Corning Union Elementary School District

Bond Measure

Order of Election for the Purpose of Considering Bond Measures

At the June 25, 2024, Regular Board meeting, the Corning Union Elementary School District Board of Trustees approved Resolution 23/24-15 calling for an election to authorize the issuance of general obligation bonds. Measure J was placed before voters to help meet the District’s ongoing capital improvement needs.

Read the Full Resolution HERE

Celebrting the Passage of Measure J

The passage of Measure J marked an important milestone for the Corning Union Elementary School District. Approved by voters in the November 2024 election, Measure J renews the existing tax rate of $29.99 per $100,000 of assessed property value and authorizes the issuance of up to $13.7 million in bonds.

These funds will help address critical facility needs across the District, including:

Enhancing safety and security features
Repairing roofs and HVAC systems
Upgrading electrical and sewer systems
Replacing temporary portables with permanent classrooms
Installing energy-efficient systems
Improving ADA accessibility to meet federal and state requirements

Measure J will help modernize District facilities to better serve current and future students while maintaining strong fiscal accountability through required bond oversight and public reporting.

Current Bond Projects Underway

Corning Union Elementary School District currently has three Measure J bond projects underway. These projects reflect the District’s commitment to improving school facilities, supporting student learning, and maintaining safe, functional campuses for all students and staff.

More information about these projects, including updates and progress, can be found on the Facility Improvements Page of this website

What Is Measure J?

Measure J is a $13.7 million voter-approved school bond measure that funds improvements and modernizations to Corning Union Elementary School District facilities. Bond funds may only be used for authorized school facilities projects and cannot be used for teacher or administrator salaries or other general operating expenses.

What is a General Obligation (G.O) Bond?

A General Obligation Bond is a type of local funding measure approved by voters to pay for school facility improvements. Bonds are repaid over time through property taxes at the rate authorized by voters.

How are Bond Funds Monitored?

Measure J bond funds are legally restricted to approved school facilities projects. The District is committed to transparency and accountability in the use of bond funds, including public reporting and required oversight measures.

Measure J - November 5, 2024 Ballot Measure

The Corning Union Elementary School District has proudly served local children since its formation in 1888. Today, the District serves approximately 1,980 students across six schools. The dedication of our teachers, staff, and families continues to support student learning and success.

Many of our school facilities are more than 50 years old and require significant upgrades to meet current educational, safety, and infrastructure standards. In response to these needs, the District and Board of Trustees placed Measure J, a school improvement General Obligation bond measure, on the November 5, 2024, ballot to modernize and renovate aging school facilities.

Over several months, the District completed a School Facilities Needs Analysis with input from staff, teachers, parents, community members, and architectural professionals. This analysis identified major repairs and improvements needed throughout the District.

Projects identified in the needs analysis include:

Making health, safety, and security improvements
Constructing and modernizing classrooms, restrooms, and school facilities
Improving accessibility for individuals with disabilities
Repairing and upgrading aging infrastructure and building systems

Why did the District place Measure J on the ballot?

Our schools are outdated, and major upgrades and renovations need to be made. Although our facilities have been well maintained, old classrooms must be upgraded since many do not meet 21st-century educational and technological standards. The average age of our schools is 50 years old, with our oldest, West Street Elementary, being constructed in 1920. A local school improvement measure would allow the District to improve the quality of the school facilities and education provided to local children. By investing in our schools, we can meet today’s safety, technological, and educational standards as well as better our community.

How did the District come up with the project list for Measure J?

The project list was developed through a School Facilities Needs Analysis that included input from staff, parents, community leaders, and facility professionals. The process identified the District’s most important capital improvement needs.

What Does Measure J Mean for Students and the Community?

Measure J helps the District improve safety, modernize classrooms and infrastructure, and create better learning environments for students. These improvements also help protect the community’s investment in local schools.

Why can’t the District meet its facilities needs with its current budget?

The District’s general operating budget is primarily used for day-to-day educational expenses such as staffing, instructional materials, transportation, utilities, and student services. Major facility repairs and modernization projects often require funding beyond what the regular budget can provide.

2002 Measure B Bond Information

Measure B was the General Obligation Bond Measure passed in March 2002. Bond funds were used to build a new elementary school at the corner of Toomes Avenue and Blackburn Avenue. This project included 22 new classrooms, restrooms, a multipurpose room, a library, an office, and playgrounds.

Funds were also used to improve nearby roads, construct sidewalks, and create a school bus parking area separate from student drop-off and pick-up.