One of SUSD’s commitments is to maintain accountability and transparency with all expenditures of Measure A dollars. A key component of that commitment is maintaining an independent Oversight Committee that is to annually review the District’s compliance with the terms of Measure A. The committee is designed to include parents/guardians as well as Saratoga community members.
Community members who reside within SUSD boundaries are invited to apply. The process to apply for open spots on the committee typically begins in mid-October, applications review and selection take place at the November Board of Trustees meeting.
Overview of the Parcel Tax Oversight Committee
On May 7, 2019, the voters approved Measure A – a parcel tax measure in the amount of $68/parcel to create revenue to:
- Maintain strong, outstanding academic programs, including math and science
- Retain highly qualified teachers
- Limit class sizes
- Keep libraries open
- Provide up-to-date instructional materials
- Protect art, music, reading/writing programs
Measure A ballot language also specifically provided for “strict accountability measures, including independent citizen oversight.” The Parcel Tax Oversight Committee will provide that oversight and shall be comprised of a minimum of three (2) and a maximum of seven (7) members who shall serve up to two (2) terms of two (2) years each. The committee meets approximately 2-3 times per year.
Duties of the Committee
Duties of the Committee will include:
- Meet at least twice per year, following Brown Act procedures
- Ensure parcel tax (Measure A) revenue is spent only on appropriate, permissible projects and that no funds are used for prohibited expenses
- Receive and review expenditure reports produced by the District to ensure that parcel tax revenue was expended in accordance with the purposes set forth in Measure A
- Provide an annual report to the SUSD Board of Trustees
Apply to Serve on the Measure A Parcel Tax Oversight Committee
Applications to serve a two-year term are accepted in October. The submission period for the 2025-2027 Parcel Tax Oversight Committee has closed. The application period for the 2026-2028 Measure A Oversight Committee will begin in mid-October 2026.
