Board backs Proposition 3 to preserve state school funding

What happened

The board approved a resolution urging voters to support Proposition 3, which would make current higher-income tax rates permanent and continue the related state revenue for public schools. During the discussion, the superintendent warned that failure of the measure could leave the district with an estimated $15–20 million budget hole.

Why it matters to families

The outcome of the November 2026 ballot measure could affect state funding available for district staffing, programs and services; the resolution itself has no direct fiscal impact.

The evidence

Resolution 3901 describes the measure’s proposed extension and was approved at the September 15 meeting. In the meeting transcript, the superintendent gave the $15–20 million estimate as a potential district budget shortfall if the measure failed (documents 123753 and 123732).

The source