Fountain Valley School District public meetings in 2025
14 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Annual Organizational Meeting
The Board of Trustees will hold its annual organizational meeting to elect the Board President, President Pro Tem, and Clerk for 2026. The board will also determine the 2026 meeting calendar and appoint representatives to various county and district committees.
- Election of Board President, President Pro Tem, and Clerk for 2026
- Approval of 2025-26 First Interim Report with a Positive Certification
- Contract with Brains and Motion Education (BAM!) for $9,360.00
- Approval of Comprehensive School Safety Plans for five schools
- Approval of Proposition 28 Visual and Performing Arts Plans for 2025-26
Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
The board will vote on a $144,193.98 contract with Elevo, Inc. for health and wellness activities at all seven elementary schools, and a MOU with the teachers' union for ELOP academic tutoring at $75/hour. Public hearings will be held on independent study policy updates and certification of instructional materials.
- Contract with Elevo, Inc. for after-school enrichment: $144,193.98
- MOU with FVEA for ELOP tutoring: $75/hour, up to 14 teachers, twice weekly at all elementary schools
- Public hearing on Board Policy 6158 (Independent Study) updates per SB 153 and AB 176
- Public hearing on certification of standards-aligned instructional materials for 2025-26
- Contract with Huntington Valley Boys and Girls Club for bus driver training: up to $12,000
Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
The Fountain Valley School District Board of Trustees will review and vote on the unaudited actuals for fiscal year 2024-2025, showing a general fund ending balance of $24.8 million. The board will also conduct first readings of policy updates, including Board Policy 6158 on independent study, and consider resolutions on teaching credentials and the GANN appropriations limit. Consent items include personnel actions, purchase orders, and change orders for fence and gate upgrades at three schools.
- Unaudited actuals for 2024-2025 fiscal year: $24.8 million general fund ending balance
- First reading of Board Policy 6158 - Independent Study, updated for SB 153 and AB 176
- Resolution 2026-08: Authorization for teaching credentials outside credentialed area for 2025-26
- Change Order #1 ($89,609) for fence and gate upgrades at Masuda, Plavan, and Tamura Schools
- Resolution 2026-07: GANN Amendment appropriations limit for 2024-25 ($44.98M) and 2025-26 ($47.43M)
Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
The Board of Trustees will conduct a workshop to discuss goals and success indicators for the 2025-2026 school year. The meeting includes first readings for six board policies and a second reading for the student use of technology policy. The board will also consider several personnel and facility contracts.
- First readings for policies on employee complaints, uniform complaint procedures, non-discrimination, lactation accommodation, sexual harassment, and promotion ceremonies
- Proposed $59,340 change order for modular building site work at Newland, Oka, and Plavan Elementary Schools
- Renewal of food service contracts with Gold Star Foods (approx. $650,000) and KB Foods Distribution, Inc. (approx. $100,000)
- OCDE PowerSchool agreements for BusinessPLUS ($77,000) and Human Resources Application ($43,70)
- Second reading of Board Policy 6163.4 regarding Student Use of Technology
Board of Trustees Special Meeting
The Fountain Valley School District Board of Trustees will meet in closed session to discuss personnel matters, including the annual performance evaluation of the superintendent. In open session, the board will conduct a first reading of a revised policy on student use of technology and consider a resolution to approve a provisional internship permit for a teacher. The meeting also includes the introduction of a new elementary school principal and approval of routine personnel items.
- Closed session for annual performance evaluation of the superintendent
- First reading of Board Policy 6163.4 on student use of technology
- Resolution 2026-6 to approve one provisional internship permit for a teacher
- Introduction of Mrs. Kyle Ruiz as principal of Plavan Elementary School
- Consent calendar includes certificated and classified personnel actions
Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
The Fountain Valley School District Board of Trustees will vote on the 2025-26 budget and Local Control Accountability Plan (LCAP), following required public hearings. The board will also consider approving a tentative agreement with the Fountain Valley Education Association that includes a 1.5% one-time salary payment for certificated staff, and extending employment contracts for two assistant superintendents through June 2028.
- Approval of 2025-26 District Budget and Local Control Accountability Plan (LCAP)
- Approval of 2024-2025 Tentative Agreement with Fountain Valley Education Association (1.5% one-time salary payment)
- Approval of Resolution 2025-26 to invest $35 million with Meeder Public Funds and U.S. Bank
- Extension of employment contracts for Assistant Superintendent Jerry Gargus and Cathie Abdel to June 30, 2028
- Public hearing on the 2024-2025 tentative agreement with FVEA
Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
The Fountain Valley School District Board of Trustees will hold public hearings on the proposed 2025-2026 budget and the Local Control Accountability Plan. The board will also consider approving a tentative agreement with the classified employees union (CSEA) that includes one-time payments and stipends. Additionally, the board will recognize staff and community volunteers and receive a budget update from staff.
- Public hearing on the proposed 2025-2026 budget
- Public hearing on the 2025-2026 Local Control Accountability Plan
- Consideration of tentative agreement with CSEA Chapter 358, including a 1.5% one-time payment and health stipends
- Approval of Resolution 2025-24 allowing temporary inter-fund transfers up to $4,000,000
- Recognition of 2025 Teacher of the Year Emi Allen and Classified Employee of the Year Tina Dao
Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
The Board of Trustees will consider the appointment of Isidro Guerra as Assistant Superintendent, Business Services, effective July 1, 2025. The meeting includes first and second readings of several board policies and the approval of a data use agreement for behavioral health services.
- Employment contract for Isidro Guerra as Assistant Superintendent, Business Services
- First readings of Board Policies 3311 (Bids), 3311.1 (Construction Accounting), 3580 (Records), and 3516.5 (Emergency Schedules)
- Second readings of Board Policies 1312.3 (Uniform Complaint Procedures), 5113 (Attendance), 5113.1 (Chronic Absenteeism), and 6174 (English Language Learners)
- Resolution #25-20 regarding the Committed Fund Balance for the General Fund
- Data Use Agreement with Carelon Behavioral Health for the CYBHI Fee Schedule Program
Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
The Fountain Valley School District Board will consider adopting two free literacy screening tools—Multitudes for kindergarten and Rapid Online Assessment of Reading for 1st and 2nd grade—to comply with a new state law requiring early detection of reading delays, including dyslexia. The board will also hold a first reading on four policy updates covering uniform complaints, attendance, chronic absenteeism, and English learner education. A $1.62 million contract for modular classroom site work at three elementary schools is up for approval.
- Adoption of Multitudes (K) and ROAR (1st-2nd) as dyslexia screeners, required by SB 114
- First reading of Board Policies 1312.3, 5113, 5113.1, and 6174
- Award of Bid #25-01 for modular building site work at Newland, Oka, and Plavan for $1,623,000
- Approval of 2025-26 Declaration of Need for Fully Qualified Educators
- Contract with Procademy Basketball for summer ESP programs ($7,500–$9,000)
Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
The Board of Trustees will review the Second Interim Report to certify the district's financial outlook. The agenda includes a public hearing on teacher contract proposals and several legislative items regarding personnel and service agreements.
- Public Hearing: Initial Contract Proposal between FVSD and Fountain Valley Education Association for 2024-2025
- MOU with Orange County Department of Education for OC Math Leads Series ($10,000 grant)
- Resolution 2025-22: Designating Assistant Superintendent, Business Services as Classified Senior Management
- One-year extension to Firewall Contract with Boarder LAN, Inc. ($20,410)
- Agreement with School Services of California, Inc. for recruitment support ($9,200 plus expenses)
Governance Team Building Session
The Fountain Valley School District Board of Trustees will meet for a governance team building session. The body will review and update the Board Bylaws and the FVSD Governance Team Handbook to articulate best practices for team governance.
- Review and update of Board Bylaws
- Review and update of FVSD Governance Team Handbook
Board of Trustees Special Meeting
The Fountain Valley School District Board of Trustees will hold a special meeting to review and discuss the district budget, enrollment, and attendance. The board will also consider approving the meeting agenda and adjourning the meeting.
- Discussion of budget, enrollment, and attendance priorities led by Assistant Superintendent Christine Fullerton
- Approval of the February 20, 2025 special meeting agenda
- Public comments allowed on any agenda item or other concerns (3-minute limit per speaker)
Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
The Board of Trustees will consider providing one-time stipends to employees who declare early retirement to help with 2025-26 staffing. The meeting also includes a mid-year update on the 2024-25 Local Control Accountability Plan and several board policy revisions.
- Proposed retirement stipends: $2,500 for full-time and $1,250 for part-time employees (if declared by Feb 28, 2025)
- First reading of Board Policy 3515.5 regarding Sex Offender Notification
- Second readings of policies on Budget (BP 3100), Transportation (BP 3540), and Transitional Kindergarten (BP 6170.1)
- Second reading of BP 3280 regarding Sale or Lease of District-Owned Real Property
- 2025 CSBA Delegate Assembly Election for Subregion 15
Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
The Board of Trustees will conduct first readings for seven board policies covering budgets, transportation, and student discipline. The meeting also includes a contract award for HVAC services and the recognition of students from Cox Elementary and Masuda Middle School.
- Award of RFP 2025-02 for CalSHAPE HVAC services to Mesa Energy Systems Inc. dba Emcor Services Mesa Energy
- First reading of Board Policy 3100 regarding budget and district reserve caps
- First reading of Board Policy 3280 regarding sale or lease of district-owned real property
- First reading of Board Policy 3540 regarding transportation plans and SB 88
- Resolution 2025-17 authorizing applications for State Allocation Board administered programs