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Corning Union High board approves 45‑day budget update, pushes for plan to curb deficit to $200K
Summary
Trustees approved the district's 45‑day budget update but directed staff to return with a plan to reduce projected deficit spending to $200,000 or less and to hold a rapid study session on budget options.
Trustees approved the Corning Union High School District 45‑day budget update on Aug. 7 after a prolonged discussion about the district’s budget posture and projected deficit spending.
Chief Business Officer Diana Davisson presented updated revenue and expenditure projections and told the board she would "focus on each resource individually; however there are around 100 different resources," and recommended adjusting one-time expenses and using first‑interim updates to refine estimates. Board clerk Cody Lamb said he understood the legal need to adopt the budget and LCAP but added he remained concerned and "is not satisfied with the budget" as presented.
The board approved the 45‑day update with a set of contingencies: staff was asked to refine projections so the allowable deficit does not exceed $200,000; the district will hold an expedited administrative study session to identify options for reducing ongoing deficits; and if cuts are required they should be spread across categories rather than targeted only to certificated staff, the board said.
Why it matters: District officials told trustees that base revenues have tightened, driven by enrollment and timing of grant funding. Board members pressed for clearer, faster follow‑up, saying the board must see a pathway to fiscal stability before the next interim review.
What’s next: CBO Davisson will prepare a revised projection and run a workshop for the board and administration; the board asked that trustees receive the next update at or before first interim with a plan that meets the $200,000 deficit threshold.
