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PUHSD adopts second interim budget report as leaders warn of multi-year deficit
Summary
Trustees approved the district's second interim budget certification showing a projected multi-year shortfall, with general fund revenues of about $66 million against expenditures near $69.8 million; staff warned the district will draw on reserves and continue cost-control measures amid state funding uncertainty.
The Placer Union High School District Board unanimously approved the 2025–26 second interim budget and accompanying certification after a detailed presentation from district finance staff.
The district’s presenter summarized the numbers: projected general fund revenues of about $66,000,000 and general fund expenditures of about $69,800,000, producing an operating deficit that the district plans to offset in part by drawing from fund 17 (technology/stabilization) and a prior land-sale transfer. The presenter said the district’s ending general fund balance is projected to be roughly $6.6 million after planned transfers and use of reserves.
Trustees pressed staff on multiyear assumptions, declining enrollment, and contributions to special education. The district noted it is contributing roughly $4.9 million to special education this year and that enrollment declines reduce LCFF maximization despite modest year-to-year increases in per-ADA funding projections. The superintendent and trustees emphasized the May state budget 'May revise' as a critical uncertainty that could materially alter projections.
Board members discussed previous cost-savings steps (PARs, frozen positions and non-personnel reductions) and asked staff to continue exploring additional actions. The report and a resolution amending the 2025–26 budget (Resolution No. 19 25-26) passed by unanimous vote.
