Superintendent's Budget Advisory Committee Meeting June 10, 2026

The Berkeley Unified School District's Superintendent's Budget Advisory Committee (ASBAC) met on June 10, 2026, to discuss the district's budget balancing efforts amid significant financial challenges. The meeting focused on updates regarding personnel layoffs and reassignments, particularly among classified and certificated staff, with 12 classified employees receiving final layoff notices. The board had previously approved budget balancing proposals totaling $11.24 million, exceeding the $10.4 million target, including both ongoing and one-time solutions. The committee reviewed the prioritization of these proposals and discussed the implications of potential additional unrestricted general fund revenues, including whether to use such funds to offset one-time solutions, restore ongoing reductions, or save for future needs. Public comments highlighted the importance of programs like RISE, Bridge, and Puente, emphasizing the community's desire to maintain culturally responsive education despite budget constraints. The committee also addressed concerns about after-school program redesigns and waitlists, clarifying that funding levels remained stable but staffing models shifted to meet compliance requirements. Members were invited to participate in a survey to prioritize budget restoration areas and provide feedback on the budgeting process. The meeting underscored ongoing fiscal uncertainty, with final budget decisions pending the governor's revised budget and year-end expenditure reconciliations.