To help local elementary and middle schools attract/ retain high performing teachers, sustain strong academic and advanced programs in reading, writing, math, arts and sciences, ensure every student reads at/above grade level, keep teacher salaries competitive and train/support new teachers, shall a Campbell Union Elementary School District measure levying $98/ parcel annually, exempting senior citizens, be adopted, raising $2.36 million for 9 years, with independent community oversight, no funds for administrators, and all funds benefiting local schools?
3, Santa Clara County • 2020 • Measure
Failed
Result: 61.3% yes, 38.7% no (25,675 votes cast)
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This measure would have imposed a $98 annual parcel tax on properties in the Campbell Union Elementary School District for 9 years to raise $2.36 million annually for teacher salaries, academic programs, and reading initiatives, with exemptions for senior citizens. The measure failed despite receiving 61.3% yes votes, likely because it required a two-thirds majority to pass.