Municipal drive. >> Last year the environmental trip was not funded by the budget was funded by some money found by choice from the state had a oneoff situation. I'm assuming that's not happening this year. I didn't see it add back to the budget. So should we assume that that trip would not be happening this upcoming year unless some new fancy legendary money comes from the state again. >> So I will uh I will talk to Joe tomorrow to verify this but from my perspective and my understanding is that that trip is happening this year and will continue to happen into the future. Okay. >> So, but again, I don't have the middle school's budget in front of me to say definitively yes. >> Okay. >> But my belief is if it's in if it was budgeted regardless of where the funds came last year or this current year, then the intent would be for it to be budgeted for next year.
This also does not include the 11 positions needed at um the Maple Valley Middle School. There are 121 special education out of district placements in private schools and county special services and 871 budgeted students at at PCTI the votech which is an increase from 791 students in the current school year. One of the bigger increases in any budget area is the increase to in charter school tuition which is a projected enrollment budget figure that comes directly from the department of ed of 3.8 8 million or 23%. From the current year and finally, uh, budgeted salaries and employee health benefits that are contractual through collective bargaining. Here's a quick snapshot of our state aid increase for the 2627 school year. The district received 6.3 million. However, 3.8 million went to the charter school tuition line, leaving only a net increase of 2.4 million. Our district's total balance budget is $322,916,96 which consists of the general fund that contains the operating budget and capital outlay budget.
Um I want to thank Miss Jen Venudi for doing our sound and lights back there. Uh it really look beautiful. Thank you so much. Um I also want to thank our custodial staff for getting and helping getting the stage ready to go backstage all the rooms. Uh really so much great work for those guys and really appreciate it. Um, and never like to forget, thank all of you so much for supporting your your children in what they do up here. It's so I use I'll say magical to go with the theme of the evening. It's really awesome getting to work with all of them uh every every day and making music with them. It's really awesome. So, thank you for supporting them in that along their whole journey. Um, and I'm gonna turn my back to you for a sec. I want to thank all of you always for your hard work and dedication to what we do, especially our seniors tonight.
It's it's most every teacher that I know. So, I can't imagine the ramifications after already dealing with so many teachers leaving. And in fact, I think over a thousand teachers left since July 2025, um I would predict that become even worse should this go through. And I know myself, like many of the people that spoke, and my daughter rely on the 222 for consistent trips and travel back to see family. Most of us which are not natives and have family out of state. And like someone else said, the other times of the year are the more affordable times to travel. And I just really hope that you guys rethink this and respect our voice in what we're asking for. Thank you. Thank you, Ms. Lewis. Lisa Aguilar? Did I say that right? Yep. Good. You'll have 3 minutes. The timer's on the screen, and whenever you're ready.
>> I'll make a motion to approve those. >> I have a motion by Travis. Do I have a second? >> Second by Kurt. Any discussion? All those in favor? Seven. >> Um, so next we'll go down under operations. We have a blueprint 2030. Yes. asking for approval of the five action areas for a new strategic plan which we're referring to as blueprint 2030. We had a work session and that was live streamed so someone could go back and watch that if they would like to be posted online. Um after thoughtfully completing a comprehensive needs analysis we used a lot of data over 100 pages of data that included survey results from the community staff students and parents. Um we had a committee of teachers and administrators who identified five action areas for our future work. That would be um panther well-being, academic achievement and growth, operational effectiveness, positive school culture and climate and fiscal responsibility.
Our goal is to each year improve chronic absenteeism by 2%. Um along with offering incentives to students um you know at the high school level some of our best have been our shoes for showing up award. It is it it's was a silly idea that we came up with, but the number of kids who truly track their attendance because they want a chance to win a pair of free pair of shoes each nine weeks. Um, and the kids that will come in late and say, "I'm here today because if I wasn't, I'm out of the shoes competition." So, um, finding those incentives that engage kids, like you can always throw an incentive out, but if it doesn't engage and draw kids interest, it it doesn't work. So, um, continuing to work as a school corporation to find those incentives, um, and remove barriers for our students with their attendance.
Because selection is highly competitive, and only a small number of students are accepted, these musicians represent the top tier of performers in the region and state. Their success is a testament to the strength of our music programs which have led the Anaheim Union High School District to be named one of America's best communities for music education by the NAM Foundation for eight years in a row. We would like to recognize the prestige of the following assembles and the outstanding achievement that membership in these groups represent for our students. And there's a few um so I'm g go one um the first one is the Pasadena City College Tournament of Roses Honor Band. Selection for this ensemble is a distinct honor as it allows our musicians to represent the district on a global stage during the worldrenowned rose parade. Next is a CSSA, all Southern California Honor Musicians, being chosen by the Southern California School Band and Orchestra Association identifies these students as being among the premier instrumentalists in the southern 11 counties of the state.
This did not need to happen. It's not what the community wants. And it most certainly isn't in the best interest of our kids. But some allow it. Don't tell me you're here for the kids while supporting this administration, dismissing concerns of staff that serve them every day. Don't tell me you're here for the kids as you allow favoritism, denying equitable access to programs and events. Don't tell me you're here for the kids while barring access to data and embracing willful ignorance, all while making decisions that negatively impact our schools. >> [clears throat] >> We have been torn apart from the inside. Lies spread behind the scenes have created division and distrust. Plans are carefully constructed while this board is not properly informed. Superintendent Nelson, who gave you direction to pursue CSBA training? This board comment, so your comment is Yeah, these are comments. I asked the question in an email, never received a reply.
But again, I don't have the budget in front of me to say definitively that it is budget, but I can certainly look look at that for you. Thank you. That was it was a really weird thing where wasn't in the budget and then somebody took out some money. So it was a weird one situation. So >> we'll take a look at it and certainly if you send me an email tomorrow. >> Thank you. >> Okay. >> Thank you. Is there anyone else from the public wishing to comment? >> Okay. Thank you very much. Seeing no further public comment on budget, I will ask the board for a motion to open on agenda item I. It's the consent agenda. >> Thank you, Ma'am. And thank you.
Also the special revenues which are federal grants and state entitlements the district receives and lastly debt service which includes the recently completed referendum project. Here is an overview of the general fund revenue sources with a comparison to the current budget. As I stated before, the tax levy has a 6% increase from the current year and would stand at 162 million total. State aid increased by 6% as well and stands at 111 million total. Extraordinary aid, it's budgeted at 3.5 million. There's a budgeted withdrawal from capital and maintenance reserve for tenative projects. And just to note, 55% of the district's total revenues is funded by the tax levy while 38% is funded by state aid. So the majority of revenue is funded by our local tax levy. Here is an overview of the general fund appropriations or expenditures broken down in major categories of the budget.
So, seniors, could you stand up really quickly just to be recognized? [applause] [cheering] [applause] >> As you can see, it's a very large group. Very, very large group. So, and they have been awesome along the whole way. um all four years they've been up here. Um I this is my fifth year and they've at the high school and they've really been pivotal to what we've been creating up here in their time that we've been working together and I really appreciate it all. It's awesome. You guys rock. So rock on. Okay. And let's do one more. Okay. Um so our final piece is you can sit. [applause] Our final piece is a s an arrangement of a symphony written by Johan Demeage. He was a German composer is a German composer. Uh he wrote this in the 80s based off of his reading of the novel The Lord of the Rings.
Okay. I um my name's Lisa Aguilar. I've a I'm a parent in the Gilbert district. I have been for a long time, um through many different last names. So, some of you may recognize me from older days. Um I scrapped a few thoughts together here, so um they may or may not be concise, but um I've just I'm here because I really feel like we're kind of living in a time where the public is being ignored um over and over again in many different venues. And so, I was just really like dismayed and kind of shocked the other night when I watched the meeting. And um saw board members try to maneuver around the will of the public after specifically asking the public for their preference. Um I already emailed the board about my concern, so I won't like go too deep into it. But of course, my concerns were less about the schedule format and more about just kind of the seemingly casual disregard for um parental and staff wishes.
So asking for approval of those five action areas for a new strategic plan. We entertain a motion. I have a motion by Mary Lynn. Do I have a second? >> Second by Pat.
>> Thank you, Bobby. So, to summarize this section, I'm going to go back and share tonight, we are sharing any area that we looked at 100 pages of data and we are not looking to celebrate tonight. We're not looking to share successes. Tonight's work is where can we find ways to improve because although we've had some great successes in the last four years, there's always things we need to improve upon and work to be the best for kids. And so you're going to hear a lot of things are this is where we get better. This is what we need to do because we are looking to dial in on what are some areas that are unique that need support. And so in this section, what I would highlight is is we went through the hundred pages of data and student well-being kept bubbling up. And you will a couple facts that I'm sure jumped out at you.
Next, the CBDA/CCDA California Allstate Honor Musicians. This recognition is one of the highest individual honors a student performer can receive, identifying them as elite musicians within the entire state of California as selected by the California Band Directors Association and the California Coral Directors Association. Then we have our SCVA All Southern California Honor Musicians. These vocalists are recognized by the Southern California Vocal Association for their exceptional technique and dedication to coral excellence. Next we have the Pacific Sympathy Youth Ensembles. Membership in these groups provides students the opportunity to form at professional level level partnering with one of the premier orchestra organizations in the nation. Students auditioning for this group had to submit a single audition video with all scales, experts and solo piece performed in a single take with no cuts in the video. It is a real challenge and they have represented us well. We are deeply grateful to the music educators who have guided these students and the parents who have supported them every step of the way.
Mr. [clears throat] Rowley chose to spend close to $10,000 on our last review. Where is that data? I echo Trustee Tucker's request to wait for it before we spend more. Maybe until after November. You never know, things might change. We need to provide accountability and oversight, especially in light of everything we've been through this year. It's not a game. These are people's lives. And the public is watching. Let's do something different. As we end this school year and look forward to summer break, I want to thank our employees for a job well done. Rest, relax, and enjoy. I think despite everything, you're still here finishing strong and have all the hope in the world for our children and AVUSD. Thank you. >> [applause] >> Rick Rowley. No comment. Anita Tucker. Good evening. Um, I've been able to go to a couple of things that were very uplifting this past month.
>> Any discussion from the board on agenda items one through four? Mr. Jens, >> yes. >> Miss Glass, >> yes. >> Miss man, >> yes. >> Miss McCarti, >> yes. >> Miss Johnson, >> yes. >> Miss C, >> yes. >> Mr. Bear, >> yes. >> Mr. >> Yes. >> Question. >> Thank you.
Almost every department line has increased or decreased slightly depending on the departmental area needs except for the charter school and benefit budget lines that have significant increases. Also to put the total budget into perspective, salaries and employee benefits consist of uh nearly 80% of the total operating budget. Therefore, there is not much room for discretionary spending after all tuitions and transportation is considered, which is another 10 to 15% of the budget. Here is a 5-year trend of the charter school budget, which is based on enrollment. 2627 budget numbers are projections approved by the Department of Ed that the district is required to budget for for compliance purposes. The actual enrollment counts are realized during the October 15th ASSA audit or application for state school aid. At that time, the budget numbers may increase or decrease during the school year. Typically, the projected enrollment amount is much higher than the actual enrollment numbers.
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Um I feel like it's really imperative for the board's credibility um to and trust um to honor the input they request from parents or just like don't ask for it. Um, in addition, it seemed that the suggested schedule, um, alternative was pegged to student absenteeism on Thanksgiving break and I'm just curious if there's data to support you know, these changes, um, you know, pegged to those like two days over over Thanksgiving. Um, and that makes the schedule, as I pointed out in my email, as far as I know, hasn't even been like enacted or put into practice yet. So, I'm just curious why there's why there would be like so much support for it, um, from board members to consider it to upend public input on it, um, if it's not even been put in practice yet. Um, so finally, um, if academic success success is the crux of the issue, um, I just feel like you should also consider, um, the value of the intersession that was brought up.