BALLOT ARGUMENT IN FAVOR OF MEASURE R
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Our kids, our teachers, and our schools need you to vote Yes on Measure R.
Measure R preserves high quality education in our local schools – with no new taxes.
Great schools are part of what make Santa Monica and Malibu great places to live and help protect property values.
But the State doesn’t provide enough funding for the high-quality schools our students deserve and our community expects. That’s why Santa Monica and Malibu voters have approved additional school funding. That local support will expire if it is not renewed now.
Measure R is not a new tax. It simply renews existing local funding our schools need.
Without Measure R, neighborhood schools face serious cuts. Local schools would be forced to layoff more than 70 teachers, increase class sizes, and cut important education programs.
No other source of funding exists to prevent these cuts if Measure R fails.
Measure R includes strict taxpayer accountability:
Measure R preserves high quality education in our local schools – with no new taxes.
Great schools are part of what make Santa Monica and Malibu great places to live and help protect property values.
But the State doesn’t provide enough funding for the high-quality schools our students deserve and our community expects. That’s why Santa Monica and Malibu voters have approved additional school funding. That local support will expire if it is not renewed now.
Measure R is not a new tax. It simply renews existing local funding our schools need.
Without Measure R, neighborhood schools face serious cuts. Local schools would be forced to layoff more than 70 teachers, increase class sizes, and cut important education programs.
No other source of funding exists to prevent these cuts if Measure R fails.
Measure R includes strict taxpayer accountability:
Annual audits by Independent Citizens Oversight Committee will ensure funds are properly spent.
Every penny of Measure R spending will be tracked and reported annually to taxpayers.
No Measure R funds can be taken by the State.
No funds can be used for administrator salaries.
An exemption is available for senior homeowners.
Measure R will allow our schools to:
Retain excellent teachers.
Support reading and literacy instruction.
Protect smaller class sizes (20 students instead of 30 in Grades K-3).
Continue programs to improve student skills in math.
Preserve science and technology instruction.
Support elementary school libraries.
Keep music and art in our schools.
Renew critical local school funding – with no new taxes! Support our community, our kids and our schools.
Please join us: VOTE YES ON MEASURE R.
| Harry M. Keiley, President Santa Monica-Malibu Classroom Teachers Assn. |
Amy Bishop, President League of Women Voters orSanta Monica |
| Rebecca Kennerly, President Santa Monica-Malibu PTA Council |
Paul J. Silvern, Chair Financial Oversight Committee |
| Dr. Michael E. Gruning, Past Chair Santa Monica Chamber of Commerce |