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Measure Q
A bond issue was on the ballot for Huntington Beach City School District voters in Orange County, California, on November 8, 2016. It was approved.
A yes vote was a vote in favor of issuing $159,850,000 in bonds to construct labs and repair schools and classrooms.
A no vote was a vote against issuing $159,850,000 in bonds to construct labs and repair schools and classrooms.
A 55 percent supermajority vote was required for the approval of this measure. -
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Results of the Passage of Measure Q: Money for STEM Labs
To construct science, technology, engineering, and mathematics labs, repair or replace leaky roofs, renovate deteriorating plumbing/sewer systems, upgrade inadequate electrical systems, construct, renovate, modernize, equip classrooms, restrooms and other school facilities and to improve the quality of education at local schools. -
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Creation of the Citizen's Oversight Committee
As a result of Measure Q's passage, the HBCSD Board of Education will establish an independent Citizens' Bond Oversight Committee (CBOC). In accordance with Education Code Section 15278(b), the Measure Q Bond Citizens' Oversight Committee shall inform the public concerning the expenditure of Measure Q bond revenues. -
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Priorities Past Passage of Measure Q
Priority 1: Renovate all classrooms into 21st Century learning environments, seismic upgrades (AB 300), ADA upgrades, electrical upgrades, hazardous materials abatement, and roof replacements -
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Creation of a Site Measure Q Committee
Planning and design for Phase 1 projects will begin immediately. Facilities improvements under Phase 1 concentrate largely on renovating and converting space at the District's existing campuses into 21st Century learning environments. HBCSD is a champion of 21st Century learning and teaching methodologies and will be investing a significant portion of monies from the first bond sale to upgrading school facilities in alignment with these principles and the ultimate goal of student success. -
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Evaluation (part 1)
STEAM first took root at Perry Elementary in the form of an After School STEAM Academy program. Teachers signed up to teach in the program and students were selected by their teachers to attend the program. Our after school STEAM program was originally targeted to address at-risk or low performing students. -
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Evaluation (part 2)
As a result of the success of the after school STEAM academy at Perry with increased attendance, participation, and motivation seen among student participants, the teachers unanimously decided to make the STEAM interdisciplinary integration lessons a focus of school-wide instruction during the regular school day. -
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Evaluation (part 3)
With the shift to school-wide project-based and hands-on learning opportunities, all students are now able to weave together and to communicate their understanding of STEAM concepts throughout the school day. STEM labs (post Measure Q) are going to help us reach this goal! -
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Priority 2
Priority 2: Multipurpose and STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) labs at the middle schools, LED lighting and lighting controls, and site access/circulation improvements -
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Priorities 2 & 3
Priority 3: Repurpose libraries to learning commons and facade improvements. Priority 4: Portable-to-Permanent (P2P) initiative, and safety and security point-of-entry/exit at administration buildings