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Santa Rita board approves second interim budget, authorizes layoff resolution and other administrative measures
Summary
The Santa Rita Union School District board approved the 2025—26 second interim report showing improved revenue and multiyear projections, passed resolutions on non-reelection and layoffs (one school social worker and 0.5 FTE Spanish teacher), authorized one full-time school psychologist, and approved several administrative items including ordering an election and E-rate funding (all motions passed 4-0).
The Santa Rita Union School District board of trustees approved the district—'s second interim budget report for the 2025—26 fiscal year and a package of personnel and administrative resolutions during its regular meeting.
The budget presentation noted a stronger revenue picture since the first interim, citing additional Local Control Funding Formula (LCFF) adjustments and federal, state and local increases. The presenter said recent changes improved the current-year outlook and that the district is taking steps to address an expected multiyear structural gap once one-time learning recovery funds expire. The presenter quantified the expiring learning-recovery funding at approximately $2,000,000 and said multiyear projections remain conservative, assuming continued enrollment decline.
Trustees asked clarifying questions about special-education costs and fund balances. The presenter explained that special-education services are required by law and that the district historically contributes from the general fund to meet those obligations; the district also earmarked lottery funds for upcoming textbook adoptions and maintains a board-designated 17% additional reserve plus a required 3% reserve for economic uncertainties.
On actions, the board approved the second interim report (motion and second; voice vote recorded 4-0). The board also approved the district—'s "sunshine" proposal to the Santa Rita Teachers Association to open bargaining on workday and professional learning articles and to bargain health and welfare benefits for 2026—27. The board adopted Resolution 260.0304 concerning non-reelection of probationary or temporary certificated employees and passed Resolution 260.0305 for reduction/discontinuance of particular kinds of services and layoffs, which the superintendent said would affect one school social worker position and a 0.5 FTE Spanish teacher due to declining enrollment. To offset service needs, the board approved adding one full-time school psychologist for the 2026—27 year.
Administrative items approved included a resolution ordering an election to fill three trustee seats with terms expiring December 2026; designation of Debbie Kimball as an authorized district signatory (acting CBO); an updated job description for the Director of Maintenance, Operations, Transportation and Facilities following a retirement; and an application for E-rate funding in 2026—27 to replace network infrastructure (contracted services with ams.net). Most motions were moved and seconded by trustees and recorded as approved by voice vote 4-0.
Board President (identified in the transcript as the presiding officer) said the next regular meeting is scheduled for April 8, 2026. The meeting adjourned at approximately 7:14 p.m.
