Keppel Union School District Voters Back Measure K with Nearly 60% Support
Updated: 13 hours ago
Palmdale, CA — Voters across several eastern Antelope Valley communities have shown strong support for the Keppel Union School District, with preliminary election results showing Measure K receiving nearly 60% of the vote.
According to the unofficial election results provided, Measure K received 2,295 YES votes (59.12%), compared with 1,587 NO votes (40.88%).
The measure, which requires 55% voter approval, is currently above the threshold needed to pass. However, the results remain unofficial as ballot counting continues.
The vote reflects support among participating residents of Littlerock, Pearblossom, Sun Village, portions of Lake Los Angeles and Llano for investing in school facilities, improving campus safety and creating better learning environments for local students.
What Measure K Means for Local Schools
Measure K focuses on repairing and modernizing aging school facilities throughout the Keppel Union School District.
According to the district’s October 2025 Facilities Implementation Plan, the district identified approximately $62.1 million in proposed improvements and funding sources, including a proposed $26.9 million general obligation bond and an estimated $33.9 million in potential state assistance.
The proposed improvements include
repairing leaking roofs, upgrading heating and air conditioning systems, replacing aging classrooms, improving campus security, modernizing playgrounds and expanding educational facilities.
The plan identifies projects at Alpine, Antelope, Daisy Gibson, Lake Los Angeles and Pearblossom elementary schools, along with a proposed Early Childhood Development Center.
A Major Investment in Eastern Antelope Valley Education
The district’s facilities plan outlines proposed investments of approximately $24.9 million at Alpine Elementary, $8.3 million at Daisy Gibson Elementary, $6.7 million at Antelope Elementary, $6.3 million at Pearblossom Elementary and $6.2 million at Lake Los Angeles Elementary.
These are planning estimates, not final construction allocations. The district would still need to complete funding, approval and implementation steps before individual projects move forward.
How the Bond Would Be Funded
Measure K authorizes up to $27 million in school bonds, repaid through property taxes.
The estimated levy averages $30 annually for every $100,000 of assessed property value. For a property assessed at $300,000, that would average approximately $90 per year.
The measure also requires independent oversight, audits and public disclosure of bond spending. LAist +1
Next Steps for Keppel Union School District
If the results hold and Measure K is officially approved, the district will be able to move forward with bond financing and planning for school improvements.
District officials will still need to determine construction priorities, secure applicable state funding and establish timelines for individual projects.
For families throughout Littlerock, Pearblossom, Sun Village, Lake Los Angeles and Llano, the election represents a significant decision about the future of local school facilities.
As of November 4, Measure K is on track for approval, but the final outcome remains subject to certification of the election results.
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