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Budget Overview

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As the County Office of Education (COE) moves into late spring, its annual budget process is closing out the current year while laying groundwork for the next. COE fiscal staff evaluate county-wide program needs, refine attendance projections, and estimate state, federal, and local revenues. These inputs produce a proposed county budget that details how dollars will fund staffing, student services, operations, and regional support in the coming fiscal year (drawing on the prior year’s data). The County Board of Education reviews the proposal in public hearings and workshops, gathers feedback from districts and community members, and weighs late-breaking information—such as updated state allocations—before adopting the budget, typically by June 30. Once the new fiscal year begins, Fiscal Services tracks finances through interim reports, adjusting forecasts with current revenue and expenditure data. At year-end, accounts are closed and unaudited actuals are compiled; an independent audit then produces the audited actuals, verifying how county education funds were ultimately spent.

Budget: Public Information
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Budgets are created at the County Office of Education level. They are then brought to the Board for final decisions/approvals/denials for all budgets.

Meeting Calendar & Archives

We encourage everyone to visit DNCOE.org/agenda to view the upcoming Board Meeting schedule, agendas, and minutes. There, you can also review all the documents and presentations of past board meetings.

We also encourage you to visit DNCOE.org/LCAP to learn more about the LCAP, access documents and presentations, and find the schedule of upcoming LCAP meetings.

Highlighted Resolutions

Wireless Infrastructure Refresh 3/13/2025

Adoption of Resolution No. D24-25-13: Reduction of Classified School Services for the 2025-26 School Year 3/04/2025

Adoption of Resolution No. D24-25-14: Resolution of Intention to Terminate Certificated Employees Due to a Reduction of Particular Kinds of Services 3/04/2025

Budget Press Releases

Del Norte Schools Moves Forward with Critical Wireless Infrastructure Refresh 3/21/2025

Del Norte Unified School District Announces Budget Realignment and Staffing Adjustments 2/28/2025

Ask the Office of Education: Interactive Q & A

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How to Get Involved

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Engagement Opportunities

  • What is the LCAP?
    The Local Control and Accountability Plan (LCAP) is a three-year plan that outlines how our County Office of Education will use state funding to support student success. It is designed to improve outcomes for all students, with a focus on equity and closing achievement gaps. The LCAP is developed with input from parents, students, staff, and community members, making it an essential opportunity for public engagement in County Office of Education decision-making.

     
  • How to participate and get more information
    • LCAP Meetings:
      Parents and community members are encouraged to take part in our LCAP meetings, which are held regularly via Zoom. These meetings provide an opportunity to give feedback and help shape how County Office of Education resources support student success. To view the meeting schedule and learn more, visit DNCOE.org/LCAP.
    • Board Meetings:
      While board meetings are not a place for a back and forth conversation between the public and the board, it gives an excellent opportunity for community members to provide feedback through public comment. You can find the board meeting agendas by visiting DNCOE.org/agenda.