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Azusa Unified projects enrollment‑driven revenue drop despite modest COLA; district outlines 2025–26 budget assumptions
Summary
District finance staff presented the proposed 2025–26 budget, projecting $96.1 million in LCFF funding and a districtwide revenue decline tied to falling enrollment. Staff warned of a multiyear shortfall in 2027–28 that would require additional reductions if not addressed.
Azusa Unified School District finance staff presented the district’s proposed 2025–26 budget Tuesday, saying modest state cost‑of‑living adjustments (COLA) will be outweighed by a projected decline in enrollment that reduces overall funding.
Finance staff member Jamelle told the Board the district projects LCFF (Local Control Funding Formula) revenue of $96.1 million for 2025–26 and a funded average daily attendance (ADA) that could place total enrollment near 5,700 students. “We have to estimate how we’re gonna close out 24‑25 to project what we’re going to do for 25‑26,”…
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