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Staff briefs board on governor’s 2025–26 budget proposal; trustees hear LCFF COLA and risks
Summary
District staff presented an overview of the governor’s proposed 2025–26 state budget, including updated cost-of-living adjustments for LCFF and potential risks such as market volatility and delayed tax receipts. Trustees asked follow-up questions and staff described next steps in the legislative process.
District staff provided an informational briefing on the governor’s proposed 2025–26 state budget and how it may affect the district’s funding picture.
The presentation summarized key statewide proposals and estimates: the Local Control Funding Formula (LCFF) cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) projection was presented at 2.43% for 2025–26 (down from an earlier projection of 2.93%), with a projection for 2026–27 of approximately 3.52%. Staff also summarized proposed funding for special education, professional learning, teacher recruitment and retention, and universal school meals. The presenter flagged several risks to the state budget: market volatility, extreme weather events and the possibility that disaster-related delays in tax filings could push out revenue timing.
Board members asked for clarification about timing and the meaning of delayed tax receipts; staff explained the legislative schedule and said the Senate and Assembly will combine subcommittee work and that a proposed budget package will be sent to the governor by mid-June.
Staff said the district will continue to monitor state budget developments and return with scenario planning as proposals are refined.
