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Community split on proposed term-limits ballot measure as board weighs fiscal timing
Summary
Speakers at the meeting were sharply divided over a proposed ballot measure to impose term limits on trustees; opponents argued the roughly $300,000 estimated cost would drain resources during fiscal distress, while proponents said limits would prevent entrenched governance.
A proposed resolution to place term limits on the school board drew both opposition and support from the community on Wednesday.
Leticia Covarrubias testified against agenda item 7.02a, saying the district is in fiscal distress and that spending approximately $300,000 on a ballot measure to impose term limits would divert funds from students. "Every dollar matters during fiscal…
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