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Piedmont voters approve Measure P; board and community pledge to invest proceeds in staff pay and programs
Summary
Board leaders and community groups celebrated the passage of Measure P, which passed with roughly 80% support, and said the parcel tax will fund a 4.5% salary increase for staff in 2024–25 while the district pursues additional fundraising to sustain programs.
The Piedmont Unified School District and community leaders on Wednesday praised voters for passing Measure P, a parcel tax the district said will provide added financial support and allow a 4.5% salary increase for staff in 2024–25. An APT-affiliated speaker told the board the vote — nearly 80% in favor, she said — shows broad community backing for local schools.
"PUSD absolutely needed the added financial support measure P will provide to maintain our high quality programs and to enable a 4.5 salary increase for staff in 2425," the speaker said. Superintendent Dr. Hahn said district leaders will steward the funds carefully and start with compensation changes that respond to recruitment and retention pressures.
Board members repeatedly thanked volunteer campaign organizers and local partners. Veronica Anderson Thigpen said the turnout was "absolutely incredible," calling the community's support ‘‘a huge difference’’ for district programs. Board members and staff emphasized that local fundraising and the district's giving campaign will supplement, not replace, the parcel tax funding.
The board did not take formal action on Measure P at the meeting; speakers and trustees described near-term uses such as pay increases and noted continued oversight and follow-up. The district also encouraged community donations to the Piedmont Education Foundation's $4 million giving campaign to support programs and services beyond the parcel-tax revenue.
