Board hears 2026–27 budget and LCAP updates; adoption scheduled for June 17

At Wednesday's meeting the board received public hearings on two fiscal and planning documents that guide district spending.

Dr. Mary Petty presented the third year of the district's 2024–27 Local Control and Accountability Plan (LCAP), reiterating three goals: 1) challenging, relevant instruction; 2) student wellbeing through supportive environments; and 3) staff professional learning. Petty said actions remain largely consistent with prior years and emphasized targeted supports for unduplicated students (English learners, socioeconomically disadvantaged students and foster youth). She reminded the board the LCAP draft is posted for public input and the board is scheduled to consider approval at the June 17 meeting.

Chief Business Official Ivon Perez presented the 2026–27 proposed budget and multi-year projections. Perez said combined general fund revenue is projected at about $92.8 million with an estimated ending fund balance of roughly $25.1 million (about 27% of expenditures and transfers), and projected small net change driven by timing of restricted funds. He reviewed reserve policy (5% economic uncertainty reserve plus board-required reserve), revenue composition (LCFF/property tax largest source) and multi-year assumptions. Perez noted potential May Revise special-education funding that may require a 45-day revision after the state budget is finalized. Board members asked detailed questions about property-tax collection patterns, COLA assumptions and reserve calculations.

Both hearings concluded with no public speakers on these items during the meeting; the board will consider formal adoption of both the LCAP update and the 2026–27 budget at its June 17 meeting.