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Brentwood proposes $135.2M special‑services budget to expand in‑district supports and staffing
Summary
The district's Office of Special Services proposed a $135.2 million investment for 2026–27 to expand in‑district special‑education staffing and services, citing growing caseloads, reduced referrals from MTSS and a need for psychologists, OTs, speech teachers and behavior specialists.
Rhonda, presenting on behalf of the district's Office of Special Services, outlined the proposed 2026–27 special‑services budget and described a multi‑year expansion of in‑district supports to meet rising student needs.
"Every student with a disability deserves high‑quality inclusive instruction that removes barriers and provides access and prepares students for life beyond graduation," Rhonda said as she introduced the presentation, which she framed around three pillars: inclusive instruction, barrier removal and transition readiness.
Rhonda told the board special‑services staffing now totals roughly 615 staff district‑wide and that 17% of students are classified for special education — more than 3,000 students districtwide. She said CSC and CPSC meetings increased by nearly 20% (from 5,240 to…
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