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Measure NTop of Page
The East Side Union High School District Board of Trustees elected to place before the voters a ballot measure to have them consider:
"With funds that cannot be taken by the State and spent elsewhere, shall East Side Union High School District's parcel tax to protect career technical education and college preparation programs and maintain competitive wages and benefits for teachers and staff at Andrew Hill, Calero, Evergreen Valley, Foothill, Independence, James Lick, Mt. Pleasant, Oak Grove, Piedmont Hills, Santa Teresa, Silver Creek, Yerba Buena and W.C. Overfelt High Schools be adopted at $49 per parcel, raising $6.4 million annually for five years, with senior exemptions and full public disclosure of all spending?"
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Purpose of Measure NTop of Page
To maintain high-quality public education in schools in the East Side Union High School District (the "District"), the District proposes to levy and collect an education parcel tax annually for five years with accountability measures in connection with the education parcel tax and to provide oversight and accountability to ensure that funds are used only for the following specific purposes:
- Maintain and protect vital educational programs and classes, including expanding classes for college readiness, vocational and career training programs;
- Attract and retain qualified, high-performing teachers, staff and counselors;
- Support competitive wages, benefits and expand access to resources for teachers and staff.
The Board of Trustees will not fund any program other than those listed above from the proceeds of the education parcel tax. Under no circumstances shall any of the proceeds of the education parcel tax be used for administrators' salaries, benefits or pensions.
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Measure N FAQsTop of Page
East Side Union High School District
Preparing Students for Future Success
WHAT IS MEASURE N?
Measure N is a parcel tax on the November 5, 2024 Presidential Election ballot. Levied on a flat per-parcel basis, parcel taxes are used to fund educational programs and services, and support teachers and staff. If approved by at least two-thirds of the votes cast, it will raise approximately $6.4 million annually for five years.
HOW MUCH WILL MEASURE N COST?
Measure N ‘s annual parcel tax is $49 per parcel for five years. Funds come from a fixed tax on all parcels—residential, commercial,
agricultural and industrial—located within the District.
IS THERE AN EXEMPTION FOR SENIOR CITIZENS?
Yes, seniors can apply for an exemption for their residences.
WHAT TAXPAYER PROTECTIONS ARE IN PLACE?
Measure N ensures that there will be full public disclosure of all spending. An independent Citizens’ Oversight Committee must review and report on all Measure N expenditures, and a third-party auditor will audit all expenditures. Measure N includes a specific list of programs on which funds may be spent. Funds can only be spent on East Side Union High School District’s projects and cannot be taken by the state and spent elsewhere.
Measure N ensures that there will be full public disclosure of all spending. An independent Citizens’ Oversight Committee must review and report on all Measure N expenditures, and a third-party auditor will audit all expenditures. Measure N includes a specific list of programs on which funds may be spent. Funds can only be spent on East Side Union High School District’s projects and cannot be taken by the state and spent elsewhere.
HOW DO I VOTE BY MAIL?
All registered voters in California will receive a vote-by-mail ballot. If you need to register to vote, you can register online at www.registertovote.ca.gov. Once you complete your ballot, sign your ballot envelope and simply drop your ballot in the mail—postage is prepaid—by November 5, 2024. If you need additional assistance or would like to drop off your ballot in person at a Vote Center or Ballot Drop Box, please visit sccvote.sccgov.org for more information.
Our Schools
Andrew P. Hill High School
Evergreen Valley High School
Foothill High School
Independence High School
Independence/Overfelt Adult Centers
James Lick High School
Mt. Pleasant High School
Oak Grove High School
Piedmont Hills High School
Santa Teresa High School
Silver Creek High School
William C. Overfelt High School
Yerba Buena High School
Alternative Education Centers/Schools
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Election Timeline & InformationTop of Page
KEY ELECTION DATES
- October 7, 2024
- Election Office Mails Vote-by-Mail Ballots
- October 29, 2024
- Last day to request Vote-by-Mail Ballot
- October 26, 2024
- Vote Centers open for voting in the County of Santa Clara
- Find a Vote Center at:
- November 5, 2024
- Election Day 2024
IMPORTANT ELECTION WEBSITES
Register to Vote - California Secretary of State
On the California Secretary of State Website you can:
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- Register to vote
- Pre-register to vote (for those 16 & 17)
- Check Your Voter Registration Status
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Santa Clara County Registrar of Voters
On the Santa Clara County Registrar of Voter Website you can:
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- Find your Vote Center
- Track your ballot
- Get involved in volunteering
- View County Voter Information Guides
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