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School Consolidation Briefing

Meeting held on February 4, 2026

School Consolidation Briefing Meeting held on February 4, 2026
School ConsolidationBriefingMeeting held on February 4, 2026

As we continue to navigate significant fiscal and enrollment challenges, we are committed to keeping our community informed every step of the way. We recognize that this is a difficult and sensitive topic, and we approach this work with care, empathy, and a deep commitment to maintaining high-quality educational programs for all students.


To support transparency and provide a central location for updates, resources, and timelines, we invite you to visit our School Consolidation Webpage: https://www.cambriansd.org/departments/business-services/school-consolidation-advisory-committee


This webpage provides information on the budget realities we face, the purpose and process of the School Consolidation Advisory Committee, frequently asked questions, and opportunities for community engagement. The frequently asked questions will be updated as relevant questions are submitted.


Link to the February 4, 2026, School Consolidation Advisory Committee Agenda

Approval of January 28, 2026, Minutes Approval of January 28, 2026, Minutes

The Committee reviewed and approved the minutes from the January 7th meeting.


Supporting document:

January 28, 2026 Minutes

Evaluation of School Consolidation Criteria Evaluation of School Consolidation Criteria

The Committee reviewed information related to all six school consolidation criteria. Members then broke into two small groups to further analyze the data, discuss key considerations, and identify any additional information needed to support future decision-making.


Supporting documents:

    • School Closure Criteria 2025 - 2.4.26
  1. Enrollment & Demographics:
    1. Enrollment and Demographics Study
    2. Out-of-District Students Comparison History
    3. 2025-26 Out-of-District Students & District of Residence
    4. Enrollment Count by Teacher as of 12.22.25 - v. 1.22.26
    5. LCFF - Unduplicated and Subgroup Percentages
    6. 1.17 LCFF Unduplicated Pupil - Count 12.22.25
    7. 1.1- Enrollment - Primary Status by Subgroup - 12.22.25
    8. Priority Enrollment by Site Requests
    9. Policy 5116.1 Intradistrict Open Enrollment 5.1.25
  2. Educational Impact:
    1. 2025 SARC - Bagby 2026.pdf
    2. 2025 SARC - Fammatre 2026
    3. 2025 SARC - Farnham 2026
    4. 2025 SARC - Price 2026
    5. 2025 SARC - Sartorette 2026
    6. 2025 SARC - Steindorf 2026
    7. Federal Ethnicity and Race
    8. Primary Status by Subgroup - %
    9. Programs Offered by Site- v 1.23.26
    10. 2025 CAASSP & CA Dashboard Board PPT- Dec18.2025-v 1.29.26
  3. Financial Impact:
    1. Real Property Analysis 8.15.2019 v 2026
    2. Modernization Costs per Site - Measure I & R
    3. Facility Usage History by Site
    4. District Office Lease Revenue Summary
    5. Operating Cost Per Student
  4. Facility Condition & Safety:
    1. 2025 SARC - Bagby 2026 - Pages 6-8
    2. 2025 SARC - Fammatre 2026 - Pages 6-8
    3. 2025 SARC - Farnham 2026 - Pages 7-10
    4. 2025 SARC - Sartorette 2026 - Pages 6-8
    5. 2025 SARC - Steindorf 2026 - Pages 6-8
    6. Strategic Plan
    7. Cambrian Bond Program Budget - Tier 1 Projects 21-07-21
    8. Campus Site Plan SF_2026.01.29
  5. Community & Geographic Factors:
    1. Facility Usage History
    2. Cambrian 2026 Boundary Study
  6. Student & Family Impact:
    1. Cambrian 2026 Boundary Study

Guidance and Next Steps for the February 11, 2026, Meeting Guidance and Next Steps for the February 11, 2026, Meeting

This agenda item gave the Committee the opportunity to review, request, and discuss items for the next meeting. During the February 11th meeting, the committee will begin discussions on the recommendation to the Board.


A Special Board Meeting will be held on Thursday, February 26, 2026, to review the Committee’s final report and recommendation.

Carlena Grandey
Executive Assistant to the Superintendent
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