Fresno Unified School District public meetings in 2021
29 substantive meetings from 2021, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Fontana Unified School District Board of Education Regular/Organizational Meeting Agenda
The Fontana Unified School District Board of Education is holding its regular/organizational meeting, which includes a public hearing on proposed trustee area maps as part of the transition from at-large to district-based elections under the California Voting Rights Act. The board will also elect officers for 2022, appoint a voting representative to the County Committee on School District Organization, and consider a consent calendar of routine items. Closed session items include labor negotiations, personnel appointments, and litigation.
- Public hearing on trustee area maps for district-based elections (first of two required hearings)
- Election of Board President and Vice President/Clerk for calendar year 2022
- Ratify payment registers totaling $18,998,143.25
- Accept Notice of Completion for Fontana Middle School art classroom remodel, releasing $2,193.06 retention
- Closed session: labor negotiations with Fontana Teachers Association, School Police Officers Association, United Steelworkers Local 8599
Committee on Celebrating Diversity and Ending Inequality
The Committee on Celebrating Diversity and Ending Inequality is meeting for what appears to be an initial organizational session. The agenda consists of procedural items such as call to order, introductions, and discussion of the committee's purpose and work. No specific decisions or substantive actions are listed.
- Call to order and roll call
- Welcome and introductions
- Discussion of committee purpose and work
- Questions and comments
- Adjournment
Fontana Unified School District Board of Education Regular Meeting Agenda
The Fontana Unified School District Board of Education is holding a regular meeting with a public hearing on the Educator Effectiveness Block Grant Plan for 2021-2026, which outlines how state funds will be used for professional learning. The board also approved December 15, 2021, as the date for its annual organizational meeting, where officers are elected and oaths are administered. The agenda includes routine items such as adopting the agenda, public comment, and board/superintendent comments.
- Public hearing on Educator Effectiveness Block Grant Plan 2021-2026
- Approved December 15, 2021, 5:00 p.m. as annual organizational meeting date at John D. Piazza Education Center, 9680 Citrus Avenue
- Adopted agenda as posted (motion carried, with one nay)
- Public comment period with 5-minute speaker limit and 25-minute total per topic
Fontana Unified School District Board of Education Special Meeting Agenda
The Fontana Unified School District Board of Education held a special meeting on November 22, 2021, to address compliance with the California Voting Rights Act (CVRA). The Board voted to adopt Resolution 21-29, which approves the intent to transition to trustee areas for board elections starting in November 2022. The agenda consisted primarily of this single substantive action item, alongside standard procedural motions.
- Adoption of Resolution 21-29 approving intent to comply with the California Voting Rights Act
- Transition to trustee areas for Board of Education elections commencing with the November 2022 election
Fontana Unified School District Board of Education Special Meeting Agenda
The Fontana Unified School District Board of Education held a special meeting to address labor relations, personnel matters, and upcoming schedule changes. The Board approved an $897 trip for Fontana High School JROTC and rescheduled the December 1 meeting to December 10.
- Approved $897.00 for Fontana HS JROTC trip to Phoenix, Arizona
- Rescheduled December 1, 2021 board meeting to December 10, 2021 at 4:00 pm
- Designated December 15, 2021 as the Board's Organizational Meeting
- Closed session discussion regarding labor relations with various employee organizations
- Closed session discussion regarding appointment of Executive Director, CCED
Fontana Unified School District Board of Education Regular Meeting Agenda
The Fontana Unified School District Board of Education held a regular meeting on November 3, 2021, with closed session items including student discipline, labor negotiations, personnel matters, anticipated litigation, and real estate negotiations. In open session, the board approved the consent calendar (items 4.2–4.11) in a single motion, which included approving two school-sponsored trips and ratifying payment registers totaling $5,506,158.98. The agenda also included routine procedural items such as call to order, public comment, and reports.
- Approved Summit HS basketball tournament trip to Rancho Mirage, CA, estimated $3,900
- Approved Fontana HS AVID college tour, estimated $10,300
- Ratified payment registers totaling $5,506,158.98
- Closed session: discussion of three high school student expulsions
- Closed session: real estate property exchange negotiation for multiple APNs
Fontana Unified School District Board of Education Regular Meeting Agenda
The Board of Education met to discuss student discipline, labor relations, and personnel matters in closed session. During the open session, the Board approved several items including a contract for a traffic analysis and school-sponsored trips.
- $32,910 agreement with KOA Corporation for a Traffic Impact Analysis for Fontana Secondary Academy
- $15,000 extended-day trip for A.B. Miller High School AVID Northern California College Tour
- $6,315 extended-day trip for Jurupa Hills High School JHHS Music Festival
- Closed session discussion regarding recommendations for expulsion of one high school student
- Closed session conference with labor negotiators representing various district associations
Fontana Unified School District Board of Education Special Meeting Agenda
The Board of Education held a special meeting to conduct work/study sessions regarding board goals and board protocols. Discussion regarding an air filtration system request was tabled for a later date.
- Work/study session on setting board goals
- Work/study session on discussing board protocols
- Motion to table air filtration system discussion to 10/20/21
Fontana Unified School District Board of Education Regular Meeting Agenda
The Board of Education is reviewing a public hearing regarding the Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief (ESSER) Plan. The meeting also includes closed sessions for student discipline, labor relations, and personnel matters.
- Public hearing on the ARP ESSER LEA Plan for pandemic recovery
- Agreement with Centrica Business Solutions Services, Inc. for $60,000.00 regarding building automation support
- Agreement with Davis Demographics & Planning, Inc. for $39,950.00 for demographic mapping and population data
- Closed session discussion regarding one high school student expulsion recommendation
- Closed session conference with labor negotiators for various teacher and officer associations
Fontana Unified School District Board of Education Regular Meeting Agenda
The Fontana Unified School District Board of Education will hold a public hearing to determine whether students have sufficient standards-aligned textbooks and instructional materials, as required by state law. The board will also consider routine consent calendar items, including payment registers and a notice of completion for HVAC work. Closed session items include labor negotiations, personnel matters, and a property exchange.
- Public hearing on sufficiency of textbooks and instructional materials for 2021-2022
- Ratify payment registers totaling $4,983,476.36
- Accept Notice of Completion for ACCO Engineered Systems, Inc., releasing $2,407.24 retention
- Closed session: labor negotiations with Fontana Teachers Association, School Police Officers Association, United Steelworkers Local 8599
- Closed session: property exchange negotiation for APNs 0228-051-14, 0228-051-15, 0192-042-12
Fontana Unified School District Board of Education Special Meeting Agenda
The Fontana Unified School District Board of Education is holding a special meeting to discuss and set board goals, and to discuss and/or take action on scheduling a work session on board protocols. The agenda includes procedural items like adopting the agenda and public comment, and the board voted to adopt the agenda and to schedule the work session on board protocols.
- Work/study session on developing board goals
- Discussion and action on scheduling a work session on board protocols
- Public comment limited to agenda items, 5 minutes per speaker, 25 minutes per topic
Fontana Unified School District Board of Education Regular Meeting Agenda
The Fontana Unified School District Board of Education will hold a public hearing on the Fontana School Police Officers' Association's initial collective bargaining proposal for 2022-2023, as required by state law. The board will also consider routine consent calendar items, including contract amendments, a notice of completion, and payment registers. Closed session items include labor negotiations with multiple employee organizations and personnel matters.
- Public hearing on Fontana School Police Officers' Association initial proposal for 2022-2023 contract
- Approve Amendment No. 1 with School Facility Consultants for SFP funding submittals, extending term to June 30, 2022
- Accept Notice of Completion for IVL Contractors, Inc. portable classroom removal at Live Oak Elementary, releasing $2,340 retention
- Ratify payment registers totaling $13,163,243.57 for fiscal year 2021/22
- Closed session: labor negotiations with Fontana Teachers Association, School Police Officers Association, United Steelworkers Local 8599
Fontana Unified School District Board of Education Regular Meeting Agenda
The Fontana Unified School District Board of Education met to discuss labor relations, personnel matters, and ongoing litigation. The Board also approved several business service contracts, including a campus expansion survey and a tire procurement renewal.
- Approved $34,800 agreement with VCA Engineers, Inc. for Sierra Lakes Elementary School survey
- Approved $150,000 bid renewal with Les Schwab Tire Center and Parkheuse Tire for tires and rims
- Approved contract extension with Morrissey Associates for Fontana High School canopy reconstruction
- Accepted Notice of Completion from AAA Network Solutions, Inc. for $11,591.21
- Closed session discussion regarding labor relations and existing litigation
Fontana Unified School District Board of Education Regular Meeting Agenda
The Fontana Unified School District Board of Education held a regular meeting on July 21, 2021, covering routine business and closed-session items. The board approved a consent calendar with multiple financial actions, including ratifying payment registers totaling $12,442,862.40 and entering into contracts for drug testing and substitute management. Closed session discussions included labor negotiations and a principal appointment.
- Ratified payment registers totaling $12,442,862.40 for fiscal year 2021-22
- Approved agreement with Addiction Medicine Consultants, Inc. for $30,000 for employee drug testing
- Approved agreement with Frontline Technologies, LLC for $34,655.87 for absence and substitute management
- Accepted Notice of Completion for IVL Contractors Inc. project, releasing $2,997.50 retention
- Closed session on labor negotiations with Fontana Teachers Association, School Police Officers Association, United Steelworkers Local 8599
Fontana Unified School District Board of Education Regular Meeting Agenda
The Fontana Unified School District Board of Education held a regular meeting on July 7, 2021, to conduct public hearings on collective bargaining proposals and approve routine consent calendar items. The most significant financial action was the approval of a $48,000 agreement with Capitol Advisors Group, LLC for legislative consulting and advocacy services. The board also received reports on student mental health supports and district updates.
- Approved $48,000 agreement with Capitol Advisors Group, LLC for legislative consulting and advocacy services
- Held public hearings on initial collective bargaining proposals with the Fontana Teachers Association
- Held public hearings on initial collective bargaining proposals with United Steelworkers Local 8599
- Held public hearings on initial collective bargaining proposals with the School Police Officers' Association
- Received reports on Student Services Mental Health Supports and Multi-Tiered Systems of Support
Fontana Unified School District Board of Education Regular Meeting Agenda
The Fontana Unified School District Board of Education is meeting to adopt the 2021/22 proposed budget and the 2021/24 Local Control Accountability Plan (LCAP) and Federal Addendum. The board also held a public hearing on the initial proposal to the Fontana Teachers Association for collective bargaining. The agenda includes closed session items on labor negotiations and personnel matters.
- Adopt 2021/22 proposed budget
- Adopt 2021/24 LCAP and Federal Addendum
- Public hearing on initial proposal to Fontana Teachers Association
- Agreement with CleanStart Cleaning Services, Inc. for $174,791.35 for custodial support
- Closed session on labor negotiations with Fontana Teachers Association, School Police Officers Association, United Steelworkers Local 8599
Fontana Unified School District Board of Education Regular Meeting Agenda
The Fontana Unified School District Board of Education is holding a regular meeting with public hearings on the Local Control and Accountability Plan (LCAP), the proposed budget for 2021-2022, and the SELPA annual service and budget plans. The board will also consider a consent calendar of routine items, including a workers' compensation contract. The agenda is largely procedural, with no major policy decisions beyond the required hearings and routine approvals.
- Public hearing on LCAP (Local Control and Accountability Plan) for 2020-2021
- Public hearing on proposed 2021-2022 budget (Education Code 42103)
- Public hearing on SELPA Annual Service Plan and Budget Plan for 2021-22
- Agreement with Preferred Management Corporation for utilization review services, $80,000 (Workers' Compensation Fund)
- Closed session on labor negotiations with Fontana Teachers Association, School Police Officers Association, United Steelworkers Local 8599
Fontana Unified School District Board of Education Special Meeting Agenda
The Fontana Unified School District Board of Education held a special meeting on May 26, 2021, to adopt the Expanded Learning Opportunities (ELO) Grant Plan and to discuss and take action on a resolution supporting arts education. Both items were approved unanimously. The meeting also included procedural items such as call to order, moment of silence, agenda adoption, and public comment.
- Adopted the Expanded Learning Opportunities Grant Plan (ELO) as required by California Education Code Section 43521(b), due by June 1, 2021.
- Adopted a resolution on Commitment to Arts Education for Fontana Unified School District students.
- Public comments limited to agenda items for special meeting; speakers allowed 5 minutes each, with 25 minutes total per item.
- Meeting held via teleconference per Governor's Executive Order N-29-20; public comment location at Enrollment Center Conference Room, 9548 Citrus Ave., Building A.
Fontana Unified School District Board of Education Regular Meeting Agenda
The Fontana Unified School District Board of Education is holding a regular meeting with a closed session for labor negotiations, personnel matters, and litigation, followed by an open session. The board will consider consent calendar items including a $24,960 contract for DSA inspection services at Sequoia Middle School, a notice of completion for TV display installations, and ratification of payment registers totaling $10,243,034.76.
- Approve $24,960 agreement with Cremo Inspection Services for DSA inspection at Sequoia Middle School canopy demolition and underground conduit project
- Accept Notice of Completion and release $1,071.58 retention for Vector Resources, Inc. TV display installations at Oleander and Hemlock Elementary Schools
- Ratify payment registers for fiscal year 2020/21 totaling $10,243,034.76
- Closed session on labor negotiations with Fontana Teachers Association, School Police Officers Association, and United Steelworkers Local 8599
- Closed session on existing litigation cases OAH Case No. 2021030490 and ADJ11037752
Fontana Unified School District Board of Education Special Meeting Agenda
The Fontana Unified School District Board of Education is holding a special meeting to conduct interviews and select a Student Board Member for the 2021/22 school year. The board will also discuss labor relations in closed session. The meeting is being held via teleconference due to the Governor's executive order.
- Student Board Member selection: interviews and selection for 2021/22
- Closed session: labor negotiations with Fontana Teachers Association, School Police Officers Association, United Steelworkers Local 8599
- Public comments limited to agenda items, 5 minutes per speaker, 25 minutes total per item
- Meeting held via livestream and in-person at Enrollment Center Conference Room
Fontana Unified School District Board of Education Regular Meeting Agenda
The Fontana Unified School District Board of Education is holding a regular meeting with a closed session for labor negotiations, personnel matters, and existing litigation, followed by an open session. The board will hear reports on district updates and the virtual learning program, and will vote on a consent calendar that includes awarding a bid for musical instruments and equipment, ratifying payment registers, and approving minutes from a prior special meeting.
- Award Bid No. 20/21-1577 for musical instruments and equipment to eight vendors, estimated total $148,680.06
- Ratify payment registers totaling $8,514,916.31 across multiple funds
- Closed session on labor negotiations with Fontana Teachers Association, School Police Officers Association, and United Steelworkers Local 8599
- Closed session on personnel matters including principal appointment and two OAH litigation cases
- Public comment allowed via video conference at Enrollment Center Conference Room, 9548 Citrus Ave., Building A
Fontana Unified School District Board of Education Special Meeting Agenda
The Fontana Unified School District Board of Education is holding a special meeting to discuss and potentially take action on reopening schools. The agenda includes a closed session on labor negotiations with employee organizations, followed by an open session with a report from that closed session. The main action item is a school reopening update presented by the Superintendent.
- School Reopening Update (Discussion/Action)
- Closed session on labor negotiations with Fontana Teachers Association, School Police Officers Association, United Steelworkers Local 8599
- Public comment via email from 1:00 p.m. April 13 to 1:00 p.m. April 14, 2021
Fontana Unified School District Board of Education Regular Meeting Agenda
The Fontana Unified School District Board of Education will hold a public hearing on the reopening of early learning and care programs, as required by SB 820, and will consider a consent calendar with routine items. The meeting includes closed session discussions on labor negotiations and personnel matters, and a report from the superintendent on district reopening.
- Public hearing on Early Learning and Care Program Reopening (Item 3.7)
- Contract amendment with School Site Solutions, Inc. for CEQA compliance for new School No. 46, extending term to June 30, 2022, no compensation change (Item 4.2)
- Declare surplus/donate/demolish portable buildings (Item 4.3)
- Closed session: labor negotiations with Fontana Teachers Association, School Police Officers Association, United Steelworkers Local 8599 (Item 2.1)
- Closed session: personnel matters including appointment of Principal, Middle School (Item 2.2)
Fontana Unified School District Board of Education Special Meeting Agenda
The Board of Education held a special meeting to discuss updates regarding the reopening of schools and events. The agenda also included a closed session for labor relations negotiations with several employee organizations.
- Discussion and/or action on School and Event Reopening
- Closed session conference with labor negotiator regarding Fontana Teachers Association, School Police Officers Association, and United Steelworkers Local 8599
Fontana Unified School District Board of Education Regular Meeting Agenda
The Fontana Unified School District Board of Education held a regular meeting on March 10, 2021, via livestream. The board conducted a public hearing on an addition to the United Steelworkers Local 8599's initial collective bargaining proposal, and approved a consent calendar that included a $44,400 contract with Olson Photography for commencement photography. The agenda also included reports on SELPA and LCAP, and a closed session on labor negotiations and personnel matters.
- Public hearing on addition to initial proposal from United Steelworkers, Local 8599 for collective bargaining
- Agreement with Olson Photography for 2021 commencement photography services, $44,400.00
- Agreement with San Mateo-Foster City School District for Super Co-Op membership renewal, $5,302.00
- Contract amendment with RDM Electric Company, Inc. for electrical system upgrades, extending term to June 30, 2021
- Closed session on labor negotiations with Fontana Teachers Association, School Police Officers Association, and United Steelworkers Local 8599
Fontana Unified School District Board of Education Special Meeting Agenda
The Fontana Unified School District Board of Education held a special meeting on March 3, 2021, to discuss and take action on reopening schools and the use of county and local case rates in athletic updates. The board also held a closed session on personnel matters and a work session on the Local Control and Accountability Plan (LCAP). All actions were approved, with one board member voting against the athletic case rate item.
- Discussion and action on reopening of schools (motion carried unanimously)
- Discussion and action on Athletic Update's use of county and local case rates (motion carried 4-1, Serna nay)
- Closed session on public employee discipline/dismissal/release
- Work session on LCAP (Local Control and Accountability Plan)
- Public comment period via email due to COVID-19 teleconference
Fontana Unified School District Board of Education Regular Meeting Agenda
The Fontana Unified School District Board of Education held a regular meeting via livestream, with a closed session for labor negotiations, personnel matters, and potential litigation, followed by an open session. The board approved the agenda and the consent calendar (items 4.2–4.13) in a single motion, which included routine business services actions. The meeting also included a recognition of Kaiser Permanente and a superintendent's COVID-19 update.
- Approved consent calendar items 4.2–4.13, including authorized agent status for Brandy M. Cuttress and termination for Kevin Garcia
- Approved certification of board minutes for Joe Armendarez and Jennifer Quezada, and termination for Jason O'Brien and Peter Garcia
- Closed session on labor negotiations with Fontana Teachers Association, School Police Officers Association, and United Steelworkers Local 8599
- Recognition of Kaiser Permanente with a plaque presentation
- Superintendent's COVID-19 update presented
Fontana Unified School District Board of Education Regular Meeting Agenda
The Fontana Unified School District Board of Education held a regular meeting on February 3, 2021, via livestream. The board approved a consent calendar that included a $30,900 master agreement with DLR Group for design services to convert a classroom into a neuro-prosthetics lab at Fontana High School, and accepted a Notice of Completion for NIC Partners' network equipment work totaling $1,399,931.37, releasing $69,996.57 in retention. The agenda also included closed session items on labor negotiations, personnel matters, potential litigation, and real estate negotiations.
- Approved master agreement with DLR Group for $30,900 to design a neuro-prosthetics lab at Fontana High School
- Accepted Notice of Completion for NIC Partners, releasing $69,996.57 retention on $1,399,931.37 in network equipment projects
- Closed session: labor negotiations with Fontana Teachers Association, School Police Officers Association, United Steelworkers Local 8599
- Closed session: personnel matters for Director of Secondary Instruction and Principal of Middle School positions
- Closed session: real estate negotiations on 39 APNs for property disposal/acquisition
Fontana Unified School District Board of Education Regular Meeting Agenda
The Board of Education met to discuss closed session items including labor negotiations and personnel appointments. The meeting also included the ratification of payment registers totaling over $14 million.
- Labor relations conference with Fontana Teachers Association, School Police Officers Association, and United Steelworkers Local 8599
- Appointment of Administrator on Assignment: Dual Language Immersion and Global Competencies
- Appointment of Director, Secondary Instruction
- Ratification of payment registers for fiscal year 2020/21 totaling $14,246,127.30
- Release of $21,444.84 in retention for completed network equipment projects by NIC Partners