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Finance committee: district used $1 million of reserves this year; SB9 failure, next-year outlook remain concerns
Summary
Finance subcommittee members reported the district tapped about $1 million from cash reserves this year (less than an earlier $3 million projection) but expect a roughly $3 million deficit next year; failure of SB9 funding and maintenance needs remain central budget risks.
The board's finance subcommittee reported on the district's fiscal status and budget planning.
Director of Finance Michelle McCain and committee members said the district's current-year need to use cash reserves was lower than earlier projected. Instead of the previously discussed $3 million, the district used about $1 million from reserves so far this year, the subcommittee said. Committee members cautioned that next year's projected need remains roughly $3 million absent additional revenue or cost reductions.
The discussion emphasized the budget impact of SB9 (local bond funding for maintenance). Committee members said the recent failure of an SB9 measure reduced anticipated locally available funding for maintenance and routine capital needs; staff noted that bond proceeds may be usable only for projects within the Facilities Master Plan (FMP) and that capital or bond strategies would need to be aligned with PSCOC/Trimble rules if used for qualifying projects.
McCain presented a budget adjustment request to reduce operational appropriations by $408,278.96 reflecting calendar adjustments and updated unit calculations. She also presented the consent agenda tax receipts listing $3,096,730.93 in tax collections for March; the board approved the consent agenda by voice vote.
Committee members and administrators cited unfilled positions as a key contributor to year-to-date savings but warned that longer-term staffing and the SB9 shortfall could require tapping reserves in the coming fiscal year. The finance committee plans follow-up budget meetings and recommended clarity about using bond proceeds to cover maintenance only for projects in the district's FMP and consistent with state rules.
