The major backers of a parcel tax for local public schools include two habitual foes: the local teachers union and billionaire Eli Broad. Other unions and groups with business before the city also have donated, as has Clippers owner Steve Ballmer.
, most of which are nonunion and compete with district-run schools for students.
Broad’s donation is not the largest from an individual. Ballmer donated $500,000. His donation represents part of his expanding local civic profile. His foundation also has partnered with the school system in providing funding to pay for eye exams and glasses for students — an initiative Beutner started before becoming superintendent.All told, supporters of Measure EE have raised $2.075 million. Opponents,have raised $559,000.
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