The Contra Costa County Office of Education has downgraded Antioch Unified School District to a negative certification due to a $31 million budget shortfall and failure to meet reserve requirements. - The district faces a $10.6 million unrestricted budget shortfall for 2026-27.
- It will not meet the required 3% minimum reserve, falling short by $9.8 million. - Layoff notices for 303 full-time equivalent staff were issued without a specific reduction plan.
- The district projects declining enrollment and operating deficits for the next two fiscal years. The downgrade follows two previous warnings and comes as board president Dr.
Jag Lathan runs for County Superintendent.