Important Information about Measure BB Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District

About Our Local Schools 17 Schools – 10 Elementary, 5 Secondary, 2 Alternative 12,550 students – 5,100 Elementary, 7,130 Secondary, 300 Alternative

How are our schools performing? Gain of 11 points on Academic Performance Index (API): 817 in 2006 Continuous improvement of student achievement over past 8 years Focus on using data and technology to drive continued academic engagement and achievement Nationally and internationally recognized programs in Fine and Performing Arts

What is Measure BB? The Measure BB bond measure will improve health, safety and classroom instruction in our local schools. Measure BB will allow us to make overdue repairs and improvements to aging schools. Measure BB was placed on the ballot by the School Board to address local school needs.

What needs will Measure BB address? Some of our local neighborhood schools were built in the 1920s and some portables are aging and need to be replaced. We need to build and equip early childhood education classrooms, and update electrical systems and wiring for computer technology and Internet access.

Didn’t we already pass other Measures? Measure X (passed in 1998) was the most recent bond that funded facilities improvements. Measures Y (passed in 2000) and S (passed in 2003) funded curriculum enhancements.

How will Measure BB funds be spent? Measure BB will remove asbestos and mold, repair leaking roofs, install and repair fire safety equipments and earthquake retrofit school classrooms and restrooms. Students will be less vulnerable to getting sick and our schools will be safer in the event of an unanticipated emergency.

Will Measure BB funds be spent as promised? Measure BB includes strong fiscal accountability protections, including Independent Annual audits, a Citizens’ Oversight Committee to monitor spending. No money will go to administrator salaries.

Why Measure BB? Unless Measure BB is adopted, our local neighborhood schools will not get their fair share of millions of dollars in State matching funds from statewide school bond measures. We need to make improvements to our aging schools, and replace outdated portables so students can learn in clean, healthy classrooms.

How can I find out more about Measure BB? Take a FAQ sheet, which summarizes these issues Visit the District website: Call the Superintendent’s office at: