Second Interim Financial Report: March 19, 2026 Board of Education Meeting

The Sacramento City Unified School District (SCUSD) Board of Education held a meeting on March 19, 2026, to review the Second Interim Financial Report covering budget activities and actuals from July 1 through January 31. The discussion focused extensively on the district's fiscal solvency plan, budget revisions, and multi-year financial projections. Key procurement-related topics included the approval of a transportation plan valued at $7.8 million and adjustments to special education funding, which increased by $18 million to address additional needs. The board also discussed staffing reductions, particularly at Serna, and the use of restricted and unrestricted funds to cover expenditures. Concerns were raised by board members and public speakers about significant expenditure increases, especially in special education and contract services, and the district's ongoing budget deficits. The board acknowledged the need for a comprehensive restructuring plan to address a projected $100 million deficit and emphasized the importance of transparency and timely budget updates. A motion to approve the second interim budget was passed unanimously by the board members present.