Clovis Unified School Board votes to place $400 million bond measure on November ballot
July 18, 2024 — The Clovis Unified School District held a press conference today at Nelson Elementary to introduce a significant $400 million bond measure aimed at enhancing the district’s facilities and addressing growing needs. District leaders discussed the details and benefits of the proposed measure, highlighting key aspects and projected impacts.
In the apt location of the cozy school libary, Denver Stairs, the district’s assistant superintendent of facilities, explained the bond measure and its goals. “Our board took action last night to place a new bond on the ballot in November,” said Stairs. He emphasized that the bond is designed to address various needs across the district, including the modernization of Nelson Elementary. “This school was built in 1957… There are definitely some needs right. We want to be able to modernize this school and bring it up to our current standard,” he added.
Stairs also noted that the bond measure will be funded through a property tax increase, maintaining the current tax rate. “We are at a tax rate of $155 per $100,000 of assessed value of your home, that’s going to stay the same,” he said. This rate has been in place since 2012 and is considered relatively low compared to other districts.
Dr. Corrine Fulmer, Superintendent of Clovis Unified, highlighted the community’s support for the bond measure. “We take great pride in the fact that our facilities are well-maintained and they provide a sense of pride for our students and our community,” Dr. Fulmer stated. She reflected on her own experience with the district’s facilities, noting, “I was a student who went to one of our older schools… Those facilities were well-maintained and kept up because my parents and the community at that time passed bonds.”
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