To continue funding core programs in science, art and music that support student achievement at Santa Cruz elementary and middle schools, attract/retain highly qualified teachers, provide library and counseling services, and maintain smaller class sizes, shall the Santa Cruz City Elementary School District’s measure renewing the expiring Santa Cruz City Elementary School District’s and Santa Cruz City High School District’s parcel tax at a rate of $208 per parcel be adopted, providing $3.2 million in annual school funding until ended by voters, including senior exemptions, and all money staying local?
3, Santa Cruz County • 2020 • Measure
Passed
Result: 79.8% yes, 20.2% no (26,680 votes cast)
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This measure renews an expiring parcel tax of $208 per parcel to provide $3.2 million annually for the Santa Cruz City Elementary School District to fund science, art and music programs, teacher retention, library and counseling services, and smaller class sizes. The tax includes exemptions for seniors and continues until ended by voters.