With exciting technological advances for medical devices, semi-conductors, driverless cars, solar, and renewable energy being developed daily, our high school students need to have the skills to compete for these pioneering careers. Boynton, Branham, Del Mar, Leigh, Prospect and Westmont high schools are outdated and lack the infrastructure, labs, and job training classrooms for a modern education in the fields of science, engineering, medicine, and technology. We cannot expect our students to be a part of tomorrow’s innovations when they are learning in labs and classrooms that were built in the 1960s and have aging electrical systems that do not support modern instructional technology. Measure AA ensures our high schools are prepared to meet current safety and seismic standards, and modernized so students develop the tools to be competitive for careers in Silicon Valley and the worldwide job market. Yes on AA:
•Upgrades classrooms and labs for science, engineering, robotics, coding, biotech, and computer technology courses
•Repairs leaky roofs and removes hazardous asbestos
•Improves school access for students and teachers with disabilities
•Strengthens the seismic safety of school buildings
•Upgrades infrastructure including wiring, networks and instructional technology
Mandatory taxpayer protections are required:
•Every penny must stay local to support our high schools
•By law, funds cannot be taken away by the state
•An independent citizens’ oversight committee and annual audits are required
•No funds can be used for administrator salaries
Whether or not you have school aged children, good schools keep our neighborhoods desirable and protect the value of our homes. Help prepare our high school students for future success. Join parents, teachers, elected leaders, and business community in voting YES on Measure AA.
