Vote YES on P to protect quality education in Tahoe Truckee schools by renewing expiring local school funding.
Thanks to great teachers, innovative academic programs, and strong support from the community, Tahoe Truckee Unified School District is recognized for success in preparing local students for college and good jobs.
Since 1989, our community has supported local school parcel tax funding, that represents over 6% of the school district budget, and is now set to expire.
Without Measure P, over $5,000,000 will need to be cut, forcing teacher layoffs, academic program reductions, and increased class sizes.
Measure P is not a new tax. Voting YES on P renews expiring school funding, last approved by local voters as Measure AA in 2018, to continue:
Supporting programs in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM), including honors and advanced placement courses
Maintaining career training programs for in-demand fields like health sciences and skilled trades
Attracting and retaining highly qualified teachers while maintaining manageable class sizes
Supporting programs in music, art, and physical education for a
well-rounded education
Measure P also continues strict fiscal accountability, oversight, and transparency protections, including:
All money raised would stay local and could not be taken by the county, state, or federal governments
An independent oversight committee, annual audits, and public spending disclosure would continue to ensure funds are spent as promised
All funds go straight to teaching and classroom instruction, and no funds can be used for administrator salaries
Homeowners age 65 and older would continue to be eligible for an exemption and do not need to reapply
Even if you don’t have school-age children, supporting quality education in local schools is a wise investment. Good schools improve the quality of life in our community and protect the value of our homes.
