If a proposed $260 million bond measure for San Ramon Valley schools is approved by 55 percent of voters, here are the projects expected to be carried out:

WHAT IT WOULD PAY FOR

The following schools have been identified as being in need of repair or renovation. The total cost of the work is estimated at $380 million. The bond measure on the November ballot seeks $260 million.

-- Modernization of eight elementary and middle schools: $77.5 million

-- Renovations/replacement, Stone Valley Middle School (Phases I-III): $43.5 million

-- Stone Valley Middle (Phase IV): $21.4 million

-- Construction of 47 classrooms, San Ramon Valley High (Phase I): $28.2 million

-- San Ramon Valley High School (Phase II): $24 million

-- Construction of eight to 11 classrooms, Dougherty Valley High: $6.4 million

-- Construction of 18 classrooms, Monte Vista High: $18 million

-- New school in Dougherty Valley: $31.3 million

-- Technology infrastructure improvements: $8.5 million

-- Seismic improvements: $3-8 million

The measure would collect taxes from homeowners for 25 years, with a starting rate of $13.20 per $100,000 of assessed valuation in 2013.

BOND MEASURE HISTORY

-- In 2008, due to cuts in state funding for education, the district made multi-million dollar cuts in its budget.

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Starting in 2010, facilities maintenance budgets were reduced to $2.4 million.

-- In November 2011, trustees began talks on the need for bond funding and creating priorities for projects.

-- Beginning in January, community forums were held at each high school to gather community ideas on what needs repair, renovation or restoration.

-- Aug. 7, the board unanimously agreed to place a $260 million bond measure on the November 2012 ballot.

Source: San Ramon Valley Unified School District