Our WCSD schools provide high-quality educational programs for local children in elementary and intermediate school that prepare them for success in high school, college, and the workforce. 

 

Having a great teacher in the classroom is critical for providing quality education. Competition for quality teachers is a challenge for all local school districts. With state and federal education funding unstable and declining, our WCSD schools rely on local support to retain exceptional teachers and maintain small class sizes — the foundation of our high-quality academics.

 

While the cost of providing a quality education has doubled over the past 17 years, funding from WCSD’s voter-approved parcel tax hasn’t increased.

 

Voting YES on L provides locally controlled funding directly to WCSD's schools to stay financially secure and avoid deep budget cuts to teachers and academic programs. Measure L will make our schools less dependent on state and federal funding.

 

YES on L will:

• Maintain high-quality math, science, engineering, technology, reading, and writing programs

• Attract and retain highly qualified teachers

• Maintain small class sizes

• Provide a rigorous, collaborative education for local students

 

Strict Fiscal Accountability and Local Control is Required

• All funds must stay local for WCSD schools only and cannot be taken by the state or federal governments

• An independent oversight committee, annual audits, and public spending disclosure are required

• Funds may not be used for administrator salaries

• Senior homeowners age 65 or older are eligible for an exemption

 

Whether or not you have school-age children, supporting quality education is a wise investment that protects our quality of life and property values.

 

Vote Yes on L for WCSD schools.