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Pasadena Unified School District

Pasadena Unified School District is a school district in California. It runs public schools. A Board of Education of 7 members guides it. Each member is listed with a district number from 1 to 7. It sits in Los Angeles County. In 2023, Pasadena Unified School District spent about $324.0M. This is a Census of Governments estimate across all of its funds.

Collected and spent

In 2023, Pasadena Unified School District spent about $324.0M. This is a Census of Governments estimate across all of its funds.

Spent
$324.0M
Fiscal year 2023 · Census of Governments estimate, all funds · spending

Where the money comes from

One tax.

Property tax
$0.0637 per $100 of value
Source · Los Angeles County Auditor-Controller / Board of Supervisors, LA County FY2024-25 Tax Rate Resolution, Pasadena USD debt service funds. Read on June 20, 2026.
DetailsLA County FY2024-25 Tax Rate Resolution, Pasadena USD debt service funds (909.61-909.68)

Where it goes

Four service lines.

Schools
$243.8M
Public works
$60.4M
General government
$19.8M
Other
$0.0M

Bars in both tables share one scale. Hatched lines pay for past obligations, not current services.

Source · NCES F-33 FY23 - Estimated service split source. Read on October 20, 2026.

Who decides

The Board adopts the annual budget. It approves spending, sets district policy and employs staff. State law requires a public hearing on the budget. The Board must adopt the budget by July 1 each year. It then files the budget with the county superintendent of schools. 7 elected trustees, one per geographic trustee area.

Who Taxes Me lists this board's seats once a public map of its districts can be checked. Until then, the board itself is the way to reach it.

Source · Pasadena Unified School District, PUSD Board of Education page. Read on September 5, 2026.
DetailsPUSD Board of Education page (pusd.us/about/board-of-education/board-of-education,

When decisions happen

State law requires a public budget hearing. The Board must adopt the budget by July 1 each year. It files the budget with the county superintendent within five days. PUSD's own budget page shows this in June. There was a June 12, 2025 budget hearing. There was a June 2024 adopted-budget presentation. Both came before the July 1 deadline.

Each yearBudget hearing and adoption by July 1; FY starts July 1
Next electionNext: Nov 3, 2026 for Districts 1, 3, 5, 7
PUSD's own notice sets a vote for Tuesday, November 3, 2026.

How to reach it

PUSD District Office
Phone
Board of Education public comment
Email
Speak at a Board of Education meeting
Online, through the government's own page
Source · California Legislative Information, CA Ed. Code Sec.42127(a). Read on September 5, 2026.
DetailsCA Ed. Code Sec.42127(a) (leginfo.legislature.ca.gov)

Also on this tax bill

A Pasadena Unified School District address pays these governments too. Which cities and special districts apply depends on the address.

On every bill in Pasadena Unified School District

CaliforniaStateLos Angeles CountyCountyLos Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation AuthoritySpecial districtLos Angeles County Regional Park and Open Space District (Measure A)Special district

On some bills, depending on the address

Cities: 4

PasadenaCity
AltadenaNot in Who Taxes Me yet
Sierra MadreNot in Who Taxes Me yet
East PasadenaNot in Who Taxes Me yet

Special districts: 1

Metropolitan Water District of Southern CaliforniaSpecial district

Sources

Spent
Taxes
Los Angeles County Auditor-Controller / Board of Supervisors, LA County FY2024-25 Tax Rate Resolution, Pasadena USD debt service funds. Read on June 20, 2026.
DetailsLA County FY2024-25 Tax Rate Resolution, Pasadena USD debt service funds (909.61-909.68)
Who decides
Pasadena Unified School District, PUSD Board of Education page. Read on September 5, 2026.
DetailsPUSD Board of Education page (pusd.us/about/board-of-education/board-of-education,
When decisions happen
California Legislative Information, CA Ed. Code Sec.42127(a). Read on September 5, 2026.
DetailsCA Ed. Code Sec.42127(a) (leginfo.legislature.ca.gov)
How to reach it
Pasadena Unified School District, PUSD Board Meetings page. Read on September 5, 2026.
DetailsPUSD Board Meetings page (pusd.us/about/board-of-education/board-meetings,
What it does
Pasadena Unified School District, PUSD Board of Education page. Read on October 9, 2026.

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