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Re: Bond measures to benefit contractors, not pupils [Village News, letter, 10/20/16]

In reading the letter that opined “Bond measure to benefit contractors, not pupils” one would think that school bonds are drafted in dark and smoke-filled rooms by nefarious agents of the underworld.

The facts: Measure AA received a comprehensive, non-partisan analysis by the San Diego County Taxpayers Association, as well as parents, teachers, and civil leaders across our community. In their unbiased opinion assessment Measure AA received top marks and full endorsement for seeking funds to upgrade classrooms, labs and facilities at Fallbrook High School – without raising your tax rate.

Further taxpayer safeguards: by law, all funds stay local; mandatory annual financial and performance audits; no funds can be spent on administrator salaries, benefits or pensions; and an independent Citizens Oversight Committee is a requirement.

Finally, Measure AA qualifies Fallbrook High School for millions in state matching funds, when they become available, leveraging local taxpayer dollars even further.

James H. O’DonnellFUHSD trustee
 

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