Support Measure Q - the 2008 school bond in Scotts Valley, California

Measure Q funds cannot be used directly for teacher salaries, or for any program costs. However, by building more energy efficient facilities that require far less maintenance expense, Measure Q will help the District save considerable money on an annual basis. Those savings can go directly towards educational resources such as teacher salaries. Additionally, replacing the portable classrooms will relieve the District of lease costs currently running at $125,000 per year. These costs will soon be coming directly out of the general fund because the fund (Development Impact Fees) from which they were previously drawn has nearly run out and prospects for replenishment are dim for the foreseeable future. This additional ‘hit’ to the general fund would likely have a significant adverse impact on educational resources, including teacher salaries.