Dear Community,
Measures I and N have passed! On behalf of the Board of Trustees, I am writing to express our gratitude for the support given to pass these critical bond measures that will mean so much for the needed repairs of our schools and facilities to house our growing student population. Currently, there are 3,207 students enrolled. This is an increase of 241 students over last year!
Measure I is the Ralston Middle School repair measure and passed with 65.21% “yes” votes approving the issuance of $25 million in bonds. Measure N (only in Belmont, west of Hwy 101) is the elementary school repair measure. It was passed by a 63.20% “yes” vote approving the issuance of $35 million in bonds.
The passage of both Measures I and N will enable the District to continue quality education and proactively prevent classroom overcrowding. Much needed repairs and replacement of leaking roofs will be taken care of as well as repairs to classrooms including constructing and/or acquisition of additional classrooms to house projected increases in student enrollment of about 150 students per year for the next three years. Funds are also needed to meet current fire/safety codes, improve disabled access, upgrade technology, to replace outdated electrical, plumbing, heating, ventilation, and safety/security systems.
Both Measures I and N will have citizens’ oversight and no funds are to be used for administrator salaries.
If you are interested in getting involved in citizens’ bond oversight, are at least 18 years of age and not an employee, vendor, contractor, or consultant of the District, an application packet may be obtained from Nellie Hungerford (Assistant Superintendent Business Services and Operations) at district offices, 2960 Hallmark Drive, Belmont 94002 or by calling (650) 637-4800 ext. 1010 or emailing Nellie at .
Even in these challenging years of reduced funding, your work to provide for the housing and safety of our children is deeply appreciated. Together, we are “Creating the Future” — a better tomorrow — for the children in Belmont-Redwood Shores School District!
— Dr. Emerita Orta-Camilleri
— Superintendent, Belmont-Redwood Shores School District