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Parcel Tax

MEASURE BB

Measure BB is the continuation (with no changes) of Measure H, a parcel tax of $94.24 per-parcel/year approved by Cambrian School District voters in June 2018, which supports Transitional Kindergarten through eighth grade students by attracting and retaining quality teachers, continuing core programs in math, science, engineering, technology, reading, music and the arts. Maintaining class sizes and providing physical education programs that promote student health and fitness.

Measure BB Ballot Question:

“Advisory Vote Only. To continue to provide Cambrian neighborhood elementary and middle school students with stable funding for instruction in math, science, reading, engineering, technology, and arts, retaining highly qualified teachers, and maintaining manageable class sizes, should Cambrian School District continue the annual parcel tax that was approved by 67 percent of voters in 2018 (with no changes), with exemptions for seniors, no funds for administrators’ salaries, and every dollar benefitting Cambrian children?”

 Measure BB Summary – Proceeds from Measure BB may be used to:

  • Attract and retain highly qualified teachers and support staff who specialize in technology
  • Continue funding for advanced and core programs in math, science, engineering and technology
  • Support funding for advanced and core programs in reading, music and the arts
  • Maintain manageable class sizes
  • Provide ongoing training and skills development for teachers and staff
  • Continue funding for physical education programs that promote student health and fitness

 Taxpayer Protections:

  • All Measure BB funds stay local to support CSD instructional programs
  • The State cannot take Measure BB funding away.
  • No funds are allowed for administrators' salaries or pensions.
  • Mandatory annual audits ensure the funds are used as promised.
  • An exemption from the tax is available for senior property owners 65 years and older.

For more information contact Dr. John PappalardoChief Financial Officer via email: pappalardoj@cambriansd.com.

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General Information

MEASURE H

 

 

 

BACKGROUND ON MEASURE H: 

Voters in the Cambrian School District approved Measure H, a parcel tax that took effect July 1, 2018, and generates $736,512 for improvements within the District, including funding for math, science, reading, engineering, technology, and arts, to retain highly qualified teachers and maintain class sizes. This parcel tax will assess $84 per parcel per tax year and will sunset on 6/30/26.

Parcel Tax Exemption Form

We thank the Cambrian community for continuing to support our highly engaging educational program at our six school sites. 


MEASURE A

On March 6, 2001, 68.4% of the voters in the Cambrian School District approved Measure A, a parcel tax that improves children's academic performance, helps to limit class size, improves teaching quality, and expands art, science, music, technology, and physical education.  This parcel tax took effect on July 1, 2001, and is adjusted annually by changes in the Consumer Price Index for the Bay Area. The tax rate for 2020-21 is $100.60.

The parcel tax will generate approximately $880,049 for the 2020-21 fiscal year (June 1, 2020, to June 30, 2021). 

A parcel is defined as any unit of land within the District's boundaries that now receives a separate tax bill from the Santa Clara County Tax Collector's Office. For more details by phone, please call 408-377-2103 and ask for our Controller within our Business Department

An exemption shall be granted for any parcel owned by one or more persons 65 years of age or over who occupies said parcel as a principal residence, upon annual application for exemption. All property that is exempt from ad valorem property tax shall be exempt from this special tax.  Parcel tax exemption application or exemption renewal for the 2021-22 fiscal year are due by May 31, 2021.  See links below for the necessary forms that need to be completed.  Forms should be submitted IN PERSON to the District Office located at 4115 Jacksol Drive in San Jose, attention: Controller, Business Department.