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Board hears 2025–26 proposed budget and approves $32.7 million amendment to Jefferson High gym and pool contract
Summary
District finance staff presented the proposed 2025–26 budget and reserve levels; the board held required public hearings on reserves and then approved an amendment to the Vance Brown contract to fund demolition, abatement and long-lead procurements for the Jefferson High gym and pool project.
District finance staff presented the proposed 2025–26 budget, outlined reserve policy actions and the board approved a contract amendment that funds initial work on Jefferson High School’s new gym and pool.
Chief finance staff Tina Van Rapphorst (presented as Ms. Van Rapphorst) told the board that while the governor’s proposed state budget includes a COLA for LCFF, state revenue remains under pressure and federal funding is uncertain. She said local tax revenue is projected to increase about 5% based on county assessor information; however, the district projects continued deficit spending under current assumptions and is implementing a strategic reserve contribution to Fund 17. The board was told the district projects ending reserves for the…
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