Schools
Los Gatos Union School District Parcel Tax: How To Vote
If Measure B is not extended, the school district could lose 15 percent of its teachers as a result of $2.7 million in cuts.
LOS GATOS, CA — Polls close Tuesday in Los Gatos for Measure B, which would provide funding to the Los Gatos Union School District by renewing an existing $290 parcel tax and adding $45 per parcel with a 2 percent annual increase per year.
Funds from Measure B would be used to retain teachers, protect core academic programs and expand programs and labs in science, technology, engineering, arts and math, according to the district.
The existing parcel tax is set to expire in June 2022 and cannot be renewed without an election. The measure must receive at least two-thirds of the vote to pass.
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The additional tax per parcel would be used to offset the decline in value due to cost-of-living increases, according to the district.
Today is Election Day for the November 2, 2021 Special Election for Berryessa and Los Gatos Union School Districts! Parcel taxes for schools and library services are about to expire in these two local school districts, both measures require a two-thirds majority vote to pass. pic.twitter.com/jAzWAa5rZX
— SCC Registrar of Voters (@sccvote) November 2, 2021
The value of the parcel tax to district schools has decreased by over 30 percent over the last 20 years due to inflation, the district said. Meanwhile, the parcel tax hasn’t increased in that time.
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If the measure is not extended, the school district could lose 15 percent of its teachers as a result of $2.7 million in cuts, according to the district.
The district has four elementary schools and one middle school.
Ballots were mailed to all registered voters last month. They can be dropped off at Los Gatos Town Hall, Monte Sereno City Hall or several locations in San Jose.
In-person early voting is available at the following locations from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday:
- Blossom Hill Elementary School - Multipurpose Room: 16400 Blossom Hill Rd., Los Gatos, CA 95032
- The Pavilion at Redwood Estates - Community Room: 21450 Madrone Dr., Los Gatos, CA 95033
- Berryessa Branch Library - Community Room: 3355 Noble Ave, San Jose, CA 95132
- Berryessa Union School District Office - Board Room: 1376 Piedmont Rd.,San Jose, CA 95132
- Summerdale Elementary School - Music Room & Stage: 1100 Summerdale Dr., San Jose, CA 95132
Click here for more information on Measure B and here for ballot drop-off locations. Check back for coverage of election results on Tuesday night.
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