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Antioch Unified projects $12.2M deficit as rising salaries and special‑education costs squeeze reserves
Summary
District staff told the board that five years of salary/benefit increases and rising special‑education expenditures have produced a projected $12.2 million deficit for 2025–26 and cut reserves near the state’s 3% threshold; staff warned that approving ongoing negotiated increases without new revenue would require deeper cuts.
The Antioch Unified School District presented a five‑year budget review at Wednesday’s board meeting, warning trustees that a combination of substantial salary increases, expanded benefits and escalating special‑education costs will push the district into a projected $12.2 million deficit for the 2025–26 school year.
Mia, who delivered the budget presentation, said the district’s total employer‑paid salaries and benefits grew from about $161 million to $248 million over five…
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