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The board approved the elementary district second interim report and the high school district second interim report by voice votes. The elementary district’s unrestricted reserves were described as “healthy” though below the board‑identified target; the high school district’s reserves were described as lower than desired and staff flagged the need to consider targeted reductions and continued attention to full‑time equivalency in future budget planning.

Enrollment and TK: District staff reported that, as of March 7, 290 transitional‑kindergarten students were enrolled; staff said they expect roughly 20 additional TK enrollments before the start of the next school year and are planning for up to about 320–330 TK seats. Enrollment staff noted that TK classroom space and the district’s new Early Learning Center are being used to help absorb the increase.

Attendance and funding impact: Staff reported a weighted elementary‑district average attendance rate of about 95.15% against a goal of 96.5%; the district estimated that falling short of the 96.5% target reduced LCFF (local control funding formula) revenues by about $865,000 in the elementary district. The high school district’s weighted attendance was reported as roughly 94.13% with a projected LCFF impact of about $472,000.

Pandemic grant spending: Trustees heard staff projections showing pandemic‑era and learning‑recovery block grants supporting counselors, instructional coaches and other student supports, and that most pandemic funds are expected to be spent down by 2026–27; staff emphasized that budget decisions will need to weigh which supports to continue once those restricted funds expire.

Routine votes and consent items: The board also approved a series of routine items with limited discussion: resolution 2425‑43 recognizing Cesar Chavez Day (approved), revised sunshine letters from the district and CSCA (approved), resolutions authorizing the release of temporary certificated employees for the elementary and high‑school districts (resolutions 2425‑46 and 2425‑47; approved), one program discontinuance/reduction resolution for the elementary district (resolution 2425‑54; approved), and acceptance of donor gifts totaling $3,400.60 (approved).

Why it matters: Enrollment and attendance drive the district’s LCFF apportionment and therefore materially affect near‑term revenue and staffing decisions. Trustees and staff emphasized the need for data‑driven choices as pandemic funding winds down and as TK expansion increases near‑term classroom demand.

What trustees directed: Trustees asked staff to return with options to rebuild reserves toward board targets, to continue monitoring attendance and newcomer enrollment trends, and to present a final adopted budget in June that reflects negotiations with labor partners and updated state budget guidance.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle"," SRCS Board of Education Regular Meeting - March 10, 2025 Part 2","oneSentenceSummary","Trustees approved elementary and high‑school second interim budget reports, received an enrollment update showing rising transitional kindergarten (TK) demand, and approved several routine resolutions and consent items including Cesar Chavez Day, personnel notices and donations.","taxTitle","San Rafael City Elementary, School Districts, California","taxId",55141,"location","California","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":77,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":78,"_41":79,"_43":80,"_45":81,"_47":82,"_49":83,"_51":84,"_53":85,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":86,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":87,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6288907,"Board pulls controversial ‘young men’ resolution after hours of public comment and union opposition",5638,674000,6312000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2534341-6594ee00fbfb07dfc6db4c7c306b69c2&start=674&end=6312","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2534341-6594ee00fbfb07dfc6db4c7c306b69c2/thumbnail_674000.jpg","/articles/6288907/California/Board-pulls-controversial-young-men-resolution-after-hours-of-public-comment-and-union-opposition","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6288907-ff7a561cf809bd29d489ef31817fbc7b/orig.mp4?Expires=1771046381&Signature=UirviT9qzwImh8KxIt7m999R7t6DM6TDVGCrEE1idoCYxELOgiDNzVVYbcCmkzvXpA2SLiXsqgoDVrHSmbAPn23KdXtK3~QzFhB1OeLm5fxY~rUHt2r0qq02dCq6pOW1MjOWR4rDZXcMaA7cWKz3PEoS0Y8oPgT~qRzZdYwmUbetcwcJs0W6J7-ygfccXCWgH73xtdyo1x5W2DEpUUzGS1kR421Yslm2z3o30QldEquhxwt7GkG3feZSf~s15GEjlug9jOIiS1LrQ6f0jxD5OcdmkFE20p9VmWdGkm7T66NKlqSzzt3u3TzFopxEUnNBDAXyE7zMCNv2Ihrqd827eA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Trustees of the San Rafael City Schools on the evening they considered a proposed resolution recognizing “the essential role and needs of young men” voted to pull the measure for revision after prolonged public comment and objections from union leaders, teachers and dozens of parents and community members.

The measure, introduced by Trustee Mark Kerner, prompted labor leaders to say the draft had been circulated without adequate consultation with educators and other school staff and that the language risked excluding or diminishing other student groups.

Morgan Agnew, president of the San Rafael Federation of Teachers, criticized the process and the draft’s lack of data, saying, “SRFT is profoundly disappointed that the resolution was brought forward without any apparent consultation with teachers, administrators, counselors, psychologists, wellness coordinators, or any of the other district employees who work with our young men.”

Why it matters: Trustees and union representatives said the dispute consumed the meeting and drew heavy public turnout. Opponents argued the resolution was written without the district data needed to assess whether targeted action was warranted, and that its language could be divisive; supporters said they wanted attention to outcomes for male students but that the draft needed more input.

Public comment and union statements dominated the record. Brianna Padilla, president of the San Rafael Teachers Association, urged the board to provide “clear context” and to rewrite the language so it reflected an inclusive approach. Tanya Morales, CSEA chapter president, said the resolution “promotes divisiveness and exclusion” and asked that trustees consult broadly before advancing such measures.

Multiple parents and teachers who spoke during the public comment period urged trustees to reject or substantially rewrite the resolution. Teacher Melissa Miller told the board the measure “disparaged women and erased our trans and gender nonconforming youth” and asked for further study and disaggregated district data before any board action. Parent and community speakers expressed similar concerns and asked that any discussion be grounded in local data showing a concrete educational impact.

Trustee Kerner, who introduced the resolution, said he appreciated the feedback and that the language and timing had caused unintended offense. He said the proposal grew from public comments the district had received and that his intent was to raise concerns about national and local trends affecting young men. “Based on your feedback…it's clear to me moving forward with the vote is not appropriate at this time,” Kerner said during board discussion.

After trustee discussion, Trustee Daniela Marsh moved to remove the item from the agenda. The motion—“Motion to pull resolution number 2425‑44 off the agenda”—was seconded by Trustee Rodas (transcript shows a second by Trustee Verner) and approved by voice vote. The board recorded no final vote on the resolution’s substance; trustees directed that the measure be revised and that further stakeholder engagement occur before it returns for consideration.

Discussion vs. decision: The board’s action was procedural—removing the resolution from the evening’s consent/agenda calendar—not a vote approving or rejecting the substance. Trustees and commenters repeatedly called for a data-driven review and wider consultation with teachers, counselors, unions and families before any future action.

What happens next: Trustees said they will work to revise the language and invited stakeholders to offer input. Multiple union leaders and several trustees urged that future drafts include district-specific data on metrics such as graduation rates, suspension rates, GPA, honors/AP enrollment and mental-health service usage disaggregated by gender and intersecting demographics.

The resolution’s removal ended the evening’s debate but left unresolved questions about whether the board will propose a revised measure that addresses the unions’ concerns and provides the locally disaggregated evidence speakers requested.","Trustees removed a proposed resolution recognizing “the essential role and needs of young men” from the agenda after extensive public comment from teachers’ unions, parents and students who said the draft lacked data, excluded nonbinary and transgender students and risked divisiveness.","actionData","errors"]

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Board approves second interim budgets, hears enrollment update; votes on routine items

Board pulls controversial ‘young men’ resolution after hours of public comment and union opposition