On Nov. 4, 2008, nearly 69 percent of voters in San Diego passed the $2.1 billion general obligation bond measure, Proposition S.
This bond program will provide resources to repair, renovate and revitalize 181 neighborhood schools. Prop. S extends the previously voter approved Proposition MM tax rate ($66.70 per $100,000 assessed value of taxable property), from 2029, to 2044. We thank you again, San Diego, and our students will thank you for generations to come.
21st Century Classroom Initiative (i21): The Proposition S-funded i-21 initiative delivers a suite of new digital tools that are designed to create an engaging and personalized learning environment. The main components include an interactive whiteboard, audio/visual cabinet, a teacher's presentation station, a wireless voice amplification system, an advanced model document camera, and a DVD player. Classrooms are being equipped across the district. The interactive classroom suites are being installed in approximately 20 percent of the classrooms each year according to a five-year plan that started in summer 2009. For more information, please visit www.sandi.net/i21 or e-mail [email protected].
Joyner Elementary School opened in 2007 as a completely new facility. As one of San Diego Unified School District's newest schools, Joyner Elementary School meets the current district facility standards. Future improvements, within the areas of need identified in the bond measure, may be required. This school will benefit from the site discretionary fund allocation of $150 per student.
Project Improvements to Support Student Learning and Instruction
- Install a wireless network (WIFI)
- School Improvements to Support Student Health, Safety and Security
- Install security lighting, as well as, increase vandalism and intrusion safeguards, including modifications to fencing