On November 4th
2008 the voters in Pasadena passed the $350 million Measure
TT bond initiative to repair and upgrade Pasadena Unified
School District's aging and deteriorating campuses.
Most
Campuses are between 50-70 years old
One Local
Bond in the past 40 years to repair or upgrade schools
Infrastructure
does not meet modern educational needs
Measure TT
Objectives
Make all
school campuses safe, secure, and accessible
Provide
equal access to high-quality learning and recreational facilities
Enhance
student and teacher access to technology
Use green
technology for healthy and efficient buildings
Ensure
strict independent oversight and accountability
PUSD Facilities Priorities
Health,
safety, and code repairs
Transparency & Accountability
Electrical,
plumbing, and building repairs
Annual
report to the public
Build or
upgrade learning spaces, e.g. labs, libraries
Public website to track progress on all projects
Finish
projects not completed or undertaken in the last plan
Long Term
facilities master plan, updated quarterly and annually
District-wide improvements
Independent
citizens oversight commission mandated by law to monitor allocation
of bond funds