General Obligation (G.O.) bonds fund the construction, modernization, or improvement of school facilities. Similar to a home loan, G.O. bonds are repaid over time.
How are bonds be repaid?
The annual repayment comes from an annual tax on all taxable property within the District's boundaries. The tax rate for repayment is determined by the assessed valuation of a taxable parcel, not market value. Assessed valuation is the value placed on real property by the County pursuant to Proposition 13 and is typically much lower than the market value for which a property may be sold.
What safeguards exist for taxpayers?
Proceeds from G.O. bonds cannot be used to fund administrator or teacher salaries, and the funds are subject to audit and oversight.
What about other sources of funding?
The District’s general fund primarily covers the annual costs of running our schools, including teacher salaries, and does not address school repair and construction needs. State law prohibits the use of lottery funds for the repair or construction of school facilities. The District also applies for State grants, but a local match is required and are provided by Measures H & K.
Measure H:
In November 2018, the Robla community overwhelmingly passed Measure H, a general obligation bond that provided $46.2 million for facilities construction, modernization, and upgrades across our district. This funding has enabled us to:
- Reconstruct Robla, Bell, and Taylor Schools and modernize Glenwood.
- Upgrade classrooms to meet 21st-century standards.
- Improve student safety and security across all campuses.
- Enhance lighting, windows, heating, and ventilation systems.
- Position the district to compete for additional state grants.
Completed Projects
Thanks to Measure H, we have successfully completed several key projects:
- Main Avenue Elementary School: Full reconstruction and modernization.
- Robla Elementary School: Comprehensive rebuilding and modernization.
- Bell Avenue Elementary School: Complete rebuilding and modernization.
- Glenwood Elementary School: Classroom modernization to 21st-century standards.
- Taylor Street Elementary School: Classroom modernization to 21st-century standards.
Election Results
| Result |
Votes |
Percentage |
| Yes |
2,678 |
68% |
| No |
1,240 |
31% |
What is the estimated cost to taxpayers?
Measure H is estimated to cost $67 per year per $100,000 of assessed valuation.
Bond Measure K
Measure K was a general obligation bond initiative that passed with strong support from the Robla community in November of 2020. This measure authorized the issuance of $29.8 million for facilities construction, modernization, and upgrades.
Measure K:
- Integrates school facilities with academic programs
- Increases access to modern technology
- Improves safety and security measures
- Replaces portable classrooms with permanent structures
- Modernizes classroom interiors to meet 21st-century needs
- Constructs a new school to alleviate overcrowding
- Qualifies the District for additional State grants
Election Results
The election results were provided by the Sacramento County Registrar of Voters.
| Result |
Votes |
Percentage |
| Yes |
1,694 |
72.67% |
| No |
637 |
27.33% |
What is the estimated cost to taxpayers?
Measure K is estimated to cost $60 per year per $100,000 of assessed valuation.