Legislative News

It’s Time to Vote!
It’s the final few days of the campaign for YES on Measure T!  Measure T requires a two-thirds majority to pass. Our students are counting on you to turn in your Yes on T ballot!
 
As a reminder, ballots are due by May 6 at 8pm. In the final days, we have three critical asks:

1. Return your ballot if you haven’t done so already! You have until May 6 to cast your YES on T ballot to protect our top high schools. To learn more about voting locations, please visit this link. Ballots must be turned into a ballot drop box by 8pm on May 6 or postmarked by May 6 if you are voting by mail. Remember, no postage is required.
2. If you’ve already voted, text five friends to remind them to turn in their ballots too! Use the attached graphic!
3. Join us for our finalGOTV walks this week! You can sign up to reach last-minute voters using this link.

We’re in a critical time for Measure T—ballots are due in just a couple of weeks and 90% of parents haven’t yet voted! Please don’t delay, return your YES on Measure T ballot today to secure locally-controlled funding for our high schools!
 
Return your ballot in three simple steps:

1. Find your ballot—it should have arrived the week of Apr 7!
2. Vote YES on T to protect quality local high schools
3. Sign your ballot’s return envelope and mail it back today — no postage required. You can also turn it in at a local ballot drop box. For more information about voting and drop box locations, please click here.

If you’ve already returned your ballot, please commit to texting five friends to remind them that we need their ballots turned in too! Community networking is the key to victory for our campaign! Here is some sample language you can use. Please feel free to personalize for your voice: Hello! Just a friendly reminder to turn in your YES on T ballot to protect our high-quality local high schools! Ballots are due back by May 6!
      

Something exciting arrived in the mail this week—your Measure T ballot!
Measure T provides locally-controlled funding to maintain our high-quality high school instruction and retain our excellent local teachers. It requires a steep two-thirds support rate AND is on the ballot during an off-year. All this means that every vote counts in this special election!
 
Turning out the parent vote is critical to our campaign’s strategy to win and protect our local high schools. You can help us today by filling out your ballot early!
 
Return your ballot in three simple steps:

1. Find your ballot, it should be arriving this week
2. Vote YES on T to protect quality local high schools
3. Sign your ballot’s return envelope and mail it back today — no postage required. You can also turn it in at a local ballot drop box.

For more information about voting and drop box locations, please click here. Reminder, ballots are due by Tuesday, May 6! Early parent voting is essential to our campaign’s success!
 
We are still looking for volunteers! Please consider sharing some of your time by helping us get the vote out!  And, if you would like a lawn sign, click here!

Something exciting arrived in the mail this week—your Measure T ballot!
Measure T provides locally-controlled funding to maintain our high-quality high school instruction and retain our excellent local teachers. It requires a steep two-thirds support rate AND is on the ballot during an off-year. All this means that every vote counts in this special election!
 
Turning out the parent vote is critical to our campaign’s strategy to win and protect our local high schools. You can help us today by filling out your ballot early!
 
Return your ballot in three simple steps:

1. Find your ballot, it should be arriving this week
2. Vote YES on T to protect quality local high schools
3. Sign your ballot’s return envelope and mail it back today — no postage required. You can also turn it in at a local ballot drop box.

For more information about voting and drop box locations, please click here. Reminder, ballots are due by Tuesday, May 6! Early parent voting is essential to our campaign’s success!
 
We are still looking for volunteers! Please consider sharing some of your time by helping us get the vote out!  And, if you would like a lawn sign, click here!

Learn How to Walk for Measure T!
Measure T, a $130 parcel tax measure, on the May 6 special election mailed ballot would enhance locally controlled funding to continue to attract and retain great teachers, keep class sizes manageable and provide a wide range of challenging and enriching course offerings for students. Measure T seeks to provide $4.5 million annually, will expire in 8 years, and has an optional exemption for seniors aged 65 and over.

Every vote counts in a special election, and we need your help reaching local voters. We’re in our first big canvassing push to identify supportive voters before ballots are mailed on Monday, Apr 7 and we’re door-knocking in our district to let voters know about this election. Walking is one of the most effective ways to reach voters! Here are the steps:

• Learn how to walk: Click here to request a recording of the walk training and learn how to talk to your neighbors about Measure T!
• Request your turf: Email dlagmay@teamcivx.com to request a neighborhood to walk. In your email, please provide:
  • the school site you’re representing
  • the town you want to walk in
  • your address
  • if you’re walking with a partner, please provide their name

• Get walking: Grab some comfortable shoes and finish your turf before ballots are mailed on Monday, Apr 7!

Volunteers Needed for Yes on Measure T!
Measure T seeks to provide $4.5 million annually to maintain our quality high school instruction and help recruit and retain our top teachers. Measure T is on the May 6 special election ballot, and we need your help getting the word out to voters during this off-year election. Turning out parent voters will be critical to our success. Here’s how you can help:

1. Join us for a neighborhood walk: Knocking on doors is one of the most effective ways to reach voters. Our first walk is planned for Saturday, Mar 22. We’ll be training you on everything you need to know to have a successful canvas on Thursday, Mar 20, at 7pm. You can sign up using this link. Can’t make it? Request a recording of the training here.
2. Endorse the campaign: Join local leaders, teachers, and parents by adding your name to our growing list of supporters. Endorse Measure T using this link.
3. Display a lawn sign: Help us spread awareness about the campaign by displaying a lawn sign. You can request one here!

Please join us in endorsing and spreading the word about Measure T!
 
Measure T will provide locally controlled funding to attract and retain great teachers and provide top academics for our students in the Acalanes Union High School District. The measure is on the May 6 special ballot, and we need your help 1) endorsing the measure and 2) contacting voters during this off-year election. Measure T is a $130 parcel tax for 8 years, with an optional senior exemption and an independent citizen’s oversight committee.
 
We need your help! Please join us for canvassing training on March 20! You’ll learn everything you need to know to help us knock on doors and turn out the vote for our local schools.
 
What: Measure T Canvassing Training
When: March 20, 7pm
Where: Zoom
 
Please sign up using this link to let us know you’re coming!
 
What to expect: During the training, we’ll provide talking points, app training, and general dos and don’ts of door knocking. We’ll also teach you how to sign up for your voter contact list.
 
You don’t need to be an expert to talk to voters! Our goal is to remind friendly, targeted voters to turn in their ballots during this unique election season—not to convince undecided voters!
 
Timing is flexible—canvass with a partner or on your own, at your convenience.
 
If you can’t make the training, a recording will be sent afterward. Click here to receive the recording.
 
Sign up to join us on a neighborhood walk!
 
Want more information? Go to www.YesonT4AUHSD.org or contact rainafoster@gmail.com

AUHSD Governing Board – Candidate Forum
Las Trampas Creek Council of PTA’s is co-sponsoring the candidate forum for the Acalanes Union High School Districts.
Thursday, Oct 17
6:30-9pm
Walnut Creek Library – Oak View room

AUHSD Governing Board – Candidate Forum
Las Trampas Creek Council of PTA’s is co-sponsoring the candidate forum for the Acalanes Union High School Districts.
Thursday, Oct 17
6:30-9pm
Walnut Creek Library – Oak View room

Register to Vote
Is your student 18 or about to turn 18? Now is the perfect time to register to vote and make sure their voices are heard! If your student is 16 or 17, they can pre-register today and be automatically ready to vote when they turn 18. It’s quick, it’s easy, and it’s their right! Let’s make sure this next generation is represented — click here to register or pre-register today!