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2008 MEASURE W – Instructional Parcel tax
Facts about Measure W
On Tuesday, November 4, approval of the parcel tax allowed the District to:
√ Preserve elementary science instruction;
√ Preserve availability of class periods for core science, math, English, and social sciences;
√ Preserve elementary music;
√ Preserve librarians at elementary and secondary schools;
√ Preserve secondary class size reduction for 9th and 10th grade English and math;
√ Preserve availability of class periods for foreign language, music and physical education and
√ Preserve athletics and co-curricular programs including drama, debate and journalism programs.
A Senior Exemption Is Available
We welcome and appreciate the participation of our seniors, but we don’t want to place a burden on seniors on a limited income. A full exemption is available upon application to anyone 65 or older. Download a form HERE.
Oversight Committee
The Parcel Tax Oversight Committee provides fiscal oversight of all funds raised by this measure.