Fountain Valley School District, CA

Board of Trustees Regular Meeting

The Board of Trustees will consider approving the 2026-27 District Budget and the Local Control Accountability Plan (LCAP). The meeting includes public hearings and votes on tentative labor agreements with the FVEA and CSEA.

• Approval of 2026-27 District Budget and Local Control Accountability Plan (LCAP)
• Tentative Agreement with FVEA: 1.5% salary increase (3% for Column III, Step 24) retroactive to July 1, 2025
• Tentative Agreement with CSEA Chapter 358: 1.75% salary increase retroactive to July 1, 2025
• Management and Confidential Employees salary increase totaling $138,297
• Resolution 2026-18 regarding the Biennial Governing Board Election

Board of Trustees Regular Meeting

Board of Trustees Regular Meeting

The Fountain Valley School District Board of Trustees will meet to approve a $525,000 Orange County Department of Education grant for a Math Learning Lab Model. The board will also recognize Masuda Middle School as a 2026 California Distinguished School and honor student leaders from Cox and Tamura Elementary Schools.

• $525,000 Orange County Department of Education Innovation Grant for Math Learning Lab Model
• Approval of Agreement with Orange County Department of Education for Innovation Grant Funding Initiative
• Masuda Middle School named 2026 California Distinguished School
• Recognition of eight Cox Elementary School students with Lighthouse Leadership Award
• Recognition of eight Tamura Elementary School students with Lighthouse Leadership Award

Board of Trustees Regular Meeting

The Board of Trustees will consider a proposed decision to reduce 7.4375 FTE/11 classified employee positions. The meeting also includes a public hearing and initial contract proposals for the Classified School Employees Association for 2025-2026.

• Proposed reduction in force of 7.4375 FTE/11 classified employee positions
• Public hearing on initial contract proposals with Classified School Employees Association (CSEA) Chapter #358
• $18,000 service proposal with Orange County Department of Education for math textbook adoption
• Approval of 2026-27 Declaration of Need for Fully Qualified Educators
• Revision of Board Bylaw 9270 regarding Conflict of Interest

Board of Trustees Special Meeting

The Board of Trustees will meet for a special session primarily to conduct closed-door discussions. The agenda focuses on personnel matters and labor negotiations.

• Personnel matters including appointments, discipline, and performance evaluations
• Consultations with Assistant Superintendents of Personnel, Business Services, and Educational Services
• Review of negotiations with FVEA and CSEA Bargaining Units

Board of Trustees Special Meeting

The Fountain Valley School District Board of Trustees holds a special meeting to review progress on current-year priorities and discuss potential actions for the 2026-2027 school year. The agenda includes a workshop session for these discussions, along with procedural items such as roll call, public comments, and a closed session for personnel and labor negotiations.

Board of Trustees Regular Meeting

Board of Trustees Regular Meeting

The Fountain Valley School District Board of Trustees will meet February 12 at 5:00 PM in the Board Room, 10055 Slater Avenue. The board will hear staff reports on the 2025–26 Local Control Accountability Plan mid-year update and is scheduled to vote on one-time early-retirement stipends for classified ($1,000–$2,500) and certificated ($1,250–$2,500) employees, a Request for Proposal to review district health benefits, and several first readings of updated board policies.

• Approve one-time early-retirement stipends: $2,500 full-time / $1,250 part-time for classified (CSEA) and $2,500 full-time / $1,250 part-time for certificated (FVEA)
• Approve RFP to review district health-benefit options and pricing
• First reading of Board Policy 0450 (Comprehensive Safety Plan) reflecting SB 848 and SB 98 (2025)
• First reading of Board Policy 1445 (Response to Immigration Enforcement) reflecting AB 495 (2025)
• Public hearing on Fountain Valley Education Association 2025–26 initial contract proposal

Board of Trustees Special Meeting

The Fountain Valley School District Board of Trustees holds a special meeting to discuss facilities progress, including field and sprinkler rehabilitation and facilities use programs. The board will also conduct routine procedural items such as roll call and agenda approval.

Board of Trustees Regular Meeting

The Fountain Valley School District Board of Trustees will meet January 15, 2026 to vote on a new employment contract for Superintendent Katherine Stopp and to accept the 2024–25 financial audit, which includes a $7,383 funding reduction due to meal-eligibility errors. The board will also recognize student leadership awards and approve routine items such as personnel actions, purchase orders, and school plans for student achievement.

• Approval of Superintendent Katherine Stopp’s new contract
• Acceptance of 2024–25 financial audit with $7,383 LCFF funding reduction
• Recognition of 13 students from Courreges Elementary and Talbert Middle with Lighthouse Leadership Awards
• Approval of Single Plans for Student Achievement for all 10 district schools
• Approval of non-public agency contracts for special education placements