"Former board members Todd Collins and Ken Dauber are against Measure B, arguing the tax is unnecessary because the district has over $100 million in reserves."
"Current board members Shounak Dharap and Rowena Chiu support the tax. They will argue the revenue is necessary to maintain strong programs and avoid teacher layoffs."
"The debate starts at 7 p.m and will last about an hour at 25 Churchill Ave. The debate will be moderated by Terry Godfrey, who was on the school board from 2015 to 2018."
Past and present board members will debate whether voters should approve an $800 parcel tax for the Palo Alto Unified School District. Former board members Todd Collins and Ken Dauber oppose Measure B, saying the tax is unnecessary because the district holds more than $100 million in reserves. Current board members Shounak Dharap and Rowena Chiu support the tax, saying the additional revenue is needed to maintain strong programs and prevent teacher layoffs. The debate is scheduled to begin at 7 p.m. on May 18 and will last about an hour at 25 Churchill Ave. Terry Godfrey will moderate the event.
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