Capistrano Unified School District 2014-2015 Budget to be Adopted June 25th, 2014

Budget Highlights:

Revenues: $389 Million 
Expenses:  $393 Million
Deficit Spending: $4 million 

Capistrano Unified ADA $6,844
California Average Prop 98 Per Pupil Funding $ $9,194
California Average Total Per Pupil Funding $12,833
Source: http://www.cde.ca.gov/nr/el/le/yr14ltr0314.asp
National Average is $11,864

Because CUSD is considered a "wealthy" District (low percentage of English Language Learners and Socioeconomically Disadvantaged) CUSD is a severely underfunded School District and will remain so under the Governors new LCFF.

Class Size: Decrease from Last Year

K 30.5 : 1
Grades 1-5  31.5 : 1 
Grades 6-8  32.5 : 1
Grade 9-12 34.5 : 1

Certificated Salaries will increase by $8,165,452
Classified Salaries will increase by $3,541,989
Benefits will increase by $4,366,900
Spending on Books & Supplies will increase by $4,643,003
Services and Operating Expenses will be cut by $634,975