School Board Mtg Report: Feb. 5, 2026

Here are the links to the agenda and the YouTube video of the meeting.  Times noted are time stamps from the video.  All of the powerpoints can be found in the agenda.

• [1:10] IVd District Recognition:  National Black History Month - [ppt]

• [1:18] IVe Secondary School Spotlight:  Vista del Lago HS -as usual the students did a wonderful job presenting highlights of their school life.  Check out the extensive clubs, arts and course offerings at Vista.   [ppt]

• VIIn MOUs with FCEA -PDFs

  • #6 Summer school

  • #7 Preschool experience and TK salary placement

• [1:40] Administrator Announcements

  • Jeanine Holton -permanent principal at Carl Sundahl Elementary

  • Summer School:  Louise Cranston (CHS), Nicole Estrada (ESY/FHS)  Stacy Adair ( ESY at CHS ), Ian Shepley (ESY at RRE), Shelly Simas (ESY at Navigator)

• [2:01] X  FCEA President’s Report - President Sansenbach spoke to the difficult times as colleagues hear they will not be returning next year with the district and in some cases changes in program location.  

• [2:10] XIIb  Annual Audit Report 2024-25 - clean audit this year and items found on previous audit have been resolved  PDF

• [2:I3] XIIc   Comprehensive School Safety Plans for 2025-26 - These are required from each school site that defines what we do in terms of safety with procedures and training plans.  These are standardized throughout the district.  Each site also addresses school climate, student connectedness, procedures for addressing bullying and harassment as well as substance abuse mitigation plans.  PDFs

• [2:17]  XIIIa  Superintendent’s Budget Advisory Committee (SBAC) Recommendations.  The committee has been hearing presentations from each of the district departments who have reviewed their budgets and worked to identify efficiencies they can implement.  All together approx. $3 million in savings has been identified. Department alignment and contribution to district goals and opportunities for increased revenue are also part of the review process.   The savings identified are reflected in the 1st interim budget update (December). [ppt]

• [2:53] XIIIb  LCAP Mid-Year Monitoring Report for 2025-26 - data is from the dashboard and first interim budget. Highlights at midyear:  ELA proficiency is growing, math outcomes have stabilized, English Learner progress is positive with a 6.2% increase particularly the long term English Learner progress.  Attendance efforts have been recognized with statewide awards and there are lots of positive PBIS practices at sites.  [ppt]

• [3:04] XIVa  Budget Update:  The Governor’s Proposed Budget for 2026-27.  The presentation attached in the agenda contains highlights from a ½ day presentation.  There is additional money for special education and some one-time dollars with grants that largely offset the reduction in COLA estimates.  Nothing is finalized until the May Revise and the legislature acts.  The expectation now is that there won’t be dramatic changes.    [ppt]