Commentary
The COVID lockdown year of 2020-2021 was rough on San Diego County’s 42 school districts. Combined, their unrestricted net deficits grew by $319 million.
Taking the unrestricted net position (UNP) for governmental activities for each district, and dividing it by the population they serve, allows for a ranking on a per capita basis.
If you reside in the bottom coastal county in California, the table below provides you with a temperature gauge on how your school district is faring.
With the exception of Borrego Springs Unified, the majority of the 10 districts serving populations of 12,000 residents or less are doing quite well. Three out of every four of the districts pretty much stayed in place. But 11 districts moved four or more positions, warranting a closer look to see why….