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Board reviews 2024-25 LCAP and budget; approves multiple routine contracts and ratifications
Summary
Cypress School District trustees heard the proposed 2024-25 LCAP and budget, discussed state-level Prop 98/deferrals and enrollment declines, and approved a slate of action items including school plans, salary schedules, maintenance contracts and insurance contributions.
Trustees of the Cypress School District on June 13 heard a detailed presentation of the proposed 2024-25 Local Control and Accountability Plan (LCAP) and district budget, discussed state-level funding uncertainty and its local impact, and approved multiple routine contracts and ratifications.
Budget presentation and key figures: Assistant Superintendent for Business Services Dr. Tim McClellan told the board that recent state budget adjustments reduced the district's projected COLA and that "to Cypress School District, that equates to $1,200,000 out of next year's budget that they just took and right out from underneath us." He described the legislature as having suspended Prop 98 in its June action (a legal mechanism staff said preserves entitlement but can produce deferrals), and warned the district may face apportionment deferrals in small months as the state manages cash flow.
McClellan summarized local impacts: declining enrollment over recent years (742 fewer students since 2014), an assumed funded ADA of 3,244 for next year due to hold-harmless rules (a 200 ADA difference that equates to about $2.4 million), employer retirement cost increases (CalPERS and CalSTRS), and use of one-time state funds (learning recovery, Prop 28, arts/music grants) to cover higher near-term expenditures. He said the district reduced certificated staffing by six FTE via attrition for 2024-25 and will continue to review positions funded by one-time monies.
Public hearings and next steps: The board opened the required public hearings on the proposed LCAP and proposed 2024-25 budget and, with no members of the public speaking, closed those hearings. Staff said the documents will return for formal adoption at a future meeting after any further required county and state review.
Votes at a glance: The board approved the following action items by voice vote with no recorded opposition:
- Approval of the 2024-25 school plan for Clara J. King Elementary School (action item 1). - Ratification of an independent educational evaluation agreement (action item 2). - Approval of contracting with Committee for Children for Second Step SEL licenses at $50,479.20 for 06/30/2024'to'029 (action item 3) (see separate article). - Declaration that listed instructional materials are obsolete and authorized for disposal (action item 4). - Approval of the California School Employees Association (CSEA) tentative agreement and classified salary schedules effective 07/01/2023 (action item 5). - Approval of management and confidential employee salary schedules reflecting a 3% increase retroactive to 07/01/2023 (action item 6). - Approval of an independent contractor agreement with Jeanne Collier to cover the credential analyst/Human Resources specialist (not to exceed $20,000) for 07/01/2024 through 12/31/2024 (action item 7). - Adoption of the 2024-25 declaration of need for fully qualified educators (listing required emergency permits and interns) (action item 8). - Approval of a districtwide summer facilities/maintenance contract with MP South Inc. at $577,870.70 (action item 9). - Ratification of property and liability insurance contribution of $397,324 to the Northern Orange County Liability and Property Self Insurance Authority (action item 10). - Ratification of workers' compensation contribution of $484,473 to the Northern Orange County Self Funded Workers' Compensation Agency (action item 11).
Board context: Trustees asked questions about deferral timing and reserve adequacy. McClellan said the district expects deferrals could be timed to minimize impacts on larger apportionments (December and April), and that county cash-management programs or internal reserves could be used if needed. Trustees generally praised district programs and community engagement; several thanked staff for LCAP and budget work.
What happens next: Staff will present the LCAP and budget for formal adoption at a future meeting after required public review and county/state review. The district will proceed with implementation steps for approved contracts and monitor cash flow and staffing in light of state fiscal developments.
