OPINION — The FHUSD M&O override isn't just an "override," it is a property tax hike at a time when many homeowners are finally expecting some tax relief. If it passes, those taxes go right back up.
Before asking taxpayers for more, FHUSD should demonstrate responsible stewardship of the resources it already has. The district is receiving millions and millions from the sale of vacant properties to developers. Let's see how those proceeds are invested before reaching deeper into residents' pockets.
The district also needs to right-size its footprint. With roughly 900 students enrolled, they could fit comfortably in the high school built for more than 1,300. Continuing to maintain vacant or underutilized campuses isn't a long-term solution — it simply diverts money from classrooms.
