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Board hears first interim budget warning: federal categorical risk, enrollment and one-time funds drive uncertainty

Merced Union High School District Board of Trustees · December 11, 2025
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Summary

The district presented its first interim budget with cautionary projections: certain federal categorical allocations total roughly $1.23 million and one-time state funds are phasing out, while ADA shortfalls since COVID reduce ongoing revenue; the board approved positive certification and budget revisions unanimously.

District fiscal staff presented the first interim financial report, warning trustees that federal and state uncertainties and enrollment/ADA trends could affect revenue projections.

Doctor Weimer (speaker 11) opened the report with a framing statement about fiscal fragility: "We're in a nice big bus rolling along on a very narrow road," and then listed categorical revenue streams the district receives and the exposure if those funds are reduced or withheld. Weimer said the district's receipts include approximately $565,000 for Title II (effective instruction), $188,000 for English-language acquisition, $398,000 for student…

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