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The Mountain View Whisman School District has faced an onslaught of concerns this year over its budget, its decision-making processes, its relationship with the city, and the performance of its board and superintendent. Lost in all of this is the case for Measure AA, which is a critical piece of Mountain View Whisman’s budget puzzle.
As a district parent, I believe Measure AA is essential: regardless of future leadership, the district must secure funding to support its students and maintain educational programs.
The district anticipates a 10% budget shortfall without additional funding. While there are real concerns about how the district has spent some of its funds, those issues account for only 1-3% of the budget, far less than the projected deficit. Unfortunately, no concrete proposals have emerged to close this gap through budget cuts…