Charter Oak USD Board of Trustees Meeting - June 18th, 2025

The Charter Oak Unified School District Board of Trustees held a meeting on June 18, 2025, where key procurement and budgetary matters were discussed. The board approved the final budget for the 2025-2026 fiscal year, which includes a 1.1% pay raise for employees amounting to approximately $550,000, funded within the existing budget and reserves. The board also passed a stabilization plan resolution to address budget challenges over the next three years, acknowledging ongoing financial uncertainties, particularly related to special education costs and federal funding. Additionally, the board approved a joint lease agreement with St. Gabriel Valley ROP for the Sunflower campus, which is expected to generate revenue for the district. Collective bargaining agreements with the Charter Educators Association and other employee groups were approved, reflecting collaboration despite budget concerns. The meeting included discussions on memberships in professional organizations and the importance of supporting educators amid fiscal constraints. Motions related to personnel assignments and credential waivers were also approved.