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District presents adopted 2026–27 budget; projects revenue uptick and continued capital needs
Summary
Deputy Superintendent Jennifer Stahlheber presented the 2026–27 adopted budget before the May revision, forecasting a roughly $6.5M revenue increase driven by LCFF COLA adjustments and discussing multiyear projections, capital projects (HVAC, portables), and a 45‑day revision to follow after the state finalizes its budget.
Deputy Superintendent Jennifer Stahlheber presented Rocklin Unified’s adopted budget report for 2026–27, noting the document was prepared before the Governor’s May revision and that staff will present a required 45‑day revision in August once the state budget is final.
Stahlheber highlighted a projected revenue increase of about $6.5 million year over year, driven largely by LCFF increases tied to a higher cost‑of‑living adjustment; she said LCFF revenues rose by just over $4 million in the district’s estimates. Federal revenues were down roughly $194,426 owing to updated Title allocations, while some one‑time state funds and local revenue increases offset those reductions.
On the expenditure side, the district projects total expenditures just over $192.5 million for 2026–27, a slight decrease from the prior year driven by completion of several one‑time facility projects in 2025–26. Stahlheber said the district continues to invest heavily in personnel (salary and benefits represent a large share of spending) and called out planned capital projects — HVAC replacements, portable projects, and finishing the Whitney High turf field — that informed fund 25 and fund 40 activity.
Staff told trustees the budget will return to the board June 10 for formal adoption of any edits after state action and a 45‑day revision. Trustees asked for clarification on indicators marked “not met” in the packet; staff explained those flags reflect planned one‑time variances that fall outside the state’s materiality range and will be explained in the county submission.
