Just shop at Whole Foods - Los Altos on May 25th anytime from 8AM-10PM and 5% of the net sales goes to LAEF.  It’s pretty easy.  No coupons or fliers are needed.  Restock your pantry, buy picnic supplies, update your emergency food supplies, fill up your wine rack, eat lunch or dinner at Whole Foods Los Altos! 

According to LAEF’s website, the mission of LAEF is:

The Los Altos Educational Foundation works to raise funds and to provide financial support as a supplement to the resources of the Los Altos School District for the purpose of funding academic and enrichment programs, and improving the overall education of students in the schools of the Los Altos School District.

The Los Altos Educational Foundation (LAEF) is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization, Tax ID# 94-2862793.

Click here to see the programs that LAEF has slated for funding this academic calender.

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Thanks for supporting our local schools!

The district is estimating that enrollment will increase by approximately 25% (900 students) in the next 10 years.  That is about 450 new students per high school.  According to the district, there isn’t enough classroom space to handle this anticipated increase.   The bond would increase classroom capacity.

In addition, there is a “Green” element to the proposed bond.

According to the district web page:

“If approved, the bond would prevent overcrowding in district schools, support core academic programs such as English, math and science through improved classroom technology and facilities and upgrade fire and earthquake safety systems to meet modern standards.”

Additional details about the bond can be read in this press release.

Building Education for Students Together (BEST), has been formed to promote the issue and address questions that the community may have.  A (soon to come) BEST website, http://www.bestformvla.org/ will provide further information about the Bond.

FYI – The Ballot Measure requires a 55% voter approval to pass the bond.