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District official urges continued advocacy as Impact Aid shortfall leaves gaps for Fallbrook
Summary
Assistant superintendent of business services briefed the board on Impact Aid and NAFIS, saying Camp Pendleton occupies roughly two‑thirds of Fallbrook land and the district received about $8 million last year — a fraction of the formula amount — and urged sustained federal advocacy.
Assistant Superintendent Armando Farias briefed the board on Impact Aid and the district’s advocacy work with the National Association of Federally Impacted Schools (NAFIS).
Farias described how federal property — notably Camp Pendleton — reduces the district’s local property tax base and said Impact Aid aims to offset that loss. “Last year, we received a little over $8,000,000 when it comes to Impact Aid,” he said, and added that the program is not fully funded and that the district receives roughly “7¢ on the dollar” compared with what full formula funding would provide.
Farias reviewed Impact Aid’s status as a Title VII program and explained that the share the district receives can vary year to year; he told the board that uncertain or flat federal funding complicates local budgeting. He urged continued advocacy in Washington and thanked board members and staff who attended NAFIS meetings.
Trustees asked about cash‑flow implications and how the district plans for negotiations and other predictable expenditures. Farias noted that Impact Aid is subject to annual congressional appropriations and that delays or flat funding create budgeting pressure for districts serving military‑connected students.
Board members expressed appreciation for the briefing and for district advocacy efforts.
