Updating School Facilities
Potential Local Funding Measure to Keep Classrooms & Labs Safe and Up-to-Date
Potential Local Funding Measure to Keep Classrooms & Labs Safe and Up-to-Date![]()
Potential Local Funding Measure to Keep Classrooms & Labs Safe and Up-to-Date
Moraga School District (MSD) schools are among the best in the State, with the quality of education in Moraga recently ranked in the top 10 among all communities in California. Parents and community members alike tell us that MSD schools help to improve the quality of life in our Town and protect the value of our homes.
Moraga’s Schools Are in Need of Repair to Provide a Safe, Modern Learning Environment
Moraga’s Schools Are in Need of Repair to Provide a Safe, Modern Learning Environment![]()
Moraga’s Schools Are in Need of Repair to Provide a Safe, Modern Learning Environment
Upgrades and repairs have been made to our schools in recent years, however, needed improvements and updates remain. The District is currently undertaking a Facilities Master Planning process to take stock of the state of our facilities and has identified the need to improve classroom safety, update athletic facilities, repair leaky roofs, and fix unsafe windows. Additionally, our middle school does not have a multi-use room, indoor lunch area, or gathering place for students, and Kindergarten classrooms are becoming overcrowded.
Exploring Local Funding Options that Can’t Be Taken by the State
Exploring Local Funding Options that Can’t Be Taken by the State![]()
Exploring Local Funding Options that Can’t Be Taken by the State
The State does not provide funding for facilities, meaning local schools cannot maintain quality educational programs without a local funding source. That’s why voters in Lafayette and Orinda have recently passed school improvement bond measures to support their schools. A similar measure in our community would allow MSD to complete identified improvements and ensure Moraga students can keep pace and are prepared to compete in high school and college.
Local Funding to Repair & Upgrade Our Schools
Local Funding to Repair & Upgrade Our Schools![]()
Local Funding to Repair & Upgrade Our Schools
In order to complete identified repairs and improvements across all our elementary schools and middle school, the MSD School Board is considering placing a $52 million bond measure on the March 2024 ballot. If approved by voters, funding from this measure could be used to:
- Upgrade science, technology, and engineering classrooms and labs
- Replace leaking roofs and unsafe windows
- Prevent classroom overcrowding
- Update classrooms and classroom technology for 21st-century learning
- Repair and replace aging plumbing and electrical systems
Mandatory Fiscal Accountability & Local Control
Mandatory Fiscal Accountability & Local Control ![]()
Mandatory Fiscal Accountability & Local Control
MSD has been a good steward of public funds and has the lowest tax rate in the County. The potential measure is estimated to cost $30 per each $100,000 of a property’s assessed (not market) value per year. By law, a bond measure would require accountability protections, including:
- All funds would be controlled locally and could not 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 as promised
- A detailed project list outlining the specific use of funds would be required
