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Pacific Grove Unified board opens discussion on 5-year fiscal stability plan; staff to explore parcel tax, reconfiguration and an education foundation
Summary
At its March 5 meeting, the Pacific Grove Unified board reviewed a proposed five-pillar fiscal stability plan that includes a reserve policy target, exploring a parcel tax for the 2026 gubernatorial ballot, creating an education foundation, pursuing grants, and considering district reconfiguration and redistricting. Staff will return with more information and possible community outreach.
The Pacific Grove Unified School District board on March 5 reviewed an information item outlining a proposed five-year fiscal stability plan and timeline that staff described as a roadmap for stabilizing the district's finances.
Superintendent Dr. Adamson presented five pillars: (1) adopt a reserve policy (board discussion suggested a 10% target), (2) pursue new revenue generation including the possibility of a parcel tax, (3) create a PGUSD education foundation, (4) pursue ongoing grants and sponsorships, and (5) improve funding governance and operational efficiency including an exploration of district reconfiguration or a redrawing of boundary lines.
Dr. Adamson and Assistant Superintendent Jorn explained that to place a parcel tax on the upcoming gubernatorial general-election ballot staff would…
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