Facilities Planning

Perris Elementary School District
Information About Measure H

Perris Elementary School District (PESD) provides a quality education for more than 5,500 elementary and middle school students across 10 school sites. PESD is committed to helping students become successful, responsible learners for life who strive toward their unlimited potential.

Aging Classrooms and School Buildings

Many Perris elementary and middle schools were built more than 60 years ago and require repairs and upgrades to ensure all students have equal access to safe and updated educational facilities. While some of our schools have received repairs and maintenance, others have not. For our kids to succeed in school, careers, college and life, they must be skilled in science, math and technology.

Our area continues to grow, drawing more families to our local schools. The need to add additional classrooms and schools to help reduce overcrowding is great. Overcrowded classrooms make it harder for students to learn and reduce the time teachers can spend with individual students.

Local Funding for School Improvements

To ensure all students have safe and modern educational facilities, the Board of Education voted unanimously to place Measure H, a $38 million school facilities improvement bond measure, on the November 2024 ballot. Measure H would be limited to 3 cents per $100 of assessed (not market) value. If approved by voters, funding from Measure H could: 

  • Repair or replace deteriorating roofs, plumbing, sewer, heating, ventilation and electrical systems

  • Improve student safety and campus security including fencing, cameras, intruder protection systems, emergency communications systems, smoke detectors, fire alarms and sprinklers

  • Add classrooms and schools to help address growing student enrollment

  • Create modern classrooms to support hands-on science instruction and learning-by-doing

  • Upgrade older schools to meet new health and safety codes where needed, and provide proper access for students with disabilities

Mandatory Fiscal Accountability

Measure H requires a clear system of accountability including:

  • All money raised by Measure H would be controlled locally to support our Perris schools and could not be taken away by the State

  • Citizens' oversight and independent audits to ensure funds are spent as voters intended

  • Funds from Measure H could be used to compete for State matching funds that would otherwise go to other school districts

We Want to Hear From You!

The District values questions, comments and feedback from parents and community members. To learn more about the District's needs, please contact Francine Story at francine.story@perrisesd.org

Additional Resources

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Frequently Asked Questions [ENGLISH] [SPANISH]
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