The Moraga School District’s (MSD) board adopted resolution 26-30 in February to put Measure I (Teacher Retention and Academic Preservation Measure) on the upcoming June ballot. In order for the measure to pass it must collect two-thirds voter approval.  During Moraga’s April 8 meeting, Town Council members voted unanimously to endorse Measure I.

    According to MSD, “The proposed parcel tax would ensure mandatory fiscal accountability requirements, including all money raised would be controlled locally, could only be used in local elementary and intermediate schools, and could not be taken away by the State.  Annual financial audits and an independent Citizens’ Oversight Committee would be required.”

    MSD added, “Homeowners aged 65 and older as well as those receiving Supplemental Security Income for a disability and those receiving Social Security Disability Insurance benefits would be eligible for an exemption from the cost of the measure.”  
 
    The Ballot Measure Summary for June 2 will read: “Shall the local school funding measure to attract and retain the best qualified teachers, continue effective science, technology, engineering, math, arts, music and reading programs, maintain manageable class sizes and prevent academic cuts and teacher/educator layoffs by levying $295 per parcel, providing $1,700,000 annually, for 7 years, with senior exemptions, inflation adjustments, independent oversight, audits, and all funds supporting local elementary and middle school students, be adopted?”