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Who does the Moraga School District serve?

Who does the Moraga School District serve?

The Moraga School District (MSD) serves over 1,800 students in the Moraga community. The district provides education for local elementary and middle schools, including:
  • Camino Pablo Elementary
  • Donald L. Rheem Elementary School 
  • Los Perales Elementary School 
  • Joaquin Moraga Intermediate School
How do Moraga schools impact the community?

How do Moraga schools impact the community?

The Moraga School District (MSD) is known for its highly qualified teachers and award-winning academic programs that prepare students for success in high school, college, and beyond. Local schools are a primary reason many neighbors choose to move to Moraga, adding to the character of the community and impacting local property values.
What specific programs does this source of funding support?

What specific programs does this source of funding support?

Specifically, the renewal measure would support our local schools by:
  • Continuing effective science, technology, engineering, arts, math and music programs
  • Maintaining manageable class sizes
  • Attracting and retaining the best qualified teachers
  • Keeping school libraries open
  • Protecting student safety and security
What fiscal accountability provisions are required?

What fiscal accountability provisions are required?

The renewal measure includes specific taxpayer protections, including:
  • By law, all funding from the measure would directly benefit Moraga elementary and intermediate schools — the State could not touch these funds
  • Citizens’ oversight and annual public audits would be required
  • None of the funds could be used to pay administrators’ salaries or benefits
  • Low-income senior citizens could apply for an exemption from the cost of the measure
  • Funding could be ended by Moraga voters
Does MSD have a strong record of effectively managing taxpayer dollars?

Does MSD have a strong record of effectively managing taxpayer dollars?

Yes. Independent citizens’ oversight and third-party audits consistently confirm that MSD has expended voter-approved funding as promised and has maintained a prudent reserve as a result.
Could low-income seniors receive an exception from the cost?

Could low-income seniors receive an exception from the cost?

Yes. Low-income senior citizen homeowners, aged 65 and older, could apply for an exemption for their primary residence. Contact the District Office at 925-376-5943 to learn more.
Could funds from the measure be taken away by the State?

Could funds from the measure be taken away by the State?

No. By law, all funds generated by the renewal measure would stay in Moraga School District and could not be taken away by the State or used for any purpose other than what is explicitly written in the measure.
How long would the measure be in place?

How long would the measure be in place?

This measure would be in place until ended by a vote of Moraga registered voters.
Does this measure renew our expiring parcel tax at the current rate?

Does this measure renew our expiring parcel tax at the current rate?

The measure simply extends the current rate structure with a modest annual inflation adjustment, which would be capped at 3% each year. This helps ensure our schools can remain among the best in the Bay Area and State without overburdening local taxpayers.
I don’t have children in school, how would the measure impact me?

I don’t have children in school, how would the measure impact me?

Niche recently ranked Moraga as the #7 city in California to raise a family and #1 overall in the East Bay, largely due to strong elementary and intermediate schools. Moraga’s schools are at the heart of our town, protecting local property values and our quality of life. Keeping them strong keeps our community strong.
Didn’t we just approve Measure V in 2016?

Didn’t we just approve Measure V in 2016?

Measure V is a bond measure, not a parcel tax. Bond measures and parcel tax measures are used for different purposes — bond measures can only fund facility upgrades and improvements and cannot be used for operating costs or programs. Parcel taxes may be used for teachers and academic programs. 
How can I register to vote or learn more about voting?

How can I register to vote or learn more about voting?

https://registertovote.ca.gov/You can register to vote at www.registertovote.ca.gov. To find out more about voting in this election, please contact Contra Costa County Registrar of Voters at (925) 335-7800 or visit cocovote.us.
 
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