Fairfield-Suisun Unified School District public meetings in 2023
38 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Governing Board Meetings April 2014 - Sept 2025 (imported)
The Governing Board is reviewing proposals from search firms regarding the recruitment of a new Superintendent. Three specific firm proposals were provided as part of the search process.
- Proposals from Hazard Young Attea Assoc.
- Proposals from Leadership Assoc.
- Proposals from McPherson & Jacobson
Governing Board Meetings April 2014 - Sept 2025 (imported)
The Fairfield-Suisun Unified School District Governing Board held a special meeting to hear presentations from three superintendent search firms and select one to lead the search for a new superintendent. After presentations and discussion, the board voted to approve Leadership Associates as the search firm, with a 5-2 vote. The meeting also included routine procedural items such as roll call, pledge of allegiance, agenda approval, and public comment.
- Approved Leadership Associates as the search firm for the new superintendent search (5-2 vote)
- Presentations from Hazard, Young, Attea & Associates; Leadership Associates; and McPherson & Jacobson LLC
- Special meeting held at Central Office Board Room, 2490 Hilborn Road, Fairfield, CA
- Teleconference location at 3035 Pepperwood Drive, Lake Havasu City, AZ
Governing Board Meetings April 2014 - Sept 2025 (imported)
The Fairfield-Suisun Unified School District Governing Board is meeting to review additional information for its December 14, 2023 meeting. The only substantive item is a review and potential approval of proposed amendments to Superintendent Kris Corey's employment agreement, with an attachment added.
- Review and potential approval of proposed amendments to Superintendent Kris Corey's employment agreement
Governing Board Meetings April 2014 - Sept 2025 (imported)
This is an additional information packet for the December 14, 2023, Governing Board meeting. It includes staff responses to board member questions and adds an RFP summary and responses for the superintendent search firm selection, which will be reviewed and potentially approved at the December 21 special meeting.
- Added RFP summary and responses for superintendent search firms
- Firm proposals: Education Leadership Services, Hazard Young Attea & Associates, Leadership Associates, McPherson & Jacobson
- Board member agenda questions and staff responses included
Governing Board Meetings April 2014 - Sept 2025 (imported)
The Fairfield-Suisun Unified School District Governing Board will hold its annual organizational meeting, electing a president, vice president, and clerk, appointing committee representatives, and adopting the 2024 governance handbook, calendar, and meeting schedule. The board will also enter closed session to discuss employee discipline, labor negotiations with multiple unions, and existing litigation, then reconvene to report actions. Consent calendar items include ratifying November 2023 contracts, approving a budget adjustment decreasing appropriations by $7,122,848, accepting donations totaling $75,365 cash and $19,365 non-cash for 2023-24, and approving payroll and vendor warrants.
- Annual organization: elect officers, appoint committees, adopt 2024 meeting schedule and governance handbook
- Closed session: labor negotiations with F-SUTA, CSEA, FSMA, APA; litigation case CU23-05144
- Ratify November 2023 district contracts (list A)
- Resolution 44-2324: decrease appropriations by $7,122,848, ending General Fund balance $19,558,976
- Accept donations: $75,365 cash and $19,365 non-cash for 2023-24
Governing Board Meetings April 2014 - Sept 2025 (imported)
The Fairfield-Suisun Unified School District Governing Board is meeting to review additional information for its November 16, 2023 meeting, including revised attachments for a bid award for arts, music, and instructional materials, and a presentation on school climate and student behavior. The board will also consider a request from Board Member Smith to participate remotely due to a personal emergency. The agenda was amended after posting due to the need for immediate action.
- Review and potential approval of Bid #2196-24 for materials and equipment for arts, music, and instructional materials to multiple vendors including Blick Art Materials, Barnes & Noble, Follett, School Specialty, and others
- FSUSD School Climate and Student Behavior Presentation (attachment added)
- Board Member Smith requests remote participation per AB2449 and Board Bylaw 9320
- Agenda amended per Government Code 54954.2 for immediate action
Governing Board Meetings April 2014 - Sept 2025 (imported)
The Fairfield-Suisun Unified School District Governing Board met in regular session, approving a consent calendar that included four student expulsion cases, a $2,129,052 contract with the California Department of Education for child development services, and other routine items. The board also recognized students and heard public comments.
- Approved Resolution No. 34-2324 for Contract CSPP-3595 with California Department of Education for $2,129,052 for child development services
- Approved four student expulsion cases (003-2324, 004-2324, 005-2324, 006-2324)
- Ratified district contracts for October 2023
- Approved declaration of obsolete and surplus equipment for auction/disposal
- Approved appointment of Melissa Guevara to Solano County SELPA Community Advisory Committee
Governing Board Meetings April 2014 - Sept 2025 (imported)
This agenda item is informational only. The governing board will receive additional information for its November 16, 2023, meeting, specifically staff responses to agenda questions raised by board members. No decisions or votes are scheduled.
- Governing Board Member agenda questions and staff responses
- Attachment: 11.16.2023 Helen Tilley Additional Information Agenda Questions.pdf
Governing Board Meetings April 2014 - Sept 2025 (imported)
This is an information item providing additional material for the November 16, 2023 Governing Board meeting. It includes a revised attachment for Item #14A, which concerns the review and potential approval of the January 2023–June 2024 board meeting schedule. No decisions are made in this item; it is supplemental information only.
- Revised attachment for Item #14A: January 2023–June 2024 Governing Board Meeting Schedule
Governing Board Meetings April 2014 - Sept 2025 (imported)
The Fairfield-Suisun Unified School District Governing Board is providing additional information for its October 19, 2023, meeting. The main item is a review and potential approval of Resolution No. 30-2324, which would formally censure Trustee Ana Petero. This is listed as an information item, and the resolution is attached to the agenda.
- Review and potential approval of Resolution No. 30-2324, Formal Public Censure of Trustee Ana Petero
Governing Board Meetings April 2014 - Sept 2025 (imported)
This agenda item provides additional information for the October 19, 2023, Governing Board meeting, specifically consisting of board member agenda questions and staff responses. It is an information item only, with no decisions or votes scheduled.
- Governing Board Member agenda questions and staff responses (attached PDF)
Governing Board Meetings April 2014 - Sept 2025 (imported)
The Fairfield-Suisun Unified School District Governing Board held a regular meeting on October 19, 2023, starting with a closed session for student discipline, labor negotiations, and personnel matters. In open session, the board approved the consent calendar, which included routine items such as student expulsions, ratification of September contracts, acceptance of donations, payroll and vendor warrants, and facilities priorities. The meeting also included recognitions of Students of the Month and public communication.
- Approval of student expulsion cases 001-2324 and 002-2324
- Ratification of District contracts for September 2023
- Acceptance of donations and grants (cumulative 2023-24: $59,925 cash, $16,425 non-cash)
- Approval of District payroll expenditures for September 2023 (General Fund $19,817,522.73)
- Approval of District vendor warrants for September 2023 (General Fund $9,200,526.03)
Governing Board Meetings April 2014 - Sept 2025 (imported)
The Fairfield-Suisun Unified School District Governing Board is holding a special meeting and study session to discuss the new state-mandated Ethnic Studies graduation requirement. The board will receive information and provide input on strategies, potential changes to graduation requirements and academic pathways, and an implementation timeline. No formal action will be taken at this meeting.
- Discussion of California Education Code 51225.3 requiring one semester of Ethnic Studies for the graduating class of 2030
- Review of state-mandated Ethnic Studies course requirements and sample academic pathways
- Comparison of district graduation requirements
- Board approved member Tilley's remote participation for just cause (caregiving need)
- Public comment limited to study session agenda items
Governing Board Meetings April 2014 - Sept 2025 (imported)
This is an additional information item for the October 5, 2023, special governing board meeting of the Fairfield-Suisun Unified School District. It provides attachments with graduation rates by school site, demographics, and subgroup for a discussion workshop on graduation requirements. The agenda is otherwise procedural, with no other substantive items listed.
- Graduation rates by school site and year
- Graduation rates by demographic and year
- Graduation rates by subgroup and year
Governing Board Meetings April 2014 - Sept 2025 (imported)
The Fairfield-Suisun Unified School District Governing Board is holding a special meeting to discuss potential changes to graduation requirements. The agenda includes a workshop with presentations, graphic organizers, and sample four-year plans to explore possible options.
- Discussion workshop on FSUSD graduation requirements
- Presentation on graduation requirements
- Graphic organizer for requirements
- Comparison of graduation requirements by district
- Sample four-year plans
Governing Board Meetings April 2014 - Sept 2025 (imported)
This is a special governing board meeting of the Fairfield-Suisun Unified School District, held primarily to adjourn into closed session. The board will discuss and possibly take action on matters of student discipline, personnel, negotiations, and litigation, including anticipated litigation in three cases. Public comment is limited to agenda items, and the meeting will reconvene to report any closed-session actions.
- Closed session discussion on student discipline, personnel, negotiations, and litigation
- Conference with legal counsel on anticipated litigation (three cases)
- Agenda approved 6-1 (Ana Petero opposed)
- Public comment allowed only on listed agenda items, 3 minutes per speaker
Governing Board Meetings April 2014 - Sept 2025 (imported)
The Fairfield-Suisun Unified School District Governing Board held a regular meeting with a closed session for negotiations, litigation, and personnel matters, followed by an open session. The board approved the consent calendar, which included ratifying August 2023 contracts, declaring surplus equipment, accepting donations, and approving vendor warrants and payroll expenditures. A recognition was given to Gene Baker as a CSEA 2023 Member of the Year.
- Approved vendor warrants totaling $8,823,537.01 for the General Fund for August 2023
- Approved payroll expenditures of $18,823,557.06 for the General Fund for August 2023
- Ratified district contracts for August 2023
- Declared obsolete and surplus equipment for auction, donation, or disposal
- Accepted donations and grants totaling $59,014 cash and $16,425 non-cash for 2023-24
Governing Board Meetings April 2014 - Sept 2025 (imported)
This is an additional information packet for the September 21, 2023, Governing Board meeting of the Fairfield-Suisun Unified School District. It includes board member agenda questions and staff responses, plus a revision to the ESSER III expenditure plan under item 11D, changing planned expenditures for a Local Control Accountability Plan action to $7,107,776.00.
- ESSER III Expenditure Plan revision: LCAP Goal #1, Action 3 changed to $7,107,776.00
- Board member agenda questions and staff responses (PDF attached)
Governing Board Meetings April 2014 - Sept 2025 (imported)
This is an additional information notice for the September 6, 2023, Special Governing Board Meeting. It states that Board Member Honeychurch has requested to participate remotely due to a personal emergency, per AB2449 and Board Bylaw 9320. The agenda was amended to allow immediate action on this request, and the public can access the meeting via Google Meet or phone.
- Board Member Honeychurch requests remote participation under AB2449 personal emergency rules
- Public access via meet.google.com/rwx-jeft-kkt or phone +1 458-202-9177 PIN 193 743 437#
- Agenda amended per Government Code 54954.2 for immediate action
Governing Board Meetings April 2014 - Sept 2025 (imported)
The Fairfield-Suisun Unified School District Governing Board held a special meeting to interview six applicants and appoint a new member for Trustee Area 7, following Dr. David C. Isom's resignation. The board also approved a revised policy on district-sponsored social media and adjourned to closed session for litigation discussion.
- Approved revised Board Policy 1114, District-Sponsored Social Media
- Appointed Perry Polk as Trustee for Area 7 (motion carried 4-1, with Ana Petero voting nay)
- Administered Oath of Office to the newly appointed board member
- Adjourned to closed session for anticipated litigation (two cases)
Governing Board Meetings April 2014 - Sept 2025 (imported)
This is an additional information packet for the August 17, 2023, regular Governing Board meeting. It includes staff responses to board member questions and updated attachments for two agenda items: a cooperative purchasing contract for technology catalog solutions and a personnel action report covering classified hires, leaves, resignations, and retirements.
- Item 8C: Approval of cooperative purchasing contract to purchase technology catalog solutions (Sourcewell/CDWG agreement)
- Item 9B: Approval of personnel action report for classified hires, leaves, resignations, retirements (revised attachment)
Governing Board Meetings April 2014 - Sept 2025 (imported)
The Fairfield-Suisun Unified School District Governing Board is meeting for a regular session, starting with closed session for negotiations, personnel, and litigation. In open session, the board will consider consent items including approving the 2023-24 Consolidated Application for federal categorical aid funds totaling $4,880,561, adult school course offerings, surplus equipment disposal, contract ratifications, and a cooperative purchasing agreement for technology.
- Approval of 2023-24 Consolidated Application for federal categorical aid funds totaling $4,880,561
- Approval of Fairfield-Suisun Adult School Course Offerings for 2023-24
- Declaration of obsolete and surplus equipment for auction, dump, or e-waste recycling
- Ratification of district contracts for July 2023
- Approval of cooperative purchasing contract with Sourcewell for technology solutions
Governing Board Meetings April 2014 - Sept 2025 (imported)
This is an information item for the July 27, 2023, special Governing Board meeting of the Fairfield-Suisun Unified School District. It consists solely of board member agenda questions and staff responses, with no decisions or proposals listed. The agenda is procedural and contains no substantive action items.
- Governing Board Member agenda questions and staff responses
- Attachment: 07.27.2023 Bethany Smith Board Agenda Questions.pdf (46 KB)
Governing Board Meetings April 2014 - Sept 2025 (imported)
The Fairfield-Suisun Unified School District Governing Board held a special meeting to decide how to fill the vacancy created by Board President David C. Isom's resignation, effective July 31, 2023. The board discussed and voted to approve a provisional appointment process rather than ordering an election. The appointment will follow a timeline and application process, with a committee of less than a quorum to vet candidates.
- Approved provisional appointment process to fill Governing Board vacancy
- Vacancy from Board President David C. Isom's resignation effective July 31, 2023
- Board chose provisional appointment over election (next election date March 5, 2024)
- Committee of less than a quorum to review applicant eligibility
- Public comment limited to agenda items; 3 minutes per speaker
Governing Board Meetings April 2014 - Sept 2025 (imported)
The Fairfield-Suisun Unified School District Governing Board held a regular meeting on July 20, 2023, with a closed session for student discipline, personnel, negotiations, and litigation, followed by an open session. The board approved the consent calendar, which included routine items such as donations, payroll and vendor warrants, surplus equipment disposal, contract ratifications, and personnel actions. No major policy changes or public hearings were on the agenda.
- Approved student expulsion case no. 032-2223
- Accepted donations and grants totaling $58,064 cash and $14,896 non-cash for 2023-24
- Approved June 2023 payroll expenditures of $21,818,525.12 (General Fund) and vendor warrants of $6,785,589.05 (General Fund)
- Ratified district contracts for June 2023
- Approved personnel action reports for certificated and classified hires, leaves, resignations, and retirements
Governing Board Meetings April 2014 - Sept 2025 (imported)
This is additional information for the July 20, 2023, Governing Board meeting, including board member agenda questions and staff responses. The main item is a review and potential approval of a revised job description and name change for Purchasing Vendor Technician II, with the title changed to Purchasing Vendor Technician.
- Review and potential approval of revised job description and name change for Purchasing Vendor Technician II
- Job description title changed to Purchasing Vendor Technician
- Board member agenda questions and staff responses
Governing Board Meetings April 2014 - Sept 2025 (imported)
The Governing Board is reviewing additional information for its June 22, 2023, meeting, including staff responses to board member questions and updated attachments for two contract awards. The board will consider awarding a rebid for child nutrition services (shelf-stable) to The Danielsen Co. and Gold Star Foods, and a custodial supplies bid to four companies. The agenda is otherwise routine administrative business.
- Award of RFP#2186-24 Child Nutrition Services, Shelf Stable (REBID) to The Danielsen Co. and Gold Star Foods
- Award of Bid#2180-24 Custodial Supplies to JC Nelson, Brady IFS, WAXIE Sanitary Supply, and Pyramid School Products
- Board member agenda questions and staff responses
Governing Board Meetings April 2014 - Sept 2025 (imported)
The Fairfield-Suisun Unified School District Governing Board held a regular meeting on June 22, 2023, starting with a closed session for student discipline, labor negotiations, and personnel matters. In open session, the board approved the consent calendar, which included four student expulsion cases, acceptance of donations, ratification of May 2023 contracts, and personnel actions. The agenda was largely routine, with no major policy decisions or public hearings.
- Approval of student expulsion cases 028-2223, 029-2223, 030-2223, and 031-2223
- Acceptance of donations and grants totaling $124,894 cash and $36,483 non-cash for 2022-2023
- Ratification of district contracts for May 2023
- Approval of CIF league representatives for 2023-2024 school year
- Declaration of obsolete and surplus equipment for auction or disposal
Governing Board Meetings April 2014 - Sept 2025 (imported)
This agenda item is for information only, providing additional materials for the June 15, 2023, Governing Board meeting. It consists of board member agenda questions and staff responses. No decisions are being made; the item is procedural and informational.
- Governing Board Member agenda questions and staff responses
Governing Board Meetings April 2014 - Sept 2025 (imported)
The Fairfield-Suisun Unified School District Governing Board held a regular meeting with a closed session for student discipline, personnel, negotiations, and litigation, followed by an open session. The board approved the consent calendar, which included 10 student expulsion cases, and appointed Lavani Madadi as the 2023-2024 Student Board Member and Quinn Aftab as alternate. The agenda also included public communication and recognitions.
- Approved 10 student expulsion cases (No. 018-2223 through 027-2223) on consent calendar
- Appointed Lavani Madadi as 2023-2024 Student Board Member and Quinn Aftab as alternate
- Closed session included anticipated litigation (3 cases), student discipline, and superintendent evaluation
- Agenda item 12F (Award of Bid #2180-24 for custodial supplies) was pulled from the agenda
Governing Board Meetings April 2014 - Sept 2025 (imported)
This agenda item provides additional information for the June 15, 2023, Governing Board meeting, specifically consisting of board member agenda questions and staff responses. It is an information item only, with no decisions or discussions listed.
- Board member agenda questions and staff responses (attachment: 06.15.2023 Board Agenda Questions.pdf)
Governing Board Meetings April 2014 - Sept 2025 (imported)
The Fairfield-Suisun Unified School District Governing Board is meeting to discuss the Governor's May Revise budget update and the annual Career Technical Education report, and to take action on routine consent items including student expulsions, surplus equipment disposal, and donations. The board will also hold a closed session on personnel, negotiations, and litigation.
- Approval of student expulsion cases 016-2223 and 017-2223
- Approval of surplus equipment sale/disposal and e-waste recycling
- Acceptance of donations and grants totaling $107,594 cash and $22,533 non-cash for 2022-23
- Appointment of local business/community members to CTE Advisory Committee
- Presentation on 2023-24 budget update from Governor's May Revise
Governing Board Meetings April 2014 - Sept 2025 (imported)
The Fairfield-Suisun Unified School District Governing Board is meeting to consider routine business, including approving four student expulsion cases, ratifying district contracts for March 2023, and accepting a WASC mid-cycle report for the Adult School. The board will also hold a closed session to discuss student discipline, personnel, negotiations, and anticipated litigation.
- Approval of student expulsion cases 012-2223, 013-2223, 014-2223, and 015-2223
- Ratification of district contracts for March 2023, including construction contracts over $200,000
- Approval of 2022-2023 WASC Mid-Cycle Report for the Adult School
- Declaration of obsolete and surplus equipment for auction or disposal
- Closed session on labor negotiations with F-SUTA, CSEA, FSMA, and APA
Governing Board Meetings April 2014 - Sept 2025 (imported)
This is an additional information item for the March 16, 2023, Governing Board meeting. It provides an updated attachment for Item #9B, which concerns approval of the Personnel Action Report for classified hires, leaves, resignations, and retirements. The board is expected to review this revised information.
- Updated attachment for Item #9B: Classified Hires, Leaves, Resignations, and Retirements
Governing Board Meetings April 2014 - Sept 2025 (imported)
This is an information-only agenda supplement for the February 16, 2023, Governing Board meeting. It consists of staff responses to board member agenda questions and Q&A documents from families and staff at Matt Garcia Career and College Academy (MGCCA). No decisions are being made in this item.
- Item #15A, Matt Garcia Career and College Academy (MGCCA): staff Q&A and family Q&A documents added to the agenda
- Board member agenda questions with staff responses (99 KB PDF)
- MGCCA Staff Q&A PDF (257 KB)
- MGCCA Families Q&A PDF (160 KB)
Governing Board Meetings April 2014 - Sept 2025 (imported)
The Fairfield-Suisun Unified School District Governing Board is meeting to discuss and act on routine business. The board will hear a presentation on how supplemental state and federal funds are being spent, and will vote on consent items including a student expulsion, a WASC accreditation self-study for the Public Safety Academy, and a revised school plan for Matt Garcia Career and College Academy. The agenda also includes closed-session items on student discipline, labor negotiations, and personnel matters.
- Presentation on expenditures for ESSER II/III, ELOG, In-Person Instruction, Educator Effectiveness, and Learning Recovery grants
- Approval of student expulsion case No. 008-2223
- Approval of 2022-2023 WASC Self-Study Report for Public Safety Academy
- Approval of revised 2022-23 School Plan for Student Achievement for Matt Garcia Career and College Academy
- Closed session: student expulsion, labor negotiations with F-SUTA, CSEA, FSMA, APA, and personnel appointments
Governing Board Meetings April 2014 - Sept 2025 (imported)
This is an additional information item for the February 16, 2023, Governing Board meeting. It includes staff responses to board member questions and a presentation on the Matt Garcia Career and College Academy, which was discussed at the January 19, 2023, meeting. No decisions are being made in this item.
- Matt Garcia Career and College Academy presentation added
- Board member questions and staff responses included
Governing Board Meetings April 2014 - Sept 2025 (imported)
The Governing Board is receiving additional information for its January 19, 2023 meeting, including member questions with staff responses and a corrected job description for the Transportation Coordinator position. The board will review and potentially approve the revised job description, with a correction noted under Minimum Qualifications.
- Review and potential approval of revised Transportation Coordinator job description
- Correction to Minimum Qualifications section
- Board member agenda questions and staff responses