To help families understand the 2025–26 First Interim Budget and how it affects our schools, Superintendent Fabi Bagula released a video explaining the key challenges, including the ongoing underfunding of special education, and the steps the district is taking to close the gap.
We invite you to participate in the budget process at an upcoming community meeting:
Working Together: What Our Community Should Know About the 2025–26 First Interim Budget Report
- Date: Wednesday, December 17, 2025
- Time: 5:00 – 6:30 p.m.
- Location: Wilson Middle School Library
3838 Orange Avenue, San Diego, CA 92105
- Topics will include:
- Overview of the 2025–26 First Interim Budget
- Key financial priorities and challenges
- Opportunities for community input
Families are encouraged to attend, learn more about the district’s budget, ask questions, and share feedback.
At the Wednesday, Dec. 10 Board of Education meeting, San Diego Unified officials will present the 2025–26 First Interim Budget, with current projections showing the district facing a projected $47 million gap between expenses and revenue in the coming school year. District leaders are working on a plan to address this challenge while keeping students at the center of every decision.
For more information, please visit https://sdunified.info/budgetupdate.