To attract and retain high-quality teachers; increase teacher salaries; improve preparation for careers in technical fields including engineering, computer science, and health care; provide student mental health and suicide prevention services; and provide local high school students academic opportunities comparable to neighboring school districts, shall the Campbell Union High School District assess an annual parcel tax of $298 for 8 years, exempting senior citizens, providing approximately $16,600,000 annually, subject to independent oversight, annual audits, and local control?
3, Santa Clara County • 2020 • Measure
Failed
Result: 59.5% yes, 40.5% no (63,092 votes cast)
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The measure would have authorized the Campbell Union High School District to assess an annual $298 parcel tax for 8 years to fund teacher salary increases, career preparation programs, mental health services, and academic opportunities, generating approximately $16.6 million annually. The measure failed despite receiving 59.5% support, likely requiring a two-thirds majority for passage.