About this site
A guide to Measure H — the Ross Valley School District (RVSD) parcel tax on the June 2, 2026 ballot.
When we started looking into Measure H, we found two kinds of material online: short ballot summaries that didn't really explain the trade-offs, and campaign sites for and against Measure H that were lacking nuance. We wanted an easy-to-read overview, backed by well-sourced research.
This site explains:
- What the measure does, in plain English
- How RVSD funding compares to other districts in Marin County
- What cost-cutting measures have already been implemented
- What is actually at risk if the measure doesn't pass
- Where to look for more information
If you want the fastest orientation, start with what a No vote actually triggers, then read where the money goes, why RVSD is underfunded in a wealthy county, and what state receivership actually means.
Editorial approach
- Sourced. Every factual claim is footnoted to a primary or near-primary source: Ballotpedia, RVSD's own materials including the 2025-26 Adopted Budget, Marin Independent Journal reporting, the Marin County Office of Education's parcel-tax summary and election history database, KeepRVSDSchoolsOpen, and the Coalition of Sensible Taxpayers.
- Honest about our position. We've decided to vote Yes on Measure H, and want to make a case that you should too.
- No tracking. No ads, no Google Analytics, no third-party tracking, and no cookies.
- Corrections welcome. If you spot an error, please get in touch and we'll fix it.
What this site is not
- Not legal or tax advice. If you have a specific question about how the parcel tax applies to your property, contact RVSD or a tax professional.
- Not a substitute for the official ballot pamphlet. Marin County Elections is the authoritative source for ballot text, deadlines, and voting procedures.
- Not a place to donate. If you'd like to donate or get involved with Measure H, keeprvsdschoolsopen.org is the right place.
Who runs this site?
This site is built by parents and taxpayers who live in the Ross Valley School District and care about how it is funded. It is not paid for by any campaign committee, and not affiliated with the Ross Valley School District, the Yes on H campaign at keeprvsdschoolsopen.org, or the Coalition of Sensible Taxpayers.
Based on the reporting and documents cited throughout this site, our bottom line is a Yes vote on Measure H. Our goal is to share that research with the community and be transparent about our reasoning.
Contact
Please get in touch with any feedback, corrections, additional sources, or endorsements you think we missed.