1. What assurances are there from the Dublin Unified School District that this tax will expire after 5 years?
BY LAW THE PARCEL TAX WOULD HAVE TO COME BEFORE VOTERS IN FIVE YEARS.
2. What is the DUSD doing today to make sure they don’t come back every few years for more money?
YOU KNOW,WITH ALL THE STATE CUTS, PARENTS MAY HAVE TO DECIDE IF MORE MONEY IS NEEDED AT SOME POINT.

3. I live in East Dublin with no kids. Will the parcel tax be levied in West Dublin, where the DUSD claims the majority of the high school students are?
THE PARDCEL TAX WILL BE FOR EVERY PARCEL IN DUBLIN, EXCEPT SENIOR CITIZENS.

4. Doesn’t the school have money in the reserve? If not, I hope all of the school board members and the school administrators can explain to the residents of Dublin where the money went.
THE DISTRICT HAS A 4% RESERVE AND GIVEN THE PROSPECTS FOR EVEN MORE STATE CUTS NEXT YEAR, ITS A GOOD THING THEY HAVE IT.

Given the rising cost of fuel and food, this request for more money from the DUSD is a slap in the face of those of us who are on fixed income. I am making cuts in my life I never thought I would have to make, so the least the DUSD can do is implement some form of cost containment. Frankly I am very sick and tired of seeing those in government who preach against reckless consumer spending yet cannot practice fiscal constraint as they serve the public.

AS I SAID, SENIORS ARE EXEMPT. THE DISTRICT CUT $2M FROM THE BUDGET FOR THIS YEAR TO MEET STATE CUTS. LAYOFFS, CUT PROGRAMS, LARGER CLASS SIZES ARE JUST A FEW OF CUTS MADE.
Thanks for bringing this parcel tax to our attention. I really appreciate what you have done for the community on this website of yours. I apologize for the tone of my comment. I hope you know none of my frustration is directed towards you.
WHY DO PEOPLE INSTANTLY ASSUME THE SCHOOL DISTRICT IS RUN BY UNCARING IDIOTS WITH NO TRAINING OR EDUCATION? SOME EVEN BELIEVE THERE ARE GREED OR POLITICAL REASONS FOR MOST DECISION MAKING. THAT IS A BUNCH OF CRAP. WOULDN’T IT BE NICE IF PEOPLE TRIED TO WORK WITH DISTRICT FOLKS TO CREATIVELY MAKE THINGS HAPPEN TOGETHER. I AM TIRED OF NAYSAYERS WHO DO NOTHING TO HELP BUT GRIPE ALL THE TIME.

Thx, John Z.

Parents, teachers and leaders throughout our community urge a YES vote on Measure L to preserve the quality of education in Dublin schools. Good schools protect property values, which is more important now than ever.

We are fortunate to live in a community with high performing schools. We have the highest graduation requirements in the Tri-Valley area. Over 95% of our students go on to college. Our success is due to exceptional teachers, innovative programs, and strong support from parents and the community.

But Dublin schools, like many in California, are facing funding challenges. Our schools rely on unstable state funding. Reductions in state education funding resulted in over $2 million in cuts to Dublin schools this year.

Measure L will provide stable, locally-controlled funding to support programs that enhance student achievement. Specifically, Measure L will:

* Support programs that help all students meet Dublin’s high graduation requirements and promote high academic achievement
* Provide science specialists at elementary schools so students have a strong foundation in science
* Supply up-to-date textbooks and instructional materials so every student receives a 21st century education
* Attract and retain excellent teachers
* Maintain small class sizes so teachers can work more closely with students
* Ensure our students sustain high academic achievement by providing ongoing teacher training in reading, math and technology

Measure L will be in effect for five years. The cost to homeowners is $8 per month. An exemption is available for seniors and people with disabilities.

Every penny will stay in Dublin. No money can be taken away by the State or used for administrator salaries.

An independent citizens’ oversight committee and mandatory annual audits will guarantee Measure L funds are spent properly.

Help Dublin students continue to excel.

Please vote YES on ­L.