Community Input on Parcel Tax Wanted at Meeting

A community meeting will be held on Thursday to hear from the public and get input on a possible education parcel tax that the Scotts Valley Unified School District .

At the meeting, "Maintaining Excellence Through Possible Funding Initiatives," Superintendent Penny Weaver said in a recent letter that a panel of educators, parents, and District leaders will "share viewpoints on our theme of 'maintaining excellence' as we face the likelihood of catastrophic mid-year budget reductions. We will engage the audience with questions and answers regarding funding initiatives that include a possible education parcel tax measure. We will also identify programs and services that serve to maintain our excellence and will be subject to reduction or elimination due to a projected shortfall of $1.1 million in funding over the next two school years."

What are your thoughts on the parcel tax? Take our poll  and head out to the meeting to have your voice heard.

The community meeting is Thursday, Nov. 3,  6:30-8 p.m., at the , 360 Kings Village Dr.