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Sequoia Union presents budget projections that could affect TIDE Academy's future
Summary
District staff presented multi‑year projections showing a current operating shortfall of $6.1 million and warned that negotiated salary increases could push reserves below the board's 8% policy; Superintendent Crystal Leach said she will make a recommendation to the board on Feb. 4 after a Jan. 26 study session.
Sequoia Union High School District leaders on a community webinar laid out multi‑year financial projections for the district and for TIDE Academy, saying a growing gap between projected revenues and obligations could force the board to consider options that would affect the small school.
Assistant Superintendent and Chief Business Official Janae Marking told attendees that "the projected operating deficit is $6,100,000" for the current year and that, while a later year shows a projected $2,100,000 surplus, negotiated salary increases would reduce reserves below the district's 8% board policy in 2026–27 and 2027–28. Marking framed the presentation as part of the board's…
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