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Union and public raise concerns about legal costs, program cuts and textbook access as district reports 2024–25 unaudited results
Summary
Union leaders and parents pressed Carpinteria Unified on Sept. 9 over legal costs and program cuts while district staff reported 2024–25 unaudited results showing a $4.9 million general‑fund ending balance and a 5.1% reserve.
CARPINTERIA, Calif. — The Carpinteria Unified School District on Sept. 9 presented its unaudited 2024–25 financials while community members and employee representatives raised concerns over high legal fees, program cuts and students’ access to textbooks.
Assistant Superintendent Jason Caff told the board the district closed the fiscal year with a total general‑fund ending balance of about $4.9 million and an unrestricted (available) balance of about $2.1 million — roughly a 5.1% reserve, which includes the state‑required minimum 3% contingency. Caff said special‑education expenditures exceeded special‑education revenues significantly, requiring an unrestricted contribution of roughly $5.8 million in 2024–25.
Union and public concerns Union representatives and public commenters criticized the district's legal…
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