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Budget challenges
The Redwood City School District (RCSD) faces unprecedented challenges that directly impact studetns, teachers, and classrooms:
- 3.8M in budget cuts for the 2025-26 school year.
- 6M budget cuts expected for 2026-27, bringing class sizes to the maximum allowed by law and losing up to 17 teachers.
- Rising costs for staffing, special education, and student services.
- Significant reductions in federal and state education funding.
- The end of temporary pandemic-era funding that previously filled critical gaps.
- High levels of need in our community, including housing instability, financial strain, and language barriers affecting many Redwood City families.
Strong Schools for Redwood City supports RCSD's initiative to introduce a parcel tax to offset recent budget cuts, provide long term, stable funding for our schools, and protect the quality of public education in Redwood City.
Why a parcel tax?
State and federal funding for schools will not increase over the next few years, while costs continue to raise. In California, strong school districts depend on local support to maintain high quality education. Parcel taxes are the mechanism by which a school district in need can raise more funds for teachers and instruction. Redwood City has historically received less local funding than neighboring districts.
- This measure would bring between $9 and $14 millions annually, enough to offset recent cuts and restore badly needed instructional staff.
- Funds would go to educational programs, teachers, and support staff—not administrative salaries or facility improvements.
- A citizens oversight committee would ensure transparency and proper use of funds.
- For the first time in district history, the parcel tax would not be a flat fee. Rather, it would be based on the size of the dwelling - making it significantly more equitable for the entire community.
First milestone
Raise enough funds to support the campaign.
To succeed, we must raise the funds needed to run a strong, effective campaign!
Campaign funds cover the essentials that turn community support into votes: printing flyers and yard signs, direct mail, phone and text reminders, volunteer tools, and outreach materials in multiple languages.
Your contribution helps us reach more families, answer questions clearly, and make sure voters understand how this parcel tax protects classrooms, teachers, and student programs.
A well organized, community driven campaign is critical to securing the 66.6% voter approval required for passage and ensuring this effort succeeds.
$45,000 raised** Thank you!
** Last updated Jan 21