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Bond Measures on the Ballot November 3

Posted Date: 09/08/26 (02:15 PM)
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Dear Bass Lake Families,

Please see the information from YUSD Superintendent Brian Beck below: 


I am writing to provide an update on Yosemite Unified School District’s long-term facilities planning and two school bond measures that will appear on the ballot Tuesday, November 3, 2026.

Over the past several years, we have carefully evaluated the condition of our schools through a comprehensive facilities planning process. This work identified significant needs across the district, including aging building systems, health and safety improvements, modernization needs, and repairs and upgrades that will help keep our schools functional for years to come. Many of these projects go far beyond what the district can address through its annual operating budget alone.

What’s on the Ballot?

To help address these needs, the YUSD Board of Trustees voted to place two separate bond measures before local voters—one focused on elementary school facilities (Measure W) and one focused on Yosemite High School (Measure Y). Together, the measures would authorize up to $79.2 million in local bond funding for facility improvements.

The proposed projects are based on priorities identified through the district’s facilities planning process. They include health and safety improvements, repairs and modernization of aging facilities and infrastructure, and improvements to learning and activity spaces, including the pool at YHS. 

Community Information Events

We know families and community members may have questions about the district’s facility needs, the proposed projects, how bond funding works, and what the measures would mean for local property owners. To that end, we will host several informational community sessions in the coming weeks:

  • Tuesday, September 15 at 5:30 Location: Coarsegold Elementary MPR

  • Wednesday, September 16 at 5:30 Location: Yosemite High Library

  • Thursday, September 17 at 5:30 Location: Rivergold Elementary MPR

  • Monday, October 5 at 5:30 Location: Rivergold Elementary MPR

  • Tuesday, October 6  at 5:30 Location: Yosemite High Library

  • Wednesday, October 7  at 5:30 Location: Coarsegold Elementary MPR

  • Tuesday, October 20 at 5:30 Location: Rivergold Elementary MPR

  • Wednesday, October 21  at 5:30 Location: Coarsegold Elementary MPR

  • Thursday, October 22 at 5:30 Location: Yosemite High Library


These sessions will provide an opportunity for our community to learn more about the two bond measures and ask questions of district leaders and board members. 

Additional information, including frequently asked questions and details about the proposed projects, is available at www.yosemitefuture.org. A fact sheet is also attached to this message.

If you have any further questions, please do not hesitate to contact me. Thank you for staying informed and engaged as we discuss the future of our school facilities and the students they serve. 

Sincerely,

Brian Beck

Superintendent