Months after a $1.15 billion bond was approved for the San Jose Unified School District, officials are pushing for a $72 annual parcel tax to ensure different funding needs are met. Critics describe this as an unnecessary tax grab, especially since the district received substantial funding to support academic programs through a 2016 parcel tax that is set to expire. If the new measure fails, the district risks losing $5 million in annual funding, which could negatively impact staffing and educational resources.
The San Jose Unified School District is seeking a new $72 annual parcel tax amidst criticism, arguing it’s necessary to maintain consistent funding for academic programs.
Critics claim the new tax measure is a poorly timed money grab, while the district emphasizes it will cover needs beyond those met by the recently passed bond.
Without Measure A renewing the parcel tax, San Jose Unified could lose $5 million annually, risking teacher vacancies and cuts to academic programs,
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