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Bond Measures and Parcel Taxes » Bond Measures & Parcel Taxes

Bond Measures & Parcel Taxes

The District uses voter-approved funding sources, including general obligation bonds and parcel taxes, to support school facilities and ongoing educational programs. This page provides a high-level summary of how these funding sources work and where to find related information.

AT A GLANCE

Bonds
• Fund facilities and capital improvements
• Repaid through property value–based taxes

Parcel Taxes
• Support ongoing district programs and operations
• Flat annual per-parcel funding

 

All funding is voter-approved and legally restricted to designated uses

  Bonds Parcel Taxes
Use of Fund Facilities and capital projects, like buildings and infrastructure Operational costs, like salaries and programs
Tax calculation Based on the property's assessed value A flat per-parcel fee
Taxpayer impact Higher-valued properties generally pay more All parcels pay the same amount
Repayment structure Long-term bonds repaid over many years
Annual tax
Oversight Often requires a citizen oversight committee to ensure proper use of funds  Oversight is not always legally required, but may be included in some measures to build public trust
Senior Exemption State law does not allow exemptions Available for eligible homeowners
 
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Ensuring Quality Schools Through Voter-Approved Funding
 
 
Bond Overview Parcel Tax

OVERSIGHT & ACCOUNTABILITY

This section includes independent committees established to ensure transparency and accountability for voter-approved funding sources.

Citizens’ Bond Oversight Committee (CBOC)

The Citizens’ Bond Oversight Committee reviews and reports on bond expenditures to ensure funds are used appropriately and in accordance with voter-approved bond measures.

Responsibilities:

  • Review bond expenditures and financial reports
  • Ensure compliance with bond measure requirements
  • Provide public transparency and annual reporting
  • Advise the Board of Trustees on bond fund use

 

Parcel Tax Oversight Committee

The Parcel Tax Oversight Committee provides independent review of parcel tax revenues and expenditures to ensure funds are used appropriately and in alignment with voter intent.

Responsibilities:

  • Review parcel tax revenues and expenditures
  • Ensure funds are used only for approved educational purposes
  • Provide public transparency reporting to the Board of Trustees
  • Support accountability to the community

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