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Board adopts a $1.205 billion budget for 2026–27

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What happened

The board adopted Oakland Unified's all-funds budget for 2026–27 in the amount of $1,205,122,242.

Why it matters to families

The annual budget sets the resources available for classrooms, staffing, facilities, and district services after a year of qualified financial reports and reduction-in-force actions.

The evidence

Resolution 2526-0027 passed on June 24 by a 4–1 vote, with four members absent.

The source

Board of Education meeting minutes — June 24, 2026

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