What is the state of UUSD schools?

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Many of our District’s campuses were built in the 1950s and 60s and need repairs and updates to meet modern education and safety standards. Our students can’t prepare for careers in the 21st century if they are still learning in old, outdated classrooms and labs. Aging HVAC, plumbing, and electrical systems have failed several times in recent years, causing learning disruptions. In the last two years alone, the District suffered 602 roof leaks and 1,294 plumbing failures.

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What is Measure A?

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While Upland Unified School District has a positive budget certification and certified reserves for the next 3 years, the State does not provide adequate funding for these facility repairs and updates at our schools without a local funding source. If approved by local voters, Measure A would provide $236.7 million in funding for our community schools. Your YES vote on Measure A is a trustworthy investment in student safety and classroom upgrades. Strong schools protect property values, support quality of life, and improve our neighborhoods.

 

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What would funding from Measure A be used for?

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Measure A would provide $236.7 million in funding for our community schools to:

• Improve school safety and security systems, including cameras, alarms, and secure campus entry points

• Provide classrooms and labs for job training and career readiness after high school

• Repair or replace leaky roofs

• Make accessibility improvements for people with disabilities

• Upgrade inadequate and deteriorating plumbing, electrical, sewer and HVAC systems

 

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How do I know funds from Measure A would be used responsibly?

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Measure A includes strict fiscal accountability protections to ensure responsible management of funds, including:

• All funds would be controlled locally for our schools only and could not be taken away by the State

• An independent citizens' oversight committee and mandatory annual audits would ensure all funds are spent as voters intended

• No funds could be used for administrators’ salaries

 

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Would all funds benefit all schools in UUSD?

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Yes. Funds would be locally controlled and would benefit all local UUSD schools. No funding could be taken away by the State or used for other purposes.

 

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Is there any other way to repair and update UUSD’s schools?

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No. The District has not passed a bond measure since Measure K in 2008 and routine maintenance funds can only support day to day upkeep and limited facility repairs. By placing Measure A on the November 2026 ballot, the District can leverage its resources to qualify for state matching funds, which are otherwise unavailable.

 

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What is the difference between assessed value and market value?

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The cost of bond measures is based on the assessed value of properties. The assessed value of a property is based on the original purchase price and may not increase by more than 2% a year, while the market value tends to grow at a much faster rate based on market conditions. Thus, the assessed value is usually lower than the market value, especially if a property was purchased long ago at a much lower price than it could be purchased for today. It is this lower assessed value upon which the cost of a bond measure is based.

 

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How much would Measure A cost?

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Measure A’s cost to taxpayers is structured to limit the rate to $47.50 per $100,000 of a property’s assessed (not market) value per year.

 

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What is the difference between a school bond measure and a school parcel tax?

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Parcel taxes provide local funding to support teachers and academic programs. A school bond measure, by contrast, is entirely different and can only be used for school facility upgrades and improvements, such as repairing aging buildings and infrastructure. Bond funds cannot be used for operating costs, salaries, or programs.

 

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I don’t have children attending local schools. How does this impact me?

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Even if you do not have school-age children, studies show that funding quality education can help improve the quality of life in the community and protect the property value of local homes.

 

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Didn’t we already pass a bond measure?

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The District has not passed a bond measure since Measure K in 2008 and routine maintenance funds can only support day to day upkeep and limited facility repairs.

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What level of support does Measure A need to pass?

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Measure A will need to be supported by 55% of local voters for it to pass.

 

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Who is eligible to vote on Measure A?

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All registered voters living in Upland Unified School District will be eligible to vote on Measure A in the November 3, 2026, General Election.