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Unions press district on FICMAT warnings and payroll delays as trustees approve audits and contracts
Summary
Union leaders and public commenters pressed trustees about a FICMAT fiscal health review and payroll delays for staff; the board approved audit and contract items while trustees said they will continue budget reviews to avoid longer‑term fiscal stress.
Union leaders used the public comment period to press the Hacienda la Puente Unified board for clearer explanations of a FICMAT fiscal health review and to demand transparency on reserve projections and compensation.
Margaret Caldera, president of CSEA Chapter 115, summarized projected reserve declines cited in the FICMAT (from a reported 17% to 10% and then to 3% in later years), asked how committed funds were being counted, and urged the board to work with unions on salary and benefit questions for classified employees.
Danny Tucker,…
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