County schools turning to ballot to raise cash

WHAT THE DISTRICTS WANT

BELLEVUE SCHOOL DISTRICT: Seeking $12 million to build new classrooms, improve technology infrastructure, install additional bathrooms at Meadow View School, pay off solar installation debt, put in new heating and air conditioning districtwide, as well as pay for new windows and lighting at Kawana Academy of Arts and Sciences. Taxpayers would pay $18 per $100,000 in assessed value.

COTATI-ROHNERT PARK:

$80 million would be used to improve classrooms and science labs, upgrade plumbing and technology infrastructure and replace Rancho Cotate High School gym. It would cost taxpayers $49 each per assessed $100,000 in property value.

PETALUMA CITY SCHOOLS, high school district:

$68 million is sought for plumbing and sewer repair, construction of performing arts centers at both Petaluma and Casa Grande high schools, modernizing the swimming pool at Petaluma High, and building a pool at Casa Grande. It would cost taxpayers $29 per assessed $100,000 in property value.

PETALUMA CITY SCHOOLS, elementary school district:

Seeking $21 million to modernize classrooms, improve technology infrastructure, repair leaky roofs and renovate bathrooms. The cost to taxpayers per $100,000 in assessed property value is $21.

RINCON VALLEY SCHOOL DISTRICT:

Wants $35 million to modernize classrooms; upgrade libraries, fields and playgrounds; renovate bathrooms; replace portable classrooms and upgrade kitchen equipment. It would cost $30 per $100,000 in assessed property value.

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County schools turning to ballot to raise cash