Frequently Asked Questions

A major challenge facing the District is that many school facilities are more than 60 years old, and some buildings were constructed a century ago. Repairs are needed to improve plumbing systems, provide safe drinking water, remove lead paint, asbestos and mold, meet accessibility requirements for people with disabilities, and comply with updated earthquake safety standards. Older classrooms and labs require upgrades to improve student access to computers and instructional technology that facilitate 21st century learning.

These improvements will support core academics including math, science, technology, engineering, reading and writing and help students develop the vital skills required to succeed in college and compete in today's economy.

To repair classrooms and support student achievement, health and safety, LBUSD's Board of Education placed Measure Q, $1.7 billion school repair bond measure on the November ballot. All Measure Q funds would stay local to improve LBUSD schools — no funds will be used by the state or go towards administrator salaries or pensions.

Funding from the measure would be used to:

• Ensure every student in the District learns in a classroom that is safe and clean
• Improve access to 21st century learning in science, technology, engineering and math
• Repair deteriorating classrooms, including fixing leaky roofs and removing lead paint and asbestos from schools
• Ensure each school meets accessibility requirements for people with disabilities
• Upgrade electrical wiring and educational technology for classrooms and career pathway labs

Measure Q includes strong fiscal safeguards:

• All funds would stay local to improve LBUSD schools — no funds may be used by the state
• Independent citizen oversight and audits would be required
• No funds could go to administrator salaries or pensions
• Measure Q would help our schools qualify for additional state funding

No. All funds generated by Measure Q would remain under local control to support LBUSD schools. The state would not be able to take a single penny.

Measure Q would cost property owners approximately 6¢ per $100 of assessed (not market) value annually, while bonds are outstanding.

Yes. If passed, Measure Q could qualify our schools for millions of dollars in state matching funds that would otherwise go to other communities.

Local school bonds serve as local job creators. They sustain local industry, employ local workers and bring economic activity to our area. In addition, updating local schools is a wise investment to help keep our community strong.

Good schools maintain the quality of life in our community and protect the value of local homes, keeping our community strong.

Funding from the state has been inconsistent and very limited, so we can't rely on the state to help address needed repairs and updates for our schools.

Measure Q would provide the locally controlled funds necessary to complete prioritized projects identified in our facility planning over the past year. If approved, Measure Q could also help our schools qualify for state matching funds that would otherwise go to other school districts.

Measure Q: Classroom Repair, Student Achievement, Health and Safety measure will be on the November 8, 2022 ballot for LBUSD voters.

All registered voters living in the Long Beach Unified School District are eligible to vote on this measure.

You can register to vote at www.registertovote.ca.gov. To find out more about voting in this election, please contact the Los Angeles County Registrar of Voters at 800-815-2666 or visit www.lavote.gov.

If you have more questions, or need additional information, please call (562) 997-7550.