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Board hears proposed 2025–26 budget, approves consent calendar and several procurement items
Summary
At the June 10 board meeting the district presented the 2025–26 proposed budget (public hearing) covering COLA assumptions, ADA funding mechanics and special‑education maintenance‑of‑effort; the board then approved the consent calendar and multiple procurement and contract items (vehicles, electrical and concrete upgrades, classroom and instructional purchases).
Amber presented the district’s proposed 2025–26 budget and the 2024–25 estimated actuals at a public hearing on June 10. The presentation covered key budget assumptions—an estimated COLA of about 2.3% for 2025–26, employer‑pension rate considerations, LCFF funding mechanics tied to ADA, and the district’s multi‑year projections that show positive unrestricted general fund balances by 2027–28. Amber explained federal, state and local pieces of LCFF and cautioned that three one‑time categorical funds expire in 2026; she also described special‑education funding pressures and the legal maintenance‑of‑effort requirement.
Board members asked about the potential loss or reallocation of federal special‑education funds and energy‑project incentives tied to the district’s solar/lighting upgrade; Amber confirmed the district is monitoring federal and state developments and will use the 45‑day revision window if assumptions change before formal adoption.
After closing the public hearings, the board moved through agenda items and approved a set of motions and procurement actions. Recorded actions included:
Votes at a glance
• Agenda approval (initial): Motion by Clerk Miller; second by Board Member Cruz. Outcome: approved (recorded as unanimous/board vote recorded in the minutes).
• Delegation of authority to hire (items 7.01 and 7.02): Motions approved (movers and seconders recorded in the minutes).
• Resolution to immediately purchase vehicles for essential transportation and services (7.07): Approved (motion passed with affirmative vote recorded).
• RFQs and procurement approvals (electrical upgrades, concrete upgrades, classroom upgrades; items 7.08–7.10): Approved; one item recorded as passing 4–0 when a member was absent for that vote.
• Instructional materials and software (guiding‑instruction software, guided reading books; items 7.11–7.12): Approved.
• Facility equipment (outdoor backpack racks; item 7.13): Approved; motion included a student board member backup motion noted in the record.
• Multiple public hearings on CSEA and contract amendments (items 7.14–7.17) and a policy second review (7.18): Hearings were opened and closed with no public comment; related motions passed on roll call.
• Consent calendar: Approved as presented (motion passed on roll call).
The board closed the budget public hearing and scheduled formal adoption for its June 17 meeting. Several members offered administrative thanks for summer‑school startup efforts and recognized teachers nominated by students. The meeting adjourned following recognitions and closing remarks.
