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Anaheim Elementary board flags multi-year shortfall, approves transportation plan and second interim report
Summary
The Anaheim Elementary School District board approved its 2025-26 Transportation Services Plan and adopted a second interim budget report showing a structural deficit (roughly $18 million this year) and multi-year declines in reserves, while staff outlined expense reductions and planned community budget meetings.
The Anaheim Elementary School District Board of Education on March 11 approved its annual transportation services plan and adopted a second interim budget report that projects a near-term structural deficit and reduced unrestricted funds.
Assistant Superintendent of Administrative Services Matthew Slusser told trustees the transportation update is required under Education Code 39800.1 and reflects last year's expenses and state apportionment rules: the district reported roughly $6.6 million in transportation expenses with about 60% reimbursed by state apportionment. Slusser said the total revenue the district will receive from that program for the prior year is just over $2.8 million. The board voted to approve the transportation plan by voice vote.
Slusser then presented the district's second interim report, covering July…
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