Board certifies second-interim budget as 'positive' after $17M swing; trustees press for transparency on reserves

Mar 12, 2026

Trustees unanimously approved a second‑interim report that shows a swing from a negative ending balance to a modest positive position after $17M of adjustments and restricted‑fund transfers; trustees asked staff to show progress toward a 10% reserve and to monitor cash‑flow reliance on the county line of credit.

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Santa Rosa City Schools’ finance staff presented a second‑interim budget on March 11 that they recommended be self‑certified "positive," saying the district can meet its obligations for the current year and the next two.

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