February 12, 2026

Time	Agenda Item	A/D/I/R  Discussion Leader	Draft Notes
1:00 p.m.	1) Approve the agenda	A Vice Chairs	Approved. Team welcomed Lisa Ly who is the new ACE member.
1:05 p.m.	2) Approve the notes from November 13, 2025	A Vice Chairs	Approved
1:10 p.m.	3) FY25/26 Q2 B Budget Report DA	I/D Varela	FY25-26 Q2 budget report. The report showed most departments were on track with their spending, but some areas were overspent. Varela explained due to various factors, including encumbrances and contingency funds. The group discussed the need for better fiscal responsibility and budget management. Members raised concerns about disparities in budget allocations between departments. Varela and Sabit explained that they were working to educate managers on better budget practices and were making adjustments where necessary. The group agreed that while there were challenges, progress was being made compared to the previous fiscal year. NSF non-sufficient funds model implementation requires all the district budgets to be included. Contact fiscal services for guidance on when to use other funding sources like lottery and instructional equipment.
1:25 p.m.	4) FY26/27 Governor's January State Budget Overview	I/D Sabit	Presentation to the Board highlights the complex state budget, starting in January with the governor's proposal. The tentative community college budget expects an 8.7% rise mainly due to stock gains, reducing the deficit from $13M to $2.9M. Prop 98 makes up 40% of the budget with a 8.9% increase, but tension exists over TK education funding. The governor proposes $100 million for dual enrollment, mainly for T-12. Now FHDA is basic aid don't receive state COLA. Some categorical programs do receive COLA.  Significant funding for CALBright faces scrutiny. First-time funds are allocated for deferred maintenance since FY22/23.
1:40 p.m.	5) Enrollment Update	I/D Sabit	Enrollment updates and revenue projections. Data showing resident FTS enrollment projected at 23,031, which is 288 higher than the previous year, with most of the increase coming from Foothill. Non-resident enrollment is projected to drop by 13%, which aligns with the district's projected 12% revenue drop. The data shows enrollment is recovering to pre-pandemic levels for residents, but non-resident enrollment remains lower than before the pandemic.
1:55 p.m.	6) Resource Allocation Model	I/D Sabit/Kaur	The district-wide budget allocation model task force  meets biweekly to develop a model for the 2026-27 budget, with progress being made but details remaining confidential until completion in spring.
2:00 p.m.	7) Supplemental  Retirement Plan (SRP) Update	I Sabit	February 6th deadline with results to be presented to the board in March.
2:05 p.m.	8) Food Service RFP Status Update	I Sabit	Food services RFP review is underway with input from multiple constituent groups, aiming to select a new vendor by June 30th for summer implementation.
2:10 p.m.	9) Faculty FY26/27 Hiring Report Back * BAC Recommendation to RAPP * College Council * Faculty Hiring Memo	I Sabit	RAPP recommended to fill 14 vacancies. College Council approved an additional position. A total of 15 faculty will be hired in AY26/27.
2:15 p.m.	10) Upcoming agenda items for AY25/26: * Governor’s May Revise * 2rd Quarter FHDA Report * Supplemental Retirement Plan (SRP) Update * 50% Law Presentation	All	Agenda setting
2:25 p.m.	11) Quick News / Report Outs	All	Information sharing

0/09/2025 | Meeting ID: 833 4198 6604 √
11/13/2025 | Meeting ID: 835 3050 7404 √
02/12/2026 | Meeting ID: 835 3050 7404 
03/12/2026 | Meeting ID: 835 3050 7404
05/14/2026 |Meeting ID: 835 3050 7404
06/11/2026 |Meeting ID: 835 3050 7404
No meetings on 12/11/2025 (Finals week) 01/08/2026 (1st week); 04/09/2026 (1st week).

A = Action
D = Discussion
I = Information
R = Recommendation

BAC supporting documents are posted here: Budget Advisory Committee Documents
Previous General Funds Released to RAPP in Accordance with the Shared Governance Process
Budget Advisory Committee (BAC)
Resource Allocation and Program Planning (RAPP)
Senior Leadership Team (SLT)