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District projects small revenue dip overall but plans staffing reductions for 2026–27
Summary
Business staff presented the 2026–27 budget showing a modest overall revenue change, a projection of $6.34M in LCFF/property tax revenue and planned reductions of 3.24 FTE (from 52.02 to 48.78). The budget projects healthy reserves and multiyear stability but notes several uncertain grant and benefit items.
Business staff (Sandy, speaker 3) presented the district's proposed 2026–27 budget and multi‑year projections, outlining revenue assumptions, planned staffing changes and reserve levels.
Sandy told the board that local property tax (LCFF) revenues are "projected to increase 4% to about 6,340,000 from 25-26," while federal revenues are expected to decline about 15% to $184,000 because of lower planned REAP expenditures. Sandy said local revenues were projected at about $2,390,000 (a 4.8% decrease) driven by lower interest earnings and fewer one‑time donations.
The staff presentation included staffing and salary impacts: projected FTE falls from 52.02 to 48.78 for 2026–27 (a reduction of 3.24 FTE), concentrated in certificated and classified positions, with admin unchanged. The plan assumes benefit costs that could change and noted that future negotiated salary increases are not yet included. Sandy said the district projects a positive ending fund balance through the multiyear period and plans an annual $125,000 transfer to deferred maintenance.
Board members asked clarifying questions about insurance, transportation and deferred maintenance priorities. Staff said transportation costs and some outplacement expenses may increase next year and that some capital projects (parking lots, gym floor) will be handled from building funds or bond funds as appropriate.
