[img]2578|right|||no_popup[/img]Like wildflowers blooming in spring, “Yes on Measure CC” signs sprouted up throughout Culver City over the weekend.
From Blair Hills to Carlson Park, from West Culver City to Veterans Park, signs supporting the bond issue that will help repair a wide array of facilities across all of the School District’s 10 school sites appeared on lawns and in store windows.
Supporters are encouraging voters to support CC on the June 3 ballot.
Backing, however, has materialized in more than lawn signs.
Over the past several weeks, numerous organizations has moved to back Measure CC. From the City Council and the Chamber of Commerce to the United Parents of Culver City and the Education Foundation, it seems all of Culver City is supporting the repairs of school facilities.
As the Yes on CC co-chair, it has been amazing. People and organizations representing all parts of our city know that great schools mean a great community, and they’re lining up behind Measure CC.
“It is essential that we have updated school facilities that include the technology necessary to prepare our students for college and career,” said Dr. Kati Krumpe, Assistant Superintendent for Educational Services. “Providing learning opportunities for students that align with 21st century learning goals requires updated classroom and laboratory facilities.”
Leading up to the placement of Measure CC on the ballot, the School District conducted a comprehensive evaluation of the condition of all school facilities and presented its findings in a Facilities Master Plan, available on the district’s website – www.ccusd.org.
The range of projects funded — if the bond passes — will include:
- Repairing or replacing deteriorating school floors, walls, windows, leaky roofs, plumbing systems and restrooms.
- Bringing schools up to standards for fire and earthquake safety, removing asbestos, fungus and other hazardous materials, and installing needed fencing, lighting, locks and security to keep students safe.
- Installing or upgrading air conditioning, heating and air filtration to ensure healthy learning environments.
- Upgrading and repairing aging school electrical systems, and replacing science labs and equipment so that our schools can offer modern classroom technology and computer science to students.
- Providing the technological equipment and the modern classrooms necessary to ensure that all of our students are college and career ready.
- Providing permanent classrooms for our students in the continuation high school.
The Facilities Master Plan outlines a wide array of projects at each and every school site. Measure CC will improve the learning environment of all students – from preschool to high school.
“Unfortunately, because of tight budgets, the condition of our school facilities has deteriorated,” said co-chair Kathy Paspalis. “Now is the time to do something about it. By passing Measure CC, Culver City voters will ensure our schools are clean and safe, and provide a first-rate learning environment for our kids. Improving our school campuses will help preserve the high quality of life and strong property values residents enjoy.”
Measure CC is supported by all five members of the School Board and the City Council, also the Chamber of Commerce, Education Foundation, United Parents of Culver City and hundreds of residents. For information about Measure CC, see www.culvercitykids.org.
Ms. Chardiet, president of the School Board, may be contacted at lchardiet@gmail.com
