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Reserves sit below the Board's own minimum in every projected year
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What happened
Board policy sets a reserve minimum of 25% and a target of 30%. The adopted budget projects 21.05% this year, then 21.39%, 21.25% and 22.76% — never reaching the Board's own floor. The state's 3% minimum is met comfortably.
Why it matters to families
Reserves cover payroll between property tax instalments and absorb surprises. The district's own benchmark table puts the average for community-funded elementary districts at 31.48%, about ten points above where Mill Valley sits.
The evidence
The adopted budget states the Board approved reserve target is a minimum of 25% and a maximum of 35% with a target of 30%, and projects 21.05% for 2025-26.
The source
2026-27 Budget Adoption — Jun 18, 2026See the full record for Mill Valley School District.
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