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Board adopts $946 million spending plan for 2026-27

Kern High School District · Jun 22, 2026

Financial

What happened

The board adopted the district's 2026-27 budget after staff projected $925 million in revenue and $946 million in spending.

Why it matters to families

The plan governs districtwide staffing, services, supplies, and capital work for the school year while spending is projected above revenue.

The evidence

At the June 8 hearing, staff presented $925 million of projected revenue and $946 million of projected spending; on June 22 the board adopted the proposed annual budget.

The source

June 22, 2026 board meeting recording transcript

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