AUSD Notes: Applications now available for Parcel Tax Oversight Committee

"The Alameda Unified School District (AUSD) is now accepting applications for three seats on the Parcel Tax Oversight Committee. The committee is comprised of 11 community members (including parent/guardians and district employees). It will meet four to six times over the next year to review the district's compliance with the terms of Measures B1 and A in 2024-25. Measure B1 (passed in 2016) raises about $12 million per year for core programs,"

"Measure A (passed in 2020) raises about $10 million per year solely for retaining and attracting high-quality employees by raising salaries. Measure E which combines and replaces Measures B1 and E went into effect on July 1. The oversight committee will begin reviewing that measure's first year of revenue and expenditures in 2026-27. Each year, the committee's work culminates in a staff annual report, as well as a shorter committee report, both of which are presented to the Board of Education."

AUSD is accepting applications for three seats on the Parcel Tax Oversight Committee, which consists of 11 community members including parent/guardians and district employees. The committee will meet four to six times to review compliance with Measures B1 and A for 2024-25. Measure B1 raises about $12 million annually for core programs such as AP classes, neighborhood schools, small K-3 class sizes, athletics, enrichment, and technology. Measure A raises about $10 million annually to retain and attract employees through higher salaries. Measure E, which combines and replaces Measures B1 and E, went into effect July 1 and will be reviewed starting 2026-27. Applications are due Oct. 17 with a Board vote scheduled Oct. 28. The Board noted Meleah Hall’s resignation and will announce steps to fill the seat.

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