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

The Charter Oak Unified School District Board of Trustees held a meeting on September 18, 2025, which included presentations recognizing students and community partners, updates on academic programs, and a detailed financial report on the district's budget. The Chief Business Officer presented the unaudited actuals for the 2024-25 fiscal year, highlighting a slight increase in revenues and underspending in expenditures, resulting in a positive fund balance update for the 2025-26 adopted budget. The board discussed the need for approximately $2.7 million in budget reductions over the next two years to maintain fiscal stability. Additionally, the board received an overview of project labor agreements (PLAs) related to construction projects, including their pros and cons, and discussed the potential for local hire policies and future bond-related projects. Several motions were passed unanimously, including approval of the unaudited actuals, district appropriation limits, and contract support services related to closing out prior bond projects. Public comments addressed concerns about special education services. The meeting concluded with acknowledgments of staff and student achievements and a welcome to the new student representative.