About Measure B

Identifying Local Solutions to Fund Needed Repairs and Improvements

The State does not provide the funding necessary to complete identified repairs and improvements in Napa schools. Thus, the NVUSD Board of Trustees unanimously approved placing a $230 Million bond measure on the November 2024 ballot to address these needs within School Facilities Improvement District No. 1 (Napa Schools). Funding from a bond measure could address the needs listed by school site below.

Planned Improvements by School

Alta Heights Elementary School

Bel Aire Park Magnet School

Browns Valley TK - 8 School

Irene M. Snow Elementary School

McPherson Elementary School

Napa High School

Napa Valley Language Academy

New Technology High School

Northwood Elementary School

Phillips Magnet Elementary School

Pueblo Vista Magnet School

Redwood Middle School

Shearer TK - 8 School

Silverado Middle School

Stonebridge Charter School

Unidos Middle School

Valley Oak High School

Vichy Elementary School

Vintage High School

West Park Elementary School

Willow Elementary School

Projected Cost for Facility Updates by Type

Roofs, HVAC, Exterior Paint, and Path of Travel	$100,000,000
Classroom Refresh: Interior Paint, Flooring, Ceiling Tile, and Lighting	$46,000,000
Fire Alarms	$18,225,000
Specific Site Facility Needs (Site Contingency)	$13,500,000
Playground Surfaces and Equipment for Elementary Schools	$12,000,000
Switches, Servers, Security Camera Replacement	$10,000,000
Construction and Program Management	$10,000,000
Program Contingency	$5,625,000
Other Bond Related Costs	$4,625,000
Public Address System	$6,525,000
Track Replacement	$2,000,000
Parking Lot Asphalt	$1,500,000
Grand Total	$230,000,000

Napa’s Schools Require Funding for Repairs and Safety Improvements

In addition to focusing on academic successes inside of our classrooms, NVUSD has been closely examining the state of our school facilities. The majority of Napa’s schools were built more than 60 years ago and are falling behind basic standards. As a result, our classrooms, labs, and school facilities face numerous challenges, including roofs that leak, unreliable heating, cooling, and ventilation systems, and safety hazards such as asbestos. Additionally, we have over 100 temporary structures that have exceeded their intended lifespan, posing safety risks such as water leakage, necessitating their removal.

Examples of Identified Facility Needs

Bond Measures Require Fiscal Accountability Provisions and Local Control

Any bond measure would require mandatory fiscal accountability protections, including:

All funds would be controlled locally and could not be taken away by the State.

By law, money could not be used for administrators’ salaries or benefits.

An independent citizens’ oversight committee and mandatory annual audits would ensure all funds are spent as promised.

A detailed project list outlining the specific use of funds would be required.

Bonds are repaid based on a tax rate per $100,000 of a property's assessed value. Although the final dollar amount has not yet been determined, the tax rate needed within SFID No. 1 (Napa Schools) to generate $230 million in locally controlled funding is projected to be approximately $22 per $100,000 of assessed value per year while bonds are outstanding. For the typical Napa homeowner, that would pencil out to $116 per year. A property’s assessed value is based on the original purchase price and thus is often much lower than its current market value, especially for longtime homeowners.

Our Commitment to Providing Safe and Modern Schools for Every Student

Napa Valley Unified School District (NVUSD) takes pride in its commitment to serving over 16,000 students across 26 schools located in Napa and American Canyon. It is our goal to support and challenge each of our students and expand their learning horizons so that they leave our halls ready to excel in college, the workforce, or wherever life may bring them.