Natomas Charter board adopts 2025–26 budget, approves staffing declaration and signature resolution

The Natomas Charter School Board of Directors on June 9 voted to adopt its 2025–26 general fund budget and approved two routine administrative resolutions: a declaration of need that allows the district to hire teachers on emergency permits when necessary, and a resolution certifying the official signatures the district will use next school year.

Board members and staff framed the adopted budget as aligned with the district’s Local Control and Accountability Plan (LCAP) priorities and said it balances investments in staff compensation and programs while continuing to set aside funds for planned facilities work. Presenters described the plan as “positive” and noted the district expects to close the year with a modest surplus rather than a deficit.

Why it matters: the adopted budget funds core instruction, employee compensation increases, and planned capital reserves that the board and staff said are intended to support upcoming facilities projects, including potential TK classroom construction. It also sets the baseline for staffing, programs and vendor commitments for the 2025–26 school year.

Key details from staff presentation: Laura (presenter) and Anita (business/finance lead) told the board the budget assumes a state cost-of-living adjustment of 2.43% and projects average per-pupil…