Measure G
Frequently Asked Questions
Why do we need Measure G?
Our local high schools are vital to preparing Galt’s students for college, skilled careers, and future success, but many of our classrooms and facilities urgently need attention. Some campus buildings are nearly 100 years old. To ensure our students learn in safe, modern environments, we must address aging infrastructure and update career training facilities so graduates can acquire real-world skills and compete for good-paying local jobs.
A comprehensive, community-led facility master planning process identified more than $160 million in essential repairs and upgrades across the District—needs that far exceed our annual operating budget.
To protect our schools and guarantee our students have the safe, modern learning spaces they deserve, the Board of Trustees unanimously voted to place Measure G on the November 2026 ballot. If approved, Measure G will generate $43,000,000 in locally controlled funding to address critical facility needs and empower Galt students to thrive. This dedicated funding is estimated to cost $30 per $100,000 of assessed (not market) property value annually while bonds are outstanding—a direct investment in our youth and our community’s future.
What projects would Measure G fund?
If approved by local voters, Measure G could provide up to $43,000,000 in locally controlled funding to:
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Prepare students for skilled vocations, including welding, construction, and plumbing
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Maintain quality education, preparing students for 21st century jobs and college
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Repair leaky roofs
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Keep high schools safe and clean
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Remove asbestos and mold
How do we know funds from Measure G would be spent wisely?
By law, Measure G would include strict fiscal accountability protections to ensure responsible use of funds:
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No funds can be used for administrator salaries or pensions
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All funds stay under local control and cannot be taken by the State
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A citizens’ oversight committee and annual audits are required
Could Measure G funding be taken by the County, State or Federal government?
No, funds will be taken by the County, State or Federal government, or used for other purposes. If approved by voters, all funds from Measure G would benefit GJUHSD schools only.
Is there any other way to maintain and update GJUHSD classrooms, buildings, and facilities?
Due to the unreliable nature of State funding, the 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. Redirecting funds in the current budget would take resources out of our classrooms and away from our students. Additionally, the needs identified through the Facilities Master Plan far exceed the District’s budget.
If approved by voters, Measure G would 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. Passing a school improvement bond would also allow the District to qualify for tens of millions in State-matching funds that would otherwise go to other school districts.
How would Measure G contribute to a 21st-century education for GJUHSD students?
Funds from Measure G would prepare students to attend college or to compete in today’s job market by providing them with hands-on skilled trades learning, and 21st-century technology skills. Students who plan to go to college would be prepared to succeed, and those who don’t would receive the career training they need to compete for good paying jobs.
What will happen if Measure G doesn’t pass?
Unpredictable facilities funding from the State makes it difficult for the District to plan long term facility improvements without a bond. There are very few other sources of funding to make the repairs and upgrades our local schools need. Without a bond measure like Measure G, it is very challenging for the District to obtain necessary funding for updates to classrooms, science labs, and learning facilities.
Which local schools would benefit from funding from Measure G?
Measure Gwould provide funding to complete repairs and updates at all school sites in the Galt Joint Union High School District, based on urgency of need.
What is the difference between assessed value and market value?
The cost of bond measures is based on the assessed value of properties. The assessed value of a property is based on the original purchase price and may not increase by more than 2% a year, while the market value tends to grow at a much faster rate based on market conditions. Thus, the assessed value is usually lower than the market value, especially if a property was purchased long ago at a much lower price than it could be purchased for today. It is this lower assessed value upon which the cost of a bond measure is based.
I don’t have children attending local schools, how would 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.
Is there a senior exemption?
The State of California does not provide senior exemptions for bond taxes. However, the annual payment for a bond is taxed based on the assessed value of a home, not the market value. The assessed value is typically much lower than the market value. Therefore, residents who have lived in their homes for a long period of time can expect to pay less for the bond. Bonds such as this one help maintain the excellent quality of public schools in Galt.
Does GJUHSD already have a bond?
A decade ago, voters passed Measure E, which authorized $36 million in local funding. While finishing the campus safety improvements made possible by Measure E, GJUHSD completed a comprehensive Facilities Master Plan, which identified ongoing needed repairs and updates.
While a lot of progress has been made, facility needs exceed the funding that the 2016 bond measure provided. There are still over $160 million worth of identified repairs and updates needed across all school sites in the District. You can learn more about the Facilities Master Plan by visiting tinyurl.com/GaltHSDFMP.
Didn’t we just pass a bond for GJUHSD?
No. The last time GJUHSD placed a bond on the ballot before voters was a decade ago in 2016. Galt Joint Elementary School District passed a bond in 2024 to support K-8 facility improvements for elementary and middle school students. GJUHSD’s Measure G would be for local high schools only.
Has GJUHSD used funds from previous measures responsibly?
Yes, Measure E funds were subject to strict independent oversight. The Citizens' Bond Oversight Committee has found that GJUHSD completed bond projects on time and aligned with voter-approved priorities. More about their reports can be found by visiting tinyurl.com/GaltHSDFMP. Measure G would be subject to the same level of independent oversight.
How is the independent Citizens’ Oversight Committee formed, and who selects the members?
By California law, a school district has 60 days from the passing of a measure to form the oversight committee. It must be made up of 7 volunteer members who serve a term of 2 years each. Composition of the committee must include representatives from the business community, a senior organization, a taxpayer organization as well as parents with children in the district. In addition, no employee or vendor of the district can be a member of the committee.
What level of support is required to pass Measure G?
At least 55% of voters who cast a ballot on the measure must vote “Yes” in order for it to be approved.
Who is eligible to vote on Measure G?
All registered voters in the Galt Joint Union High School District would be eligible to vote on Measure G.
When will I be able to vote on Measure G?
Measure G will be on the November 3, 2026 ballot.
