East Palo Alto School Bond Passes Amid Enrollment Surge

The Ravenswood City School District in East Palo Alto faced a unique crisis: too many students and not enough space, leading to the passage of Measure A, a $70 million school bond. - Measure A passed with 66% of the vote, exceeding the 55% threshold.

- The bond will fund facility improvements to accommodate 443 students from a closed school. - District officials cited transparency and community support as key factors.

- Critics opposed the bond, citing interest costs and alleged corruption. The bond's passage provides relief for the district, which now faces the challenge of integrating new students into aging facilities.