 per year ($29.75 x 4). The final maturity of bonds issued under Measure E is 8/1/2048 or 33 years.
How were the projects selected?
In 2013, the District embarked on the process of creating a new Facilities Master Plan (FMP). The purpose was to identify facility needs within Tahoe Truckee Unified District that would support the educational goals of our students. The FMP identified over $236 million in facility needs. The facility needs included not only upgrading and expanding our schools but also the rehabilitation, repair and replacement of our aging buildings. The Board and staff reviewed the FMP and prioritized the facilities needs identified to include only the most crucial projects. The Board identified over $114 million in priority projects in the Truckee Area and $62 million in the Lakeside Area.