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Board approves 2025-26 Second Interim Report, warns reserves will shrink
Summary
The Colusa County Board of Education on March 11 approved its 2025-26 Second Interim Report after staff outlined updated revenues and spending, projecting unrestricted reserves to fall from $3.2 million to $2.4 million over two years and noting personnel comprise 87% of expenses.
The Colusa County Board of Education approved its 2025-26 Second Interim Report at the March 11 meeting after staff presented updated revenue and expenditure figures through Jan. 31, 2026.
Director of Business Services Mike Renshaw reviewed the financial summary and said personnel "make up the largest share of expenses at 87%." He and Administrative Services lead Aaron Heinz explained that, under current projections, the district's unrestricted reserve of $3.2 million is expected to shrink to $2.4 million over the next two out‑years and that the plan for restricted funds envisions using roughly $1 million in fund balance. Aaron Heinz said work will continue to address deficits through measures including not filling certain open positions, reducing lease payments for Colusa property, and trimming ongoing expenses.
Board members voted to approve the report; the motion carried three ayes with two members absent (Ed Conrado and Cristy Edwards). The action preserves the local 5% reserve standard while staff pursues steps aimed at moving the budget back toward surplus over multi‑year projections. The board did not direct layoffs and discussed preferring attrition where possible, consistent with the staff presentation.
