Page 6 - Sanger Herald 10-18-18 E-edition

From BALLOTPEDIA
"A bond issue is on the ballot for Sanger Uni- fied School District voters in Fresno County, California, on November 6, 2018.
"A yes vote is a vote in favor of authorizing the district to issue up to $70 million in bonds at an estimated tax rate of $0.06 per $100 of as- sessed value to upgrade educational programs, facilities, technology, and safety features.
"A no vote is a vote against authorizing the district to issue up to $70 million in bonds to upgrade educational programs, facilities, tech- nology, and safety features.
"A 55 percent supermajority vote is required for the approval of Measure B."
The ballot question is as follows:
“To continue improving college/career prepa- ration and reduce overcrowding by construct- ing the Sanger Unified School District Educa- tional Complex including vocational/career education classrooms/labs; wiring/technology infrastructure, computer, engineering, science labs; emergency communication systems, se- curity door locks, cameras; up-to-date class- rooms; shall Sanger Unified School District is- sue $70,000,000 in bonds at legal interest rates, levy on average 6 cents per $100 of assessed valuation, raising $4,900,000 annually for is- sued bonds through maturity, requiring audits, oversight, all money used locally?"
Fact Sheet submitted by SUSD
SUSD Keeps Growing
• Growth On Track to reach 14,000 stu- dents by 2022.
• Loma Vista Area will generate over 1,000 TK-12 students.
• An annual independent financial and performance audit will be done.
• Will not be used for salaries or operating expenses.
Developer Fees Not Enough
• SUSD board adopted Level II fees at $4.80 a square foot for all new construction. • During the 17-18 fiscal year approxi-
mately $2 million dollars were collected.
• The estimated cost to build
• Elementary school is $35 million dollars • Middle School $98 million dollars
• Developer fees are insufficient to build
schools.
What Will It Cost
• $60 yearly per $100,000 of assessed valu- ation.
• $5 monthly per $100,000 of assessed valuation.
• Equates to one combo meal at a fast food restaurant.
• Less than one movie ticket.
• Two cups of coffee per month.
School board incumbents Pete Filippi in Trustee Area No. 2 and Jesse Vasquez in Trustee Area No. 7 got free passes in this election cycle. No one is running against them, and their names won't appear on the ballot.
Gina-Lynn Olson-Cuevas
The only contested school board race is in Trustee Area No. 6 where Gina- Lynn Olson-Cuevas and Jesse Solorio are vying for the seat being vacated by retiring board member Kenneth Marcantonio.
Jesse Solorio
and now I am Custodial Team Leader for all Sanger High School sporting events. If you have ever attended one, you have probably seen me. I now have a unique opportu- nity to utilize the relation- ships and knowledge that I have through all my years with the district, serving on the Chamber Council, PTA and watching my own kids attend Del Rey Elementary, Washington Academic and Sanger High School. I have
a true passion for commu- nity success. I wanna help to inspire them to continue that Sanger Spirit.
Now more than ever, fami- lies need representation on the School Board to protect family values and to keep parents informed about their children's safety and growth.
Parents today have many
SANGER HERALD 6A THURSDAY, OCTOBER 18, 2018
Sanger Unified School District Bond Measure B
• Southeast Fresno will generate over 1,600 TK-12 students.
• Sanger High School 18-19 enrollment over 3,000 students.
• WAMS 18-19 enrollment over 1,900 stu- dents.
No Current State Funds
• No State bonds to help school districts with matching funds.
• We are in line to receive approximately 30 million dollars from the state.
• Prop. 51 approved in 2016 was a $9 bil- lionstateschoolbond. Lessthan20percent of those bonds have been allocated despite a $3.5 billion backlog of construction projects waiting for funding.
Bond Assurances
• Funds will have a Citizen’s Oversight Committee.
• All funds deposited with Fresno County Treasurer.
School board candidates
As a lifelong citizen of Sanger, I am thankful to have the opportunity to serve on the School District’s Board of Trustees. To be a part of an award-winning district is truly an honor and I see this position as extremely pivotal in supporting the legacy of our school district. My com- mitment to our town consists of my community service
as President and Immediate Past President of the Sanger
Rotary Club. In addition, my numerous years of dedica- tion to my local church, Life Tabernacle of Sanger, has allowed me to work with children, youth, and adults in various capacities. This, along with living in a home where my father modeled community involvement has strengthened my desire to live a life of “service above self.”
As your Trustee, I will work in harmony with our other board members to continue building hope and future for our children. With critical needs such as an additional high school and improvements to current facilities, I will commit my efforts to seeing these needs become a reality. With so much of Sanger’s future contingent on what happens
in our children’s classrooms, I will work diligently to provide the necessary tools to ensure that our approxi- mately 11,000 students have the advantages they need to succeed in school and ulti- mately in their adult lives.
For the past 10 years, I have worked as an account- ing and office manager for Carpet Corner. Over these years, I have developed the requisite skills necessary to work with the public I serve. This has allowed me to un- derstand the need to provide my customers with a product we could stand behind...we are only as good as our name. As your Trustee, I pledge to work for all of my custom- ers to provide a good name for Sanger Unified School District.
Hi, I'm Jesse Solorio or as most people know me as "Jes- se the Janitor." I am proud and excited to be a candidate forSangerUnified's School Board area 6. I have been involved with Sanger School District in one way or an- other over the last 36 years, not only as an Employee but as a parent and a homeowner. Thirteen of those years I
was the custodian for the MP room at Sanger High School
challenges, balancing long hours, understanding their kids' technology and hav-
ing the time to engage with their educational needs and goals. We need to hire and retain quality teachers. We must ensure that the work environment is positive, respectful and recognizes the hard work and dedication of its employees.
Sanger Unified needs someone who understands that supporting our school administrators, teachers, AND parents, is one of the GREATEST STEPS we can take to ensure our children receive the best education.
I would be honored to have your vote.
Thank you for your Sup- port
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