Collected and spent
In 2023, Santa Clara Unified School District spent about $453.1M. This is a Census of Governments estimate across all of its funds.
Spent
$453.1M
Fiscal year 2023 · Census of Governments estimate, all funds · spending
Where the money comes from
One tax.
Property tax
$0.0826 per $100 of value
Source · Government Financial Services JPA for Santa Clara Unified School District (sourc, Santa Clara Unified School District - Measure BB Debt Update presentation. Read on June 26, 2026.
Details
Santa Clara Unified School District - Measure BB Debt Update presentation (GFSJPA), 'All 5 Bond Measures Combined Currently $36.90'; tax levies actual through 2024-25 obtained from Santa Clara County Auditor-Controller's DepartmentWhere it goes
Four service lines.
Schools
$312.9M
Public works
$115.8M
General government
$24.2M
Other
$0.2M
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
Seven elected trustees serve on the school board. 7 trustees, each elected from one trustee area.
Jim Canova
Trustee, Trustee Area 1
Next election
November 3, 2026
Kathy Watanabe
Trustee, Trustee Area 2
Term end not published
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Vickie Fairchild
Trustee, Trustee Area 3
Next election
November 3, 2026
Andrew Ratermann
Trustee, Trustee Area 4
Next election
November 3, 2026
Michele Ryan
Trustee, Trustee Area 5
Term end not published
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Jodi Muirhead
Trustee, Trustee Area 6
Next election
November 3, 2026
Bonnie Lieberman
Trustee, Trustee Area 7
Term end not published
Re-check by November 3, 2026
Source · Santa Clara Unified School District, Santa Clara Unified School District. Read on October 1, 2026.
When decisions happen
Each yearThe board usually meets on the second and fourth Thursdays.
November 3, 2026Election for 4 seats
How to reach it
Source · Santa Clara Unified School District, Santa Clara Unified School District. Read on October 1, 2026.
Also on this tax bill
A Santa Clara Unified School District address pays these governments too. Which cities and special districts apply depends on the address.
On every bill in Santa Clara Unified School District
CaliforniaStateSanta Clara CountyCountySan Francisco Bay Restoration Authority (Measure AA)Special districtSanta Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA)Special district
On some bills, depending on the address
Cities: 4
Sources
Spent
NCES F-33 FY23 - Estimated service split source. Read on October 20, 2026.
Taxes
Government Financial Services JPA for Santa Clara Unified School District (sourc, Santa Clara Unified School District - Measure BB Debt Update presentation. Read on June 26, 2026.
Details
Santa Clara Unified School District - Measure BB Debt Update presentation (GFSJPA), 'All 5 Bond Measures Combined Currently $36.90'; tax levies actual through 2024-25 obtained from Santa Clara County Auditor-Controller's DepartmentWho decides
Santa Clara Unified School District, Santa Clara Unified School District. Read on October 1, 2026.
When decisions happen
Santa Clara Unified School District, Santa Clara Unified School District. Read on October 1, 2026.
How to reach it
Santa Clara Unified School District, Santa Clara Unified School District. Read on October 1, 2026.
What it does
NCES F-33 FY23 - Estimated service split source. Read on October 14, 2026.
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