What is Measure W?
Measure W is a parcel tax measure on the November 3, 2026 ballot seeking voter authorization for locally-controlled funding to protect the quality of AUHSD's high-performing local high schools.
Measure W requires two-thirds, or 66.67%, voter approval to pass.
A “YES vote” is a vote in favor of the District's funding proposal to levy a $168 parcel tax for eight years to address its instructional needs; a “NO vote” is a vote to reject the proposal.
All registered voters residing within AUHSD boundaries are eligible to vote on this measure.
Who is the Acalanes Union High School District?
Acalanes Union High School District (AUHSD) is a public school district serving students in grades 9-12 and interested community members living in the Contra Costa County communities of Lafayette, Moraga, Orinda and Walnut Creek.
The District operates four comprehensive high schools — Acalanes High School, Campolindo High School, Las Lomas High School, and Miramonte High School — as well as Acalanes Center for Independent Study and Acalanes Adult Education.
AUHSD high schools are among the best in California and rank in the top 5% of all high schools in the United States for the strength of their Advanced Placement programs, while Acalanes Center for Independent Study provides an exceptional alternative education program.
What is the exact language of Measure W?
The ballot question reads:
“Shall the measure supporting high-quality education in local high schools by: attracting/retaining highly qualified teachers; continuing advanced academic programs in science, technology, engineering, math, and arts that prepare students for success in college and careers; maintaining manageable class sizes with Acalanes Union High School District levying a $168 parcel tax for eight years, with senior exemptions, citizens' oversight and independent audits, providing $6,000,000 annually in local school funding that cannot be taken by the State, be adopted?”
Why has AUHSD placed Measure W on the ballot?
Funding for our local public high schools is among the lowest in the state, requiring AUHSD to rely on local funding measures and education foundations to help fill the gap. Meanwhile, local parcel tax funding has not increased in 16 years.
The District has tightened its belt, absorbing over $4 million in budget cuts over the past two years that have impacted student electives, library and counseling services, and enrichment programs.
Without a new and sustainable source of additional funding, further reductions and budget cuts are likely. Measure W is on the ballot to address this reality.
How would Measure W funds be spent?
If approved by voters, Measure W funds would be used to support the following AUHSD critical instructional needs:
• Attract and retain highly qualified teachers
• Prepare students for college and in-demand careers
• Maintain manageable class sizes
• Maintain advanced academic programs, including math, science, engineering and the arts
• Provide library services, academic counseling, and career training
• Provide career and technical education for in-demand fields including biotech, medical and health sciences, auto mechanics, fabrication, and other skilled trades
• Keep technology up to date to provide for modern student learning
• Provide instructional equipment, materials and supplies to support AUHSD's programs
I live in Moraga/Walnut Creek/Lafayette. Didn't we just vote on a school parcel tax? Why am I being asked again?
In June 2026, voters in Lafayette, Moraga, and Walnut Creek were asked to vote on parcel taxes for their elementary school districts serving children in grades TK-8: Measure H for Lafayette School District, Measure I for Moraga School District, and Measure L for Walnut Creek School District.
The revenue from those measures was proposed for those TK-8 districts only.
If approved by voters, funds from Measure W would go to AUHSD high schools only (Acalanes High School, Miramonte High School, Campolindo High School, Las Lomas High School, and ACIS).
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