Novato Unified School District Regular Board Meeting 6/23/2026

The Novato Unified School District held a regular board meeting on June 23, 2026, where key procurement and budgetary matters were discussed. The board approved the 2024-2027 Local Control Accountability Plan (LCAP) and its federal addendum, which align district goals with federal funding allocations, including professional development and middle school sports programs. The proposed 2026-2027 general fund budget was presented and approved, with a noted $9 million deficit projected for the upcoming year due to the failure of Measure G, prompting the board to approve Resolution No. 30 for budget reductions and fund balance stabilization. This resolution calls for $6.5 million in ongoing cuts and $1.5 million in one-time savings, with plans to explore increasing the parcel tax to address the financial shortfall. Additionally, the board discussed specialized program enrollment capacities and recruitment efforts, emphasizing the need to balance program growth with physical and staffing limitations. Public comments highlighted concerns about teacher compensation and district financial conservatism, underscoring the community's interest in budget priorities affecting staffing and classroom resources.