Sonora parents: How to weigh in June 22 on Tuolumne County LCAP & budget

Sonora-area families have a chance to weigh in before the Tuolumne County Board of Education considers adopting the 2026-2027 Local Control and Accountability Plan (LCAP) and the 2026-2027 budget.

In a public notice posted June 10, 2026, the board says it will hold a public hearing on Monday, June 22, 2026 at 4:00 p.m. The hearing will be held in person at 175 Fairview Lane, Sonora, CA 95370, Room 217, with participation also offered via Zoom.

What the board is hearing on

The notice says the public hearing is being held under Education Code 52062 to solicit recommendations and comments on the specific actions and expenditures proposed for inclusion in the 2026-2027 LCAP and the 2026-2027 Budget.

When and where to attend

Per the notice, the hearing is scheduled as part of the board’s regular meeting on June 22, at 4:00 p.m., or as soon thereafter as practicable.

How to review the LCAP and budget documents

The notice states that the LCAP and budget will be available for public inspection at least 72 hours before the public hearing at the Tuolumne County Superintendent of Schools Office (175 Fairview Lane, Sonora). To set up an appointment to view the documents, residents are instructed to contact Zack Abernathy at 209-536-2010 or zabernathy@tcsos.us.

The notice also lists three posting locations where documents can be inspected: the TCSOS office, the Summerville Elementary School District office, and the Jamestown School District office.

How to provide public comment

For people who can’t attend in person, the notice says public comment can be submitted by emailing zabernathy@tcsos.us regarding the proposed 2026-2027 LCAP and/or the 2026-2027 Budget.

What happens next after the hearing

The June 22 session is the public hearing on the proposed LCAP and budget. The notice says the board will consider adopting the 2026-2027 LCAP and 2026-2027 Budget at a subsequent board meeting on Tuesday, June 23, 2026 at 4:00 p.m. in a hybrid format.

For statewide context, California’s LCAP requirements include developing and adopting the LCAP at a public meeting on or before July 1 each year—so this June hearing and June 23 consideration fits that annual timeline.

Quick checklist for Sonora-area parents

• Plan for June 22: Check in-person location details (Room 217) and Zoom availability before the hearing.
• Review the posted materials: Request an appointment at least 72 hours before the hearing if you want to inspect the documents.
• Submit comments the way the notice specifies: Email zabernathy@tcsos.us about the proposed LCAP and/or budget actions and expenditures.
• Watch June 23: That’s when the board plans to consider adopting the LCAP and budget.

Sources

• Tuolumne County Superintendent of Schools — Public hearing notice (LCAP & Budget 2026-2027)
• California Department of Education — 2026 LCFF/Title I / LCAP requirements timeline (state context)