Protecting Moraga Funding
A Local Funding Plan to Prevent Teacher Layoffs and Deep Cuts in Moraga Schools
A Local Funding Plan to Prevent Teacher Layoffs and Deep Cuts in Moraga Schools![]()
A Local Funding Plan to Prevent Teacher Layoffs and Deep Cuts in Moraga Schools
The Moraga School District (MSD) serves over 1,800 students across the local elementary and intermediate schools, known for its highly qualified teachers and award-winning academic programs that help prepare students for success in high school, college, and the world ahead. The District hears from new parents and lifelong residents that local schools are the reason many moved to Moraga, adding to the character of the community and impacting local property values.
The Need: Addressing Looming Budget Cuts
Despite a record of academic success, MSD remains one of the lowest-funded school districts in the Bay Area. Because state and federal funding is unreliable and per-pupil funding is near the bottom of the list, local teacher compensation lags behind neighboring districts. Without a new source of locally controlled funding, the District has already planned cuts and layoffs to take effect by the end of the current school year if an additional source of funding cannot be identified.
The Solution: Locally Controlled Funding for MSD Students
To offset these looming cuts and protect the quality of education, the MSD Board of Education is considering a parcel tax measure for the June 2, 2026 ballot. The proposed measure would cost $295 per parcel and would generate an estimated $1,712,000 annually to:
- Attract and retain highly qualified teachers, counselors and educators
- Continue funding for effective science, technology, engineering, arts, music, math and reading programs
- Maintain manageable class sizes
Strict Fiscal Accountability
The proposed measure includes mandatory taxpayer protections to ensure all funds are spent as promised:
- Local Control: All money raised stays in Moraga to support local elementary and intermediate schools and cannot be taken away by the State.
- Independent Oversight: Annual financial audits and an independent Citizens’ Oversight Committee are required.
- Senior Exemptions: Homeowners aged 65 and older would be eligible for an exemption from the cost for their primary residence.
- 7-Year Sunset: The measure is temporary and cannot be renewed without voter approval.
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