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Measure W Resolution

Full executed Resolution 26-27-01 ORDERING AN ELECTION FOR THE PURPOSE OF SUBMITTING TO THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF THE DISTRICT THE QUESTION OF LEVYING AN EDUCATIONAL PARCEL TAX UPON EACH PARCEL IN THE DISTRICT FOR EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES AND ESTABLISHING THE SPECIFICATIONS OF THE ELECTION ORDER

Shall the measure supporting high-quality education in local high schools by:

  • Attracting/retaining highly qualified teachers

  • continuing advanced academic programs in science, technology, engineering, math, and arts that prepare students for success in college and careers

  • maintaining manageable class sizes

with Acalanes Union High School District levying a $168 parcel tax for eight years, with senior exemptions, citizens’ oversight and independent audits, providing $6,000,000 annually in local school funding that cannot be taken by the State, be adopted?

PARCEL TAX AUTHORIZATION

By approval of this proposition (the “Measure”) by at least two-thirds of the registered voters voting on the proposition, the District will be authorized to levy an education parcel tax of $168 per parcel for eight years, to maintain a high-quality education in District schools, subject to the accountability requirements specified below.

PURPOSES

To provide local revenue that cannot be taken by the State and to aid in preserving and improving academic programs in our schools, the Acalanes Union High School District proposes to levy and collect a qualified special parcel tax for a period of eight years, beginning in fiscal year 2027-28, in the amount of $168 per parcel and to implement accountability measures to provide oversight and accountability to ensure that funds are used to:

  • Attract and retain highly qualified teachers;
  • Prepare students for college and in-demand careers;
  • Maintain manageable class sizes;
  • Maintain advanced academic programs, including math, science, engineering and the arts;
  • Provide library services, academic counseling, and career training;
  • Provide career and technical education for in-demand fields including biotech, medical and health sciences, auto mechanics, fabrication, and other skilled trades;
  • Keep technology up to date to provide for modern student learning;
  • Provide instructional equipment, materials and supplies to support the District’s programs;

The Governing Board will utilize parcel tax proceeds for the purposes listed above, unless the Governing Board determines in any given year that changes in student population, fiscal constraints, or other changes in state or federal funding make doing so infeasible or inadvisable. In any event, the parcel tax revenues will be used only for lawful educational purposes and shall not be used for administrators’ salaries or benefits.