San Ysidro trustees hear LCAP update and a proposed 2025-26 budget that relies on one-time state funds

District staff presented the Local Control and Accountability Plan (LCAP) annual update and the proposed 2025-26 budget at the San Ysidro School District board meeting on June 5, telling trustees that recent state and federal budget projections pose risks to next yearfinances.

Why it matters: Staff said the districtrelies on state LCFF funding for roughly 76% of revenues and is using a portion of a one-time discretionary block grant in the proposed budget; presenters warned that the governor's May revision projects a large state shortfall that could reduce future education funding.

What presenters said: "What is the LCAP? Each school district shall adopt a research based LCAP using a template adopted by the state," the district's coordinator of federal and state programs said during the presentation, citing Education Code 52060. The update summarized LCAP priorities: academic achievement (ELA and math), English learner progress, school climate and parent engagement. Staff noted local measures such as CAASPP practice tests, the ELPAC and district benchmarks; they highlighted interventions, dual-language programs and professional development.

Budget highlights and risks: Marilyn, the district's business director, presented the proposed general-fund figures: projected 2025-26 revenues of about $76.8 million and projected expenditures of about $76.6 million, with salary and benefits accounting for roughly 78% of spending. Staff said special-education costs were budgeted near $15.1 million and that LCFF comprises about 76% of revenue.

District staff warned that the governor's May revision projected a state-level shortfall and cited a potential decline in Proposition 98 support; the presentation included a projection that a full state-level shortfall could translate to about a $3 million hit to the district if the May revision is enacted. Staff also noted federal-level uncertainty, saying some U.S. Department of Education programs in the White House proposal face proposed cuts, though Title I and IDEA were shown in the presentation as maintained in the governor's budget assumptions.

Free-meal program note: Staff reminded trustees the district participates in the Community Eligibility Provision so all students currently receive free meals; presenters said a loss of federal or state support for meal reimbursement would force a return to meal applications and could carry substantial cost and logistical consequences.

Board action during hearing: Trustees unanimously moved to open and close the public hearings on the LCAP and on the proposed budget (each motion passed 5-0). The presentations were informational; the record does not show a final adoption vote on the budget at that meeting.

Next steps: Staff said they will continue to refine the budget as state and federal proposals evolve and will present required budget items at interim reporting dates; staff and trustees discussed possible additional public engagement and monitoring of restricted funds and attendance-recovery investments.

Ending note: The presentation highlighted district priorities funded in 2024-25 and proposed to continue in 2025-26, including dual-language instruction, multi-tiered social-emotional supports and targeted intervention programs, while warning trustees that the district's financial position depends on one-time state funds and on volatile statewide revenue assumptions.