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Claremont Unified School District board backs Prop 55 extension, accepts clean audit and directs outreach on possible facilities bond
Summary
At its regular meeting, the Claremont Unified School District Board of Education voted unanimously to adopt a resolution backing Proposition 55, accepted an unmodified audit for 2024–25, approved a series of administrative resolutions and directed staff to conduct community outreach on a potential November facilities bond.
The Claremont Unified School District Board of Education on Feb. 19 voted to support a statewide extension of Proposition 55, accepted the district—s 2024—25 audited financial report and approved several personnel and administrative resolutions, while directing staff to continue outreach about a possible facilities bond in November.
The board adopted Resolution 12-2026 in support of Prop 55 after a presentation from a representative of the Claremont Faculty Association explaining the ballot measure—s history and estimated statewide and local funding impacts. Superintendent Dr. James Elsasser framed the action as a response to ongoing state revenue uncertainty and the district—s budgeting needs.
The district—s independent auditor, Emily Sheldon of Eide Bailly, reported an unmodified (clean) opinion on the 2024—25 financial statements, federal award programs and state compliance reviews. Sheldon told the board there were no findings, internal control deficiencies or adjustments.
Board members also approved multiple resolutions and motions on routine and procedural business, including: - Authorizing a research proposal titled "Through Their Eyes," a case study of foster-youth experiences led by Melissa Sampson, principal at El Roble Intermediate School; - Initiating proceedings for the Recreation Assessment District (Resolution 08-2026) and directing the district engineer to prepare the assessment report; - Approving consent calendar items with one certificated personnel retirement pulled for separate consideration.
Votes at a glance - Resolution 12-2026 (support Prop 55): Adopted by roll call (Katherine Dunn: Aye; Kathy Archer: Aye; Cheryl Fiello: Aye). - Acceptance of 2024-25 audited annual financial report: Motion adopted (auditor reported unmodified opinion). - Resolution 08-2026 (recreation assessment district): Adopted by roll call. - Authorization of research proposal "Through Their Eyes": Motion approved. - Consent calendar (as amended) and amended item 18.13: Approved.
Board President and members stressed that adopting the Prop 55 resolution was an expression of support rather than a change in district tax policy. The board also heard from an employee association representative urging the district to help the initiative qualify for the ballot and from community members urging careful planning if the district pursues a facilities bond.
The board directed staff to carry out broad community outreach regarding facilities needs and bond feasibility, gather feedback and return with a recommendation to the board on June 4. If the board chooses to proceed, a formal resolution to place a measure on the November 3 ballot would be considered on June 18.
The meeting adjourned at 7:39 p.m.
