# Public Hearing & Governing Board Meeting • September 8, 2026

Sunnyside Unified School District held a public hearing and governing board meeting on September 8, 2026, regarding the 2026–2027 annual expenditure budget revision No. 1. The revision is intended in part to align special education transportation budgeting with amounts reported in the FY2025 annual financial report and address a maintenance-of-effort concern that could otherwise result in state funds being withheld. The district reported average daily membership down 544 students, or 4.3%, and an overall budget decrease of $1,657,195 compared with the adopted budget. Notable changes included a roughly $3.4 million decrease in Maintenance and Operation, a $1.3 million increase in federal and state grants—including a new school safety grant of $513,578—and a $122,640 increase in other funds. The presenter noted that enrollment figures and some carry-forward amounts could change in a later revision.

The public hearing was closed, and the board voted in favor of a motion concerning the revision, which the transcript describes as recommending it for approval at a subsequent regular meeting; it does not establish that the board gave final approval at this meeting. No contract awards, vendor selections, or purchasing decisions were identified. The consent agenda was approved. As a future agenda item, a board member requested monthly updates on the ongoing process for a new site.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Industries:** Education
**Topics:** Grants & Funding
**Published:** September 08, 2026

### Sources
- [Public Hearing & Governing Board Meeting • September 8, 2026](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CKjNdJWcXp8) - Sunnyside Unified School District