A seven-year renewal of a parcel tax with a $96 increase — to about $180 — could go before San Mateo-Foster City Elementary School District voters in an all-mail ballot in February if officials call for such an election Thursday.

Since 1991, the San Mateo-Foster City Elementary School District has benefited from a parcel tax renewed in June 2003. The $75 parcel tax, which is now $87 due to built-in inflation, means about $2 million in annual district revenue and is set to end in 2010. On Thursday, the Board of Trustees will vote about increasing and extending the tax by $96 for seven years. The increase could mean $3 million annually for the district, according to a staff report by the Chief Business Official Michaela Ochoa.

In October, the board received favorable survey results about extending the parcel tax.

Godbe Research conducted 500 18-minute phone interviews with 300 people in San Mateo and 200 people in Foster City, from Sept. 9 to Sept. 15 resulting in a recommendation for a $96 increase for seven years to the current parcel tax. Those surveyed were supportive of a measure particularly if it would help attract and retain quality teachers, keep school libraries open and support middle school arts and music programs.

At the same meeting, the board will consider extending the contract with the San Mateo Elementary Teachers Association, which ended June 20, through the current school year. Approval commits both the district and SMETA to begin negotiations no later than Feb. 16, 2010.

The board meets 7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 19 at the District Office, 1170 Chess Drive in Foster City.