Measure C: Bond Measure

Impartial analysis

RNARDINO Interoffice Memo UNTY DATE: August 11, 2026 PHONE: [phone number omitted] FROM: JOLENA E. GRIDER, Deputy County Counsel County Counsel TO: LETESHIA WILSON Elections Specialist Communications Department of the Registrar of Voters COUNTY COUNSEL IMPARTIAL ANALYSIS- BARSTOW COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT BOND SUBJECT MEASURE ELECTION TO BE HELD ON NOVEMBER 3, 2026 This Measure was placed on the ballot by a resolution adopted by the Board of Trustees of the Barstow Community College District (District). A "yes" vote by at least fifty-five percent of the voters voting on this Measure will authorize the District to issue bonds in the amount of up to $37,000,000 to be used solely for the purposes set forth in this ballot Measure. A "no" vote means that the District will not be authorized to issue and sell the up to $37,000,000 in bonds set forth in the Measure. The District's Resolution was adopted pursuant to California Education Code sections 5322, 15100 et seq., and 15264, et seq.; Government Code sections 53410 , 53506 et seq. ; and Articles XIIIA and XVI of the California Constitution. The bond proceeds may only be used for specific types of projects listed in "Appendix A" of the Measure. The full text of the Measure contains a "Bond Project List" that lists the types of projects the District proposes to finance with proceeds from the sale of the bonds authorized by this ballot Measure and the bond proceeds may only be used for those specific types of projects. These projects include: construction and renovation of educational facilities to support veterans transitioning to civilian careers; construction, renovation, and modernization of instructional buildings, classrooms, labs and other student facilities including a university center, child care facilities and facilities for education in skilled trades and high-demand careers; repair, replacement or upgrading of campus-wide communications systems, hardware, and other data center equipment, security and safety systems, deteriorating roofing, heating, ventilation, air conditioning systems, electrical systems, plumbing, sewer, gas systems, storm drains and valves, hardscaping, parking areas and shade structures, roofs, flooring, windows, doors, lighting, interior and exterior finishes, paint and building systems; improve, install of upgrade energy systems, including solar systems; improvement of fire safety; making earthquake safety seismic upgrades; upgrade or replace office and kitchen facilities, and other repair, renovation and construction projects needed to comply with building codes and the Americans with Disabilities Act. Some of the projects listed in the Measure may assume the receipt of matching State funds which may or may not be approved by the State Legislature. The District will conduct financial and performance audits annually and all bond expenditures will be monitored by an independent Citizens' Oversight Committee to ensure that the bond proceeds are spent as promised and specified as required by Education Code section 15278 et seq. in order to ensure bond revenues are used for proper purposes and that no funds are used for any teacher or administrative salaries or other operating expenses. No District employees or vendors will be allowed to serve on the Citizens' Oversight Committee. The bonded debt will be a general obligation of the District and will be financed by taxes levied annually on taxable property located within the District. The above statement is an impartial analysis of Measure"_". If you desire a copy of the Measure, please call the Registrar of Voters at [phone number omitted] and a copy will be mailed at no cost to you. LAURA FEINGOLD County Counsel

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