To renew expiring local school funding that cannot be taken by the State; preserve excellence in academic programs, including science, math, reading, writing, arts/music; attract/retain qualified teachers and minimize layoffs; support at-risk students; shall Palo Alto Unified School District's measure be adopted, extending its current $836 parcel tax for six years, raising approximately $16,000,000 annually with senior exemptions, 2% annual inflation adjustment, independent citizen oversight, all funds benefiting local students?
3, Santa Clara County • 2020 • Measure
Passed
Result: 77.4% yes, 22.6% no (40,282 votes cast)
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This measure extends Palo Alto Unified School District's existing $836 annual parcel tax for six years, generating approximately $16 million annually for local school programs and services. The tax includes exemptions for seniors, allows for 2% annual inflation adjustments, and requires independent citizen oversight.