| Item Title: | Update on Exploration of Potential Parcel Tax Renewal (10 Mins/Info) |
| Item Type: | Information |
| Background: | Measures B1 (approved in 2016) and A (approved in 2020) provide more than $22 million per year to AUSD’s budget and are crucial to maintaining core programs for students and competitive salaries for staff. Measure B1 expires in 2025; Measure A expires in 2027.
It is a shared interest of the District and the community to maintain both programs funded by Measure B1 and salaries that will attract and retain excellent employees. To measure public support for a renewal of these local revenue measures, the District contracted with TeamCivX, LLC and EMC Research, Inc. to conduct and analyze an opinion survey of likely voters in the District to assess the feasibility of renewing Measures B1 and A.
Between May 24 and June 1, 600 Alameda residents were surveyed about their support for the District and the possibility of renewing the two measures. Tonight, staff with TeamCivX and EMC will present an update on the work done to explore a potential parcel tax and will discuss initial polling results.
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| AUSD LCAP Goals: | 4. Ensure that all students have access to basic services. |
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Fiscal Analysis
Amount (Savings) (Cost): |
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| Recommendation: | This item is presented for information only. |
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| AUSD Guiding Principle: | #4 - Parental involvement and community engagement are integral to student success.| #5 - Accountability, transparency, and trust are necessary at all levels of the organization.| #6 - Allocation of funds must support our vision, mission, and guiding principles. |
| Submitted By: | Pasquale Scuderi, Superintendent |