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Eureka Union board approves second interim budget; district projects stability for next few years
Summary
Board accepted the second interim budget showing roughly $54 million in revenues, noted LCFF revenue sources and one‑time capital spending, and approved the district projection while awaiting the governor’s May budget proposal.
The Eureka Union School District Board of Trustees approved the district’s second interim budget after a presentation from the district’s business office.
Chief business officer Melissa summarized revenue sources and spending priorities: LCFF revenue (a combination of property taxes and state aid), federal grant revenue under $1 million (including roughly $650,000 for special education preschool), and local donations and fees. Total budgeted revenues were described as just under $54 million.
Why it matters: The second interim report is a required checkpoint the district files to certify its financial position for the current and two subsequent years. The report showed one‑time funding used for capital projects (Prop 28 and carryover) and forecasted that personnel costs (salaries and benefits) remain the largest expense drivers.
Melissa said revenue changes since the prior interim were modest, driven by enrollment and income verification methods; notable increases included one‑time state grants such as the discretionary million‑dollar grant and listed adjustments to special education funding. On the expense side, the district noted higher capital outlays tied to facilities and increases in contracted special education services.
Trustee Matt moved to approve the second interim budget; a second was recorded and the board approved the motion with no public comment.
What’s next: Staff will incorporate the governor’s May budget proposal into the district’s projections and present updates in August if material changes occur.
