Cloverdale Unified cites enrollment decline but certifies positive first interim budget

District business staff presented the monthly business report and the 2025–26 First Interim Report, outlining enrollment, average daily attendance (ADA), revenue sources and multi-year expenditure projections.

Enrollment and ADA: The district reported an Oct. 1 enrollment of 1,248 for 2025–26 (down 65 from the previous year) and current ADA figures that are lower than prior funding years, which can affect funding timetables. The staff explained how funded ADA is calculated (highest of current year, prior year, or a three-year average) and noted that the LCFF/ADA calculation determines the district’s funded revenue.

Revenue and expenditures: The presentation broke Fund 01 unrestricted revenue into components: LCFF ($6,154,000) and property taxes (~$10,631,000), with other state ($478,000) and local ($182,800) sources also identified. Spending categories were detailed across special education, utilities, travel/conference, legal/audit, maintenance and supplemental services; special education and utilities were highlighted as significant cost drivers. Staff noted incoming one-time grants (including a ~$100,000 award and a School Workforce Partnership [SWP] grant in the order of $900,000–$1,000,000) that will affect multi-year projections and reserve calculations.

Certification and board action: Staff recommended a positive certification for the First Interim Report based on current projections; trustees moved and approved the First Interim Report with a positive certification by voice vote. Staff emphasized ongoing monitoring of federal Title I/II reductions and the governor’s January budget release, both of which could affect later-year projections.

Next steps: Staff will present the second interim and P2 ADA filings in March; trustees asked for continued reporting on grant impacts and options to address declining enrollment.