All school districts in the Tri-Valley have joined a statewide coalition advocating for increased base funding for California's public schools. The 'Raise the Base' initiative seeks to boost the Local Control Funding Formula (LCFF) base grant without raising local taxes.
Districts like Pleasanton Unified face severe financial strain from declining enrollment and rising operational costs, despite implementing deep budget cuts. The proposal focuses on directing new state revenues to increase base grants for all districts, which supporters say would maintain core programs and preserve equity for high-need students.
Local legislators are being engaged as the coalition builds support ahead of the state's budget process. This effort highlights the structural funding challenges facing many California school districts as they strive to maintain educational quality amid fiscal pressures.