Parcel Tax Oversight Committee
Parcel Tax Oversight Committee
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As part of the district’s commitment to accountability and transparency, the district has created an independent Citizens’ Oversight Committee which annually reviews the District’s compliance with the terms of Measure A. The committee includes parents/guardians and community members. The Board of Trustees of the Los Gatos-Saratoga Union High School District is seeking qualified, interested individuals to serve on a committee of community leaders that will serve on the Parcel Tax Oversight Committee. This committee oversees the use of parcel tax funds, which provide crucial support for key educational programs and services for our students. If you're interested in serving on this important committee for a two-year term, please complete the Application. The committee typically meets two to three times a year and attends one board meeting to present the annual report. Meetings are scheduled from 3:30 to 5:00 p.m. on a weekday. Please apply by May 28, 2025. For more information, contact: Meeting Agendas and minutes can be found on Simbli. Financial reports can be found here. |
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On May 3, 2011 voters in the Los Gatos-Saratoga Union High School District demonstrated their support for our students and our schools by passing Measure A - a district parcel tax of $49/parcel, designed to provide a source of locally controlled funding to be used to continue to provide a top quality education for our students.
Measure A stated explicitly "the Board of Education will establish a process for independent citizen oversight." The committee has been charged with reviewing expenditure reports and ensuring Measure A funds are spent for the following purposes, stipulated by the Measure:
- Provide support for core academic programs such as math, science and English;
- Attract and retain highly qualified teachers;
- Maintain college and career preparation programs;
- Provide classroom materials such as books and science laboratory equipment.
PARCEL TAX EXTENSION: Measure A, passed in 2011, authorized an annual parcel tax of $49 per parcel. It was renewed at the same amount in 2016 and set to expire in 2025. With this most recent passage, Measure A authorizes a parcel tax increase of $79 for a total of $128/parcel annually for nine years, effective July 1, 2024.
This increased parcel tax will be used to attract and retain the district’s exemplary staff, and continue and develop its strong core academic programs, including high-quality science, technology, engineering, and math courses.
No proceeds of the tax would be used for administrative salaries or for capital or operational expenses, and property owners older than age 65 or receiving disability can apply for an exemption. The parcel tax will raise about $2,520,000 annually for nine years.
