Earlier this year the California Court of Appeal ruled in the case of Borikas et al. v. AUSD, a lawsuit filed by parcel tax opponents challenging the legality of Measure H, a parcel tax passed in 2008. That ruling validated parts of Measure H, declared invalid other parts of Measure H, and sent the case back to the trial court to determine whether plaintiffs are entitled to any further remedies. Approximately $7.4 million in revenues for educational programs and teachers in the District are at risk if the trial court orders refunds. In March, the Board of Education voted 4-1, with Member Spencer voting no, to appeal the case to the California Supreme Court.

The District has now filed its Petition for Review and Reply with the Supreme Court. The Court may act on the District’s petition at any time between now and July 15.