Fillmore Unified warns attendance shortfalls could force staff cuts; board hears LCAP update and proposed 2025–26 budget

At its June 3 meeting, Fillmore Unified School District presented a first reading of the 2024–25 LCAP annual update and the proposed 2025–26 budget, and district leaders warned that persistent attendance shortfalls and state budget uncertainty could require staff reductions in future years.

Assistant Superintendent Isaac Huang reviewed LCAP goals, local indicators and community input gathered through site councils, DAC, ELAC and student advisory groups. Huang said the district’s priorities will remain focused on academic achievement, supports for students (including social-emotional and wellness services), staff development, and facilities. He noted pockets of improvement in some measures — for example modest gains in CAASPP meets/exceeds for students with disabilities — but said other indicators remained flat or reflected ongoing needs. "Our recommendation is…