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Board previews 2026–27 budget and unanimously approves multi‑year tentative agreements and superintendent amendment
Summary
The board received a preliminary 2026–27 budget projecting a roughly $2.6 million surplus (pending final labor costs and possible state block grants) and approved two‑year tentative agreements with teachers, classified staff, and management plus a superintendent contract amendment extending the term and providing multi‑year increases and one‑time payments.
San Marino Unified officials presented a first look at the district’s proposed 2026–27 budget and asked the board to adopt final budget figures at the June 23 meeting after labor agreements and state budget developments are finalized.
Dr. Steven Choy described revenue assumptions that produced a working projection of about $62.8 million in revenue for 2026–27 and an approximate $2.6 million surplus. He cautioned the figures do not reflect pending salary increases associated with tentative agreements being considered that evening and do not yet include a proposed state Student Support/Professional Development (SSPD) block grant the legislature had not finalized. Choy summarized planned committed reserves: $2 million for enrollment/revenue stabilization, $6 million fiscal stabilization, $5 million capital facilities and infrastructure, $1.5 million for instructional materials and textbooks, and $1 million for academics and program innovations. He also noted the district’s local reserve cap was triggered and staff would return with final adoption materials on June 23.
Labor agreements: The board approved by roll call three separate tentative agreements covering certificated teachers (SMTA), classified staff (CSEA Chapter 120), and unrepresented/confidential/administrative/management employees. The TA terms presented were parallel across groups: for 2026–27 a 4% on‑schedule increase plus a 5% one‑time offset; for 2027–28 a 3% on‑schedule increase plus a 3% one‑time off‑schedule payment. Dr. Jason Rose described additional clarifications to contract language and multi‑year academic calendars included in the SMTA TA. All three TAs were approved by voice/roll call (board recorded unanimous approval in the meeting roll calls).
Superintendent contract amendment: The board also approved an amendment to the superintendent’s employment agreement that increases base salary 4% effective July 1, 2026, and 3% effective July 1, 2027; provides one‑time payments (5% and 3% respectively) and extends the contract term through June 30, 2030. The board provided the oral summary required by Government Code Section 54953 before taking final action.
Budget next steps: Staff will update the proposed budget to incorporate approved labor costs (if ratified in future processes where applicable) and any final state funding decisions and will return on June 23 with a recommended adoption.
Why it matters: Tentative agreements and the superintendent amendment affect ongoing personnel costs and therefore are key inputs to the district’s final 2026–27 budget that will determine staffing, programs and one‑time investments.
