What does a YES vote on Burlingame Elementary School District Measure R mean?

Burlingame Elementary School District could issue $100,000,000 in bonds to fix roofs, remove dry rot, lead and asbestos, replace building systems and update labs, at $16.00 per $100,000 of assessed value (about $6,567,830 a year).

What does a NO vote on Burlingame Elementary School District Measure R mean?

Burlingame Elementary School District would not issue these $100,000,000 in bonds, and the related property tax would not be levied.

How many votes does Burlingame Elementary School District Measure R 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 Burlingame Elementary School District Measure R?

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.

Burlingame Elementary School District Measure R — Bond Measure (San Mateo County)

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

Ballot measure · November 3, 2026 · Only voters in this district

What it does: To repair aging Burlingame schools and maintain academic excellence by fixing leaky roofs; removing dry rot, lead/asbestos; replacing aging plumbing/electrical systems; updating science, technology/engineering labs; and providing teachers with instructional tools to support student success, shall Burlingame Elementary School District's measure authorizing $100,000,000 in bonds at legal interest rates be adopted, at $16.00 per $100,000 of assessed value (approximately $6,567,830 annually) while bonds are outstanding, with oversight, audits, no funds for administrators, and local control?
A YES vote means: Burlingame Elementary School District could issue $100,000,000 in bonds to fix roofs, remove dry rot, lead and asbestos, replace building systems and update labs, at $16.00 per $100,000 of assessed value (about $6,567,830 a year).
A NO vote means: Burlingame Elementary School District would not issue these $100,000,000 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: Unclear: our AI read of the official summary isn't confident enough (we require 70%) to place this on the left–right spectrum, so we don't. Read the summary and decide for yourself.

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

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Only on your ballot if you live in the Burlingame Elementary School District.

Background

The Burlingame Elementary School District Board of Trustees called this bond election by Resolution No. 2025/2026-25, adopted June 9, 2026, according to the resolution filed with the San Mateo County Elections Office.

The resolution states that some district facilities are over 100 years old and need repairs, that some classrooms have dry rot, leaky roofs and outdated plumbing and electrical systems, and that the Board found there is not sufficient funding for the next phase of projects.

According to the resolution, the bond would include an independent citizens' oversight committee and mandatory annual audits; school bonds require 55% approval.

Put on the ballot by Burlingame Elementary School District Board of Trustees, June 9, 2026 (Resolution No. 2025/2026-25).

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Quick answers

What does a YES vote on Burlingame Elementary School District Measure R mean?: Burlingame Elementary School District could issue $100,000,000 in bonds to fix roofs, remove dry rot, lead and asbestos, replace building systems and update labs, at $16.00 per $100,000 of assessed value (about $6,567,830 a year).
What does a NO vote on Burlingame Elementary School District Measure R mean?: Burlingame Elementary School District would not issue these $100,000,000 in bonds, and the related property tax would not be levied.
How many votes does Burlingame Elementary School District Measure R 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 Burlingame Elementary School District Measure R?: 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 Mateo County ballot.

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