Measure M will enable San Diego schools to make critical school safety and security improvements by establishing controlled-entry points and improving fencing, cameras, and lighting as well as other intrusion and vandalism safeguards. It includes upgraded fire alarm/sprinkler and emergency communication systems, plus reconfigured exits for safer student evacuation.

And many schools still need improvements for student health include filtered drinking water, replacing lead piping, and removing potentially dangerous sources of mold or asbestos. The initiative also focuses on seismic upgrades, health office remodels, expanded food service areas, playground shade shelters, and safer traffic flow.

Measure M supports State mandated transitional kindergarten programs that have essentially added a new "grade" inot existing schools and have necessitated constructing and furnishing new specialized facilities, renovating existing classrooms and restrooms, and providing age-appropriate playground spaces and equipment.

Measure M will also help students preparing for college and careers. Measure M provides funds to renovate classrooms/labs with up-to-date technology will help prepare students for college. And this Measure will support expantion of upgraded career education and job training facilities that help students learn skills for good-paying jobs in nursing, healthcare and skilled trades.

Measure M will provide resources for constructing teacher and workforce housing to support the educators and staff who serve students in the District.

With the rising cost of living, many school employees cannot live in the communities where they work. Providing affordable, district-supported housing will help retain talented teachers, reduce turnover, and create a more stable, consistent learning environment for students.

This commitment to affordable housing would allow educators to live closer to their schools by using underutilized school sites.