{"id":12025,"date":"2026-03-22T20:41:49","date_gmt":"2026-03-23T04:41:49","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/inedc.com\/24\/?p=12025"},"modified":"2026-03-22T20:41:49","modified_gmt":"2026-03-23T04:41:49","slug":"el-dorado-county-schools-face-fiscal-squeeze-as-costs-outpace-funding","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/inedc.com\/24\/government\/el-dorado-county-schools-face-fiscal-squeeze-as-costs-outpace-funding\/","title":{"rendered":"El Dorado County Schools Face Fiscal Squeeze as Costs Outpace Funding"},"content":{"rendered":"<p data-start=\"535\" data-end=\"783\"><strong data-start=\"535\" data-end=\"558\">PLACERVILLE, Calif.<\/strong> \u2014 A growing fiscal imbalance is forcing school districts across California, including those in El Dorado County, to confront difficult budget decisions as rising costs outstrip revenues, according to local education leaders.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"785\" data-end=\"1034\">In the <span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">Buckeye Union School District<\/span><\/span>, Superintendent <span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">David Roth<\/span><\/span> says the district is increasingly relying on one-time funds to sustain ongoing programs \u2014 a practice widely viewed by fiscal experts as unsustainable.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p data-start=\"1036\" data-end=\"1222\">\u201cRevenues are not keeping pace with costs, and cuts are on the way,\u201d Roth said in a recent public commentary. \u201cWe are increasingly reliant on one-time funds to pay for ongoing programs.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"10k6vef\" data-start=\"1224\" data-end=\"1244\">Programs at Risk<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"1246\" data-end=\"1467\">Among the most immediate impacts: the district\u2019s elementary physical education program is expected to be cut in half next year. Library and counseling services may also face reductions if current revenue projections hold.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1469\" data-end=\"1732\">At the same time, class sizes remain elevated, with some elementary classrooms reaching between 28 and 34 students \u2014 significantly higher than levels seen prior to the <span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">Great Recession<\/span><\/span>, when early-grade classes averaged closer to 20 students.<\/p>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"tg6ci3\" data-start=\"1734\" data-end=\"1764\">Funding Model Under Strain<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"1766\" data-end=\"2072\">California\u2019s <span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">Local Control Funding Formula<\/span><\/span> (LCFF), enacted in 2013, was designed to promote equity by directing additional resources to high-need students. While widely regarded as a principled reform, education leaders say inflation and structural cost increases are undermining its effectiveness.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2074\" data-end=\"2376\">State investments in equity-based funding now approach $20 billion annually, and Gov. <span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">Gavin Newsom<\/span><\/span> has proposed adding $1 billion in ongoing support for community schools. However, district leaders argue that these increases have not kept pace with rising operational expenses.<\/p>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"15aqy8a\" data-start=\"2378\" data-end=\"2411\">Rising Costs Across the Board<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"2413\" data-end=\"2438\">Key cost drivers include:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"2440\" data-end=\"2819\">\n<li data-section-id=\"5stjeb\" data-start=\"2440\" data-end=\"2519\">\n<p data-start=\"2442\" data-end=\"2519\">Employer pension contributions rising from 8.25% in 2013 to about 20% today<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1sztu8b\" data-start=\"2520\" data-end=\"2596\">\n<p data-start=\"2522\" data-end=\"2596\">Health insurance premiums increasing by as much as 25% in some districts<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"11l96p2\" data-start=\"2597\" data-end=\"2667\">\n<p data-start=\"2599\" data-end=\"2667\">Special education costs consuming a growing share of general funds<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"18yms03\" data-start=\"2668\" data-end=\"2749\">\n<p data-start=\"2670\" data-end=\"2749\">Insurance premiums in some districts increasing fivefold over the past decade<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1lrb2jg\" data-start=\"2750\" data-end=\"2819\">\n<p data-start=\"2752\" data-end=\"2819\">Technology investments becoming a permanent and expanding expense<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"2821\" data-end=\"2951\">Declining enrollment has compounded the issue, reducing revenue while limiting districts\u2019 ability to scale operations efficiently.<\/p>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"jrgp4b\" data-start=\"2953\" data-end=\"2978\">Widening Funding Gaps<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"2980\" data-end=\"3301\">According to Roth\u2019s analysis of state data, disparities in per-student funding have widened significantly under the current system. In 2013, fewer than 70 districts fell notably below the statewide median funding level. By 2024, that number had grown to more than 215 districts \u2014 representing over 20% of those statewide.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3303\" data-end=\"3482\">On average, these districts receive roughly $2,300 less per student than the statewide median, creating what Roth describes as a \u201cstructural disadvantage\u201d in maintaining programs.<\/p>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"sid3yq\" data-start=\"3484\" data-end=\"3504\">Calls for Action<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"3506\" data-end=\"3770\">Organizations such as the <span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">Public Policy Institute of California<\/span><\/span> and the <span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">California Legislative Analyst\u2019s Office<\/span><\/span> have outlined potential reforms, but district leaders emphasize that increasing base funding levels is the only solution that addresses systemic adequacy.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3772\" data-end=\"3956\">Roth is among a coalition of superintendents advocating for change through the Raise the Base campaign, urging lawmakers to prioritize funding stability in the next state budget cycle.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p data-start=\"3958\" data-end=\"4118\">\u201cThe evidence is clear. The crisis is here,\u201d Roth said. \u201cEvery day we delay means another counselor cut, another library closed, another overcrowded classroom.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"vhjm0m\" data-start=\"4120\" data-end=\"4154\">Local Impact, Statewide Stakes<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"4156\" data-end=\"4454\">For families in El Dorado County, the implications are immediate: fewer student services, larger class sizes, and reduced access to enrichment programs. For policymakers, the issue underscores a broader challenge \u2014 balancing equity-driven funding with the baseline financial needs of all districts.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"4456\" data-end=\"4565\">Absent structural changes, local educators warn the gap between resources and reality will continue to widen.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Cuts to P.E., libraries, and counseling may be coming to Buckeye schools as rising costs outpace funding. 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