SAN LEANDRO -- A $39 parcel tax to fund classroom programs was
falling just shy of the two-thirds approval needed to pass.
With most of the votes counted, the measure had 65.38 percent
approval. It needs 66 percent, or two-thirds, to pass.  The levy
was designed to generate an estimated $2.4 million yearly, to be
spent on things such as music, art, athletics and libraries.
None of money would go to administrative salaries.  Measure L
was supported by the San Leandro Teachers Association, the City
Council and the chamber of commerce.  The school district's last
parcel tax measure failed six years ago. Although 61 percent
supported the levy, it fell short of the two-thirds approval
needed.  San Leandro voters have passed two bond measures in
recent years: Measure B in 2006, a $109 million school
facilities bond, and Measure M in 2010, a $50.1 million sports
facilities bond.  If approved, the levy would be in effect for
five years. Like other districts across California, San Leandro
schools have been hit hard b