Fresno Unified School District public meetings in 2025
59 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Board Communications
The Fresno Unified School District Board of Education held a communications meeting on December 19, 2025, with no items requiring a vote or decision. Items included updates from various offices such as the Superintendent’s calendar highlights, winter break office closures, and legislative committee meeting reports.
- Winter break office closures (Winter Break Office Closures.docx)
- December Legislative Committee Meeting report (December Legislative Committee Meeting.docx)
- School Services of California Weekly Update Report for December 12, 2025 (School Services of California Weekly Update Report for December 12.docx)
- Monthly Update - November from Office of Engagement & External Partnerships (Monthly Update - November.docx)
Board of Education Regular Meeting
The Fresno Unified School District Board of Education will meet on December 17, 2025, to discuss and vote on several key items, including a $47.1M retirement incentive plan for employees, updates to board bylaws and policies, and a public hearing on Endeavor Charter School's requested funding revisions. The board will also consider routine consent agenda items such as personnel approvals and legal service agreements.
- Approve $47.1M Supplementary Retirement Plan for eligible employees (paid over 5 years)
- Hold public hearing on Endeavor Charter School’s request to revise funding (impact: $1.2M in 2025/26)
- Adopt revisions to 10 Board Bylaws and 6 Board Policies (e.g., nondiscrimination, child abuse reporting)
- Approve $521K amendment to extend student placement at Judge Rotenberg Education Center
- Approve $40M renewal of Aetna Medicare Advantage Plan for retirees
Board of Education Regular Meeting
The Fresno Unified School District Board of Education will hold its regular meeting on December 10, 2025, at 2309 Tulare Street. The board will vote on routine items such as approving the 2025/26 First Interim Financial Report and awarding a $247,446 bid for converting Columbia Elementary School’s irrigation to recycled water. No major policy decisions are scheduled.
- Approve $247,446 bid to Geometric Construction, Inc. for Columbia Elementary School recycled-water conversion
- Approve 2025/26 First Interim Financial Report showing $97.8M reserve
- Vote on Board President and Clerk appointments for 2026
- Discuss charter-school oversight and renewal timelines
- Approve disposal of obsolete district inventory items
Board Communications
The Board of Education is reviewing communication reports from various district offices. These materials include updates on the Center for Advanced Research and Technology and Aetna negotiations.
- Aetna Negotiations Information
- Center for Advanced Research and Technology Update
- Disposal List of Items to Remove from District Inventory
- School Services of California Weekly Update Report for November 20
- Nutrition Services Good Food Leader Silver Designation
Board of Education Notice of Special Meeting Closed Session
The Fresno Unified School District Board of Education will hold a special meeting on December 1, 2025. The session will move to a closed meeting to consult with legal counsel regarding existing litigation.
- Closed session regarding Joni Kolb, Janell Beamon and Heidi Sagaser vs. FUSD (Fresno Superior Court No. 24CECG00947)
Board Communications
The Board of Education is reviewing communications from various district offices. These items include scheduling, operational reports, and specific school activities.
- 2026 Graduation Schedule
- Out-of-state field trip for Sunnyside High School Theater Arts
- Thanksgiving Break Office Closures
- Local Control and Accountability Plan Engagement Update
- Translation and Interpretation Services Quarterly Report
Board of Education Regular Meeting
The Fresno Unified School District Board of Education will meet to receive reports, discuss policy tools, and act on routine and construction-related items. Key decisions include approving construction bids totaling $3.7M for school upgrades and renewing a $507K life insurance agreement.
- Approve $2.67M bid for Early Learning Portable Building at 1001 S. Chestnut Ave
- Approve $380.5K bid for Edison Bethune Charter Academy shade structure
- Approve $644.9K bid for Ahwahnee Middle School gym HVAC upgrade
- Renew $507K life insurance agreement with Standard Life Insurance Company
- Approve $1.45K purchase agreement with City of Fresno for HAWK signal at First and Dovewood Aves
Board Communications
The Fresno Unified School District Board of Education held a communications meeting on November 14, 2025, where department heads presented routine updates and reports. No formal decisions, votes, or public hearings were listed on the agenda.
Board Communications
This board communications document provides updates from various district offices. It includes a request for material revision from Endeavor Charter School and a weekly update report from School Services of California.
- Request for Material Revision by Endeavor Charter School
- School Services of California Weekly Update Report for October 31, 2025
- Superintendent Calendar Highlights
Board of Education Regular Meeting
The Fresno Unified School District Board of Education will hold its regular meeting at 2309 Tulare Street, Fresno. The board will discuss and vote on labor proposals with SEIU 521, adopt a superintendent evaluation tool, and consider routine consent items including expulsions, permits, and meeting minutes. Two major construction bids totaling $14.1M are up for approval.
- Approve $10,376,315 bid for Roosevelt High School Auxiliary Gym rebid (Davis Moreno Construction, Inc.)
- Approve $3,719,500 bid for intrusion security upgrades at 15 schools (Audeamus, dba Sebastian)
- Discuss and approve SEIU 521 substitute teachers' 2025-2028 labor proposal
- Adopt proposed superintendent evaluation tool with annual review by May 30
- Deny two claims for damages (cases GL25-0508-15475 and GL25-0515-14620)
Board Communications
The Fresno Unified School District Board of Education will receive communications from various offices, including a report on high school class sizes and a proposal to transition from the Fresno State Preschool Program Memorandum of Understanding to district-operated itinerant preschool services. The agenda also includes a calendar update from the superintendent and a weekly financial update from School Services of California.
- Transition from Fresno State Preschool Program MOU to district-operated itinerant preschool services
- High school class sizes for core classes report
- Superintendent calendar highlights
- School Services of California weekly update for October 23, 2025
- Open House 2025/26
Board Communications
The Fresno Unified Board of Education is meeting to receive communications from district offices, including a calendar update from the superintendent and a weekly financial report from School Services of California. The board will also consider approving an out-of-state field trip for Sunnyside High School's Future Farmers of America. The agenda consists primarily of informational items and one action item.
- Superintendent calendar highlights
- School Services of California Weekly Update Report for October 16, 2025
- Out-of-State Field Trip for Sunnyside High School Future Farmers of America
Board Communications
The Fresno Unified School District Board of Education will consider final approval of the 2025/26 Local Control and Accountability Plan. The agenda also includes a weekly financial update from School Services of California, a legislative committee report, and a grant update for the Learning Communities for School Success Program.
- Final approval of the 2025/26 Local Control and Accountability Plan
- School Services of California Weekly Update Report for October 9, 2025
- October Legislative Committee report
- Aspen Public Schools Notices of Cure Communication
- Learning Communities for School Success Program Grant Update
Board of Education Regular Meeting
The Board of Education will discuss a Literacy Intervention Goal Monitoring Report and consider Budget Revision No. 1 for Fiscal Year 2025/26. The meeting includes a closed session to discuss student expulsions, labor negotiations, and legal claims.
- Budget Revision No. 1 for Fiscal Year 2025/26, with an estimated Unrestricted General Fund Reserve of $98.8 million by June 30, 2026
- Ratification of change orders including $62,250 for Education Center Board Room Remodel and $24,215 for Ericson Elementary School Energy Management System Replacement
- Proposed revisions to Board Bylaws 9322, 9323, 9324, and 9400
- Recommendation to deny Claim GL21-0701-15290
- Adoption of findings and recommendations for student expulsion and readmittance cases
Board Communications
The Fresno Unified School District board will receive communications from various departments, including a program management agreement with Kitchell CEM, Inc., revised curriculum guidance documents for kindergarten and first grade English and Spanish language arts, and monthly updates from the Office of Engagement and External Partnerships. No votes or decisions are scheduled; the agenda consists entirely of informational reports.
- Program Management Agreement with Kitchell CEM, Inc.
- Kindergarten and First Grade English Language Arts and Spanish Language Arts Revised Curriculum Guidance Documents
- School Services of California Weekly Update Report for October 3, 2025
- Let's Talk Engagement Data report
- Superintendent Calendar Highlights
Board of Education Regular Meeting
The Board of Education will discuss a supplementary retirement plan for 2025/26 and a funding application for California State Preschool Programs. The meeting also includes a quarterly board self-evaluation and various personnel and legal approvals.
- Resolution No. 26-21: Supplementary Retirement Plan for 2025/26 with a $5,000 contract for PARS
- Resolution No. 26-13: California State Preschool Programs Continued Funding Application
- Rejection of Bid 26-07 for Farber Educational Campus outdoor basketball court installation
- Ratification of a $41,368 retiree contract for Thomas Donald at Bullard High School
- Resolution No. 26-20: Recognizing October as Cyber Security Awareness Month 2025
Board Communications
The Fresno Unified School District Board of Education will receive informational reports from various departments, including a Joint Health Management Board 4th Quarter Health Fund Report, a California weekly budget update, and human resources new employee orientation data. No votes or decisions are scheduled; the meeting is limited to board communications.
- Joint Health Management Board 4th Quarter Health Fund Report
- School Services of California Weekly Update Report for September 26
- Federal Program Monitoring 2025-26
- Human Resources New Employee Orientation Experience Data
Board Communications
The Board of Education will receive updates on attendance, enrollment, and forecasting, as well as preliminary Smarter Balanced Assessment results for 2024/25. A year-end summary for 2024/25 and a weekly report from School Services of California are also included. The agenda is informational with no votes or public hearings scheduled.
- Trustee briefings on attendance, enrollment, and forecasting
- 2024/25 preliminary Smarter Balanced Assessment Consortium results
- 2024/25 year-end summary
- School Services of California weekly update report for September 18, 2025
- Achievement of Excellence in Procurement Award
Board of Education Regular Meeting
The Board will hold a public hearing and adopt a resolution certifying that all Fresno Unified students have standards-aligned textbooks and instructional materials. Trustees will also discuss and approve a guardrail on effective staff hiring and promotion. The consent agenda includes a $1.7 million contract for Fresno High School pool improvements and a $2 million amendment for a payroll system migration.
- Public hearing and adoption of Resolution No. 26-12 certifying sufficiency of instructional materials
- Discuss and approve Effective Staff Guardrail and Monitoring Report
- Approve $1,699,875 bid for Fresno High School pool improvements (resurfacing, equipment, shade structure)
- Approve amendment with Intellias for LAWSON-to-CloudSuite HR/payroll migration (up to $2 million)
- Approve $115,895 bid for 17 electric bus chargers at the Service Center
Board Communications
The Board of Education will receive informational reports from district offices, including a translation and interpretation services summary, a meritorious budget award, a legislative committee update, a report on pesticide use, and a clean school bus update. No votes or decisions are scheduled; the agenda consists entirely of communications and updates.
- Translation and Interpretation Services Summary Report
- Meritorious Budget Award
- School Services of California Weekly Update Report for September 12, 2025
- Use of Pesticides report
- Clean School Bus Update
Board of Education Workshop
This is a workshop meeting with only one substantive item: facilitated professional learning on the Brown Act for trustees and district leaders. Public comment is allowed on this item and on unscheduled topics. No votes or decisions are scheduled.
- Trustees and district leaders will receive facilitated training on the Brown Act
- Public comment period for the training item and unscheduled oral communications
- Next regular board meeting is September 24, 2025
Board Communications
The Board of Education is reviewing communications from various district offices. Items for consideration include the English Learners Advisory Committee schedule and contracting for Curriculum Associates.
- 2025/26 District English Learners Advisory Committee Meeting Schedule
- Outcomes-Based Contracting, Curriculum Associates
- Career Technical Education Facilities Program
- School Services of California Weekly Update Report for September 04, 2025
Board of Education Regular Meeting
The Fresno Unified School District Board will discuss and approve the 2024/25 Unaudited Actual Financial Report, which shows a $139.1 million reserve above the state minimum. The board will also consider consent items including personnel actions, legal services agreements, and a $149,999 state contract to develop a personal finance curriculum. A closed session precedes the open meeting to discuss student expulsions, labor negotiations, and pending litigation.
- Approve 2024/25 Unaudited Actual Financial Report showing $139.1M reserve
- Ratify $149,999 agreement with California Department of Education to develop 2026 Personal Finance Curriculum Guide
- Approve $600,000 in Year 5 of Wallace Foundation Equity-Centered Pipeline Initiative (approx. $4M over five years)
- Deny two claims for damages (GL25-0207-14921 and GL25-0326-14193)
- Adopt Resolution #26-07 certifying course-based independent study at Farber Online
Board Communications
The Board of Education is reviewing various administrative and departmental communications. These items include updates on school services, employee reimbursements, and several educational waivers.
- School Services of California Weekly Update Report for August 28, 2025
- Accounting Department Invoice and Employee Reimbursement Payments
- Deaf and Hard of Hearing Waiver
- Physical Education Waiver
- The Wallace Foundation Equity-Centered Pipeline Initiative
Board Communications
The Board of Education will receive the superintendent's calendar highlights and a weekly update from School Services of California, along with a legislative committee report. No decisions or votes are scheduled.
- Superintendent calendar highlights
- School Services of California Weekly Update Report for August 22, 2025
- August Legislative Committee report
Board of Education Regular Meeting
The Fresno Unified School District Board of Education will discuss and vote on initial contract proposals from both the Fresno Teachers Association and the district for the 2025/26 school year. The board will also consider revisions to interim goals and guardrails, including a literacy intervention goal with new baseline data and 2030 targets. Consent items include a $3.28 million cybersecurity contract award and a $350,000 early math grant.
- Discuss and approve initial proposals from FTA Trades and FUSD for 2025/26 Reopener Agreement
- Approve $3,278,707 cybersecurity augmentation contract with Development Group, Inc.
- Ratify $350,000 Early Math Initiative grant from Fresno County Superintendent of Schools
- Approve $12,172,000 Proposition 28 Arts and Music annual report
- Adopt Resolution 26-02 delegating vehicle procurement for specialty and student transport vehicles
Board Communications
This is a routine board communications agenda with informational reports from district offices. The board will receive the superintendent's calendar highlights, a weekly financial update from School Services of California, and legal services reports. Two items are marked confidential: General Fund Legal Services by Vendor and Legal Services Liability Workers' Compensation Fund.
- Superintendent calendar highlights
- School Services of California weekly update for August 13, 2025
- Local Control and Accountability Plan engagement update
- Legal services by category report
- Two confidential legal items: vendor and workers' compensation fund
Board Communications
The Board of Education will receive the superintendent's calendar highlights and a list of new site administrators for the 2025/26 school year. No decisions or votes are scheduled; the agenda consists entirely of informational items from various district offices.
- Superintendent Calendar Highlights document to be presented
- 2025/26 New Site Administrators list to be shared
- Reports from Business & Financial Services, Communications, Engagement & External Partnerships, Human Resources & Labor Relations, Instructional Division, Operational Services, and Technology Services offices
Board of Education Regular Meeting
The Fresno Unified School District Board of Education will hold a regular meeting on August 13, 2025, starting with closed session at 4:30 p.m. and open session at 6:00 p.m. The board will discuss and receive training on Goals and Guardrails Monitoring Part B, and consider adding a third member to the School Liaison Subcommittee. The consent agenda includes approval of salary schedules reflecting a 5.5% increase, annual service agreements, and ratification of agreements with Shoulet Blunt LLC and the State Center Adult Education Consortium.
- Discuss and approve addition of a third member to the School Liaison Subcommittee
- Present and discuss Goals and Guardrails Monitoring Part B training led by Sue Diegaard from the Council of the Great City Schools
- Approve salary schedule revisions for 2025/26 reflecting a 5.5% increase and a 3% increase for extra-pay-extra-services
- Ratify agreement with Shoulet Blunt LLC for a $100,000 Workforce Essentials subscription serving up to 5,000 learners
- Ratify Memorandum of Understanding with State Center Adult Education Consortium for loaned positions totaling $506,213
Board Communications
The Board of Education will discuss the July Legislative Committee report and School Services of California weekly updates covering June 27 through July 23. Also on the agenda is the 2025/26 Back to School Night plan. The superintendent's calendar highlights are included for information.
- July Legislative Committee report and backup
- School Services of California weekly update reports for June 27 through July 23
- Back to School Night 2025/26 plan and backup
Board Communications
The Board of Education will receive reports on the Superintendent's calendar, summer office closures, a weekly financial update, adopt-a-school projects, youth behavioral health initiative, attendance, and instructional continuity. A key item is a proposal to raise the contract dollar threshold that triggers board approval.
- Increase of Contract Threshold Requiring Board Approval
- California Youth Behavioral Health Initiative Implementation
- Update on Attendance
- The Instructional Continuity Plan
- Adopt-A-School & Adopt-A-Project Report
Board Communications
The Board of Education is reviewing communications from district leadership. Key items include an instructional continuity plan and financial reports from School Services of California.
- The Instructional Continuity Plan
- School Services of California Weekly Update Report for June 12, 2025
- June Legislative Committee Meeting report
- Superintendent Calendar Highlights
Board of Education Regular Meeting
The Board of Education will discuss and adopt the 2025/26 Proposed Budget and the Local Control and Accountability Plan. The meeting includes reviews of labor proposals, board self-evaluations, and various district policy revisions.
- Adoption of the 2025/26 Proposed Budget and Education Protection Account
- Adoption of the 2025/26 Local Control and Accountability Plan (LCAP)
- Initial proposal for a successor agreement with SEIU Local 521
- MOU with Fresno Teachers Association to eliminate the Designated Schools Program with $9.8 million in ongoing costs
- Resolution 25-93 authorizing inter-fund loans for cash flow purposes
Board Communications
The Board of Education will receive updates on a district redesign aligning goals and guardrails, and a proposal to expand the HBCU Step Up dual enrollment program with Fort Valley State University. Other items include a financial update from School Services of California, the Local Control and Accountability Plan engagement process, and highlights from the Nutrition Services Department.
- District Redesign: Strategic Alignment to Goals and Guardrails
- Expansion of HBCU Step Up Dual Enrollment Program with Fort Valley State University
- School Services of California Weekly Update Report for June 6, 2025
- Enhancing Local Control and Accountability Plan Engagement Process
- Nutrition Services Department Highlights
Board Communications
This is a routine communications agenda with no decisions or public hearings. The board will receive the superintendent's calendar highlights and a weekly finance update from School Services of California. The district is also noted to be drafting a California Personal Finance Curriculum Guide.
- Superintendent calendar highlights
- School Services of California weekly update report for May 30, 2025
- Fresno Unified to draft California Personal Finance Curriculum Guide
Board of Education Regular Meeting
The Fresno Unified Board of Education will hold public hearings on the 2025/26 Local Control and Accountability Plan (LCAP) and the 2025/26 Proposed Budget. The board will also discuss and vote on an initial labor proposal to SEIU Local 521. Consent items include awarding construction bids for projects at Edison High School ($2.1M), a bus wash facility ($1.17M), and HVAC replacements at multiple schools.
- Public hearing and discussion of the 2025/26 Local Control and Accountability Plan (LCAP).
- Public hearing and discussion of the 2025/26 Proposed Budget and Education Protection Account.
- Discussion and vote on the district's 2025-2028 initial proposal to SEIU Local 521.
- Award of Bid 25-40 for Edison High School Locker Room Modernization ($2,155,850).
- Award of Bid 25-43 for a new Fresno Unified Service Center Bus Wash Facility ($1,174,449).
Board Communications
The Fresno Unified School District Board of Education will receive updates on the K-2 Reading Screener Selection Committee process, enrollment data for The Center for Advanced Research and Technology (CART), and the School Plans for Student Achievement (SPSA). The meeting also includes a calendar update from the Superintendent and reports from various district divisions.
- K-2 Reading Screener Selection Committee Process
- Center for Advanced Research and Technology (CART) enrollment data
- School Plans for Student Achievement (SPSA)
- Superintendent calendar highlights
- School Services of California weekly update report
Board of Education Regular Meeting
The Board of Education will discuss a $37.7 million discretionary block grant for arts, music, and instructional materials. Members will also review a 2025-2028 successor agreement proposal from SEIU Local 521 and the state's May Revised Budget Proposal.
- Approval of $37.7 million Arts, Music, & Instructional Materials Discretionary Block Grant
- Contract with Price Paige & Company for internal audit and fraud services at $120,000 annually
- Playground replacement bids for Mayfair Elementary ($975,900), Rowell Elementary ($661,808), and Kratt Elementary ($274,403)
- Exterior painting contracts for six sites, including Edison Bethune Charter Academy ($75,500) and Vang Pao Elementary ($82,050)
- Adoption of job descriptions for Chief Counsel, Deputy Chief Counsel, and Director of Americans with Disabilities
Board Communications
The Board of Education is reviewing communications from district leadership. The agenda includes updates on legislative meetings and requests for out-of-state student travel.
- Out-of-State Field Trip for National History Day Championships
- Out-of-State Field Trip for Health Occupations Students of America
- School Services of California Weekly Update Report for May 23
- May Legislative Committee Meeting
Board Communications
This document serves as a communications update from the Superintendent to the Board of Education. It contains administrative reports and calendar highlights.
- Superintendent Calendar Highlights
- School Services of California Weekly Update Report for May 09, 2025
Board of Education Regular Meeting
The Fresno Unified School District Board of Education will discuss and potentially approve the 2025/26 Declaration of Need for Fully Qualified Educators, which allows the district to hire teachers with limited permits if fully credentialed candidates are unavailable. The board will also continue discussions on the 2025/26 Strategic Budget Development. A consent agenda includes over $2.3 million in construction contracts for HVAC replacements at Gibson and Mayfair Elementary Schools and asphalt rehabilitation at Hidalgo and Leavenworth Elementary Schools.
- Discuss and approve the 2025/26 Declaration of Need for Fully Qualified Educators, a prerequisite for issuing certain teaching permits and credentials.
- Present and discuss the 2025/26 Strategic Budget Development Phase II, continuing budget discussions from the April 23, 2025 meeting.
- Approve award of Bid 25-37 for HVAC and Energy Management System replacements at Gibson and Mayfair Elementary Schools for $2,305,000.
- Approve award of Bid 25-34 for asphalt pavement rehabilitation at Hidalgo ($240,500) and Leavenworth ($164,300) Elementary Schools.
- Approve proposed revisions to five Board Policies, including a new policy on Transportation Fees (BP 3250).
Board Communications
The Board of Education will discuss and potentially approve an outcomes-based contract with Curriculum and Associates, as well as out-of-state field trips for middle school students and the National Speech and Debate Association Championships. The agenda also includes a report from School Services of California and an update on the Citizens’ Bond Oversight Committee.
- Outcomes Based Contracting with Curriculum and Associates
- Out-of-State Field Trip for Fresno Unified Middle School Sites
- Out-of-State Field Trip for National Speech and Debate Association Championships
- School Services of California Weekly Update Report for May 02, 2025
- Citizens’ Bond Oversight Committee update
Board Communications
The Board of Education is reviewing communications from district leadership. The documents include updates on financial policies and operational projects.
- Annual Debt Policy Update
- Paint Projects report
- School Services of California Weekly Update Report for May 02, 2025
- Superintendent Calendar Highlights
Board of Education Regular Meeting
The Fresno Unified School Board will vote on adopting new elementary History/Social Studies materials to replace outdated textbooks, and continue discussions on the 2025-26 strategic budget development including goal-aligned investments and planned reductions. The consent agenda includes approval of the superintendent's employment agreement through June 2028, a $17.7 million special education transportation contract with Zūm Services, and ratification of $373,820 in construction change orders.
- Adopt new K-6 History/Social Studies instructional materials from SAVVAS Learning and TCI
- Approve Superintendent Mao Misty Her's employment agreement from May 1, 2025 through June 30, 2028
- Award $17,721,083 annual contract to Zūm Services for special education pupil transportation
- Award $299,999 bid to Viking Enterprises for Ahwahnee Middle School walk-in freezer replacement
- Ratify $373,820 in change orders for 16 construction projects including Sunnyside High School and McLane High School
Board Communications
This document is a board communications memo providing updates from various district offices. It contains reports and highlights for the Board of Education rather than a list of items for decision or public hearing.
- Superintendent Calendar Highlights
- April Legislative Committee Meeting report
- School Services of California Weekly Update Report for April 10 and 18, 2025
- Engagement & External Partnerships Monthly Update for March 2025
- Classified Higher Education Program information
Board of Education Regular Meeting
The Fresno Unified School District Board of Education will receive an overview of the Governor's 2025/26 Proposed State Budget and the district's preliminary strategic budget development. The board will also discuss the Waterford Early Learning Program and consider proposed revisions to five Board Policies. Consent agenda items include approval of a $16.7 million special education transportation contract with Zūm Services, Inc.
- Approve award of RFP 25-17 for pupil transportation services to Zūm Services, Inc. at an estimated $16,721,083 annually
- Approve award of Bid 25-30 for Fresno Fulton tenant improvements and HVAC controls upgrade to B & M Civil, LLC for $276,646
- Approve agreement with Innovative Solutions in Education for $29,500 to revise the Vocational Nursing Program curriculum
- Approve agreement with KnowBe4 Inc. for $57,970 for cultural proficiency training modules
- Approve amendment No. 1 with Lark Technologies, Inc. extending a diabetes monitoring program at $140,000 annually
Board Communications
The Fresno Unified School District Board of Education will receive communications from the interim superintendent and several district officers, including calendar highlights, a spring break office closure notice, a weekly financial update, and an update on the Zum partnership and union commitments.
- Interim Superintendent calendar highlights
- Spring break office closures
- School Services weekly update report for April 3, 2025
- Update on Zum partnership and union commitments
Board of Education Notice of Special Meeting Closed Session
The Board of Education will hold a special meeting to discuss the appointment of a superintendent in closed session. The meeting will begin with public comment, followed by a closed session, after which the board will reconvene to report any action taken.
- Closed session discussion on the appointment of a Superintendent (Government Code Section 54957)
- Public comment period limited to 3 minutes per speaker, 30 minutes total
- Meeting location: Doubletree by Hilton, Fresno Convention Center, Salon D2
Board Communications
This is a Board of Education communications agenda listing informational reports from district leadership. Items include the interim superintendent's calendar highlights, a legislative and policy conference attended by the chief of staff, and a weekly financial update from School Services of California. No decisions or votes are scheduled; the board is receiving these items for their information.
- Interim Superintendent Mao Misty Her's calendar highlights.
- Chief of Staff Ambra O'Connor's report on the Council of the Great City Schools 2025 Legislative and Policy Conference.
- Chief Financial Officer Patrick Jensen's report on the School Services of California Weekly Update for March 28, 2025.
Board Communications
The Board of Education will receive reports on the 2025/26 transportation plan and budget briefings for trustees. Financial updates from the Joint Health Management Board and School Services of California are also on the agenda. The meeting includes reports from the Superintendent and various division chiefs.
- Trustee Budget Briefings
- Transportation Plan Update for 2025/26
- Joint Health Management Board Q2 Financial Update for March 28, 2025
- School Services of California Weekly Update
- Interim Superintendent Calendar Highlights
Board of Education Regular Meeting
The Fresno Unified School District Board will discuss and vote on several bond-related resolutions, including issuing up to $30 million in new Measure H bonds for school facility improvements and refunding older bonds to save over $1 million. The board will also hold a public hearing on a waiver request to allow the district to exceed its bonded debt limit. Consent items include approving a $1.28 million HVAC replacement contract at Baird Middle School and a $156,370 agreement for subsidized rental housing for families.
- Issue up to $30 million in Measure H bonds (Series A) for school facility projects over the next 24 months
- Refund $85 million in older Measure Q bonds to save over $1 million in debt service
- Seek state waiver to exceed 2.5% bonded debt limit to continue issuing Measure H bonds
- Award $1,279,000 contract to New England Sheet Metal for HVAC replacements at Baird Middle School
- Approve $156,370 agreement with Crossroads Village Fresno LP for 10 subsidized rental housing units for district families
Board Communications
The Board of Education is reviewing communications and updates from district leadership. Key items include an agreement with Crossroads Village Fresno LP and a report on the Design-Bid-Build bidding process.
- Agreement with Crossroads Village Fresno LP
- Design-Bid-Build Bidding Process
- School Services of California Weekly Update Report for March 14, 2025
- March Legislative Committee Meeting
- Engagement & External Partnerships February Monthly Update
Board Communications
The Board of Education will receive reports from the Superintendent and various division chiefs, including a weekly financial update and a recommendation to award a contract for pupil transportation services for special education programs. The meeting also includes updates from the Communications, Human Resources, and Technology departments.
- Award recommendation for Proposal 25-17, Pupil Transportation Services-Special Education Programs
- School Services of California Weekly Update for March 07, 2025
- Nutrition Services U.S. Department of Agriculture A Produce Safety University
Board of Education Regular Meeting
The Board of Education is reviewing several resolutions to issue and refund general obligation bonds, including $30 million for Measure H projects. The body will also vote on the 2024-25 Second Interim Financial Report and various personnel and student discipline matters.
- Resolution 25-57: Issuance of Measure H bonds not to exceed $30,000,000
- Resolution 25-58: Refunding of 2010 Series E and F bonds to save over $1 million in debt service
- Award of RFQ 25-13 for Arts Enrichment Services using $12,000,000 in Proposition 28 funds
- Ratification of $50,000 agreement with Law Office of Mark T. Harris for independent assessments
- Approval of 2024-25 Second Interim Financial Report with a projected reserve of $128.0 million
Board Communications
The board communications packet includes the interim superintendent's calendar highlights, a weekly financial update from School Services of California, a confidential item regarding a transgender lacrosse player at Bullard High School, and a credential program update. No votes or decisions are listed; these are informational items.
Board Communications
The Fresno Unified School District Board of Education will review various administrative communications. The agenda includes updates on attendance data, legal services, and post-employment benefits.
- Review of Credit Card Bill Pay Program
- Report on Legal Service by Category for Fiscal Year 2025
- Discussion of Current Attendance Data
- Update on Other Post Employment Benefits
Board of Education Regular Meeting
The Fresno Unified Board of Education will hold a closed session at 4:30 PM to discuss student expulsions, labor negotiations, and litigation, then reconvene at 6:45 PM for open session. Key items include ratifying a 2024-2027 collective bargaining agreement with CSEA Chapter 125, discussing the LCAP mid-year report, and adopting revised district guardrails. The consent agenda includes approving a $34,500 superintendent search contract and a $156,250 dependent verification audit.
- Ratification of 2024-2027 collective bargaining agreement with CSEA Chapter 125 (estimated cost in disclosure agreement)
- Ratify $34,500 contract with McPherson & Jacobson for national superintendent search
- Approve $156,250 agreement with BMI for dependent eligibility audit of health plan
- Approve $224,000 in Save Mart Center agreements for high school graduations
- Ratify change orders totaling $437,759 credited to Measure M Fund for various construction projects
Board of Education Workshop
The Board of Education will discuss and vote on adopting Board Guardrails, which are specific operational actions the Board places on itself to support its focus on student outcomes. The meeting also includes public comment periods and adjournment.
- Discuss and approve Board Guardrails as part of Student Outcomes Focused Governance
- Opportunity for public comment on the guardrails item
- Unscheduled oral communications for topics not on the agenda
- Next regular board meeting scheduled for February 26, 2025
Board of Education Regular Meeting
The Fresno Unified Board of Education will discuss and potentially approve steps in the superintendent search, including selecting a search firm, adopting screening criteria, and approving the position description. The board will also hold a public hearing and vote on renewing the Sierra Charter School charter, which would cost the district an estimated $3 million in 2025-26. Consent items include approving a $48,000 contract for administrative hearings, a $156,090 software license for early learning, a $288,000 billboard advertising agreement, and a $500 sale of land to the city for a traffic signal at Chestnut and Weldon Avenues.
- Present and discuss superintendent search firm McPherson & Jacobson, LLC
- Discuss and adopt search screens and exclusionary criteria for superintendent search
- Hold public hearing and approve Sierra Charter School renewal petition (estimated $3M fiscal impact in 2025-26)
- Approve $288,000 agreement with Outfront Media for CTE program billboard advertising
- Approve purchase and sale agreement with City of Fresno for HAWK traffic signal at Chestnut and Weldon Avenues ($500 payment to district)