Measure H Frequently Asked Questions
How are Mountain View District Schools doing?
The Mountain View School District (MVSD), founded in 1884 in the agricultural lands of the former Spanish Ranchos, began as a small, one room schoolhouse. Today, our district has 3075 students served by a team of dedicated teachers, administrators and support staff, whose focus is on the whole child; ensuring each child is safe, their needs are met, and they’re provided an education of the highest quality.
What challenges does MVSD face?
Many of our schools, built over 50 years ago, need extensive repairs and upgrades to roofs, plumbing, electrical systems, and ventilation.
All our students deserve to have equal access to quality schools as those in neighboring areas. While some of our schools have modern classrooms, labs and technology, many in our region do not, and are served by neighborhood schools that are now over 50 years old. Some schools have deteriorating roofs, plumbing, electrical, and ventilation systems that need to be repaired or replaced. 80 portable classrooms, averaging 36 years old, have structural damage and water leaks, making ongoing repairs costly. If we want kids to succeed in high school and future careers, we need to provide the classrooms and technology to support their learning in core subjects.
Ensuring student safety is our highest priority. Several schools need enhanced fire safety and security measures, including security fencing, cameras, emergency communication systems, classroom emergency locks, smoke detectors, fire alarms, and sprinklers.
Fire safety and security need enhancement, including fencing, cameras, emergency communication, classroom locks, smoke detectors, fire alarms, and sprinklers. Aging portable classrooms require ongoing repairs due to structural issues and water leaks, posing safety challenges.
Upgrading our schools and integrating advanced instructional technology are crucial for providing students with the facilities and education they deserve, especially in STEM subjects.
How is the District planning to address these challenges?
To ensure a safe and up-to-date learning environment for our students, the Board of Trustees has placed Measure H, a $56 million school improvement bond measure, for School Facilities Improvement District (SFID) #3, on the November 2024 ballot. Measure H would be limited to $26 per $100,000 of assessed (not market) value for those living in SFID #3, costing the typical homeowner less than $100 per year.
What will Measure H fund?
If approved by voters, funding from Measure H could:
- Improve fire safety and security systems, including fire alarms, smoke detectors, fencing, cameras, emergency communications systems and classroom door locks
- Upgrade older schools to meet current health and building codes, and ensure accessibility for students with disabilities
- Repair or replace deteriorating roofs, old plumbing, gas and electrical systems, where needed
- Provide classrooms and educational technology needed to support high quality instruction in math, science, engineering, and technology
Would Measure H include any fiscal accountability provisions?
By law, Measure H would require accountability protections, including:
- All money raised by Measure H would be controlled locally to support our schools
- No funds could be taken away by the State
- By law, no money could be used for administrators' salaries
- An independent citizens' oversight committee and mandatory annual audits would ensure all funds are spent on neighborhood schools
Why can’t the State pay for this?
The State does not provide adequate funding for facilities, meaning local schools cannot maintain quality educational programs and facilities without a local funding source.
What is the difference between assessed value and market value?
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 much lower than the market value, especially if a property was purchased many years 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.
I don’t have children attending local schools. How does this impact me?
Whether or not you have school-age children, supporting quality education is a wise investment. Good schools improve the quality of life in our community and protect the value of our homes.
Which Schools would be eligible for modernization?
Creek View School
Mountain View School
Ranch View School
Grace Yokley Junior High School
Who can vote for Measure H?
Voters who reside in the northern sections of Mountain View School District will be able to vote for Measure H. Ontario Ranch residents are excluded from the parameters of Measure H.
What level of support is required to pass Measure H?
The measure would need to be supported by 55% of those who vote on it in order to pass.
How can I register to vote or learn more about voting?
You can register to vote at www.registertovote.ca.gov. To find out more about voting, please contact the
San Bernardino Registrar of Voters at 909-387-8300 or visit https://elections.sbcounty.gov/
Planning for the future of our local schools is a community-wide endeavor.
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