The LAUSD Board of Education met on June 17, 2025 starting at 11:00 am. You can find the agenda and materials here and the video of the meeting here and here.
Superintendent’s Student Advisory Council Presentation
Adoption of the Proposed 2025-26 Fiscal Stabilization Plan – pg #13
- The district is experiencing a period of declining enrollment and a loss of COVID-19 funds, while expenditures have increased.
- LACOE is requiring the district to address its deficit spending through a Fiscal Stabilization Plan (FSP).
- Protecting investments from federal program reserves: Board must decide if general fund use is needed or to let go of this item entirely.
- Increases to benefits are also not included after 2026.
- Proposed solutions for the FSP for 2026-2028:
- $30m to have students closer to their school of residence
- $200m to close vacant school positions except those that are restricted.
- $60m to consolidate district footprint.
- $400m in allocation reductions.
- $250m central operations reductions by
- Multi-Year Projections:
- 2025-26
- Net Increase/Decrease in Fund Balance: -$1,329,021,000
- Available reserves: $2,140,546,026
- 2026-27
- $402,670,986
- $1,660,603,742
- 2027-28
- $984,796,854
- 2025-26
Resolution: Ensuring a Sustainable and Collaborative Community Schools Initiative (Griego)
- The resolution calls for:
- Governing board of LAUSD reaffirms its commitment to sustaining, deepening, and expanding the CSI.
- Superintendent to establish an independent CSI cost center, away from any particular division.
- Board commits to continued implementation, expansion, and sustainable CSI by including full-time directors, school coaches, coordinators, support staff, and others.
- District will not reconfigure with the CSI infrastructure without board approval.
Quote: “Our Community Schools Initiative, a true model of collaborative governance has been one of the most transformational developments in modern schooling. However, without the proper funding structure it will just be a great idea, without the energy that can truly unleash its potential. We cannot let this happen,” said Board President Scott Schmerelson.
Adoption of the Proposed 2025-26 Budget
- Proposals in budget:
- Reflection of Governor’s May Revision for 2.30% COLA and SpEd AB 602 funding.
- Projected ADA based on 92% assumption to enrollment.
- ELOP of $468.3m and LCFF of $33m.
- Unassigned/Unappropriated General Fund ending balance of $1,915.1m in multi-year projection.
- Transfer from Fund 17 of $17.3m added to the end balance for a total of $575.2m.
- LAUSD projected to have a negative balance by 2027-28.
- Changes from the second interim to the proposed budget:
- Less LCFF due to lower COLA and TK ratio add-on per ADA.
- Increase in projected interest income resulting from a higher average daily cash balance.
- Lower expenditures.
Resolution: Standing with Pride: Honoring LGBTQ+ Communities and Reaffirming LAUSD’s Commitment ot Safe, Inclusive Schools (Melvoin)
- Resolution calls for:
- LAUSD Board proclaims June 2025 as LGBTQ+ Pride Month.
- District reaffirms its commitment to protecting all LGBTQ+ students and staff.
- The District will make available the resources for all but especially LGBTQ+ students that may be experiencing mental health issues.
Quote: “This month, as we should every month, LAUSD will live up to its high standards, to make sure that all LGBTQ+ students and staff feel safe, heard, and respected. And we commit to do this proudly when it matters most: when our students are facing mental health challenges,” said Board President Scott Schmerelson.
Resolution: Upholding Our Constitutional Rights and Standing with Immigrant Communities (Rivas)
- Resolution calls for:
- LAUSD reaffirms that all schools are sanctuary spaces.
- LAUSD condemns the militarization of immigrant communities.
- Calls for rescission of the federal order to control the National Guard and end ICE operations near our schools.
- Reaffirms lawful and constitutionally protected actions for freedom of assembly and the protection of civil liberties.
- LAUSD will collaborate with Community-Based Organizations (CBOs) to educate immigrant communities about their rights.
Quote: “We are a country of laws. Laws that entitle everyone to due process, to legal counsel, to freedom from racial profiling, and to work, live, and advocate without fear of intimidation or criminalization. We stand firm, no exceptions,” said Board President Scott Schmerelson.
Resolution: Budgeting Based on Equity and Student Need (Gonez)
- Resolution calls for:
- LAUSD will significantly consider student needs when evaluating the FSP for the upcoming years.
- Prioritize equity.
- The board will consider the trade-offs in budget investments and will be transparent about the budget process at two or more public COWs before the presentation of the first interim in December.
Quote: “We must be clear-eyed, when we make budget decisions. Centering students’ needs, prioritizing equity and recognizing the value of all our employees must be our guiding lights,” said Board President Schmerelson.
Adoption of the 2025 LAUSD Local Control and Accountability Plan and Presentation of the 2025 State Accountability Dashboard Local Indicators File (074-24/25) – pg #277
- LCFF allocations and expenditures account for 69% of the total general fund in 2025-26.
- Fiscal sustainability of compensation does not include future negotiated labor agreements.
- Multi-Year Outlook – “Implementing tiered equitable strategies to optimize workforce in FY27.”
- $32m in goal 8 will be based on enrollment eligibility.
- Highlights:
- Increases in postsecondary A-G completion rates.
- Improved rates in reading and numeracy.
- Increase in academic engagement through reduced absenteeism.
- School experience survey will be out soon.
- Material differences save money in almost all categories, except for curriculum, GATE, local student support, and interventions.