- Saratoga Union School District
- Parcel Tax Information
About the Parcel Tax
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The students and staff of the school district are profoundly grateful for the support from our community!
On May 8, 2012, voters approved the Measure B Parcel Tax assessment of $68 per parcel per year. On May 7, 2019, voters approved Measure A to renew the parcel tax for 8 more years with over 72% of the vote! The tax is assessed against each parcel of taxable land in the school district. A parcel is defined as any parcel of land which lies wholly or partially within the boundaries of Saratoga Union School District, and receives a separate tax bill for property taxes from the Santa Clara County Assessor/Tax Collector's Office.
The Parcel Tax proceeds help ensure reliable funding that cannot be taken away from the state. Parcel tax funds:
- Protect outstanding core academic programs in reading, writing, math and science
- Retain highly qualified teachers
- Support hands-on science classes for all grades
- Help protect the number of instructional days in the school year
- Provide books and instructional materials, including classroom technology
No proceeds are used for administrative salaries and benefits. Optional exemption forms are available for senior citizens and recipients of SSI for a disability. You may download the forms from this webpage.
Questions? Please contact the SUSD Business Office at (408) 867-3424, extension 508.
Parcel Tax Exemption Forms
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Senior Citizen Exemption Form 2022-2023
SUSD Senior Citizen Parcel Tax Exemption Application 2022-2023.pdf 109.04 KB (Last Modified on March 14, 2022) -
Supplemental Security Income (SSI) for a Disability Exemption Form 2022-2022
SUSD SSI Disability Exemption Aplication Form 2022-23.pdf 165.51 KB (Last Modified on March 14, 2022)
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Paper copies of these forms may be picked up from the Saratoga USD District Office (Building 2, Business Office) located at 20460 Forrest Hills Drive, Saratoga.
Questions? Please contact the SUSD Business Office at (408) 867-3424, extension 208.
Measure A Parcel Tax Oversight Committee
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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 renewal of Measure B which was passed on May 8, 2012 – a parcel tax measure in the amount of $68/parcel to create revenue to:
- Protect outstanding core academic programs in reading, writing, math and science
- Retain highly qualified teachers
- Support hands-on science classes for all grades
- Help protect the number of instructional days in the school year
- Provide books and instructional materials, including classroom technology
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
Bylaws and Minutes
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Parcel Tax Oversight Committee Meeting Minutes Feb 5, 2019
Measure B Parcel Tax Oversight Committee Meeting Minutes Feb 5 2019.pdf 197.53 KB (Last Modified on March 5, 2019) -
Parcel Tax Oversight Committee Meeting Minutes Nov 27, 2018
Measure B Parcel Tax Oversight Committee Meeting Minutes Nov 27 2018.pdf 188.46 KB (Last Modified on March 5, 2019)
Annual Reports
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Annual Report of the Parcel Tax Oversight Committee 2020-2021
Approved by the Board on May 5, 2022
Annual Report of the Parcel Tax Oversight Committee 2020-21.pdf 512.07 KB (Last Modified on October 14, 2022) -
Annual Report of the Parcel Tax Oversight Committee 2019-2020
Approved by the Board on April 22, 2021
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Annual Report of the Parcel Tax Oversight Committee 2016-2017
Approved by Board on February 8, 2018
Annual Report of the Parcel Tax Oversight Committee 2016-2017.pdf 359.06 KB (Last Modified on March 5, 2019) -
Annual Report of the Parcel Tax Oversight Committee 2015-2016
Approved by Board on March 9, 2017
Annual Report of the Parcel Tax Oversight Committee 2015-2016.pdf 533 KB (Last Modified on March 5, 2019) -
Annual Report of the Parcel Tax Oversight Committee 2014-2015
Approved by Board on April 12, 2016
Annual Report of the Parcel Tax Oversight Committee 2014-2015.pdf 533.75 KB (Last Modified on March 5, 2019) -
Annual Report of the Parcel Tax Oversight Committee 2013-2014
Approved by Board on April 28, 2015
Annual Report of the Parcel Tax Oversight Committee 2013-2014.pdf 515.06 KB (Last Modified on March 5, 2019) -
Annual Report of the Parcel Tax Oversight Committee 2012-2013
Approved by Board on November 12, 2013
Annual Report of the Parcel Tax Oversight Committee 2012-2013.pdf 1.97 MB (Last Modified on March 5, 2019)