Measure Q is a school facilities improvement bond measure for LBUSD schools on the November 8, 2022 ballot that will provide locally controlled funding to upgrade aging classrooms, labs and school facilities to continue providing high-quality education for our students.

Long Beach Unified School District (LBUSD) schools are a source of community pride, but many schools are over 60 years old and need important safety repairs and updates. Some schools have leaky roofs, outdated security systems and many were built for a different era of learning. Aging classrooms require upgrades to meet earthquake safety standards and support the technology students need to excel.

Funds from Measure Q will be used to update local school facilities, including:

• Updating school safety and security systems

• Improving access to 21st-century learning in science, technology, engineering and math

• Repairing deteriorating schools, including removing asbestos and lead paint

• Replacing plumbing systems and providing safe drinking water access at all schools

• Ensuring access for students with disabilities

• Upgrading electrical wiring and educational technology to support high-quality instruction

Yes. Locally controlled funding from Measure Q will be used to provide modern classrooms, labs, career training facilities, technology and equipment to support high-quality instruction in science, technology, engineering and math. Measure Q will ensure LBUSD graduates are prepared for college and in-demand careers in fields like health sciences, engineering, technology and skilled trades.

Yes. Measure Q will be used to upgrade older schools to meet current health codes, building safety codes, earthquake safety standards and improve access for students with disabilities. Measure Q will also improve student safety and campus security systems including security fencing, security cameras, intruder-protection systems, emergency communications systems, smoke detectors, fire alarms and sprinklers.

Yes. Measure Q includes strict fiscal accountability provisions, including:

• 100% of Measure Q must support LBUSD schools

• A mandatory Citizens’ Oversight committee,

• Required annual audits and detailed project list

• Measure Q cannot fund administrator salaries

Whether or not you have children in the district, protecting high-quality local schools protects the quality of life in our community and helps protect the investment that we have all made in our homes. Our high-quality local schools help keep home values strong. It’s good for our schools and good for our property values.

If approved by local voters, Measure Q would provide $1.7 billion in locally controlled funding to upgrade school facilities and cost approximately 6¢ per $100 of assessed value (not market value) annually.

No. All Measure Q funds will be controlled locally and used to support LBUSD schools only. By law, funds from this measure may not be taken away by the State or used for other purposes.

Yes. Measure Q funds could be used to help LBUSD compete for state matching funds that would otherwise go to other school districts.

At least 55% of voters who cast a ballot on the measure must vote “YES” for it to be approved.

Measure Q will be on the November 8, 2022 ballot. Whether or not you normally vote at the polls, all registered voters living in Long Beach Unified School District will be mailed a ballot the week of October 10. Once you receive your ballot, vote YES on Q, sign and seal the envelope and mail it back right away. No postage is required. Mail ballots must be postmarked by November 8, 2022.

You can register to vote at lavote.gov To find out more about voting in this election, please contact the Los Angeles County Registrar of Voters at 800-851-2666 or visit lavote.gov.

Our campaign is a grassroots organization of parents, teachers and other community leaders dedicated to passing Measure Q for local students. Some ways you can help pass Measure Q include volunteering some time to spread the word about Measure Q or adding your name to our list of Measure Q supporters!