The Novato Unified School District (NUSD) Board of Trustees unanimously voted at its Dec. 6 meeting to place a parcel tax measure on the March 7 ballot.
This ballot measure is a renewal of the current parcel tax of $251 per parcel which expires on June 30, 2023.
Voter approval of this proposed parcel tax measure would result in renewed parcel tax revenues of approximately $4.0 million dollars per year over a period of eight (8) years beginning in 2023 to continue to support District educational programs. Parcel tax funds would augment the General Fund by providing dollars for “needed and anticipated District programs to maintain the high quality of education in Novato schools,” a press release from the district said.
The specific purpose of the measure is to fund the following programs and services:
– Maintaining quality core academic programs such as math, science, reading and writing.
– Protect and maintain funding for qualified and experienced teachers and school employees, including counselors and coaches.
– Avoiding significant increases in class sizes in all grades.
– Maintaining art and library programs.
– Preparing students for college and the 21st century job market by providing modern career and technical training.
– Protecting music, visual and performing arts programs and athletics programs that provide a well-rounded education for Novato kids.– Expanding mental health counseling services to support struggling students.
The press release also said: “The Novato Unified School District is thankful to the Novato community for supporting the district through voter approved parcel taxes since 1992 as the parcel tax has been crucial for maintaining high quality academic programs and retaining highly qualified teachers and school employees.”
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