Fresno Unified School District public meetings in 2023
19 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Fontana Unified School District Board of Education Regular/Organizational Meeting Agenda
The Board of Education held a regular meeting to elect its 2024 officers and conduct organizational business. The Board also approved a contract for inspection services for the new Fontana Middle School project.
- Mars Serna elected as Board President for 2024
- Adam Perez elected as Board Vice President/Clerk for 2024
- $403,200 contract with Cremo Inspection Services for New Fontana Middle School No. 10/School No. 46
- Jennifer Quezada elected as representative to the County Committee on School District Organization
- Closed session discussions regarding labor relations and existing litigation
Fontana Unified School District Board of Education Regular Meeting Agenda
The Fontana Unified School District Board of Education will hold a regular meeting with closed session items on student discipline, labor negotiations, personnel, and litigation. In open session, the board will consider consent calendar items including a $5.875 million food supply bid, an $84,824 elevator maintenance contract, and an $84,000 internet service extension, along with reports on Red Ribbon Week and financial literacy.
- Award Bid No. 23/24-1658 for processed and commercial foods to Gold Star Foods Inc and Loewy Enterprises dba Sunrise Produce Company, estimated $5,875,000
- Agreement with Amtech Elevator Services for elevator and wheelchair lift maintenance, $84,824
- Extend Crown Castle Fiber internet services agreement for one year, $84,000
- Closed session: recommendations for expulsion of two high school students
- Closed session: conference with labor negotiator for 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 is holding a special meeting to consider a resolution to pay board member Adam Perez $350 for a missed meeting, and to discuss a potential increase to board compensation. The board will also enter closed session for labor negotiations, personnel matters, and potential litigation. Public comments are limited to agenda items.
- Resolution No. 23-37: $350 payment to Adam Perez for missed Sept. 18, 2023 special meeting
- Discussion on increasing board compensation from current $750 monthly rate
- Closed session: labor negotiations with Fontana Teachers Association, School Police Officers Association, United Steelworkers Local 8599
- Closed session: personnel matters (discipline/dismissal/release, employment/appointment)
- Closed session: one potential case of anticipated litigation
Committee on Celebrating Diversity and Ending Inequality
This is the initial meeting of the Committee on Celebrating Diversity and Ending Inequality. The agenda is procedural, covering roll call, introductions, and a discussion of the committee's purpose and work. No specific decisions or proposals are listed.
- Call to order and roll call
- Welcome and introductions
- Discussion of committee purpose and work
- Public 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 work/study session on the Centegix crisis alert system, closed session discussions on labor, personnel, litigation, and real estate, and public hearings on the Fontana Teachers Association's initial proposal and the sufficiency of textbooks. The board will also vote on a consent calendar that includes a $188,904.01 cyber liability insurance purchase and a $47,940.00 contract for hand sanitizer disposal.
- Public hearing on Fontana Teachers Association's initial 2023-24 collective bargaining proposal
- Public hearing on sufficiency of standards-aligned textbooks and instructional materials
- Purchase of cyber liability insurance from Alliant Insurance Services Inc. for $188,904.01
- Agreement with Dimension to dispose of outdated hand sanitizer for $47,940.00
- Closed session on real estate negotiations for properties at Cypress & Duncan Canyon, Sierra & Canyon Duncan, Curtis & Catawba
Fontana Unified School District Board of Education Regular Meeting Agenda
The Fontana Unified School District Board of Education is holding a regular meeting with closed session items on labor negotiations, personnel, litigation, and real estate, followed by open session public hearings on initial collective bargaining proposals for the Fontana Teachers Association and United Steelworkers Local 8599. The board will also vote on a consent calendar of routine items, including contracts for financial advisory and recycled water conversion services.
- Public hearing on initial proposal to Fontana Teachers Association for 2023/24 collective bargaining
- Public hearing on initial proposal to United Steelworkers Local 8599 for 2023/24 collective bargaining
- Agreement with Dale Scott & Company for financial advisory services, $50,000, effective Aug 10, 2023 to Jun 30, 2028
- Agreement with John Robinson Consulting for recycled water conversion at six school sites, $65,790, effective Aug 10, 2023 to Oct 31, 2024
- Closed session on real estate negotiations for properties at Cypress & Duncan Canyon, Sierra & Canyon Duncan, Curtis & Catawba
Fontana Unified School District Board of Education Regular Meeting Agenda
The Fontana Unified School District Board of Education held a regular meeting on July 19, 2023, with closed session discussions on labor negotiations, personnel matters, potential litigation, and real estate negotiations. In open session, the board approved the consent calendar, which included routine contracts and agreements, and heard public comments.
- Approved agreement with Aequitas Solutions for $21,185.40 for Q Food Service Eligibility maintenance
- Approved agreement with Capitol Advisors Group for $48,000 for legislative consulting
- Approved agreement with Eide Bailly LLP for $50,000 for non-audit fiscal services
- Approved agreement with Schools in Action for meal services at Allegiance STEAM Academy
- Closed session on real estate negotiations for properties at Cypress & Duncan Canyon, Sierra & Canyon Duncan, Curtis & Catawba
Fontana Unified School District Board of Education Regular Meeting Agenda
The Fontana Unified School District Board of Education will hold a regular meeting with a work/study session on the superintendent evaluation process, closed session items, and open session actions. Key decisions include adopting the 2023-24 Local Control and Accountability Plan (LCAP) and the proposed 2023-24 budget, as well as public hearings on initial collective bargaining proposals from the Fontana School Police Officers Association and United Steelworkers Local 8599. The agenda also includes reports on Asian American/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander Month and 2023 California Dashboard Local Indicators.
- Adopt 2023-24 LCAP and Federal Addendum
- Adopt 2023-24 proposed budget
- Public hearing: Fontana School Police Officers Association initial proposal for 2023-24
- Public hearing: United Steelworkers Local 8599 initial proposal for 2024-2027
- Closed session: labor negotiations, personnel appointments, potential litigation, real estate negotiations
Fontana Unified School District Board of Education Regular Meeting Agenda
The Fontana Unified School District Board of Education will hold public hearings on the 2023-24 proposed budget, the Local Control and Accountability Plan (LCAP), and the Special Education Local Plan Area (SELPA) annual service plan and budget. The board will also consider a consent calendar of routine items, including approving the Citizens' Bond Oversight Committee annual report and a contract with Cremo Inspection Services. Closed session items include student discipline, labor negotiations, personnel appointments, and legal matters.
- Public hearing on 2023-24 proposed budget (Education Code 42103)
- Public hearing on 2023-24 LCAP draft
- Public hearing on SELPA annual service plan and budget
- Approve 2022-23 Citizens' Bond Oversight Committee annual report
- Agreement with Cremo Inspection Services
Fontana Unified School District Board of Education Regular Meeting Agenda
The Fontana Unified School District Board of Education is holding a public hearing on the Academy of Next Level Student Athletes (ANLSA) charter petition, with no action to be taken at this meeting. The board will also receive reports on summer enrichment programs and the 2022 California School Dashboard, and will consider a consent calendar of routine items including contracts and agreements.
- Public hearing on ANLSA charter petition (no action)
- Contract with Cremo Inspection Services for $146,200 for DSA inspection at Sierra Lakes Elementary
- Contract with John R. Byerly, Inc. for $165,408.50
- Closed session items: student discipline, labor negotiations, litigation, real estate acquisition
- Reports on Summer Enrichment Programs and 2022 California School Dashboard
Fontana Unified School District Board of Education Special Meeting Agenda
The Fontana Unified School District Board of Education held a special meeting to conduct interviews and select a Student Board Member for the 2023-24 school year. The board approved Julieta Gutierrez Martin as the Student Board Member. The meeting also included procedural items such as adopting the agenda and adjourning.
- Selected Julieta Gutierrez Martin as Student Board Member for 2023-24
- Conducted interviews of student applicants from five comprehensive high schools
- Adopted agenda as posted
- Adjourned meeting
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, and litigation, followed by an open session. The board will vote on a consent calendar that includes contracts for legal services, musical instruments, and plumbing work, as well as a claim rejection. Public comments are allowed in person.
- Agreement with Hanna, Brophy, MacLean, McAleer & Jensen, LLP for legal services, $30,000
- Bid award for musical instruments and accessories, $742,751.37
- Bid award to MPI-Miller Plumbing Inc. for domestic water piping replacement, $636,399.00
- Reject claim by Equity Legal Group P.C. in undisclosed amount
- 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 is meeting to conduct routine business, including a public hearing on granting an easement to Southern California Edison for vehicle charging stations at Kaiser High School. The board will also vote on a consent calendar of routine items, including a $50,000 hazardous waste disposal contract. Closed session items include student discipline, labor negotiations, and real estate negotiations.
- Public hearing on granting easement/right-of-way to Southern California Edison for EV charging stations at Kaiser High School
- Agreement with Sun Environmental Engineering Services Inc. for hazardous waste disposal, $50,000
- Renewal of Kaiser HS Catamount Pride Band and Color Guard Booster Club
- Closed session: recommendation for expulsion of one high school student
- Closed session: real estate negotiations for property exchange (multiple APNs)
Fontana Unified School District Board of Education Special Meeting Agenda
The Fontana Unified School District Board of Education is holding a special meeting with a work/study session on a technology update, followed by a closed session on personnel matters (discipline, dismissal, release, employment, appointment). The agenda is otherwise procedural, including public comment, agenda adoption, and adjournment.
- Work/study session: Technology Update
- Closed session: Personnel matters (Gov't Code 54957)
- Public comment limited to agenda items, 5 min per speaker, 25 min per topic
- Meeting at John D. Piazza Education Center, 9680 Citrus Avenue, Fontana
Fontana Unified School District Board of Education Regular Meeting Agenda
The Fontana Unified School District Board of Education is meeting to conduct routine business, including a closed session for labor negotiations, personnel matters, and litigation. In open session, the board will vote on a consent calendar that includes a $30,000 contract for fraud investigations, rejection of two claims, and approval of school trip expenses. The agenda is largely procedural, with no major policy decisions or public hearings listed.
- Approve $30,000 agreement with Digistream Investigations for workers' comp fraud investigations (March 1–June 30, 2023)
- Reject claims from The Law Offices of Jacob Emrani and The Law Offices of Samer Habbas (undisclosed amounts)
- Approve $4,550 for Fontana HS JROTC drill meet trip to Yuma, AZ (March 1–4, 2023)
- Approve $7,110 for Kaiser HS AVID college tour to San Diego (March 14–15, 2023)
- 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 held a regular meeting on February 1, 2023, with a closed session for student, labor, and personnel matters, followed by an open session. The board approved a consent calendar that included several school-sponsored trips, with the most expensive being a $50,000 trip for Summit High School students to the Anaheim Heritage Festival. The agenda also included recognitions, reports, and public comment periods.
- Approved $50,000 for Summit HS trip to Anaheim Heritage Festival (March 24-25, 2023)
- Approved $15,000 for Jurupa Hills HS AVID College Tour (March 8-10, 2023)
- Approved $10,000 for Fontana HS JROTC air rifle competitions
- Closed session on labor negotiations with Fontana Teachers Association, School Police Officers Association, United Steelworkers Local 8599
- Closed session on Superintendent appointment
Fontana Unified School District Board of Education Special Meeting Agenda
The Fontana Unified School District Board of Education held a special meeting on January 25, 2023, to discuss and act on several items. The board received a budget update, approved contracts for student services and business support, and authorized agent status for a new interim administrator. All action items were approved unanimously.
- Approved master contract with Beach Cities Learning, LLC for special education placements, $50,000
- Approved Vimeo.com, Inc. video streaming agreement, $24,000
- Approved MGT EH&A Investor, LLC interim CBO services, $153,037.50
- Approved Tina Daigneault as Authorized Agent for Business Services
- Heard budget update presentation
Fontana Unified School District Board of Education Regular Meeting Agenda
The Fontana Unified School District Board of Education held a regular meeting on January 11, 2023, with closed session items on student discipline, labor negotiations, personnel, litigation, and real estate. In open session, the board approved the consent calendar (items 4.2–4.14) as a single motion, which included rejecting a claim, approving a school trip, and accepting notices of completion for construction projects. The agenda also included reports from Mango Elementary and the School Police, and public comment periods.
- Approved $21,000 A.B. Miller High School AVID Northern California College Tour (March 8-11, 2023)
- Rejected claim by William McKinley Jr. (undisclosed amount)
- Accepted Notice of Completion for Amtek Construction TV displays at Fontana High and Sierra Lakes Elementary ($1,517.55 retention release)
- Accepted Notice of Completion for Asphalt Fabric & Engineering track improvements at Summit High School ($103,255.25 retention release)
- Closed session: property exchange negotiations on multiple APNs, labor negotiations with Fontana Teachers Association, and litigation CIVDS1815827
Fontana Unified School District Board of Education Special Meeting Agenda
This is a special meeting of the Fontana Unified School District Board of Education. The board will hold a closed session to discuss the appointment of a Superintendent, then reconvene in open session to report any actions. Public comment is limited to agenda items.
- Closed session discussion on Superintendent appointment (Gov't Code 54957)
- Public comment period on closed session items
- Adoption of the posted agenda
- Report from closed session in open session