Get Full Government Meeting Transcripts, Videos, & Alerts Forever!
Get email alerts on the Budget topic
No spam. Unsubscribe anytime.
CBO details proposed 2026–27 Auburn Union budget; district projects reserves above minimum
Summary
The district presented its proposed 2026–27 budget, outlining revenue assumptions tied to Prop 98/LCFF, estimated total combined revenue around $28.3 million, projected expenditures near $28.5 million, and planned reserve levels above the 3% standard.
Jeremy McReynolds, the district's business official, presented the proposed 2026–27 budget and described the state-level context that underpins district projections. "Our total LCFF funds are estimated at $19,100,000," he said, and he walked the board through the combined revenue picture (a combined total near $28.3 million) and the proposed expenditure plan (roughly $28.5 million) that includes certificated and classified salaries, benefits, books and supplies, and select one-time projects.
McReynolds noted special allocations in the governor's budget and the district-level effects: an increased special education base rate (an estimated benefit of about $476,000 to the district), a one-time student support block grant (roughly $1.1 million as presented), and potential learning-recovery adjustments. He also outlined program investments staff proposes for 2026–27, including expansion of ELOP programming and an ELOP program coordinator position, additional community liaison capacity, Chromebook replacements and a garden-program partnership with UC Cooperative Extension.
Board members requested clarification on ADA projections and timing of any state adjustments. McReynolds advised that if key state or federal revenue items change, the district could revise the budget at the 45‑day or interim reporting points; he also said current projections show maintained positive cash flow and reserve percentages above the 3% minimum through 2028–29.
