This blog post breaks down Kentfield School District’s Measure C, a parcel tax proposal on the June 2 ballot in Marin County.
The measure would renew and raise the current per-parcel tax to fund core academic programs, help attract and keep teachers, and prevent class-size increases at Bacich Elementary and Kent Middle. Seniors and disability recipients would get exemptions.
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Measure C at a glance
Simply put, Measure C would renew the existing tax of $1,842 per parcel and add $148. That brings the total to $1,990 per parcel annually.
The parcel tax would last for 10 years, with 3% annual increases after that. It needs a two-thirds majority from Kentfield School District voters—a tough threshold that Marin County folks will be watching as ballots start arriving in North San Anselmo and nearby towns.
Families in Kentfield and nearby areas like Greenbrae, San Rafael, and Larkspur are weighing how this funding helps districts where every classroom matters. If it passes, Measure C is expected to generate about $5.9 million per year for essential academic work and the people who make it happen.
What the measure would fund
- Core academic programs in math, science, reading, and writing.
- Efforts to attract and retain qualified teachers.
- Strategies to prevent class sizes from creeping up at Bacich Elementary and Kent Middle.
- A framework to replace Measure A after it expires, keeping funding stable for long-term planning.
Financial specifics and timeline
Measure C would replace Measure A, which voters approved in 2018 and will expire in 2028. If Measure C passes, the district gets another decade of funding certainty and can align staffing and programs with enrollment trends in North Marin communities like Mill Valley and Fairfax.
District officials have pointed out that about 25% of the Kentfield School District’s $24 million annual budget is at risk if the current parcel tax goes away. Leaders say continued parcel tax support is essential to keep high-quality education at Bacich Elementary in Kentfield and Kent Middle in Greenbrae, where students have earned the California Distinguished School honor.
- The tax would run for ten years, with 3% annual increases after that if voters renew again.
- Residential exemptions would apply for residents 65 and older and for those receiving Social Security disability.
Local impact and community context
For families around Kentfield, this ballot measure means more than just another cost. The Kentfield community—stretching into the hills of Ross, San Anselmo, and the south edge of Larkspur—wants to keep Bacich Elementary’s neighborhood feel and Kent Middle’s reputation as a California Distinguished School in a changing Marin education scene.
In Tamalpais Valley and the hills, residents keep a close eye on whether local schools can sustain strong programs and manage class size pressures. This is a region where community involvement really does shape the schools.
Supporters and process
Election materials show broad support for Measure C from local educators, former trustees, and community leaders. They say the measure is critical for fiscal stability and student success in Marin’s North Bay corridor.
The ballot argument in favor comes from a coalition of district educators and community figures, who see strong schools as the backbone of strong towns—from San Rafael to Novato and every corner of Marin County.
No formal opposing argument was filed. That’s telling—support for the measure seems broad, even as voters in Mill Valley and Fairfax consider what it means for their neighbors and for Marin County schools overall.
What voters should know as they head to the polls
The district serves families in Kentfield, Bacich Elementary, Kent Middle in Greenbrae, and a handful of other neighborhoods. Measure C is on the ballot, and it’s all about keeping Marin County’s public schools up to their usual high standards.
Voters have to decide if adding another $148 per parcel—on top of the current $1,842—makes sense. The goal? To keep strong teachers, reasonable class sizes, and solid academic programs for the next decade, even as places like San Rafael, Tiburon, and Ross change.
As folks in the Kentfield School District get ready to vote, it’s worth thinking about how this funding affects local kids and neighbors in nearby towns. The outcome on June 2 will shape education in North Marin for a long time.
Here is the source article for this story: Kentfield School District seeks parcel tax renewal, increase
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