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One of the reason school districts in California are suffering is because private-equity groups are pushing in and taking over special-ed funding. The numbers are shocking.
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October 5, 2026 at 3:40 AM
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Upper Lake Unified School District is seeking a $2.5 million advance on future property taxes amid concerns over financial stability and high superintendent salaries.

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County treasurer outlines $2.5M credit line for Upper Lake USD; LCOE/FCMAT to monitor finances
County Treasurer Patrick Sullivan reported a request from Upper Lake Unified School District for a $2.5 million advance of property-tax revenues structured as a credit line; Lake County Office of Education and the state's FCMAT will evaluate the district's fiscal health after LCOE disapproved the district's 2026–27 budget.
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October 2, 2026 at 6:42 PM
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Upper Lake Unified School District is seeking a $2.5 million advance against future property tax receipts, sparking concerns over fiscal oversight and accountability in the community.

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Upper Lake Unified seeks $2.5M tax‑revenue advance; county, state oversight discussed
County treasury staff described a request by Upper Lake Unified School District for a $2.5 million credit line against future property tax receipts; county staff said the advance is permissible but noted fiscal concerns and LCOE and FCMAT involvement in reviewing district finances.
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October 2, 2026 at 6:26 PM
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Positive change expected from second FCMAT report
Positive change expected from second FCMAT report
Real estate, student enrollment figures and trustee board openings were on the agenda at the regular meeting of the Plumas County Office of Education and
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September 30, 2026 at 11:34 AM
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San Francisco Unified faces serious fiscal challenges with a risk analysis score of 42.9, highlighting critical gaps in budgeting and internal controls that demand immediate attention.

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FCMAT finds SFUSD at high fiscal risk, flags budgeting and internal-control gaps
FCMAT presented a fiscal health risk analysis that scored San Francisco Unified 42.9 (a high-risk result) and identified weaknesses in budget development, monitoring, position control, internal controls and leadership stability; staff and consultants outlined next steps and board oversight needs.
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September 17, 2026 at 8:13 AM
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San Francisco Unified School District's recent fiscal health analysis scored a concerning 42.9, raising alarms about budget management and leadership stability.

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FCMAT finds "high risk" fiscal score for SFUSD, flags budget monitoring and controls
An FCMAT fiscal health risk analysis rated San Francisco Unified 42.9 ("high risk") and highlighted weaknesses in budget development and monitoring, position-control data, internal controls and leadership stability; district staff said many fixes are already underway and committed to dashboard and fraud-control work.
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September 9, 2026 at 11:24 PM
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Inglewood Unified School District is celebrating a historic milestone, achieving its best performance since entering receivership with no standards below 4 and significant improvements across the board!

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FCMAT: Inglewood shows milestone progress toward exiting receivership
FCMAT officials told the Inglewood Unified board the district met a milestone in the 14th comprehensive review — no standards below 4 and area averages above 6 — and recommended continued focus on sustaining gains before a one‑year confirmation review.
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August 9, 2026 at 5:08 AM
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A trustee is pushing for a crucial update on how past recommendations are impacting students with disabilities—will the findings reveal the progress we all hope for?

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Trustee requests update on prior FCMAT recommendations and outcomes for students with disabilities
A trustee asked staff to prepare an update on implementation and outcomes from a prior FCMAT report, with an emphasis on academic gains for students with disabilities, financial costs of interventions (such as co-teaching), and staffing ratios for services like occupational therapy.
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July 11, 2026 at 6:46 PM
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#BoardWatch: FCMAT emphasized that fiscal solvency is foundational to the district’s ability to serve students and implement academic goals. He framed the balanced, positively certified budget as a major achievement that supports all other district priorities.
June 24, 2026 at 5:17 AM
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#BoardWatch: FCMAT representative Elliott clarified that the LCAP is a state-required compliance document specifically intended to demonstrate how the district is improving services for focal student groups, and does not encompass the full scope of district priorities.
June 24, 2026 at 4:32 AM
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#BoardWatch: A FCMAT representative expressed support for recent collaboration between staff and CAC and encouraged resolution so the board could approve the SELPA plan.
June 24, 2026 at 3:27 AM
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The President also indicated that FCMAT (Fiscal Crisis and Management Assistance Team) representatives were present and invited them to provide brief comments before the board proceeded with further discussion.
June 24, 2026 at 3:26 AM
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#BoardWatch: Staff provided an update on SELPA goals, noting continued progress and alignment work with FCMAT recommendations, LCAP advisory input, and CAC recommendations.
June 24, 2026 at 3:23 AM
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FCMAT Advisors: Commend the district on making cuts and sticking to the staffing model. They warn that the May Revise could change and other things could come up. Overall they say the district has come a long way.
June 10, 2026 at 4:47 AM
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The Fiscal Crisis and Management Assistance Team (FCMAT) is a California state-level technical assistance agency.
June 10, 2026 at 4:47 AM
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The San Bernardino City Unified School District is setting the stage for 2026-27 with a staggering $190 million investment in education, focusing on academic achievement, safe environments, and community engagement.

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District outlines $190 million in supplemental LCAP investments, previews 2026–27 budget
Kimber Sargent delivered the district LCAP presentation showing roughly $190 million in supplemental and concentration funds, an $11.1 million equity multiplier, and a state learning-recovery block of roughly $18 million; budget staff previewed a proposed positive certification and signaled a planned FCMAT position-control review.
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June 6, 2026 at 4:30 AM
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Antioch Unified School District has been labeled 'high risk' by the FCMAT, revealing alarming vulnerabilities in leadership and budget management that could jeopardize its future.

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FCMAT rates Antioch Unified ‘high risk’; board approves interim budget and personnel reclassifications
FCMAT presented a fiscal health risk analysis rating Antioch Unified as high risk (46.4%). The board approved the 2025–26 third interim report, took initial steps to reclassify cabinet positions and passed related salary-schedule changes while public commenters urged rescinding a $187,000 salary survey approved on the consent agenda.
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May 24, 2026 at 5:19 AM
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Feed: "Sacramento News & Review"
By: Lizeth Tello on Thursday, May 21, 2026
With receivership visible on the horizon, what will SCUSD do?
Sacramento City Unified School District is facing a major financial deficit of $170.5 million that has left it scrambling to avoid state receivership. Though more state funding is on its way with the revised state budget, Fiscal Crisis and Management Assistance Team (FCMAT) Chief Executive Officer Michael Fine warned on May 7 that the funds would not be enough to fully mitigate the district’s risk.
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May 22, 2026 at 3:51 AM
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Title: Insights for School Leaders: A California Advisory Firm's Playbook for Distressed Districts

California-based advisory firm, Fiscal Crisis & Management Assistance Team (FCMAT), has released a playbook to help school leaders in distressed districts navigate financial challenges.
May 19, 2026 at 10:00 PM
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Antioch Unified School District faces a looming cash crisis that could push it into receivership within 12-16 months if immediate action isn't taken.

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State fiscal team warns Antioch Unified of rapid cash‑flow squeeze; presents scenarios to avoid receivership
FCMAT CEO Mike Fine told the Antioch Unified board May 14 that cash shortages, not just budget deficits, determine solvency and that the district faces months with potential negative cash balances; he outlined interfund borrowing, property‑tax advances and state advance options as possible tools to avoid receivership.
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May 16, 2026 at 9:30 AM
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The San Ysidro School District is facing a high fiscal risk with a score of just 48.9%, prompting urgent calls for budget transparency and reform.

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FCMAT fiscal review flags San Ysidro district as high fiscal risk; board pledges fixes
A county‑commissioned fiscal health risk analysis gave the San Ysidro School District a high‑risk FHRA score and identified gaps in budget assumptions, position control and rising special‑education costs. The board and county advisers outlined steps to restore reserves and aim for a positive certification by December 2026.
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April 12, 2026 at 2:41 AM
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-financial mismanagement exposed in the 2024 FCMAT audit, leading to the cutting of 7th period for middle/high school students
March 12, 2026 at 11:30 PM
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Watch EdSource roundtable "Teachers on Strike: Can school districts afford what California teachers want?" @wearecta.bsky.social president David Goldberg, FCMAT CEO Michael Fine, San Diego Unified trustee Sabrina Bazzo, TRUE president Brittoni Ward discuss. edsource.org?page_id=752219 via @edsource
What can schools afford? Experts discuss teachers strikes and funding priorities
An EdSource roundtable examined how districts can balance teachers’ pay demands against classroom needs and volatile state funding.
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February 27, 2026 at 11:31 PM
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You can still sign up for today's 4 pm roundtable, "Teachers on strike: Can school districts afford what California teachers want?" 4 pm. Host Diana Lambert w/ CTA President David Goldberg, Michael Fine, CEO of FCMAT and others. Should be good, register here: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
EdSource Roundtable | Teachers on strike: Can school districts afford what California teachers want?.
Frustrated by the cost of living in California, teachers in many school districts are demanding higher salaries and fully paid health benefits. Teachers unions in at least nine districts have authori...
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February 26, 2026 at 8:55 PM
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Woke up to an article about our catastrophic school district layoffs & a quote from the FCMAT CEO who attended via Zoom just lit me up.

Paraphrasing: the community is to blame for not speaking up earlier about dysfunction.

AYFKM?!
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Alt: Anger from Inside Out exploding in rage
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February 19, 2026 at 3:50 PM