Charter Oak USD Meeting Board of Trustees - March 12, 2026

The Charter Oak Unified School District Board of Trustees held a meeting on March 12, 2026, where they discussed various educational and community updates, including student achievements, school events, and ongoing projects. A significant portion of the meeting focused on the district's financial status, with the presentation and approval of the 2025-26 second interim financial report and multi-year budget projections. The board addressed concerns about declining reserves, special education funding shortfalls, and the impact of reduced cost-of-living adjustments (COLA) on revenues. They approved budget revisions and transfers, including the use of accumulated PTA donations for a BMX freestyle team activity at Cedar Grove. Additionally, the board approved delegate assembly election candidates and discussed contract and personnel matters, emphasizing the need for clarity and documentation regarding funding sources for contracts and donations. No new large-scale procurement contracts or capital projects were approved during this meeting, but financial stewardship and budget stabilization plans were key topics.