In accordance with California Education Codes 42103 & 42127, the public hearing and adoption of the 2018-2019 Preliminary and Proposed Budget were held on June 11, 2018, and June 25, 2018, respectively.

On September 18, 2018, the San Diego County Office of Education disapproved the Sweetwater Union High School District’s 2018-2019 Adopted Budget submission and provided recommendations.

Per Education Code Section 42127(d)(3), if the budget is disapproved, on or before October 8, the district will need to review and respond to the recommendations of the county superintendent of schools at a regular meeting of the governing board of the district.

Staff is reporting on and providing to the governing board revisions to the 2018-2019 Adopted Budget and other proposed actions as a result of the recommendations presented by the county superintendent of schools.

Resolution No. 4589, identifies the amount of budget reductions necessary for Fiscal Years 2019-2020 and 2020-2021.  Additionally, the resolution requires that staff provide a detailed plan of budget reductions and a timeline for implementation for these years, to be included in the 2018-2019 First Interim Report.

The revised budget is posted in accordance with Education Code Section 42103: "The public hearing shall be held any day on or before the date specified for this purpose in subdivision (e) or (i), respectively, of Section 42127, but not less than three working days following availability of the proposed budget for public inspection."

This Board Agenda Item supports LCAP Goal 4, coherent and transparent systems, because it provides information on the 2018-2019 revised budget.

For questions regarding this board item, please contact Jenny Salkeld at 619/691-5551 or jenny.salkeld@sweetwaterschools.org.