Adam Helfand

The Governing Board of the Coast Unified School District approved and adopted the 2024-25 Annual Developer Fee Report and Five-Year Developer Fee Findings. The report includes details on developer fees, amounts, beginning and ending balances, interest earned, public improvement expenditures, inter-fund transfers or loans, refunds, and estimated planned expenditure commencement dates. The findings cover the purpose of the developer fees, the relationship between new construction and the need for school facilities, anticipated funding sources, and approximate dates for funding deposits.

The meeting included a welcome and introductions, a summary of the previous meeting, and a public comment session. New ideas for cost reduction and revenue generation were discussed, including district office staffing and relocation, shared elective staffing, bus stop consolidation, reduced athletics, decreased tech purchases, a full-time marketing position, facility rentals, adult sports leagues, and a CYAA partnership. Teaching staff numbers and related data for various schools were reviewed. Prioritization work was conducted to identify recommendations and estimate savings, with a goal of supporting at least $1,500,000 of ideas. Vacant positions were discussed, and prioritized recommendations were presented.

The meeting included a welcome and introductions, a review of the previous meeting, and public comment. The committee discussed and prioritized new ideas for revenue and expenditure reductions, including limiting uniforms, district fundraisers, reviewing shredding services, and changing secretary roles. Questions from the previous meeting were addressed, including inquiries about print shop invoices and inter-district transfer agreements. The committee also discussed potential staff reductions and the possibility of reducing custodial and maintenance staff.

The document outlines the Coast Unified School District's plan for utilizing Proposition 28 funds for the 2025-2026 academic year. It details the allocation of funds to various schools within the district and specifies how these funds will be used to expand arts and music education programs. Key initiatives include enhancing visual and performing arts, introducing new courses like product design and digital media, supporting existing programs such as ceramics and Mariachi band, and increasing staffing and supplies across all school sites to enrich student learning experiences in dance, media arts, music, theater, and visual arts. The plan aims to serve the unique needs of the local school community by expanding arts education offerings.

The meeting addressed questions and clarifications from the previous session, covering topics such as enrollment trends, school lunch program funding, and potential budget cuts. Discussions included positions, salaries, health benefits for restricted employees, and the possibility of becoming an ADA district. The committee also explored transportation costs, stipends, revenues from the Spectrum Facilities Lease, and summer school expenses. Additionally, the meeting touched on various grants, revenues from the Print Shop, and a comparison of the district's financial status from 2016-17 to 2024-25.