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Jefferson Union board certifies positive first interim budget as staff warn of a structural deficit
Summary
Trustees approved a positive first interim budget certification for 2025–26 after district staff reported projected revenues above formula levels, reserves at about 12.4%, and a structural deficit described as over $4 million that will require monitoring and possible program reductions.
District finance staff presented the Jefferson Union High School District's first interim budget for 2025–26 (covering July 1'Oct. 31) and recommended a positive certification. Presenters explained certification levels (positive/qualified/negative), compared current projections to the adopted budget and recommended trustees certify positively.
Staff said local property-tax revenue and other state allocations are projected higher than the Local Control Funding Formula baseline (presenters cited roughly 28% more in local funding for the year in the presentation), and reported district general fund reserves of about 12.4%, above the 3% minimum requirement. At the same time, staff identified a structural deficit they described as "over $4,000,000" for the current year under existing assumptions.
Finance presenters explained that some discretionary programs face budget pressure: the presentation cited planned general-fund contributions of approximately $180,000 to adult education and about $165,000 to school nutrition, and said those programs may face reductions or staff impacts absent additional revenue.
After questions and discussion, the board moved to approve the first interim positive certification; the chair called for voice assent and stated the motion passed. Staff said the next budget update will come in March with updated enrollment and revenue projections.
