Local voters will have a voice in this coming election on Nov. 4 and the opportunity to provide additional funding to the district.

Measure H, if passed, would grant the district a $338 million bond, which would be used for construction and maintenance at Skyline, College of San Mateo and Cañada campuses. With this funding, campuses will also work on environmentally stable infrastructure.

Opponents of the measure feel that the district is splurging on extravagant spending, and that it is not necessary since other bonds have been approved in years past. But those who are in support of the bond feel that it would serve as a great investment to education.

“We all share a vision, as a staff,” Learning Center Manager David Reed said.

Reed hopes the bond measure will bring change to the learning center, and create a more seamless learning environment for students. Instead of having things done separately, he wants students to be able to walk into the learning center and be guided by one receptionist to whatever they are in need of, regardless of the subject. Reed will also be conducting a student survey in the near future which will take into consideration what changes Skyline students would like to see in the learning center. Reed also said that students who partake in the student survey might be able to participate in a raffle.

Dean of Academic Support and Learning Technologies, John Paver, also feels that the measure will benefit the students.

“The bond would help make some dynamic spaces that can support their academic success,” Paver said.

Paver also feels that it is important for students to partake in the voting, because the environment that students study in is a very integral part of student success, especially for the students who plan to transfer to four-year institutions to be prepared for what’s in store.

Students also have a say in how they feel about Measure H.

“I actually didn’t know about it,” Skyline student Poonam Prasad said. “I would like to vote…I actually think it’s important, because I want to get the most out of my education.”

Prasad also feels that if four-year institutions already have accommodations of the highest standards, community colleges should also be given the same opportunity, since students still pay money to attend classes and they also deserve a well-rounded education.

One of the key qualities of the school district is that international students are recruited as well. In addition to the $338 million dollar bond measure, $40 million is also proposed for Cañada’s new science and math facility, as well as $45 million for CSM’s math, workforce and allied health facilities. $12 million would be funding Skyline’s campus in the environmental studies and science center. And there would also be district wide projects, such as surveillance cameras, infrastructure and classroom furniture.