Chino Valley — District financial staff told the board the operating fund faces pressure as enrollment declines continue, and the board approved the next academic calendar and several policy advisories.

Finance director Mr. Livingston presented October financials and said, "Right now, we're sitting at about 19,200,000.0 with our current information. Expenditures as of the October, 6,600,000.0." He warned the operating fund has strains and that some cash-short funds will need replenishment; he estimated roughly $675,625 could come from the operating fund to support smaller cash-funded programs.

Why it matters: declining enrollment and associated lower funding streams are already prompting staff to plan budget adjustments for the coming year. The superintendent said the district will schedule a board work session to review budget options; staff proposed Dec. 8 at 3:30 p.m. and the board accepted that date.

On governance items, the board approved the 2026–27 district calendar after a presentation by SIAC Chair Mr. Cappatelli. He noted the calendar start and end dates, two potential makeup snow days, and one additional workday for 12-month hourly employees (209 days). The board then conducted first readings of trust-policy chapters 1 and 2 (information-only) and approved second readings of policy advisories 917–958 — changes staff said were primarily statutory updates following the last legislative session.

What happens next: staff will run the budget work session on Dec. 8, continue localizing trust-policy materials, and implement calendar communications once posted. The board will receive further financial updates and the districts' textbook and capital plans as staff refine carryforward and encumbrance projections.