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Measure P: Funding Quality Education in Tahoe-Truckee Schools

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Tahoe-Truckee Unified School District’s (TTUSD) primary mission is to provide a high-
quality education to approximately 4,000 local students. The District operates 10
schools across the Truckee, North Lake Tahoe, and West Shore communities, serving
families residing in Nevada, Placer, and El Dorado counties. Multiple TTUSD schools have been recognized as a California Distinguished School, reflecting the district’s strong academics, innovative programs, and success in preparing students for college, careers, and beyond.

Local School Funding Set to Expire

Since 1989, voters have approved local school parcel tax funding that represents over 5% of the school district budget. This funding supplements funding from the State that only supports a basic education. Locally controlled parcel tax funding helps TTUSD attract and retain qualified and experienced teachers, maintain manageable class sizes, and support quality academic and job training programs that help prepare students for success in college and the workforce. Unless renewed by voters, this parcel tax funding will expire soon and over $5 million may need to be cut from the budget, which could lead to teacher layoffs, cuts to academic programs, and increased class sizes.

Renewing Local School Funding to Help Prevent Cuts

The TTUSD Board of Education has voted to place Measure P on the November 3, 2026, ballot, which would renew the current $148 annual parcel tax rate and increase it by $40 to account for inflation since the last renewal in 2018, for a total of $188. Measure P would continue this funding for 9 years and provide approximately $7 million annually in locally controlled school funding to:

  • Support programs in science, technology, engineering and math
  • Attract and retain highly qualified teachers
  • Maintain career and technical education and job training programs for in-demand fields like health sciences and skilled trades
  • Maintain manageable class sizes

Local Control and Fiscal Provisions

Measure P would continue fiscal oversight and transparency provisions, including:

  • All money raised would stay local and could not be taken by the state or federal governments
  • An independent oversight committee, annual audits, and public spending disclosure would continue 
  • Funds could not be used for administrator salaries
  • Homeowners age 65 and older would continue to be eligible for an exemption and do not need to reapply
  • Low-income homeowners with disabilities would be eligible for an exemption

We Want to Hear from You!

As we plan for the future of our neighborhood schools, we encourage and welcome your thoughts and questions. Please contact info@ttusd.org for more information.

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