CC Resolution No. 04-414
RESOLUTION NO. 04-414
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CUPERTINO
SUPPORTING THE CUPERTINO UNION SCHOOL DISTRICT'S MEASURE 0 ON
THE NOVEMBER 2, 2004 BALLOT
WHEREAS, having schools of superior quality is one of our community's greatest assets,
WHEREAS, many families move into this community because of the quality education
our local schools provide, which helps to keep local property values strong,
WHEREAS, the Cupertino Union School District serves children who reside in the City
of Cupertino, and
WHEREAS, without action on the part of our community, the elementary and middle
schools in the Cupertino Union School District will be unable to maintain the excellence for
which they are known; and
WHEREAS, the Cupertino Union School District receives the lowest level of state
funding per student out of all 33 school districts in Santa Clara County. Despite limited funding,
its schools continuously rank among the very best in California; and
WHEREAS, recent state budget cuts threaten the Cupertino Union School District's
ability to sustain quality education for the 16,000 children that attend its schools; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Trustees of the Cupertino Union School District has placed
Measure 0, a parcel tax of $98 per year, on the November 2, 2004 ballot. Measures 0 will cost
homeowners about $8 a month for six (6) years and allows for homeowners over the age of 65 to
apply for a full exemption; and
WHEREAS, funds ftom Measure 0 will be used to attract and retain outstanding
teachers, maintain manageable class sizes, maintain academic support specialists; maintain the
District's outstanding music and art programs, and continue proven academic programs that
enhance student achievement; and
WHEREAS, the Cupertino Union School District needs the support of the City of
Cupertino to ensure that the quality of its schools in the City are maintained, This support of
Measure 0 is essential to the future oflocal schools and the children who attend them.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Cupertino
hereby endorses Measure 0 on the November 2, 2004 ballot.
Ordinance No. 040-414
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PASSED AND ADOPTED at the regular meeting of the City Council of the City of
Cupertino this 4th day of October 2004, by the following vote:
Vote
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
ATTEST:
Members ofthe City Council
James, Kwok, Lowenthal, Sandoval, Wang
None
None
None
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City Clerk
APPROVED: