Measure H School Improvement Bond
About Measure H
While academic achievement in BOUSD schools is strong, classrooms, labs, and school facilities are outdated and worn out and need upgrades for local students to stay competitive with other top performing schools. Because the State does not provide dedicated funding to repair and upgrade facilities, voter-approved school improvement bond measures are one of the only options for funding repairs and upgrades. Prior to Measure H, BOUSD was one of only two school districts in Orange County that had not received voter approval for a bond measure in more than 25 years. On July 18, 2024, the Board of Education voted unanimously to place a school improvement bond measure on the November 2024 ballot that would provide locally controlled funding to:- Repair or replace deteriorating roofs, plumbing, heating, ventilation, gas lines, sewer lines, and electrical systems.
- Remove hazardous materials and leaking pipes from older school sites.
- Upgrade older schools so they meet current health and safety codes and improve access for students with disabilities.
- Keep computer systems and instructional technology up-to-date.
- Provide classrooms, facilities, and technology needed to support high-quality instruction in math, science, engineering, and technology.
- Improve student safety and campus security systems including security fencing, security cameras, emergency communications systems, smoke detectors, fire alarms, and sprinklers.
Read the entire Full Ballot Measure H
Mandatory Fiscal Accountability & Local Control
A school improvement bond measure requires mandatory fiscal accountability protections, including:
- A detailed project list describing how the funds would be spent and required public disclosure of all spending
- An independent Citizen's Oversight Committee and annual audits to ensure funds are used as promised
- All funds are locally controlled and cannot be taken by the State.
- No funds can be used for district employee salaries or benefits
More Information and Resources
How are schools funded in California?
All schools in California receive a majority of their funding from Prop 98, which provides a minimum funding level from the State's income and sales tax revenues. View these additional resources to learn more about school funding in California.