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Board adopts 2025—2026 budget after extended debate over temporary intervention teachers and reserves
Summary
After a lengthy discussion about using learning recovery funds for intervention teachers versus investing in districtwide literacy curriculum and training, the Lakeside Union Elementary Board of Trustees adopted the 2025—2026 budget as presented. The board also acknowledged the Lakeside Teachers Association sunshine notice, approved the district's
The Lakeside Union Elementary Board of Trustees adopted the 2025—2026 budget after an extended debate over whether to continue intervention teacher positions funded by learning-recovery dollars.
Finance staff (Lisa) presented multiple cost scenarios showing the district's estimate of restricted recovery funding and the general-fund impact of keeping intervention teachers in classrooms. Lisa said the governor's budget agreement split the recovery dollars across three years and that the district expects roughly $702,000 in total restricted funding for the roll (staff estimated approximately $234,000 per year allocated to the district under those assumptions). She warned that replacement teacher costs and seniority considerations increase general-fund expenditures when classroom teachers are moved to intervention roles and replacements are hired.
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