Lucia Mar Unified School District and its teachers union are struggling to see eye to eye. Lucia Mar spokesperson Amy Jacobs told New Times that reserve increases and deficit spending can occur in tandem. California law requires Lucia Mar to maintain a minimum 3 percent of its budget in reserve funding. Implementing the union’s demands isn’t a raise that Lucia Mar can fiscally maintain, she said. “Lucia Mar takes great pride in the strong, collaborative partnerships we share with our teachers, classified staff, and families that make educational excellence possible.