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School superintendent highlights Measure RLS bond and local parcel-tax support for classrooms
Summary
MBUSD Superintendent Dr. John Bose said the district serves about 6,200 students, thanked voters for Measure MB parcel-tax support and described Measure RLS (a $150 million facilities bond) that will modernize all eight campuses.
Dr. John Bose, superintendent of Manhattan Beach Unified School District, told the Chamber that the district’s priority is safe, modern learning spaces and that local funding plays a critical role in sustaining programs and low class sizes.
Bose said current enrollment is about 6,200 students and credited passage of Measure MB (a six-year parcel tax) for funding more than 18 teacher positions that help keep class sizes low. He also highlighted Measure RLS, a facilities bond approved by voters that he said will bring $150 million for renovation, modernization and safety improvements across all eight campuses.
The superintendent described recent academic performance highlights — high graduation rates, California Distinguished School recognitions and moves on the state dashboard — and noted partnerships with community organizations and the city on safety and resource sharing, including two full-time school-resource officers funded by the city.
Why it matters: Local parcel taxes and bond measures supply the district with discretionary and capital funds that preserve smaller classes and modernize facilities; Bose said these local investments are essential because district state funding ranks low compared with other unified districts in California.
Next steps: The district will move forward with bond-funded projects at multiple campuses under Measure RLS and continue community engagement around facilities work.
Attribution: Statements and figures in this article are from Dr. John Bose’s presentation to the Chamber.
