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District files Prop 28 annual report; staff plan a VAPA task force and 'reimagining' arts program
Summary
Staff presented the required Proposition 28 annual report noting $250k–$260k in annual funds and unspent 2023–24 allocations while the district awaited audit guidance; trustees approved the report and staff outlined a multi-year plan and a VAPA task force to develop program changes.
District staff presented the required Prop 28 annual report and asked the board to approve the 2023–24 report showing funds were received but not yet spent. Ariel (S13) said the district received roughly $250,000–$260,000 for 2023–24 and that, by law, the district has three years to expend the funds. Staff said they had delayed spending in 2023–24 while awaiting state audit guidance and prioritizing negotiated staff raises.
"23–24 funds have not been spent," Ariel said, explaining auditors later provided clearer rules and that up to 80% of funds must go to certificated salaries and up to 20% may be used for materials and supplies (with up to 1% allowed for administrative tasks). Ruth (S4) added a year-over-year accounting of sources (Measure G, PEF, donations) and noted that Prop 28 funding alone will not cover the district's full arts budget.
Trustees approved the Prop 28 report (motion carried 4–0). Staff said next steps include convening a VAPA task force, conducting community engagement and directing up to 20% of the 23–24 allocation toward teacher materials and supplies while designing a multi-year plan for sustainable arts programming.
