Measure E: Parcel Tax Renewal
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Milpitas Unified School District Board of Education passes Resolution 2022.31 Calling for a June 7, 2022 election to Extend a Quality Education Parcel Tax to support STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, Mathematics) programming for all of our MUSD learners during their March 8, 2022 meeting.
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Maintaining High-Quality Education in Milpitas Schools
Milpitas Unified School District (MUSD) provides high-quality instruction and a supportive learning environment to TK-12 students across 15 local schools. Dedicated teachers and staff foster curiosity and challenge our students throughout their educational journey. While MUSD’s strong schools are at the heart of our community, an important source of locally controlled education funding is about to expire.
Local Funding Supports Quality Education
As the world has changed, MUSD schools have also changed and gotten stronger with input and support from the Milpitas community. Without our parcel tax funding, Milpitas schools will lose approximately $1.6 million annually for the next 8 years. This loss will impact student learning, class sizes, program options, and campus safety.
Renewing Expiring Local Funding – Without Increasing Taxes
In order to sustain this locally controlled school funding in MUSD and prevent reductions to programs and teaching staff, the MUSD Board of Education has placed Measure E on the June 7, 2022 Primary Election ballot. Measure E would extend, but not increase, the existing tax rate of $84 per parcel per year for 8 years. Funds from Measure E would be used to:
Measure E: Continued Fiscal Accountability Required
We Want to Hear from You
Please feel free to contact us at musd-supt@musd.org to share your ideas and insights. To learn more about Measure E please see our additional resources at the links below:
Milpitas Unified School District (MUSD) provides high-quality instruction and a supportive learning environment to TK-12 students across 15 local schools. Dedicated teachers and staff foster curiosity and challenge our students throughout their educational journey. While MUSD’s strong schools are at the heart of our community, an important source of locally controlled education funding is about to expire.
Local Funding Supports Quality Education
As the world has changed, MUSD schools have also changed and gotten stronger with input and support from the Milpitas community. Without our parcel tax funding, Milpitas schools will lose approximately $1.6 million annually for the next 8 years. This loss will impact student learning, class sizes, program options, and campus safety.
Renewing Expiring Local Funding – Without Increasing Taxes
In order to sustain this locally controlled school funding in MUSD and prevent reductions to programs and teaching staff, the MUSD Board of Education has placed Measure E on the June 7, 2022 Primary Election ballot. Measure E would extend, but not increase, the existing tax rate of $84 per parcel per year for 8 years. Funds from Measure E would be used to:
- Continue accelerating academic programs in science, technology, engineering, arts, athletics and math
- Attract and retain highly qualified teachers and staff
- Create stronger academic programs in reading, writing and computer science while supporting student mental health and well-being
- Increase educational pathways for career and college readiness
- Ensure teachers have the support and tools needed to prepare students for the future workforce
Measure E: Continued Fiscal Accountability Required
- All money raised would continue to be locally controlled for MUSD schools only
- No funds could be taken away by the State
- Independent Citizens’ Oversight, annual audits and reports to the community would continue
- An exemption will continue to be available for homeowners 65+ and income-sensitive individuals with disabilities
We Want to Hear from You
Please feel free to contact us at musd-supt@musd.org to share your ideas and insights. To learn more about Measure E please see our additional resources at the links below:
