ACSA’s Board of Directors has taken positions on four key statewide races and ballot measures this November.

On July 15, the board approved the following positions:

Together, these decisions reflect ACSA’s focus on supporting leaders committed to public education and protecting reliable, ongoing funding for California schools.

“Our board carefully considered the records of both candidates and the implications of each ballot measure,” said ACSA President Dr. Rene Rickard. “These positions reflect our commitment to strengthening public education, protecting school funding, and supporting leaders who understand what students and school communities need to thrive.”

The ACSA board endorsed Becerra based on his public service and record of advancing student health, civil rights, and educational access. As California attorney general, he worked with education stakeholders, including ACSA, to implement protections for immigrant students and families. As U.S. secretary of health and human services, he supported expanded access to school-based health and mental health services.

Barrera brings nearly two decades of experience on the San Diego USD Board of Education, along with statewide policy experience at the California Department of Education. His career has placed him at the intersection of local governance and statewide policy, giving him a clear understanding of how Sacramento decisions affect district budgets, school operations and student opportunities.

On the ballot measures, the board voted to support Proposition 3 to protect billions of dollars in ongoing revenue and help ensure California schools receive the funding they need. The measure would remove the expiration date on existing voter-approved tax rates paid by the state’s highest earners, preserving support for the Proposition 98 guarantee and funding students rely on.

The board opposed Proposition 40 because it provides no guaranteed funding for public schools and is projected to reduce ongoing state revenues that support education. While the measure would generate significant one-time revenue, schools may receive little or none of it, while losses in personal income tax revenue would mean less funding for public education over time.

“Decisions made at the ballot box shape the policies and resources that reach public schools,” said Iván Carrillo, ACSA senior director of Policy and Governmental Relations. “ACSA engages to ensure the interests of students, school communities, and public education are prioritized.”