Support Measure Q - the 2008 school bond in Scotts Valley, California

Enrollment has always moved in cycles, typically tied to the economy and housing prices.  In 1999, a demographic study suggested that Scotts Valley should consider a third elementary school. Current demographic trends are showing reduced student population throughout Santa Cruz County. It is now widely recognized that demographic projections more than three years out are not very reliable, as they cannot anticipate the macroeconomic events that truly drive local population shifts. The two elementary schools were built to house approximately 300 students each; both schools currently house more than 600. The middle school is currently ideally located in the center of the District, and the elementary schools are located at opposite ends of the district. Although all three sites (and the high school) are a bit small for their population, better use of each site (by building 2-story classroom buildings) will help quite a bit.