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Measure K Protects Valuable Teacher Positions

In 2020, our community passed a Parcel Tax to fund 24 educator positions and academic programs. Today, due to cost of living impacts, our same tax funds only 18 teachers and staff. When Measure N expires in 2028, $3 million per year will disappear, leaving the San Carlos School District with no choice but to cut teaching/staff positions and reduce critical programs. But we have a choice: Together, we can protect our schools, and our property values, by voting yes on Measure K and renewing our parcel tax this November!

Don't Lose the Teachers and Staff Who Make San Carlos Schools Great

When our schools are strong, San Carlos is strong. We know that people choose to move to San Carlos because of our strong schools. Thanks to our exceptional teachers and staff, all San Carlos schools are California Distinguished schools. However, they are at risk. The cost of paying educators make up 85% of the budget. The state only funds 10% of our District budget. 90% of our budget comes from our local community--property taxes, Measure N, and donations. The Measure K Parcel Tax is designed to fund the positions for 24 educators and maintain high-quality programs.

Supporting Renewal means we can:

• Retain & Attract highly qualified teachers
• Provide hands-on science, math, technology, art, and engineering programs
• Protect high quality educational programs, including in reading and writing 
• Maintain lower class sizes 
• Support students with learning differences

Safeguards for Seniors and Taxpayers are Built-in

• Senior citizens are eligible for an exemption. 
  • Senior citizen resident homeowners 65 years or older are eligible for an exemption through a simple application process. Those with an existing exemption do not need to re-apply. We do not want this measure to become a burden to those living on a fixed income. To find out more about how to apply, please contact Lisa Ceragioli by phone: (650) 590-5927 or email: [email protected]
• All funds stay local to support classroom instruction. The State cannot take these funds away.
• NO funds are allowed for administrators' salaries.
• Citizens' oversight and mandatory audits ensure proper spending.
• The Parcel tax lasts 8 years. It cannot be extended without a new vote.

The Measure K Parcel Tax Replaces the Soon-to-expire Measure N

A vote for Yes on Measure K means we can offer adequate salaries, avoid losing teachers and staff members to other districts, and prevent layoffs. That’s why residents, parents, teachers, business and civic leaders from every neighborhood SUPPORT Strong San Carlos Schools by voting YES on Measure K on the November Ballot.

Strong Schools ♥ Strong San Carlos.  Vote YES for Strong San Carlos Schools, vote YES on Measure K.

Local Community Leaders and Teachers Support Measure K

"Vote Yes on K. If you want to support our kids, schools and teachers, let’s renew our parcel tax. Seniors can apply for an exemption. Easy call."

Ron Collins, Former Mayor

"San Carlos kids go on to do remarkable things all over the world, and it starts with great teachers here. Let's renew the funding that keeps them. Vote Yes on K."

Vicci Mueller, San Carlos Citizen of the Year

"San Carlos works because people show up for each other. Our teachers show up for our kids every day. Let's show up for them by renewing the funding. Vote Yes on K."

Paula Ebejer-Moffitt, Small Business Owner & Community Volunteer

"I've been teaching for 25 years in San Carlos. Our high-quality programs and smaller class sizes enable me to do my best work for all students. Vote Yes on K to keep our schools amazing."

Dan Liner, San Carlos Teacher, 25 years

"The one thing I can tell you with complete certainty is that the San Carlos schools are far and away, the number one reason people move to San Carlos and the reason they are willing to pay so much to live here. I would estimate that 9 out of 10 buyers mention this in my first meeting with them. There are several reasons to vote in favor of the parcel tax in Nov. Helping our schools, kids, community and property values, just to name a few."

Bob Bredel, #1 San Carlos Realtor 2006-2026

"Measure K renews funding our schools already rely on. Letting it lapse means vanishing programs, shrinking resources, and departing teachers. As a longtime volunteer in our schools, I fully support Yes on K."

Twisha Anand, San Carlos Parent & Community Volunteer

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