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District presents LCAP update, assessment changes and proposed budget showing multi‑year deficit projection
Summary
District staff presented the LCAP annual update and an assessment committee recommendation to expand MClass progress monitoring K–8; the proposed 2026–27 budget shows a starting balance of about $43.6M, projected revenues of $139.6M and expenditures of $151.3M (projected deficit ~$11.7M), with reserves maintained and no public input during the hearing.
District staff presented the Local Control and Accountability Plan (LCAP) annual update, an assessment‑committee recommendation on district assessments, and the proposed 2026–27 budget during a public hearing.
Dr. Molina summarized the LCAP goals to continue a high‑quality instructional program, promote student health and safety, strengthen family and community engagement, and maintain sufficient instructional materials and facilities. She reported multi‑year gains on statewide metrics (examples cited: seven‑point growth in ELA over the baseline period, 5.8‑point growth in math and double‑digit gains in some science cohorts) and said the district will continue targeted professional learning (GLAD, SEAL, UFLY) and deescalation strategies for staff.
Dr. Mina presented the assessment committee’s work and a recommendation to expand MClass (DIBELS/progress monitoring) K–8 and to unify benchmark assessments across K–8 to reduce testing fatigue and provide more real‑time progress monitoring. Teachers on the committee reported that MClass and DIBELS tools provide efficient progress monitoring and actionable data, and several teachers described ease of use and alignment with lessons and interventions.
Miss Marshall presented the proposed 2026–27 budget and multi‑year projection. The proposal used the governor’s May revision and district assumptions and showed a beginning fund balance of about $43.6 million; projected revenues about $139.6 million; projected expenditures about $151.3 million; and a projected deficit of about $11.7 million for 2026–27, yielding a projected ending fund balance near $31.9 million. The district noted that required reserves for economic uncertainties remain at the state minimum (3%), and staff described committed and assigned funds for priorities and to cushion declining enrollment impacts.
Major budget notes included: a budgeted appropriation for the math curriculum (about $2.5 million), projected enrollment and ADA declines that affect Local Control Funding Formula revenue, an increase in special‑education funding included in the adopted budget assumptions, and potential state budget uncertainties tied to Proposition 98 and May revision outcomes. Miss Marshall noted that while revenues showed recent upticks (largely tied to capital gains and certain industries), the state budget remains sensitive to volatility.
The public hearing opened and closed with no public comments. The board did not take final budget action at the hearing; staff indicated the board will consider final adoption on a subsequent meeting date.
