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Board adopts 2026–27 budget; trustees to form budget committee to address projected deficits
Summary
The board adopted the district’s 2026–27 annual budget after staff reported increased certificated salaries and benefits, small expense scrubs and a reduced ending fund balance; trustees agreed to form a budget committee to propose cuts and adjustments beginning in July/August.
District finance staff presented a condensed overview of the proposed 2026–27 budget noting increases in certificated salaries and benefits tied to negotiated agreements and modest reductions elsewhere designed to scrub about $7,000 from services and operating expenses. Staff reported that payroll and benefits account for the majority of expense increases and that projections show a declining ending fund balance in later years if current trends continue.
One trustee called for a new budget committee to review programs and propose cuts to address ongoing structural pressures; staff said recruiting for community members will start in July with the committee beginning formal work in August. After discussion the board moved to adopt the annual budget for 2026–27; the motion passed with the recorded 'Aye' votes.
Staff stressed they will update the budget at the 45-day revision and continue to monitor restricted vs. unrestricted fund pressures. A presenter summarized: "The big expense increase is always your salary and benefits, and that's 85% of the total budget." Trustees asked staff to return with committee membership plans and a timeline for proposed recommendations.
