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Millbrae School District 555 Richmond Drive Millbrae, CA 94030 (650) 697-5693

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Millbrae School District provides quality education to over 2,400 elementary and middle school students. Thanks to strong academic programs in math, science, reading and writing, as well as highly qualified teachers, student test scores are well above the State’s standard for excellence. Our district, however, is among the lowest funded school districts in San Mateo County. A dedicated source of local funding could support 21st-century instruction in science, technology, engineering and math that would prepare children to excel in high school and college and to compete in the global economy.

PO TEN TIAL LOCAL FUNDING ME A SU RE To maintain high-quality education in Millbrae schools, the Board of Trustees is considering placing a local school parcel tax measure on the June ballot to provide locally-controlled funding that could not be taken away by the State. Although no final decisions have been made, the measure may cost $97 per parcel and generate approximately $700,000 per year, for five years, for our schools. A potential measure could:

 Maintain 21st-century, hands-on science labs, technology, engineering and math instruction  Attract and retain qualified teachers  Strengthen reading and writing programs  Restore art and music programs  Provide classroom computers and instructional technology

F IS CAL ACCOUNTABILIT Y WOU L D B E MA N D ATORY  All funds would be locally controlled, stay here in our Millbrae schools and could not be taken away by the State

 None of the money could be used to increase administrator salaries or benefits  An independent citizens’ oversight committee and audits would ensure that all funds are spent properly  Senior citizen homeowners would be eligible for an exemption from the cost of the measure

YOU’R E INVITED! We invite the Millbrae School District community to join us at the upcoming meeting when the Board of Trustees will consider placing a potential parcel tax measure on the June 5, 2018 ballot.

DATE . . . . . . . . . . . February 6 TIME . . . . . . . . . . . 7:00 PM LOCATION. . . . . Millbrae City Council Chambers



621 Magnolia Avenue