How do I know funds from Measure B will be used responsibly?

By law, Measure B will require strict fiscal accountability protections, including:

• Independent oversight, audits, and annual public reports will ensure funds are spent as promised for school repairs and upgrades

• No funds can be used for administrator salaries or pensions

• All funds will benefit CVUSD schools, be controlled locally, and cannot be taken away by the State or Federal Government

Will all Measure B funds benefit all schools in CVUSD? 

Yes. All Measure B funds will be locally controlled and will benefit all Castro Valley Unified School District schools. No funding can be taken away by the State or Federal Government or used for other purposes. 

What is the difference between the Bond Program capital budget and the CVUSD operating budget?

Proceeds from bonds like Measure B are restricted funds that can only be used for buildings and infrastructure, such as repairing or upgrading classrooms, roofs, HVAC systems, electrical and plumbing systems, and other school facilities. CVUSD facilities department's general fund budget—approximately 3% per year for building maintenance and improvements—comes from the District's annual operating budget. 

Is there any other way to maintain and update CVUSD classrooms, buildings, and facilities? 

CVUSD has very few options when it comes to funding the necessary repairs and updates that our schools need. The State does not provide funding for school facility updates without local matching funds such as those generated by Measure B. Redirecting funds in the current budget would take resources out of classrooms and away from students. Measure B will provide the funding needed to fix and improve school facilities to ensure CVUSD can continue to provide safe and high-quality education for all local students. 

How much will Measure B cost me?

Measure B will cost property owners $52.50 per $100,000 of assessed (not market) value annually.

What is the difference between assessed value and market value?

The cost of bond measures like Measure B is based on the assessed value of properties. The assessed value of a property is based on the original purchase price and may not increase by more than 2% a year, while the market value tends to grow at a much faster rate based on market conditions. Thus, the assessed value is usually lower than the market value, especially if a property was purchased long ago at a much lower price than it could be purchased for today. It is this lower assessed value upon which the cost of a bond measure is based.

Are senior exemptions available?

No. State law does not allow for exemptions to be applied to bond measures. However, because the cost of a bond measure is based on the original purchase price of a home, residents who have lived in their homes a long time have the lowest assessed values and will pay the least toward the cost of a bond measure.

What is the difference between a school bond measure and a school parcel tax? 

CVUSD proposed a parcel tax measure in 2020, Measure I, that would have provided local funding to support teachers and academic programs. This measure was not approved by the 66.7% vote threshold required for passage. CVUSD does not currently collect a parcel tax for teachers and academic programming. A school bond measure, by contrast, is entirely different and can only be used for school facility upgrades and improvements, such as repairing aging buildings and infrastructure. Bond funds cannot be used for operating costs, salaries, or programs. The last bond measure considered was in 2016, Measure G, which was approved by local voters.

I don’t have children attending local schools. How does this impact me?

Even if you do not have school-age children, funding quality education will help improve the quality of life in the community and protect the value of our homes.

Didn’t we already pass a bond measure?

In 2016, voters in the CVUSD community passed Measure G, which authorized a $123 million school facilities bond measure. You can read about completed and ongoing Measure G projects here: www.cv.k12.ca.us/measure-g-bond-program

However, over the past 10 years, critical school facility needs have been identified. CVUSD has recently conducted a comprehensive update of its Facilities Master Plan to reassess school site conditions and long-term priorities. Learn more here: https://sites.google.com/view/castrovalleyfacilitymasterplan/home?authuser=0

Has CVUSD used funds from previous measures responsibly? 

Yes. The Measure G Citizens' Bond Oversight Committee has found that CVUSD completed Measure G projects on time and aligned with voter-approved priorities. The oversight committee reports can be viewed at: www.cv.k12.ca.us/annual-cboc-report

CVUSD’s annual bond audit report reflects a clean audit for each year reviewed, with no findings or exceptions noted. The audit was performed by independent outside auditors, who confirmed that CVUSD met all required internal controls and that bond expenditures were fully compliant with voter-approved purposes and applicable regulations.

What level of support does Measure B need to pass? 

A bond measure needs to be supported by 55% of local voters in order for it to pass. All registered voters living in the Castro Valley Unified School District are eligible to vote on this measure in the June 2026 election.

How can I get involved or learn more about Measure B?

Our campaign is a grassroots organization of parents, teachers and other community leaders dedicated to passing Measure B for local students and schools. Some ways you can help pass Measure B include donating to the campaign, volunteering, displaying a YES on B lawn sign at your home, and adding your name to our list of Measure B endorsers!