Measure G FAQ
What is Measure G?
To upgrade aging school facilities to continue supporting quality education, the GUSD Board of Education voted unanimously to place an $86 million bond extension measure, Measure G, on the November 3rd, 2026, ballot to extend the current tax rate previously approved by voters.
What will Measure G do?
Measure G would provide locally controlled funding to:
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Upgrade heating, air conditioning, and ventilation units that are 60 years old and failing
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Upgrade classrooms, labs and technology where needed to support high quality instruction in math, science, engineering, and technology
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Keep computer systems and instructional technology up-to-date
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Renovate deteriorating roofs, plumbing, sewer, and electrical systems where needed
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Repair and upgrade playgrounds, fields, and athletic facilities to support student health and safety
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Remove hazardous materials like asbestos and lead pipes from older schools
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Enhance student and staff safety and campus security systems
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Provide modern labs and career technical facilities and equipment so students are prepared for college and in-demand careers in fields like health sciences, engineering, technology, and skilled trades
How do I know funds from Measure G will be used responsibly?
Measure G would require a strict system of fiscal accountability to ensure funds are spent as promised. A legally binding project list would show all projects to be funded by the measure. An Independent Oversight Committee would review the use of funds and disclose all spending to the public. Independent annual audits are required.
All funds generated from Measure G would be controlled locally and used to support GUSD schools only. Funds could only be used for school facility improvements and not for salaries or pensions.
Will Measure G funds benefit all schools in GUSD?
Yes. Funds would be locally controlled and would benefit all local Glendora Unified School District schools. No funding could be taken away by the State or used for other purposes.
Is there any other way to maintain and update GUSD classrooms, buildings, and facilities?
The Glendora Unified School District has very few options when it comes to funding the necessary repairs and updates that our schools need. The State does not provide funding for school facility updates without local matching funds from a bond measure. Redirecting funds in the current budget would take resources out of our classrooms and away from our students. Measure G could provide the funding needed to fix and improve school facilities to ensure we can continue to provide safe and high-quality education for all local students.
What is the difference between assessed value and market value?
The cost of bond measures is based on the assessed value of a home, not the market value. Assessed value is based on the original purchase price of a home. The longer a home has been owned, the lower the assessed value is compared to the market value.
Would my tax rate increase if Measure G is passed?
No. Measure G is a bond extension measure. It would generate funding by simply extending the current tax rate previously approved by voters ($33 per $100,000 of assessed value), rather than increasing it beyond what residents currently pay.
Are senior exemptions available?
By state law, no exemptions may be provided for bond measures. However, the cost of bond measures is based on the assessed value of a home, not the market value. Assessed value is based on the original purchase price of a home. The longer a home has been owned, the lower the assessed value is compared to the market value. Typically, the older homeowners who have owned their homes the longest pay the least for bond measures.
What is the difference between a school bond measure and a school parcel tax?
Parcel taxes provide local funding to support teachers and academic programs. A school bond measure, by contrast, is entirely different and can only be used for school facility upgrades and improvements, such as repairing aging buildings and infrastructure. Bond funds cannot be used for operating costs, salaries, or programs.
I don’t have children attending local schools. How does this impact me?
Even if you do not have school-age children, funding quality education can help improve the quality of life in the community and protect the property value of our homes.
Didn’t we already pass a bond measure?
A bond measure approved by voters in 2000 is set to expire next year. Measure G would simply extend the tax rate previously approved by voters to fund additional school repairs and upgrades without increasing tax rates beyond the amount we currently pay.
From 2012 to 2016, the District refinanced previous bonds a total of three separate times to deliver over $3.8 million in taxpayer savings. With the savings achieved from the recent bond refunding from November 2025, the total refinancings have accumulated nearly $4.4 million in taxpayer relief thus far.
What level of support is required to pass Measure G?
At least 55% of those voters who cast a ballot on Measure G in the November 3, 2026 election must vote “Yes” for it to be approved.
Who is eligible to vote on Measure G?
All registered voters in the Glendora Unified School District are eligible to vote on the bond measure.
How can I get involved or learn more about Measure G?
To share your input or ask questions, please contact Lani Sanchez at 626-963-1611 ext. 1302 or lsanchez@glendora.k12.ca.us.
