2026-2027 Budget Dashboard
2026-27 School Year Budget Dashboard
Albany Unified School District · Community Budget Dashboard
FY27 Budget One-Pagers at a glance
Every school and department builds a one-page budget plan each spring. These plans support the district's June 2026 budget adoption for FY27 (July 2026 through June 2027). This dashboard brings all 18 together in one place so anyone can see how resources reach students, without opening a spreadsheet.
Budgets adjust throughout the year
These figures show each plan as adopted in June 2026. A budget is a starting plan, and it is updated during the year as enrollment settles, positions are filled, grants are awarded, and actual costs become clear. The Board reviews these updates in the First Interim report (December) and the Second Interim report (March).
What do these terms mean?
- FTE (Full-Time Equivalent)
- Staff time measured in full-time positions. Two half-time aides equal 1.0 FTE.
- Discretionary / Program Budget
- For schools, the funds a principal plans with: supplies, tutoring, copiers, coordinators, and similar costs. Most salaries are budgeted centrally. For departments, the non-salary and program costs the department manages.
- LCFF Unduplicated Pupil %
- Share of students who are low-income, English learners, and/or foster youth. California's funding formula (LCFF) provides extra support dollars for these students.
- FRPM %
- Share of students eligible for Free or Reduced-Price Meals, a common measure of a school community's economic need.
- Fund 12 and Fund 13
- Separate funds outside the General Fund. Fund 12 supports the Albany Children's Center (child development). Fund 13 supports school meals.
- CPI adjustment
- Many department lines grow about 3% in FY27 to reflect rising prices (Consumer Price Index), even when services stay the same.
Schools
FY26 compared with FY27 across Albany's six schools.
Students enrolled
Projected enrollment by school
Staff (FTE)
Includes teachers, support staff, and special education staff assigned to the school
FY27 discretionary budget
Site-planned dollars per school
Students eligible for free or reduced-price meals
FRPM % by school
Departments and programs
District departments that serve every school, plus the Children's Center and Nutrition Services funds. Amounts are each one-pager's program budget, not including most salaries.
Program budget by department
Sorted by FY27 amount
Department staff (FTE)
Positions listed on each one-pager
Explore each school and department
Choose a school or department to see its students, staff, and how FY27 dollars are planned.
Budget Process 2027-28
Building Our 2027-28 Budget Together
How our budget works, and how our community shapes it. A budget built together is a stronger budget.
Our ultimate goal
of our students graduate, ready for life after high school.
College
Prepared for two-year and four-year colleges and other postsecondary learning.
Career
Skills and experiences, including career pathways, for meaningful work.
Community and civic life
Ready to lead, contribute, and thrive as engaged members of their communities.
Each and every student, across multiple pathways. Every budget decision should move us closer to this goal.
Community engagement is essential
Student needs, and student voices, must be at the center of every decision.
Student-centered
Budgets support the whole child: learning, safety, belonging, and wellness.
Data and lived experience
Data tells us what is happening. Students, families, and staff help us understand why.
Closest to students
School Site Councils, staff, families, and partners shape school priorities.
Aligned spending
School Plans connect student needs to the dollars that support them.
Transparency
Public documents, open meetings, and the Community Budget Dashboard.
Shared ownership
Clear, predictable decisions build the trust we need to succeed together.
"The budget is not just a collection of numbers, but an expression of our values and aspirations."Jack Lew
How it all connects
From our shared vision to the dollars at each school, every plan builds on the one before it.
- STEP 1
Portrait of a Graduate
Who we hope each student becomes. Shaped by students, families, and staff.
- STEP 2
Strategic Plan
Our long-term goals and how we get there.
- STEP 3
LCAP
Our Local Control and Accountability Plan: district goals, actions, and spending, built with community input and adopted by the Board.
- STEP 4
School Plans (SPSA)
Each school's goals and actions, aligned to the LCAP. Built with staff and approved by the School Site Council.
- STEP 5
School budgets
One Pagers put dollars behind each school's plan, so every dollar has a why.
Student data and community voice inform every step. In June, the Board reviews the LCAP, School Plans, and budget together.
Where our funding comes from
State of California
Mostly through the Local Control Funding Formula (LCFF).
Local parcel tax
Approved by Albany voters to support our schools.
Federal
Funds for specific student programs. Grants and other sources make up about 1%.
Local property taxes go to the state first, which then funds districts based on student needs.
Every school day counts
When average attendance is 95%, we receive funding for 95% of our students. State funding is based on attendance, not enrollment.
What every budget covers first
People who serve students
Teachers, support staff, and their salaries and benefits make up most of our budget.
Special education services
Services every student with an IEP is entitled to under California law.
Safe buildings and buses
Utilities, transportation, maintenance, and essential service contracts.
A healthy reserve
At least a 3% reserve and multi-year projections to keep programs stable.
Why budget timing is tricky
We make key decisions before the state knows its final revenue. That is why we plan with care, use conservative estimates, and stay flexible.
- January
Governor proposes the state budget
- March 15
Staffing notices due under state law
- April 15
Tax Day: the state learns its revenue
- May
Governor's May Revise updates the budget
- June
Board adopts the AUSD budget
The year at a glance: October 2026 to June 2027
How your school builds its budget
Each school's One Pager summarizes its staffing and dollars for the year ahead.
- DECEMBER
Draft One Pager
Shared with the principal as a starting point
- DECEMBER TO FEBRUARY
Talk priorities
Principal, staff, and School Site Council discuss student needs
- JANUARY
Update
Updated One Pager reflects the Governor's proposal
- FEBRUARY TO MARCH
Lock in
School budget meetings and lock-in sessions
- APRIL
Finalize
Final One Pager and School Plan approved by the SSC
What each school planned with in 2026-27
Discretionary dollars by school, from the 2026-27 draft One Pagers on the Community Budget Dashboard
Elementary schools receive $70 per student plus $60 in supplemental funds. Ocean View's total includes $175,000 in federal Title I funds.
Two kinds of school dollars
Base: core staffing for every school, based on enrollment.
Discretionary: flexible dollars the principal and SSC plan together. At least 65% goes to non-salary items like books, technology, field trips, and specialist programs.
How families help
Returning your student's Intent to Return form in January helps us plan the right number of classes and teachers. Enrolling a new student? Apply during Priority Enrollment in February.
Who decides what?
School Site Council
Approves the School Plan and school budget. Families, staff, and students vote on how funds are spent.
Instructional Leadership Team
Looks at student data and recommends instructional priorities and professional learning.
Principal
Leads budget development and puts the approved School Plan into action.
Board of Education
Reviews and adopts the district budget each June, aligned to the LCAP and Strategic Plan.
How your input shapes the budget
- 1
Listen
Town Halls, School Site Councils, DELAC, SpEd Advisory, staff, and students share hopes and challenges.
- 2
Make sense
We look at student data alongside what families, students, and staff tell us.
- 3
Decide in the open
SSCs approve School Plans and the Board adopts the budget in public meetings.
- 4
Report back
We share what we heard and how it shaped choices, including on the Budget Dashboard.
We especially want to hear from voices that are often missing: multilingual families, families of students with IEPs, and students themselves.
Ways to learn and share your voice
School Site Councils
Families, staff, and students shape school priorities and the School Plan.
DELAC Town Hall
A budget conversation with families of multilingual learners.
Special Education Advisory
A budget discussion focused on students with IEPs.
Community Town Hall
A follow-up budget Town Hall open to all families.
Board meetings
Mid-Year Vital Signs on February 23; budget review on June 8 and adoption on June 22.
How staff help shape the budget
Those closest to students help shape every school's plan and budget.
Staff meetings
School staff share ideas and input on student needs and school priorities.
Instructional Leadership Teams
Teacher leaders review student data and recommend instructional priorities and professional learning.
School Site Councils
Staff serve alongside families and students to shape and approve the School Plan.
Intent to Return
Staff share their plans for next year in December so we can plan staffing early and well.
Budget development meetings
In January, Business Services meets with staff and budget managers to plan for the year ahead.
Leadership Essentials
Principals and district leaders build skills in budgeting, the School Plan, and engaging their communities.
Questions to talk about at home or at your school
- What should an Albany graduate know and understand?
- What should an Albany graduate be able to do in the real world?
- What should an Albany graduate carry in their heart?
- Which investments matter most for your student right now?
Bring your answers to your School Site Council or a February Town Hall.
Budget words in plain language
- ADA
- Average Daily Attendance: students present each day
- DELAC
- District English Learner Advisory Committee
- FTE
- Full-Time Equivalent: one full-time position
- IEP
- Individualized Education Program for a student with a disability
- LCAP
- Local Control and Accountability Plan: our plan for goals and spending
- LCFF
- Local Control Funding Formula: how the state funds districts
- One Pager
- A summary of each school's staffing and budget
- Reserve
- Savings set aside to protect programs in hard years
- SPSA
- School Plan for Student Achievement
- SSC
- School Site Council: families, staff, and students as appropriate who guide school plans
Questions? Talk with your school's principal or attend a School Site Council meeting. Figures are drafts and may change as the budget is finalized.