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Newman‑Crows Landing board adopts 2026–27 budget, approves labor deals and salary schedules
Summary
Trustees adopted the 2026–27 budget and approved tentative agreements with the teachers’ association and classified staff, along with multiple salary schedules; several trustees raised concerns that reserves remain below the board’s 8% target.
The Newman‑Crows Landing Unified School District Board of Trustees adopted its 2026–27 budget on June 15 and approved tentative labor agreements with both the Newman‑Crows Landing Teachers Association and CSEA Chapter 551, along with multiple salary schedules.
Miss Tapia, the district staff member presenting the fiscal materials, told trustees the AB 1200 disclosure — required to show the fiscal impact of bargaining agreements — had been prepared from the last board‑approved second interim budget and therefore differs from the materials prepared for adoption. She said retroactive pay is accounted for in next year’s budget and estimated the disclosure caused reserves to shift “like almost a full percent.”
Why it matters: Board members said the district’s reserves are a key constraint on future spending. Several trustees argued that keeping reserves closer to the board’s stated 8% target must guide pay and personnel decisions.
Trustee concerns and votes: At the budget discussion, one trustee said the district’s reserve level — cited in the meeting as roughly 4.5% — is below a prudent target. “We really need to be at 8 to 10%,” a trustee remarked during the roll call on the budget. Trustees nevertheless moved to adopt the budget; multiple compensation items and tentative agreements were approved by roll call. One trustee recorded an abstention on the teacher tentative agreement.
What the agreements do: District staff said the tentative agreement with the teachers’ union contains one minor textual correction (changing a reference on page 11 from “back to school night” to “open house”). Staff also presented a memorandum related to CSEA that reflects a negotiated “me‑too” clause affecting future items. The AB 1200 materials, staff said, reflect the county’s requirement that the disclosure be prepared from the last board‑approved budget rather than the most current internal figures.
Next steps: Staff said they will use the statutory 45‑day revision window and the first interim report to reconcile technical cleanup items with the county and update reserve projections once state budget actions are finalized.
Ending: The board adopted the budget and approved the listed salary schedules and agreements; trustees directed staff to continue follow‑up work during required interim reporting periods.
