Measure I is the Dublin Unified School District (DUSD) parcel tax renewal measure on the November 3, 2026 ballot. It would renew the District’s expiring parcel tax at the current rate of $96 per parcel and authorize an additional $48 per parcel, providing DUSD with $2.9 million annually for nine years.

DUSD provides a high-quality education through strong academic programs, dedicated teachers, and student support services including counseling, tutoring, and academic assistance.

DUSD is funded through a combination of State funding and locally approved funding sources, including voter-approved parcel tax funding. Its current parcel tax was first passed nearly 20 years ago in 2008. This locally controlled funding allows the District to maintain small class sizes, attract and retain high-quality teaching staff, protect core academic programs, and support students with counseling, tutoring, and academic assistance.

The District’s parcel tax was passed nearly 20 years ago in 2008. Since that time, the parcel tax amount has not increased despite annual increases to education costs. Rising inflation has significantly diminished the District’s purchasing power.

DUSD’s local parcel tax is set to expire soon. Without this funding, DUSD will lose approximately $2million a year in locally controlled funding.

Yes. In recent years, DUSD has been forced to make deep budget cuts as funding has not kept pace with the rising cost of educating students. Over $4 million in cuts have already been made, with reductions in teaching and school staff positions accounting for a significant portion of those cuts. DUSD is now facing a $9.2 million budget deficit that will require deep cuts to teaching and academic programs.

If Measure I is not approved, DUSD would lose approximately $2 million per year in locally controlledfunding for teachers and classroom instruction. Further cuts to teachers and programs would berequired.

If approved by voters, Measure I funding would continue to be used to:• Maintain small class sizes• Attract and retain teachers• Protect core academics, including STEM• Keep materials, technology, and libraries up to date• Protect student wellness and academic intervention programs• Continue visual and performing arts (VAPA) education

Measure I would continue existing fiscal accountability and transparency protections:• An independent oversight committee and annual audits are required• No money may be used for administrators’ salaries or pensions• Senior homeowner exemptions (age 65+) remain in place• All funds stay local — no money can be taken by the state or federal governments

Measure I would renew the current parcel tax rate of $96 per parcel and authorize an additional $48 per parcel annually with annual adjustments. This would only apply to property owners.

Yes. Senior citizen homeowners (age 65 and older) and certain homeowners with disabilities wouldcontinue to be eligible for an exemption from the cost of Measure I. Those already exempt do not need to reapply.

Yes. Measure I funds would benefit Dublin schools only and could not be taken by the State.

All registered voters in the Dublin Unified School District will be eligible to vote on Measure I.

At least two-thirds voters who cast a ballot on the measure must vote “Yes” in order for it to beapproved.

Measure I will be on the November 3, 2026, ballot.

Yes. Renewing Measure I will provide DUSD with locally controlled parcel tax fundingdistributed across school sites based on enrollment. Without a renewal, DUSD will lose $2million annually in parcel tax funding that goes directly to support teachers and school sites.Based on current spending, about 72% of the parcel tax supports teachers and staff, 14%supports tutoring at both high schools, and 14% goes directly to school-site budgets forlibraries, science, and visual and performing arts. This parcel tax has supported the District'steachers and programs for nearly 20 years.

Yes. Every DUSD school receives direct parcel tax funding based on student enrollment.Elementary schools currently receive $17 per student for libraries, science, and visual andperforming arts, while secondary schools receive $30 per student for those same priorities.School-site funding is allocated per student:● Libraries: $8 per student● Science: $6 per elementary student / $10 per secondary student● Visual & Performing Arts: $3 per elementary student / $12 per secondary studentSchools can also carry unused funds forward to help pay for larger needs. Without renewingMeasure I, DUSD will lose $2 million in locally controlled funding.

No. In 2025, the District discovered that its budget had overstated anticipated savings fromvacant staff positions by approximately $3.6 million. The money was not lost or missing — theDistrict had projected savings that ultimately did not materialize.The District has since added stronger budget review controls and checks. This error involvedthe District’s overall operating budget, not the locally controlled parcel tax funds, which areseparately tracked and reviewed by an independent citizens’ oversight committee.The same independent oversight and accountability provisions will remain in place to protectthe parcel tax funding should Measure I pass.

The mental health, safety, and academic success of DUSD students are critical priorities. Parcel tax funding helps maintain teachers, smaller class sizes, tutoring, and student-support programs that give educators more opportunities to know their students and provide additional help when needed. Current parcel tax spending also supports behavioral assistance, freshman mentoring programs, and school climate and culture programs. At a time when many young people are facing serious mental health challenges or struggling academically, maintaining stable local funding helps DUSD schools continue providing caring adults, tutoring, student support, and intervention services that can make a meaningful difference for students and families.