IntroductionIntentCommittee OverviewGovernance Calendar (simplified)GuestsQuestions CUL VER CITY TOGETHERSuccess for all... Takes us all!
Culver City is a destination district:Families choose Culver City because of our successful independentschool system
IntroductionIntentCommittee OverviewGovernance Calendar (simplified)GuestsQuestions Second Interim Report Summary:Qualified Budget CertificationLAST LIAISON MEETING REVIEW •March 15 Reduction in Force (RIF) of 39 Full Time Employees (in addition to 2024 RIF)•Austerity measures implemented•Continuation of benefits for employees is at risk•Needed +$1M/year to attain Positive Budget Certification 3% reserves CA State Budget Certification•To stay fiscally stable, districts work to maintain POSITIVE certification status by submiting budget reports that meet 3% reserves over the next three years•Both QUALIFIED and NEGATIVE certifications trigger interventions designed to correct the fiscal trajectory, ranging from external reviews to RECEIVERSHIP•RECEIVERSHIP occurs when the district requires a loan to stay operational. During receivership, the Board and Superintendent lose control of operations and a state administrator is assigned to take charge. This process often results in the closing of schools.New Factors InfluencingDistrict Budgeting•Reduced State Discretionary Block Grant•Loss of Federal funding based on changes at the US Dept of Education: Title IIA and Title III•Increased operational costs/lower revenue IntroductionIntentCommittee OverviewGovernance Calendar (simplified)GuestsQuestions CCUSD Reserve
We only meet reserve through reallocation of RDA dollars (which expire at the end of 27-28 school year) AND $4M in cuts annually through 27-28. Otherwise, our budget is negative.Current State of BudgetFor 2024-25:Reserve without additional dollars = 0.46%Reserve using RDA dollars = 3.0%For 2025-26:Reserve without additional dollars = 0.29%Reserve with additional dollars = 3.11% IntroductionIntentCommittee OverviewGovernance Calendar (simplified)GuestsQuestions CCUSD’S GENERAL FUND HAS ONL Y5% LOCAL REVENUETHIS IS VERY LOW IN COMPARISON TO THE32-36% LOCAL REVENUEMOST CA SCHOOL DISTRICTS RECEIVEHistorical School Funding across California •Local Funding: 32-36%•State Funding:54-64%•Federal Funding:6-23%* CCUSD 2025-2026 Budget ProposalGeneral Fund Revenue Sources Source: School Services of California
JUNE 10, 2025 BUDGET PROPOSAL HAS MAJOR IMPACT TO STUDENT OUTCOMES IntroductionIntentCommittee OverviewGovernance Calendar (simplified)GuestsQuestions 2025 CDE required Fiscal Stability Plan (FSP) is a stop gap•One-time unconventional $3.2Mdrawdown on restricted Redevelopment (RDA) funds•Further painful RIFs and austerity measures of at least$4Mare necessary to meet 3% state mandated reserves and avoid state interventionsIt may be necessary to discontinue crucial support and narrow popular offerings such as•Tutoring & Interventions•Electives & Advanced Placement Classes•Enrichment & Activities Reductions of essential positions to be considered•Administrative Staff•Health and Wellbeing Services
CITY - USDPARTNERSHIPS
SCHOOL COMMUNITY SUPPORT FOR SALES TAXJOINT USE AGREEMENT UPDA TEINCLUDE MONETARY COMPONENT SMALL EXPENDITURE RELIEF100% SRTS +$30KGO PASS +$49KFAST TRACK PAID EVENT PARKING MECHANISMSADVERTISING TO INCREASE ENROLLMENTSHARE GRANT WRITING EXPERTISE Partnerships to RET AIN Culver City’s destination district distinction SMMUSD’S JUA IS $10M+ PER YEAR
IntroductionIntentCommittee OverviewGovernance Calendar (simplified)GuestsQuestions A Joint Use Partnership that RETAINSCulver City’s destination district distinction CITY’S CONTRIBUTION:$7.5M/YEARFOR 3 YEARS CITY IMPACT:PUBLIC ENJOYS EXPANDED USE OF FACILITIES INCLUDES⚬MAINTENANCE AND STAFFING OF FACILITIES⚬MORE FLEXIBILITY FOR CCUSD TO HOST PRCS PROGRAMS CCUSD IMPACT:THRIVING YOUTH THROUGH⚬POSITIVE BUDGET CERTIFICATION⚬CONTINUED BENEFITS FOR EMPLOYEES⚬RETENTION OF ESSENTIAL EDUCATORS FOR PRIORITY INTERVENTIONS IntroductionIntentCommittee OverviewGovernance Calendar (simplified)GuestsQuestions CITY’S CONTRIBUTION:$2.5M/YEARFOR 3 YEARS CITY IMPACT:PUBLIC ENJOYS EXPANDED USE OF FACILITIES INCLUDES⚬MAINTENANCE AND STAFFING OF FACILITIES⚬MORE FLEXIBILITY FOR CCUSD TO HOST PRCS PROGRAMS CCUSD IMPACT:BUYS TIME TO IMPLEMENT CREATIVE REVENUE GENERATINGSOLUTIONS⚬POSITIVE BUDGET CERTIFICATION⚬CONTINUED BENEFITS FOR EMPLOYEES⚬RETAINS A FEW PRIORITY INTERVENTIONS⚬RDA DRAWDOWN AND MAJOR REDUCTIONS STILL REQUIRED Reduced Level Joint Use Partnership
IntroductionIntentCommittee OverviewGovernance Calendar (simplified)GuestsQuestions THANK YOU!Success for all... Takes us all!
Partner with us to retain Culver City’s destination district distinctionand families will continue to choose Culver City because of our successful independent school systemPlease consider convening a future special joint sessionwith both bodies (the entire council and school board) to discuss this important item together - as is the practice in many independent municipalities