San Rafael schools preview 2026–27 budget; elementary side shows structural gap
Finance staff briefed the board on the 2026–27 budget assumptions: a May‑revision COLA that effectively rises to 4.31% (including a 1.44% augmentation), increased special‑education funding, uncertain one‑time block grants, and property‑tax appeal risk. Projections show the elementary district may face a $1.3M reduction in 2027–28 unless further revenue or reductions are identified.
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District finance staff presented the 2026–27 budget assumptions and multiyear projections, highlighting the interplay of the state COLA, LCFF calculations and local property tax dynamics.
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