Perris Elementary School District

Perris Elementary School District (PESD) provides a quality education for more than 5,500
elementary and middle school students across 9 school sites. PESD is committed to helping
students become successful, responsible learners for life who strive toward their unlimited
potential.

While our schools serve the community well, many Perris elementary and middle schools were
built more than 60 years ago and require repairs and upgrades to ensure all students have
equal access to safe and updated educational facilities. While some of our schools have
received repairs and maintenance, others have not. For our kids to succeed in school, career,
college and life, they must be skilled in science, math and technology.

As our area continues to grow, drawing more families to our local schools, the need to add
additional classrooms and schools to help address our growing student enrollment.

Dedicated Local Funding for School Improvements

To ensure all students have safe and modern educational facilities, the Board of Education is
considering placing a $37 million school facilities improvement bond measure on the November
2024 ballot. Although no decisions have been made, the measure would be limited to 3 cents
per $100 of assessed (not market) value.

If approved by voters, funding from a potential measure could: 

• Repair or replace deteriorating roofs, plumbing, sewer, heating, ventilation and
  electrical systems

• Improve student safety and campus security including fencing, cameras, intruder
  protection systems, emergency communications systems, smoke detectors, fire alarms
  and sprinklers

• Add classrooms and schools to help address growing student enrollment

• Create modern classrooms to support hands-on science instruction and learning-by-
  doing

• Upgrade older schools to meet new health and safety codes where needed, and provide
  proper access for students with disabilities

Mandatory Fiscal Accountability

A potential school facilities improvement bond measure would require a clear system of
accountability including a requirement that all funds would be controlled locally to support
Perris schools and could not be taken by the State, and a required Citizens’ Oversight
committee and independent audits to ensure funds are spent properly.