CC Resolution No. 10-070 Endorsing Fremont High School Measure B RESOLUTION NO. 10 -070
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CUPERTINO
ENDORSING FREMONT HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT MEASURE B
WHEREAS, a superior and comprehensive high school education program delivers many long -
lasting benefits and advantages to all the children and residents of a community;
WHEREAS, the City of Cupertino and other communities that comprise Fremont Union High
School District are fortunate to have excellent local high schools that prepare students for college
and successful careers;
WHEREAS, all five high schools of the District — Cupertino, Fremont, Homestead, Lynbrook,
and Monta Vista High Schools — exceed State standards for student achievement and have been
recognized as California Distinguished Schools, sending 90% of enrolled students to college;
WHEREAS, it is essential the District have stable, reliable, local funding to maintain its quality
academic programs;
WHEREAS, while enrollment and costs are increasing, State education funding continues to
dramatically decline, the State budget will likely cut billions more from education, and the
outlook is bleak for the future of State funding for years to come;
WHEREAS, the citizens, taxpayers and voters of the District voted to support the Measure L
parcel tax in 2004 to preserve high quality and core academic and college - qualifying classes by
retaining qualified and experienced teachers and school employees;
WHEREAS, the Measure L parcel tax will expire in 2011 if not re- approved, leaving critical
educational programs at risk after next school year;
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the city Council of the city of Cupertino does
hereby support and endorse the passage of Measure B in order to preserve the high quality of
local public education.
PASSED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Cupertino this
6th day of April, 2010, by the following vote:
Vote Members of the City Council
AYES: Wang, Wong, Chang, Mahoney, Santoro
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
ATTEST: APPROVED:
City Clerk Mayy