A parcel tax is a flat assessment on each parcel of land.  Unlike school bond measures, which can only fund school facility improvements, parcel tax revenues can be used to fund programs and services. School districts use parcel tax revenues to preserve, restore, or enhance instructional programs.  No revenue generated by a local parcel tax can be taken away by the State.  All parcel tax revenue stays local to benefit local Cambrian schools and students.

Our school district strives to be a model of financial responsibility, making every effort to spend taxpayer dollars wisely. We deeply appreciate the generous support of our community. The level of school funding provided by the State of California remains among the lowest in the nation, and local funding plays a critical role in helping bridge this gap. Fortunately, local voters have consistently supported the Cambrian School District by approving school funding measures that help sustain high-quality educational programs and maintain safe, modern facilities. These include Measure A, a parcel tax approved in 2001; Measure I, a school facilities bond passed in 2014; Measure H (renewed as Measure BB), a parcel tax approved by voters in 2018 and renewed in 2024; and Measure R, a school facilities bond passed in 2020. Together, these locally approved measures help protect and maintain the quality of education for our students and schools.

We strive for teaching and learning excellence in every educational setting. Our goal is to provide all our kids with access to the relevant education and technologies they will need to be successful in high school, college, and good-paying jobs of the future. High quality teachers, strong core educational programs, and small class sizes are essential to student achievement. Continuing these programs will provide a solid foundation that benefits both teaching and learning.

We live in one of the most expensive places in the country, but our teachers are among the lowest paid in the area. This funding helps ensure we’re able to attract and retain highly qualified teachers and keep them from leaving for higher-paying districts.

Measure BB requires strict taxpayer protections. All funds raised stay local to support CSD instructional programs and cannot be taken by the State or spent on administrator salaries.  Mandatory annual audits and/or community oversight ensure the funds are used as promised.

Senior citizen homeowners 65 years or older will continue to be eligible for an exemption through a simple application process. We do not want this measure to become a burden to those living on a fixed income.  To find out more about how to apply, please contact Beverly Merrel by phone (408) 377-2103 x0 or email merrelb@cambriansd.com.

Please use the following link to access the form: Parcel Tax Exemption Form