Bond Measure N seeks $321M to upgrade Los Gatos and Saratoga high schools
What happened
The Los Gatos-Saratoga Union High School District has put forth Measure N, a bond measure seeking $321 million to replace infrastructure at Los Gatos High School and Saratoga High School. The district superintendent, Heath Rocha, noted that while the district has been fiscally responsible, the facilities are aging. Because parts of the district extend into Santa Cruz County, Measure N requires a majority of the total votes from both counties to pass.
Why it matters
The measure is intended to fund major facility replacements, including roofs, plumbing, electrical systems, and updating classrooms for science and technology. The district currently spends approximately $3.5 million annually on maintenance and repairs, and state grants require the district to provide a local matching share of funds.
Who's involved
- RochaDistrict superintendent who addressed the boundary overlap for the bond measure.
- Saratoga High SchoolPublic high school needing infrastructure replacement funded by Measure N.
- Los Gatos High SchoolPublic high school needing infrastructure replacement funded by Measure N.
- Santa Cruz CountyCounty whose boundaries overlap the school district, requiring participation in the vote.
Who could feel it
Possible knock-on effectsThese are possibilities Brind reasoned out, not predictions, and not advice. Most are not stated in any report.
- Saratoga High SchoolSpeculative
The school might receive dedicated capital funding for infrastructure replacement and expansion.
- Los Gatos High SchoolSpeculative
The school might receive dedicated capital funding for infrastructure upgrades and parking.
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The entities involved
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