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Benicia Unified projects enrollment decline and multiyear budget pressure in proposed 2025–26 budget
Summary
The district presented the 2025–26 proposed budget and multiyear projections, reporting a projected enrollment decline, reliance on LCFF funding, a planned deficit for 2025–26 of about $1.6 million, and reserves that fall below board targets in later years unless conditions change.
Benicia — The Benicia Unified School District presented its proposed 2025–26 budget and multiyear projections June 12, warning trustees that projected enrollment declines and the end of one-time state grants will create ongoing budget pressure in coming years.
Ms. Barrington, staff member (business office), said the district’s average daily attendance (ADA) approached 95% this year but projected enrollment is declining; the presentation used an estimated enrollment of approximately 4,284 for 2025–26 and projected enrollment could fall to about 3,900 by 2028–29 as larger cohorts move out and fewer births are occurring locally.
The budget relies on the Local Control Funding Formula as the district’s largest revenue source and assumes a 2.3% cost-of-living adjustment adopted in…
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