No. Measure H is a renewal of the soon expiring parcel tax with a supplemental increase. Our community has been supporting Ross Valley schools via local parcel tax since 1993.

Measure B is a bond measure that was approved by voters for our local high school district, TUHSD. RVSD is a separate district covering four elementary schools and White Hill Middle school in San Anselmo and Fairfax.

While Measure E received the support of the majority of our community, it came short of 2/3 votes required to pass. RVSD listened to the feedback— Measure H is a flat per parcel tax that the Board of Trustees voted to put on a statewide election ballot.

Local parcel tax provides 16% of our school district’s budget and is used for teachers salaries and essential academic programs. Measure H will continue this critical locally controlled funding. By law, this funding cannot be used for administrative salaries or pensions.

RVSD has been making budget cuts for over 5 years, and the only cuts left at this point are to the core academic programs.

The funding from Measure H will be used for teacher salaries. By law parcel tax funds cannot be used for administrative salaries or pensions.

No. RVSD enrollment has increased this school year and is projected to increase over the next few years based on a recent demographic report.

Combining two school districts is only possible if it is led by citizens or approved by the both Boards. Given that RVSD is the least funded district in Marin County, neighboring districts are unlikely to combine with it. Even if they did, it will not solve the funding deficit problem.