Roosevelt School District No. 66 Governing Board Meeting - July 7, 2026

The Roosevelt School District No. 66 Governing Board held a public hearing and regular meeting on July 7, 2026, focusing heavily on budget adoption, school reopening plans, and instructional models. The board adopted the proposed fiscal year 2027 expenditure budget of approximately $76.4 million, which includes a $15.2 million capital budget for curriculum adoption and facility improvements, while maintaining robust reserves. A significant portion of the meeting was dedicated to discussing the reopening of Maxine O. Bush Future Ready Academy. Due to construction delays, low enrollment (32 students versus a planned 75), and financial concerns including a projected subsidy nearing $1 million by year three, the board debated two options: an incubation model housing the program temporarily at existing campuses (Campbell or Bar) or delaying the school's opening. The board ultimately voted to rescind the prior decision to open the school in August 2026 and approved the incubation model at Campbell for one year, with bi-weekly updates on enrollment and finances and a full financial sustainability plan due by November 2026. The meeting also included approval of renaming Cesar Chavez Community School to Rio Vista Community School, acceptance of a school safety grant funding social workers and school resource officers, and discussions on instructional time models and student outcome goals. The board emphasized fiscal responsibility, transparency, and strategic planning in their decisions.