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VIDEOS. From the Cabrillo Unified School District (CUSD) Board meeting on Thursday, June 18th, 2026 at 6:00pm at Cunha Intermediate School Library, 600 Church Street, Half Moon Bay. In person comments only, streamed live on PCTV. Agenda. Staff Report for Item #3H: “Resolution 09-2026 Calling a November 3, 2026, Election for Renewal of the Cabrillo Unified School District Education Parcel Tax.”
EXHIBIT A
Summary of Measure
The Measure shall be summarized in the following form, and the County of San Mateo Registrar of Voters is requested to cause this summary of the Measure to appear on the ballot:
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With funds that cannot be taken by the State or Federal Government and spent elsewhere, shall Cabrillo Unified School District’s measure to support local students by hiring and retaining highly qualified teachers and specialized educators; and expanding career training and college readiness programs, including agriculture, construction, and welding be adopted, replacing the current parcel tax at $239 per parcel for five years, (raising $2,600,000 annually) with senior exemptions, no administrator salaries or pensions, and public disclosure of spending?
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Staff Report for Item #3H
Background Information
The District’s current local education parcel tax, Measure N, was approved by voters in November 2024 and provides critical funding to support educational programs and services. On June 11, 2026, the Governing Board received an informational presentation regarding a proposed parcel tax renewal measure to be placed before District voters at the November 3, 2026, election
Report/Proposal
Adoption of Resolution No. 09-2026 calling an election for November 3, 2026, to seek voter approval of a renewal education parcel tax. The proposed measure would replace the current parcel tax beginning in 2027-28 and continue local funding for high-quality academic programs, teacher and staff recruitment and retention, career technical education, arts and enrichment programs, student support services, and transportation. The measure includes fiscal accountability provisions, including annual independent audits, citizen oversight, and senior citizen and qualifying disability exemptions.
Fiscal Analysis
If approved by voters, the measure is projected to generate approximately $2.6 million annually for eight years beginning in fiscal year 2027-28. The district will reimburse San Mateo County for election-related costs.
Recommendation
Staff recommends that the Governing Board adopt Resolution No. 09-2026 calling a November 3, 2026, election for voter consideration of the proposed education parcel tax renewal measure.
Cabrillo Unified School District Parcel Tax and Bonds
Parcel tax measures support school operations and staff.
Measure I passed Nov. 5th, 2019 (Ballotpedia). In November 2019, local voters passed Cabrillo Unified School District (CUSD) Measure I by 75%, in excess of the 66% required by State law.
Measure I allowed CUSD to renew its expiring $150 parcel tax for eight years (i.e., $150 per parcel of property within the CUSD boundaries, per year, through school year 2027-2028), raising approximately $1.6 million annually, with annual audits and independent citizen oversight, exemptions for seniors and others (e.g., adjacent parcels), no funds for administrator compensation, and all funds staying in CUSD schools. Parcel tax—a kind of property tax based on units of property rather than assessed value.
Measure N passed Nov. 4th, 2024 (Ballotpedia). It replaces Measure I and is $198 per parcel per year. If you already applied for and recieved a senior exemption under Measure I, your exemption automatically carries forward to Measure N. You need not reapply.
CUSDBallot Label: “Raising $2.14 million per year to attract and retain top-tier educators; increase teacher/ staff wages; expand Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math, and career and college preparation programs at Hatch Elementary, El Granada Elementary, Farallone View Elementary, Kings Mountain Elementary, Cunha Intermediate and Half Moon Bay High at $198 per parcel for eight years with senior citizen exemptions and full public disclosure of all spending.
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Cabrillo Unified School District (CUSD) Trustee Meetings ~ 2nd Thursday @ 6:30pm
The Cabrillo Unified School District School Governing Board is comprised of five school board members who are elected by the local community. The role of the school board is to provide leadership and oversight of the district. The Board ensures that the district is responsive to the values, beliefs, and priorities of the community.
The term of office for school board members elected in regular elections is four years, beginning on the second Friday in December after their election. The board meets at least once a month at the District Office, 498 Kelly Avenue, Half Moon Bay. Meetings are open to the public and are usually held on Thursday nights at 6:30 pm. A portion of the board meeting consists of a “closed” session for the purpose of discussing confidential matters, such as personnel or student issues.
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What District Area do I belong to?
CUSD residents can visit this map and type in their address to learn which Trustee Area represents them on the CUSD Governing Board.
Who is my District Area representative?
Trustee Area A: Carmen Daniel (Term expires: 2026)
Trustee Area B: Kimberly Hines (Term expires: 2024)
Trustee Area C: Lizet Cortes (Term expires: 2026)
Trustee Area D: Sophia Layne (Term expires: 2024)
Trustee Area E: Mary Beth Alexander (Term expires: 2026)
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What does the School Board do?
The Board works with the Superintendent to fulfill its major responsibilities, which includes:
- Setting the direction for the district
- Establishing an effective and efficient organizational structure for the district
- Providing support to the Superintendent and staff
- Ensuring accountability to the public for the performance of the district’s school
- Providing community leadership and advocacy on behalf of students, the district’s educational program, and public education
- Ensuring that the district is meeting its commitments to parents/guardians, all members of the community, employees, the state of California, laws pertaining to education, and established policies of the district
