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Board approves 2024–25 CEA waiver as district's classroom-expenditure rate remains below statutory target
Summary
Trustees approved the district's Classroom Expenditure Adjustment (CEA) waiver for 2024–25 after staff said the district's classroom compensation percentage rose to roughly 52% (up from 49.57%), and explained a waiver avoids state withholding of funds.
The Bass Lake Joint Union Elementary School District board approved the 2024–25 Classroom Expenditure Adjustment (CEA) waiver after a presentation from district business staff highlighting why a waiver is necessary in the post–COVID funding environment.
Tara told trustees the district's CEA percentage improved from about 49.57% last year to roughly 52% this year but remains below the 60% benchmark historically used to measure required classroom spending. She said a failure to obtain a county-approved waiver could risk state withholding of funds and cited a potential exposure figure staff estimated in prior years.
Trustees discussed the antiquated nature of the CEA ratio (dating to 1972), the denominator effects of rising noninstructional costs, and the practical need to seek a waiver rather than face funding penalties. The board moved, seconded and approved the waiver by voice vote.
