| West Contra Costa Unified |
| Date of Election |
Election Type |
Purpose |
Proposed Bond |
Proposed Parcel Tax |
Vote in Favor |
Passed |
Vote Required |
*Students
|
| 11/2012 |
Parcel Tax |
Protect core academics – reading, writing, math, science, attract and retain quality teachers, provide lower class sizes for the youngest children, prepare students for college and the workforce, and improve safety on and around school campuses. |
|
7.2 cents/sq. ft.
|
75.6% |
 |
66.7% |
27,377 |
| 11/2012 |
GO Bond |
Make schools safe, complete essential health/safety repairs, qualify for state matching grants.
|
$360,000,000 |
|
64.4% |
|
55% |
27,377 |
| 6/2012 |
Parcel Tax |
Preserve quality education including: reading, writing, math, science; maintaining reduced class sizes for the youngest children; retaining quality teachers; supporting libraries, improving campus safety; preparing students for college/workforce. |
|
Extend and increase current parcel tax for three years from 7.2 cents/sq foot to 10.2 cents/sq foot. |
65.5% |
no |
66.7% |
27,377 |
| 11/2010 |
Parcel Tax |
Provide local funding the State cannot take away, and preserve quality education by: providing manageable class sizes to improve core academics like math, science, reading/ writing, restoring arts/ music programs, attracting/ retaining quality teachers, improving campus safety/ cleanliness, preparing students for college and workforce |
|
7.2 cents per sq. ft. building area or $7.20 per vacant parcel for 5 years |
59.4% |
no |
66.7% |
27,976 |
| 6/2010 |
GO Bond |
Upgrade schools for earthquake safety/handicap
accessibility, remove asbestos, upgrade restrooms,
vocational classrooms/technology/ energy systems to
reduce costs, install lighting and security systems,
acquire, repair, construct, equipment/sites/facilities |
$380,000,000 |
|
62.6% |
|
55% |
27,976 |
| 11/2008 |
Parcel Tax |
Reading, writing, math, science programs, teachers, counselors, libraries, computer training and athletic programs, class sizes. |
|
$.072 per sq. ft. of total bldg area or $7.20 per vacant parcel for 5 years |
79.6% |
|
66.7% |
28,414 |
| 8/2007 |
Parcel Tax |
Maintain class sizes, purchase textbooks/materials, attract and retain teachers, maintain libraries, counselors, after school programs, custodians, school safety programs. |
|
$0.11 per sq. ft. of building area on parcel, $11/parcel for vacant parcels. Senior citizen exemption by application. |
54.4% |
no |
66.7% |
28,706 |
| 11/2005 |
GO Bond |
Continue repairing all school facilities, improve classroom safety and technology, and relieve overcrowding. |
$400,000,000 |
|
56.9% |
|
55% |
31,416 |
| 6/2004 |
Parcel Tax |
Maintain CSR; textbooks & materials; maintain/recruit staff; enhance curriculum |
|
$.072/sq ft/parcel for 6 yrs |
70.6% |
|
66.7% |
32,383 |
| 3/2004 |
Parcel Tax |
Classize;instructional materials; staff; program; maintenance |
|
$.068/sq ft building area/parcel |
62.7% |
no |
66.7% |
32,383 |
| 9/2003 |
GO Bond |
Continue districtwide reconstruction program |
$450,000,000 |
|
59.1% |
no |
66.7% |
32,593 |
| 3/2002 |
GO Bond |
Construction; improve facilities |
$300,000,000 |
|
71.6% |
|
55% |
31,771 |
| 11/2000 |
GO Bond |
New construction, renovation; replace portables; health & safety improvements |
$150,000,000 |
|
77.3% |
|
66.7% |
34,823 |
| 6/1998 |
GO Bond |
Construct middle school; tech; repairs |
$40,000,000 |
|
76.0% |
|
66.7% |
33,148 |
| 4/1992 |
Parcel Tax |
Maintain & improve program |
|
$60/parcel for 4 yrs |
58.2% |
no |
66.7% |
31,420 |
| 7/1988 |
Parcel Tax |
Program |
|
$125/parcel for 4 yrs |
34.8% |
no |
66.7% |
24,465 |
| * Student count provided by district at the time of the elections. |
 School District Bond and Tax Elections |
| Source: EdSource |