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Mountain View Whisman School District

Agenda Item for Board Meeting of 5/30/2024



Agenda Category:  REVIEW AND DISCUSSION

Agenda Item Title:  First Reading of Resolution 03-053024, RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE MOUNTAIN VIEW WHISMAN SCHOOL DISTRICT CALLING AN ELECTION, ESTABLISHING SPECIFICATIONS OF THE ELECTION ORDER, AND REQUESTING CONSOLIDATION WITH OTHER ELECTIONS OCCURRING ON NOVEMBER 5, 2024 (30 minutes)

Estimated Time:  30 minutes

Person Responsible: 

Dr. Ayindé Rudolph, Ed.D., Superintendent

Dr. Rebecca Westover, Ed.D., Chief Business Officer




Background: 

Staff is bringing the resolution for board review.  William Tunick, Attorney at Law, with Dannis Woliver Kelly will be available for questions on the resolution. 

 

The proposed ballot measure is as follows:

To maintain local funding for high-quality elementary and middle schools; attract and retain qualified teachers; provide academic support for students struggling with reading and writing; and enhance science, technology, engineering, arts and math programs; shall Mountain View Whisman School District’s measure renewing parcel tax authority at $0.15/building area square foot capped at $1,750/parcel and $25/unimproved parcel, be adopted, raising approximately $5,400,000 annually for 8 years, with senior exemptions, citizens’ oversight, and funds staying local?



Fiscal Implication:

Approximately $5,400,000 annually for 8 years.



Recommended Action: 

None requested.

ATTACHMENTS:
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Resolution No. 03-053024, RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE MOUNTAIN VIEW WHISMAN SCHOOL DISTRICT CALLING AN ELECTION, ESTABLISHING SPECIFICATIONS OF THE ELECTION ORDER, AND REQUESTING CONSOLIDATION WITH OTHER ELECTIONS OCCURRING ON NOVEMBER 5,Backup Material5/24/2024