A funding proposal for $388 million is being added to the November ballot by the district’s Board of Trustees.

The ballot measure H will allow for many projects to take place on all three campuses within the district. The measure calls for a raise in taxes for local homeowners. The estimated effect would be an additional $8.22 per $100,000 of assessed property.

The measure is a general obligation bond and allows for the money to be used for construction only. Measure H would have to acquire a vote of 55% or more to be passed.

A renovation of building 1 is the major project for Skyline Campus; the former administration space will be turned into the school’s environmental science building.

“We are battling a need for additional science classes,” the district’s Director of Community/Government Relations, Barbara Christensen said. “There are not enough labs for students who want to be taking STEM classes and those are in the science, technology, engineering and math fields. As you can imagine in this area those are the jobs that are available.”

A survey conducted by Gobe Research in San Mateo indicated that out of those who were polled 75% would vote yes on the $388 million measure.

The ballot measure expresses that it will “modernize math and science classrooms and labs, upgrade computer, biotechnology and training facilities, upgrade access for disabled students, ensure classrooms meet earthquake, fire, and safety requirements, and replace infrastructure with energy efficient systems.”

The measure will be on the Nov. 4 ballot for voters within the San Mateo County Community College District.