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Ross Valley Charter reports stable enrollment, 28% reserves and plans for charter renewal next year
Summary
Ross Valley Charter’s director told the county board the school is in its ninth year, expects stable enrollment near 196 students, is budgeting with a projected positive balance of $106,000 and will bring a charter renewal petition for 2026‑27.
The director of Ross Valley Charter updated trustees on academics, enrollment and finances and noted ongoing collaboration with MCOE oversight staff.
The director said Ross Valley Charter is operating with stable enrollment — about 196 students this year with a similar projection for next year — and reported a projected positive ending balance of $106,000 and a 28% reserve in the latest internal forecast. The director said the school has reduced reliance on receivable sales and has budgeted about $263,000 for donations and fundraising in the coming year and had raised roughly $181,000 to date.
On program work the director outlined multiage classrooms, a phone‑free policy, strengthened social‑emotional learning and a parent‑education partnership (ScreenSense / Kids IRL) focused on family technology practices. The director noted full inclusion for students with special needs, described on‑campus therapy supports and said charter renewal paperwork will be brought to the county office next year for review.
