District presents midyear LCAP and a phased approach to 2026–27 budget reductions
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Summary
District staff presented a midyear LCAP update and outlined a phased list of 2026–27 reductions, noting use of supplemental/concentration dollars and projected small net changes in counselor and family‑support FTE alongside larger section reductions at high schools.
District leaders presented a midyear update on the Local Control and Accountability Plan (LCAP) and showed how Local Control Funding Formula (LCFF) resources are being spent across the elementary and high school districts.
"As of February 5, you can see the amount of that supplemental and concentration — the 12,600,000.0 that we have either expended or have planned expenditures, in other words, encumbered, between now and the end of the year," Chief Fiscal Staff said, summarizing current allocations and noting the district will continue to align budget coding with LCAP goals.
Staff described a phased reduction strategy for 2026–27: first‑year reductions implemented next year with a second phase to be considered later. For the elementary district, impact charts showed district allocations combined with site budget adjustments reduced the net counselor FTE by about 0.5 and intervention/MTSS staffing by about 2.8 FTE compared with the current year; high schools face a larger number of section reductions — staff estimated 25–35 fewer sections at each high school as schedules are tightened.
Trustees asked for clarification that changes to mental‑health and academic‑counseling staffing were reductions (not eliminations); staff confirmed they are reductions and that some schools are adding site‑funded positions to mitigate district cuts.
Why it matters: The LCAP and LCFF allocations drive how the district spends targeted funds for English learners, foster youth and low‑income students. Modest reductions in centrally funded supports will shift some responsibility to school sites and require continued monitoring.
What’s next: Staff will continue to refine allocations and bring LCAP documents to the board for review in May with final budget approvals in June. The board took no action on the update; the presentation was informational.