ARGUMENT AND REBUTTAL FORM

ELECTION DATE: November 2, 2010 MEASURE I.D. (if an:'~'

VI. SS

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Pomona Unified School District

Parcel Tax

Primary Argument in Favor of Measure SS - Election of November 2, 2010

Measure SS will prOVide our schools with a guaranteed source of locally controlled funding for
academic programs such as math, science, reading and writing, music, technology, and art. Additionally,
this funding will help our District support student learning by retaining highly qualified and experienced
teachers. By law, Measure SS funds can only be used to improve our neighborhood schools and
cannot be taken by the State/or other use~ ~\ \ fL
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Measure SS Will guarantee funding for our local schools and will allow Pomona Unified to continue to
emphasize academic excellence in our classrooms, preserve art and music programs, and update
classroom technology. It will maintain and improve core academics such as math, science, reading and
writing. ­

Measure SS will minimize claSs size increases in a11 grades and help retain highly qualified and

experienced teachers and other school employees.

Measure SS will fund computers and other classroom technology.

Measure SS also protects taxpayers by being limited to only four years. Funds can only be used only to
improve our neighborhood schools and np funds can be spent on administrative salaries or
consultants.

Measure SS provides for a senior citizens ex.emption.

By law, all Measure SS fu'nds must be spent locally and cannot be taken by the State lor otfler uses. In
addition, annual spending audits are required to ensure funds aH~ spent as promised.

Our local schools are our community's most important asset and number one priority. . Measure SS
deserves our SUPRort. Top quality teachers, strong academic programs and community support have
kept our schools strong. Now, we need your support more than ever.
Please join us in working to uphold the quality of our schools and our community by voting YES ON
MEASURE SS!