Vote YES on T to protect quality education, exceptional teachers, and our property values!
Local Parcel Tax Funding for Acalanes Union High Schools District’s excellent teachers, manageable class sizes, Advanced Placement classes, and academic counselors has not increased in 15 years. Measure T helps ensure our high schools can keep pace and remain among the best in the State.
The cost of providing these programs increases every year and cuts will be required without Measure T.
Every penny from Measure T stays local to benefit our high schools only and cannot be taken away by the State.
Homeowners age 65+ and over are exempt from the cost and do not need to reapply.
Why is Measure T on the ballot now?
The election for Measure T is on May 6, 2025 because additional funding is needed now to prevent cuts to course offerings for students and teacher layoffs. Last year, AUHSD had sufficient reserves and temporary stimulus funding to avoid cuts. Now, reserves are reaching minimum levels and temporary funding has expired. Waiting until 2026 to hold the election would be too late to avoid devastating cuts to teaching positions and academic programs for students.
How much will Measure T cost?
Measure T costs $130 per year or less than $11 per month. Our high school parcel tax has not increased in 15 years and no longer covers the rising costs of providing the programs it was originally intended to fund. Measure T will automatically expire in eight years and cannot be renewed without voter approval. The rate adjusts annually by up to 3% to ensure the funding keeps pace with inflation. Seniors are eligible for a full exemption from the cost.
Is this election expensive and unnecessary?
No. With Measure T, $4.5 million in locally controlled funding for our local high schools is at stake. AUHSD will reimburse the County Elections Department for the cost of placing the measure on the ballot. While special elections are more expensive than general elections, the District would have to pay to place the measure on any ballot, even if one was placed on the November 2024 ballot. Without Measure T, our students will lose access to courses they need to prepare for college and the workforce and teachers will be laid off.
Don't we already pay other school parcel taxes?
Our high schools are administered by a separate school district from our elementary and middle schools. While we pay other parcel taxes to support our elementary and middle schools, none of this funding goes to support our high schools.
Why do we need parcel taxes if we already pay a lot in property taxes?
Out of all the high school districts in California, AUHSD receives the lowest level of per student state funding. Our high schools are excellent because we supplement basic state funding with locally controlled parcel tax funding and donations to our school foundations. With all the uncertainty in state and federal government, locally controlled funding is more important than ever to sustain quality education locally.
