Measure N: School Bonds
Los Gatos-Saratoga Joint Union School District · Santa Clara County · November 3, 2026
The question on your ballot
To maintain quality academic facilities at Los Gatos High School and Saratoga High School by replacing leaky roofs and failing restrooms, plumbing, electrical, heating/ cooling systems; improving school safety; updating, repairing and equipping schools including science, technology, engineering, arts, math, robotics, and career/ college readiness classrooms/ labs; shall Los Gatos Saratoga Union High School District's measure be adopted, authorizing $321,000,000 in bonds at legal rates, levying approximately $30 per $100,000 assessed value ($23,000,000 annually) while bonds are outstanding, with oversight, annual audits, and local control?
In plain language
Measure N is a bond measure for the Los Gatos-Saratoga Union High School District. A YES vote authorizes $321,000,000 in bonds. The money would fix leaky roofs and failing restrooms. It would fix plumbing, electrical, and heating and cooling systems. This work would happen at Los Gatos High School and Saratoga High School. The measure would also improve school safety. It would update classrooms and labs for science, technology, and engineering. It would also cover arts, math, robotics, and career and college readiness. The measure includes oversight, annual audits, and local control. A NO vote does not authorize these bonds.
Fiscal impact
The bonds would be repaid at legal interest rates. A property tax of about $30 per $100,000 of assessed value would pay for them. This would raise about $23,000,000 each year while the bonds are outstanding.
Official ballot arguments
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What supporters and opponents say — outside sources (not official ballot arguments)
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Supporters say
No public statements in favor were found.
Opponents say
“Budgets reflect priorities. Los Gatos-Saratoga Joint Union High School District is saying every educational dollar spent today is going to something they consider a higher priority than “fixing leaky roofs” and “keeping schools clean and well-maintained” and “technology”.”
— Mark W.A. Hinkle, President, Silicon Valley Taxpayers Association (with co-signer Craig Steen, retired school teacher), Santa Clara County Registrar of Voters (filed form; PDF hosted on votescount.santacruzcountyca.gov) (2026) · Argument Against Los Gatos-Saratoga Joint Union High School District $321,000,000 Bond, Measure N (primary argument form, filed Aug 11, 2026)Read the source →