Parcel Tax Measure Z
Orinda USD schools rely upon locally controlled school funding to recruit and retain high quality teachers and support core academic programs. The Orinda Union School District Board of Trustees has placed Measure Z on the March 7, 2023 ballot. Measure Z would cost property owners $295 per property per year, for seven years. Homeowners over the age of 65 and low-income homeowners with disabilities are eligible for an exemption from the cost.
All Orinda USD students in grades TK-8 would benefit from this reliable source of funding, which is locally controlled and monitored by an Independent Citizens' Oversight Committee.
This funding would provide approximately $2 million in annual revenue and could be used to:
- Attract and retain highly qualified educators.
- Support quality academic programs in science, technology, engineering, reading, writing, arts and science.
- Keep class sizes small.
Measure Z on the March 7, 2023 ballot would provide locally controlled funding for Orinda schools to:
- Attract and retain qualified and experienced teachers and school employees
- Support quality academic programs in science, technology, engineering, reading, writing, arts, and music
- Keep class sizes small
If approved by two-thirds of voters, Measure Z will cost property owners $295 per year. The measure automatically expires in seven years and cannot be renewed without voter approval.
To ensure the cost of Measure Z is not a burden to residents on fixed incomes, Measure Z provides an optional exemption for homeowners age 65 and over as well as low income homeowners with disabilities who qualify for SSI or SSDI benefits. To apply for an exemption please fill out the form linked below and return it to the address on the form by May 1.
Link to Senior Exemption Form Link to SSI/SSDI Exemption Form
