Eureka Union School District staff reported updated student counts showing net enrollment growth for the new school year and presented the district’s 2024–25 unaudited actuals, which the board approved. Administrators described registration timing, projected matriculation assumptions and a modest operating increase in the general fund.

Why it matters: enrollment drives state funding (LCFF) and staffing needs; the unaudited actuals provide an initial accounting of the last fiscal year and affect budget planning and reserve levels. Trustees approved the unaudited actuals and the district’s annual Gann limit report, both required actions.

Enrollment snapshot: staff reported a first‑day enrollment of 3,546 students (snapshot reported near meeting close), a gross increase of about 120 students compared with the first day of the prior year and a net increase of 74 students compared with the most recent end‑of‑year headcount. Staff described registration timing trends (spikes in January and summer months) and said 623 new registrations were received in the registration window. The presentation noted some students who matriculated out or registered elsewhere; staff said about 196 students who might otherwise have been present went to other districts, charters or private schools.

Unaudited actuals and fund balance: Chief Business Officer Melissa Mercado presented unaudited actuals for 2024–25 and said the district recorded approximately $49.4 million in revenue and $48.9 million in expenditures, producing a roughly $540,000 increase that left an ending general fund balance of about $18.6 million. Mercado described changes in revenue (LCFF adjustments, slight federal and state shifts) and in expenditures (salary and benefit changes, capital purchases including shade structures and vehicles).

Board actions: trustees voted to approve the unaudited actuals (roll call vote recorded as aye), and the board also approved the annual Gann limit compliance resolution certifying the district did not exceed the limit.

Next steps: staff said they will present first interim reports with updated estimates and consider budget adjustments as the district incorporates actual enrollment and staffing figures for the coming year.