Why?

So you are probably wondering -- how can we be losing class size reduction, staff, & many other potential cuts -- while at the same time we are engaged in re-building the Ramona athletic fields, King HS artificial turf, elementary wing additions, etc.? The reality is that money to support the construction projects mentioned and others comes from several specialized sources:

• the local Measure B bond funds,
• state construction bond funds,
• etc.

These funds by both their stated purpose (and therefore commitment to the local electorate) and state law can ONLY be used for construction projects. They specifically canNOT be used for staff or operational expenses (other than directly related to construction projects). While we can use "general fund" dollars for construction (which we try to avoid at all costs), we cannot use construction funds for "general fund" purposes. Hopefully, this helps to explain, "why."