League of Women Voters of California Education Fund
Santa Clara County, CA November 3, 2009 Election
	Tamara L. "Tammy" Logan Answers Questions Candidate for Board Member; Los Altos School District

The questions were prepared by the the League of Women Voters of Los Altos/Mtn. View Area and asked of all candidates for this office.
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Questions & Answers

1. What ideas do you have for handling Bullis Charter School's request for a junior high school?

I look forward to collaborating more closely with BCS leaders to resolve the contentious location issue. As a board member, I will work to insure that all legal requirements for charter school facilities are met as we review the Proposition 39 request for the 2010-2011 school year.

2. Would you support an election for an additional parcel tax? Please explain why.

Given the current economic situation in our area, I think an increase in parcel taxes is not a viable short term option. In the long term, we need a strategic plan to continue our history of academic excellence and maintain a family friendly community. With current state budget trends, a future increase in the parcel tax may be required to achieve these goals.

3. Basic aid districts are recommended to maintain a higher reserve due to the volatility and unpredictability of property tax revenues. The LASD Citizens Advisory Committee on Finance recommended to the Board of Trustees building reserves up to the 8% to 10% range. This will be difficult as the district is facing decreasing revenues. Do you agree with building the reserves and how would you go about it?

Increasing reserves during a time of budget cuts is a difficult proposition. Our best approach will be to take a cautious approach to restoring cuts and to continue searching for creative ways to improve program delivery at lower cost. An excellent example of resourceful thinking is the new Fine Arts Block (FAB) program that was initiated this year in the upper elementary grades.

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