Budget Advisory Committee

 

Coast Unified Families and Staff,

The Budget Advisory Committee (BAC) brings together representatives from across our district to review budget data and develop recommendations to help guide the Board of Trustees’ budget decisions in January 2026. 

You are invited to attend any of the meetings of Coast Unified School District’s Budget Advisory Committee (BAC). These meetings are open to the public, and all educational partners (staff, parents / guardians, and community members, etc.) are welcome to attend and learn more about our district’s budget planning process.

The first meeting, on Tuesday, October 14, from 3:15–4:15 p.m. at the District Office (Conference Room 1), included a presentation on District Budget Basics as well as a brainstorming session to share ideas related to addressing budget challenges and deficit spending in sustainable ways. The series includes five meetings, all held from 3:15–4:15 p.m. at the District Office, Conference Room 1: Tuesday, October 14, Tuesday, October 21, Tuesday, November 4, Monday, November 17, and Tuesday, December 9

While the BAC is composed of appointed members representing our educational partner groups, these meetings are open to all, and we welcome your interest and participation in understanding the process.

If you plan to attend and will need translation in Spanish, please contact the District Office at (805) 927-6121 so we can ensure interpretation services are available.

We will keep this website updated with slide presentations from our BAC meetings.  We are continuing to gather ideas from our educational partners. Included here is a link to our survey for ideas to address our budget deficit through reductions or revenue generating ideas.  If you are needing translating assistance with any of the documents, please contact the site or district offices.

Thank you for your continued support and engagement. Working together, we can strengthen the financial foundation that sustains quality education for all Coast Unified students.

With appreciation,
Jill Southern
Superintendent
Coast Unified School District