Potential Measure to Prevent Academic Cuts and Teacher Layoffs
RCSD teachers continue to deliver excellence even as the cost of living in San Mateo County rises, and more local educators are being priced out of the community.At the same time, inflation and unprecedented state and federal funding cuts have put a strain on our local schools. This year, the District is facing further cuts and layoffs. If additional funding cannot be identified, budget reductions will continue to be a necessity in years to come.
Potential Local Funding Measure to Attract and Retain Teachers and Maintain Academic Programs
The RCSD Board of Trustees considering placing a 17.5¢ per building square foot measure on the June 2026 ballot, ensuring that large businesses and property owners would pay more than single-family homes. Vacant parcels would pay a flat $25 rate.
If approved by voters, this funding could be used to:
- Attract and retain qualified teachers, counselors, and school staff
- Maintain hands-on science classes and provide math and science enrichment
- Preserve science, technology, engineering and math instruction
- Support quality reading and writing programs
- Maintain manageable class sizes
Mandatory Fiscal Accountability and Local Control
The RCSD Board of Trustees considering placing a 17.5¢ per building square foot measure on the June 2026 ballot, ensuring that large businesses and property owners would pay more than single-family homes. Vacant parcels would pay a flat $25 rate.
- All funds would benefit Redwood City elementary and middle schools, be controlled locally, and cannot be taken away by the State or Federal Government
- No funds could be used for administrator salaries or pensions
- Independent citizens’ oversight, public disclosure, and annual audits would ensure funds are spent as promised
- Senior citizen homeowners would be eligible for an exemption