New Colton Unified school bond to be on November ballot -

Published on Monday, August 11, 2008
By CINDY MARTINEZ RHODES

COLTON - Concerned about the effect state budget cuts will have on schools combined with a serious need for revitalization at several school sites, the Colton Unified School District has approved a multimillion-dollar bond measure to be put on the Nov. 3 ballot.

Known as Measure G, it would allow the district to borrow up to $124 million for new construction and remodeling. The district could also borrow an additional $101 million to pay off 2001 bonds.

Under the measure, which would require approval by a 55 percent majority, the average district homeowner would pay $39.94 per every $100,000 of assessed value through property taxes.

The money from Measure G would be used for local classroom repair, school construction and education improvement, said Assistant Superintendent of Business Services Casey Cridelich in a written statement Monday Read Full Article...

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