What does a YES vote on Escalon Unified School District Measure U mean?

Escalon Unified could issue $26,000,000 in bonds to repair and upgrade classrooms, labs and building systems, repaid by a property tax of about $18 per $100,000 of assessed value (about $1,700,000 a year), with audits and citizen oversight.

What does a NO vote on Escalon Unified School District Measure U mean?

Escalon Unified would not issue these $26,000,000 in bonds, and the related property tax would not be levied.

How many votes does Escalon Unified School District Measure U need to pass?

A 55% supermajority: at least 55 out of every 100 YES and NO votes must be YES, so a measure can get a majority and still fail.

Should I vote yes or no on Escalon Unified School District Measure U?

SpectrumVote doesn't endorse anyone or tell you how to vote. Read what a YES and a NO vote each do, and the official text, then decide based on what you want to happen.

The general election was Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Counts are unofficial until each state certifies its results over the following weeks; your state or county election office has the official results.

Escalon Unified School District Measure U — Escalon Unified School District Repair, Safety, Modern Education (San Joaquin County)

Last updated Sun, Nov 8, 3:15 AM ET

Ballot measure · November 3, 2026 · Escalon Unified school district voters

What it does: To provide safe, modern schools by upgrading/repairing aging classrooms, science labs, career technology and school facilities to support college/career readiness in math, science, technology, arts, engineering, and skilled trades; and fixing deteriorating roofs, plumbing, HVAC, and electrical systems; shall Escalon Unified School District’s measure authorizing $26,000,000 in bonds at legal rates be adopted, levying approximately $18 per $100,000 assessed value ($1,700,000 annually) while bonds are outstanding, with independent audits, citizen oversight and all money locally controlled?
A YES vote means: Escalon Unified could issue $26,000,000 in bonds to repair and upgrade classrooms, labs and building systems, repaid by a property tax of about $18 per $100,000 of assessed value (about $1,700,000 a year), with audits and citizen oversight.
A NO vote means: Escalon Unified would not issue these $26,000,000 in bonds, and the related property tax would not be levied.
Needed to pass: A 55% supermajority: at least 55 out of every 100 YES and NO votes must be YES, so a measure can get a majority and still fail.
Left–right lean: Not a left–right issue: a procedural or local question that liberals and conservatives don't typically split on (AI read of the official ballot summary).

The YES and NO lines are SpectrumVote's plain-language reading of the official text above; the official text is what you vote on.

Official text: source

Background

According to the San Joaquin County Counsel's impartial analysis, Measure U would allow Escalon Unified School District to issue up to $26,000,000 in general obligation bonds to modernize, build, rehabilitate and equip school facilities at all district sites; it requires 55% approval.

The district's tax rate statement estimates an average and highest tax rate of $18 per $100,000 of assessed value, collected through fiscal year 2057-58, with total debt service of about $61,000,000.

The analysis states bond money cannot pay operating expenses or salaries, that the district must create a citizens' oversight committee and conduct annual audits, and that approval does not guarantee projects will be funded beyond local revenue, as some assume state matching funds.

Put on the ballot by Escalon Unified School District Board of Trustees, 2026 (resolution date and vote not stated in the voter guide).

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Quick answers

What does a YES vote on Escalon Unified School District Measure U mean?: Escalon Unified could issue $26,000,000 in bonds to repair and upgrade classrooms, labs and building systems, repaid by a property tax of about $18 per $100,000 of assessed value (about $1,700,000 a year), with audits and citizen oversight.
What does a NO vote on Escalon Unified School District Measure U mean?: Escalon Unified would not issue these $26,000,000 in bonds, and the related property tax would not be levied.
How many votes does Escalon Unified School District Measure U need to pass?: A 55% supermajority: at least 55 out of every 100 YES and NO votes must be YES, so a measure can get a majority and still fail.
Should I vote yes or no on Escalon Unified School District Measure U?: SpectrumVote doesn't endorse anyone or tell you how to vote. Read what a YES and a NO vote each do, and the official text, then decide based on what you want to happen.
When is the vote?: The general election was Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Counts are unofficial until each state certifies its results over the following weeks; your state or county election office has the official results.

Not sure how to decide? Read our nonpartisan guide to the San Joaquin County ballot.

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