2026–27 Board Governance Calendar

Description: Under California law, school districts must adopt their annual budget on or before July 1. Because the state legislature and the Governor often pass or sign the California State Budget right around late June or early July, local school boards construct their initial budgets based on projections from the Governor's May Revision. The 45-day revision allows districts to align local revenue and expenditure line items with the finalized state budget enacted by the legislature.

Description: School year calendar is a negotiated item and gets adopted by the board on a two year calendar adoption cycle.

Description: A legally required public hearing that provides community members, parents, and teachers an opportunity to comment on whether every student in the district has sufficient, state-aligned textbooks and instructional materials in core subject areas.

Description: The Unaudited Actuals Report is a statutory financial report governed by California Education Code Section 42100. It details a school district's actual revenues, expenditures, and ending fund balances for the fiscal year that ended on June 30

Description: The Gann Limit Resolution (Form GANN) is a mandatory annual financial action required for public school districts under Article XIII B of the California Constitution (established by Proposition 4 in 1979) and Education Code Section 42132. It establishes a ceiling on the amount of tax proceeds a public entity, including a school district, can spend in a given fiscal year.

Description: Formal Board approval certifying that the district is in full compliance with the Williams Settlement requirements, ensuring every pupil has equal access to standards-aligned textbooks and learning tools.

Description: A routine update to District Board Policies based on guidance and updates from local, state, and federal law changes.

Description: Staff are implementing Board Resolution No. 2025-2026-45 to establish balanced, age-appropriate technology practices that support instructional priorities while preserving access to digital tools for learning and career preparation.

Description: Periodically, a report will be made to the SB Unified Board of Trustees on activity of the Finance Committee that could include specific reports asked for by the board and any recommendations the Finance Committee might have for the Board.

Description: Staff present an update on implementing Resolution No. 2025-2026-45, highlighting device configuration changes, upgraded monitoring systems, and new instructional guidance designed to ensure intentional technology use across the district.

Description: A routine update to District Board Policies based on guidance and updates from local, state, and federal law changes.

Description: The Developer Fee Annual and 5-Year Report is a statutory requirement for California public school districts under Government Code Sections 66001 and 66006. It provides public transparency and fiscal accountability regarding statutory school facility fees (Developer Fees) collected from new residential and commercial construction.

Description: Representatives from the independent Citizen's Bond Oversight Committee present their annual report summarizing their activities and confirming the district's compliance with state constitutional requirements for voter-approved facility bond expenditures.

Description: Board Trustees elect officers of the Board, assign committees, and approve the annual Board meeting calendar.

Description: The Annual Audit Report presentation to the Board is a mandatory financial oversight requirement for California public school districts under California Education Code Section 41020. It serves as the final, independent verification of a district’s financial health, internal controls, and compliance with state and federal program guidelines for the preceding fiscal year.

Description: The First Interim Budget Report is a statutory multi-year financial update governed by California Education Code Sections 42130 and 42131. It serves as the official multi-year financial health check for a school district midway through the first half of the fiscal year. It provides actual data as of October 31 and projections for the remainder of the fiscal year.

Description: Under California Education Code Section 42603, the board can pass a resolution allowing temporary borrowing between different district funds as school districts frequently experience short-term cash flow gaps due to delayed property tax disbursements or delayed state aid payments. Under California Education Code Section 42600, the total amount budgeted for each major expenditure category (e.g., Certificated Salaries, Classified Salaries, Books and Supplies, Services) represents the maximum legal limit that can be spent. This resolution authorizes transfers between major object codes or from reserves as needed to prevent overdrawn accounts.

Description: The District is conducting site analysis, community engagement, and early conceptual design to align CTE programming, project scope, and preliminary cost estimates for the future Armory CTE learning center with community priorities and funding.

Description: The Annual Audit Report presentation to the Board is a mandatory financial oversight requirement for California public school districts under California Education Code Section 41020. It serves as the final, independent verification of a district’s financial health, internal controls, and compliance with state and federal program guidelines for the preceding fiscal year.

Description: This report highlights each school's annual School Accountability Report Card (SARC), detailing school conditions, performance metrics, and alignment with the goals set in the district's Local Control and Accountability Plan (LCAP).

Description: The Second Interim Budget Report is a statutory multi-year financial evaluation governed by California Education Code Sections 42130 and 42131. It provides a formal update on a school district's financial solvency for the current fiscal year and two subsequent fiscal years, capturing actual financial transactions through January 31.

Description: At the August 5th meeting, the Board approved 19six Architects as the best value consultant for the development of the Armory.

Description: Any anticipated reduction in force must come with notice to employees of the potential for a layoff prior to March 15.

Description: The Independent Audit Contract Board Item is a governing board action item governed by California Education Code Section 41020. It formally approves the engagement of an independent Certified Public Accountant (CPA) firm to perform the district’s mandatory annual financial and compliance audits.

Description: Schools must update their comprehensive school safety plan with their community each year. These plans are submitted to the Board of Trustees for approval.

Description: A routine update to District Board Policies based on guidance and updates from local, state, and federal law changes.

Description: In the event there is a reduction in force and a need to issue layoff notices, they must be approved prior to May 15.

Description: The Adopted Budget Public Hearing and Reserve Disclosure Board Item is a statutory public process required for California public school districts under California Education Code Section 42127. It ensures local community visibility into proposed annual operational spending and provides explicit justification when a district holds reserves exceeding minimum state guidelines.

Description: The Adopted Budget Board Item is the formal governance action where a school district’s board of trustees officially votes to adopt the annual operating budget for the upcoming fiscal year. Governing boards must complete this action on or before July 1 pursuant to California Education Code Section 42127.