Fresno Unified School District public meetings in 2020
22 substantive meetings from 2020, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Fontana Unified School District Board of Education Regular/Organizational Meeting Agenda
The Fontana Unified School District Board held an organizational meeting to elect its 2021 President and Vice President/Clerk. The Board also appointed two members to the California School Boards Association Delegate Assembly and selected representatives for the Committee on Preventing Police Brutality and Inequality in Law Enforcement. Closed session items included personnel matters, litigation, and real estate negotiations.
- Election of Board President for calendar year 2021 (Motion Carried)
- Election of Board Vice President/Clerk for calendar year 2021 (Motion Carried)
- Appointment of two Board members to CSBA Delegate Assembly for term April 1, 2021–March 31, 2023
- Selection of two Board members for Committee on Preventing Police Brutality and Inequality in Law Enforcement
- Closed session discussion of real estate matters involving APNs 0228-051-01 through 0243-142-06
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, public hearings on a union proposal and textbook sufficiency, and a consent calendar of routine actions. The board will also receive a district update from the superintendent.
- Public hearing on addition to initial proposal from United Steelworkers, Local 8599 for 2020/21 collective bargaining
- Public hearing on sufficiency of standards-aligned textbooks and instructional materials (Education Code 60119)
- Closed session on labor negotiations with Fontana Teachers Association, School Police Officers Association, United Steelworkers Local 8599
- Closed session on two potential litigation cases
- Consent calendar items 4.2 through 4.17, including agreement with Eric Hall & Associates
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 closed session to discuss the performance evaluation of the Superintendent. The open session includes procedural items such as adopting the agenda and hearing public comments submitted by email. No other substantive actions are listed on the agenda.
- Closed session: Public Employee Performance Evaluation for the Superintendent
- Public comment via email from 5:00 p.m. Nov 17 to 5:00 p.m. Nov 18, 2020
- Meeting held via livestream due to Governor's Executive Order N-29-20
- Adoption of agenda as posted
Fontana Unified School District Board of Education Regular Meeting Agenda
The Fontana Unified School District Board of Education will hold a regular meeting via livestream, with closed session items on personnel, labor negotiations, and litigation. In open session, the board will receive a report on the Learning Continuity and Attendance Plan (LCP) recommendations and revisions, and will vote on a consent calendar of routine items including contract amendments and notices of completion.
- Approve Amendment No. 2 with American Engineering Laboratories, Inc. for DSA Inspector of Record services, extending term to Dec 31, 2020, no compensation change
- Accept Notice of Completion for RDM Electric Company, Inc. (PO 213688) releasing $87.22 retention, total cost $1,744.31
- Accept Notice of Completion for Universal Asphalt Co., Inc. (PO 211292) releasing $1,289.59 retention, total cost $25,791.83
- Closed session: personnel matters (Associate Superintendent appointment, Superintendent evaluation), labor negotiations with Fontana Teachers Association, School Police Officers Association, United Steelworkers Local 8599
- Closed session: conference with legal counsel on existing litigation (OAH cases) and anticipated litigation (2 potential cases)
Fontana Unified School District Board of Education Regular Meeting Agenda
The Fontana Unified School District Board of Education will hold a regular meeting via livestream, with closed session items on student discipline, labor negotiations, personnel, and litigation. In open session, the board will hear a report on COVID-19 air sanitation solutions and contracts, and vote on a consent calendar of routine items including contract amendments and notices of completion. Public comments are accepted via email before the meeting.
- Contract amendment with Universal Asphalt Co., Inc. extending asphaltic concrete work to Dec 31, 2020, no dollar increase
- Notice of Completion for NIC Partners network equipment work, releasing $23,269.82 retention on $465,396.38 total
- Notice of Completion for RDM Electric Company, releasing $676.22 retention on $13,524.32 total
- Closed session: labor negotiations with Fontana Teachers Association, School Police Officers Association, United Steelworkers Local 8599
- Closed session: three OAH cases and two potential litigation cases against the district
Fontana Unified School District Board of Education Special Meeting Agenda
The Fontana Unified School District Board of Education is holding a special meeting to discuss and possibly take action on reintroducing athletic activities. The meeting is conducted via livestream due to the COVID-19 pandemic, with public comments accepted by email. The agenda includes only this substantive item, along with procedural items.
- Discussion/action on reintroduction of FUSD athletic activities
- Public comment via email from 2:00 p.m. Oct 13 to 2:00 p.m. Oct 14
- Meeting held via livestream per Governor's Executive Order N-29-20
Fontana Unified School District Board of Education Regular Meeting Agenda
The Fontana Unified School District Board of Education held a regular meeting via livestream on October 7, 2020, with a closed session for labor negotiations, personnel matters, and potential litigation. In open session, the board approved the agenda and the consent calendar, which included contracts for medical case management, a construction project, and fire alarm testing. The meeting also included reports from the superintendent and installation of a student board member.
- Approved $245,000 contract with Harik Construction for Kaiser High School Makerspace renovation (Bid No. 20/21-1567)
- Approved $515,420 agreement with Enko Systems for district-wide fire alarm testing and inspection
- Approved $20,000 agreement with Advanced Disability Management for workers' compensation medical case management
- Closed session on labor negotiations with Fontana Teachers Association, School Police Officers Association, and United Steelworkers Local 8599
- Closed session on two potential litigation cases
Fontana Unified School District Board of Education Special Meeting Agenda
The Fontana Unified School District Board of Education will hold a special meeting on September 30, 2020, with a closed session to discuss personnel matters, including the appointment of an Interim Associate Superintendent of Teaching and Learning. The open session will include routine items such as adopting the agenda and hearing public comments, but no other substantive decisions are listed.
- Closed session: Public Employee Appointment(s) - Interim Associate Superintendent, Teaching and Learning
- Closed session: Public Employee Discipline/Dismissal/Release/Appointment
- Public comment via email from 1:00 p.m. Sept 29 to 1:00 p.m. Sept 30
- Meeting held via teleconference per Governor's Executive Order N-29-20
Fontana Unified School District Board of Education Special Meeting Agenda
The Fontana Unified School District Board of Education is holding a special meeting to conduct interviews and select a Student Board Member for the 2020/21 school year. The board will also receive a work/study session update on school reopening stages. The meeting includes a closed session for personnel matters and public comment via email due to COVID-19 teleconferencing rules.
- Select Student Board Member for 2020/21 school year
- Work/study session on school reopening stages
- Closed session on public employee discipline/dismissal/release
- Public comment via email from 1:00 p.m. Sep 15 to 1:00 p.m. Sep 16
Fontana Unified School District Board of Education Regular Meeting Agenda
The Fontana Unified School District Board of Education held a regular meeting via livestream, with closed session items on labor negotiations, personnel matters, and potential litigation. In open session, the board unanimously approved the consent calendar, which included routine items such as a contract amendment for network cabling, a $600,000 renewal for paper products, and a notice of completion for electrical work. The agenda was largely procedural, with no major policy decisions or public hearings.
- Approved Amendment No. 4 to NIC Partners contract for structured data cabling, extending term to Dec 31, 2020, with no cost increase
- Approved renewal of Bid No. 17/18-1497 with P&R Paper Supply Company for $600,000 for 2020/2021 fiscal year
- Accepted Notice of Completion for RDM Electric Company work at Fontana High School, releasing $771.19 retention
- Closed session included conference with labor negotiator for Fontana Teachers Association, School Police Officers Association, and United Steelworkers Local 8599
- Closed session discussed two potential litigation cases
Fontana Unified School District Board of Education Regular Meeting Agenda
The Fontana Unified School District Board of Education met on August 12, 2020, in a regular meeting held via livestream due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The board approved the agenda and consent calendar items, which included renewals of contracts for tires, custodial supplies, and paper products. The meeting also included a closed session to discuss labor negotiations, personnel matters, and existing and anticipated litigation.
- Approved renewal of tire and rim contract with Les Schwab Tire Center and Parkhouse Tire for $125,000
- Approved renewal of custodial supplies contract with GORM, Inc., Rancho Janitorial, and Southwest School and Office Supply for $375,000
- Approved renewal of paper products contract with Southwest School & Office Supply and Spicers Paper, Inc. for $190,000
- Closed session on labor negotiations with Fontana Teachers Association, School Police Officers Association, and United Steelworkers Local 8599
- Closed session on existing litigation (OAH Case No. 2020030612) and two potential cases
Fontana Unified School District Board of Education Regular Meeting Agenda
The Fontana Unified School District Board of Education will hold a public hearing on the Fontana Teachers Association's initial proposal for the 2020/21 collective bargaining re-opener. The board will also consider a consent calendar of routine items, including a $60,000 armored transport contract with Brinks Inc. and a notice of completion for electrical upgrades. Closed session items include student matters, labor negotiations, and litigation.
- Public hearing on Fontana Teachers Association initial proposal for 2020/21 bargaining
- Approve extension of agreement with Brinks Inc. for armored transport services, estimated $60,000
- Accept Notice of Completion for RDM Electric Company, Inc. electrical upgrades, total cost $38,283.48
- Closed session: student discipline/reinstatements, labor negotiations with Fontana Teachers Association, School Police Officers Association, United Steelworkers Local 8599
- Closed session: existing litigation (OAH cases 2020020983, 2020060038, 2020030020; CIVDS2009514) and two potential cases
Fontana Unified School District Board of Education Special Meeting Agenda
The Fontana Unified School District Board of Education held a special meeting on July 22, 2020, to discuss and act on several items, including a study session on schools reopening progress and approval of three contracts. The board approved agreements with Edgenuity for professional development, Nearpod for software licensing, and Panorama Education for social-emotional learning services. All items were approved unanimously.
- Approved $1,697,500 agreement with Edgenuity for elementary professional development package (July 1, 2020 – June 30, 2021)
- Approved $143,917 purchase of Nearpod software licensing for digital citizenship curriculum (August 1, 2020 – June 30, 2021)
- Approved $111,650 agreement with Panorama Education for social-emotional learning platform and surveys (July 23, 2020 – June 30, 2021)
- Board study session on schools reopening progress
- Closed session on labor negotiations with Fontana Teachers Association, School Police Officers Association, and United Steelworkers Local 8599
Fontana Unified School District Board of Education Regular Meeting Agenda
The Fontana Unified School District Board of Education will hold a public hearing on its initial proposal for the 2020/21 collective bargaining re-opener with the Fontana Teachers Association. The board will also consider routine consent calendar items, including a pest control contract renewal and a notice of completion for plumbing work. Closed session items include labor negotiations, personnel matters, and litigation.
- Public hearing on initial proposal to Fontana Teachers Association for 2020/21 collective bargaining
- Renewal of Bid No. 19/20-1541 with David Wheeler Pest Control, Inc. for $70,003.20
- Accept Notice of Completion for DeMuth Plumbing project at multiple schools, releasing $2,233.08 retention
- Closed session on labor relations with Fontana Teachers Association, School Police Officers Association, United Steelworkers Local 8599
- Closed session on litigation cases ADJ 10850959 and ADJ 10416641 vs Fontana Unified School District
Fontana Unified School District Board of Education Special Meeting Agenda
The Board of Education held a study session to discuss protocols for the 2020-21 school reopening. The Board also adopted Resolution 20-27 to authorize contracts for COVID-19 related materials, goods, and services.
- Adopted Resolution 20-27 to procure COVID-19 PPE, sanitization equipment, and testing devices
- Board study session regarding the 2020-21 Schools Reopening Plan
- Discussion on forming a Committee on Police Brutality and Inequality
- Approval of certificated personnel recommendations
- Closed session discussion regarding labor relations with various employee organizations
Fontana Unified School District Board of Education Regular Meeting Agenda
The Fontana Unified School District Board of Education will hold public hearings on the proposed 2020-21 budget and the Special Education Local Plan Area (SELPA) Annual Service Plan and Budget Plan. The board will also consider a consent calendar of routine items, including contracts for workers' compensation software and food safety services. The meeting will be held via livestream due to the COVID-19 pandemic, with public comments accepted by email.
- Public hearing on proposed 2020-21 budget (Education Code 42103)
- Public hearing on SELPA Annual Service Plan and Budget Plan
- Renew agreement with DAVID Corporation for workers' comp software, $59,999.74
- Agreement with Food Safety Systems for food safety programs, $90,960.00
- Closed session: labor negotiations, personnel, and litigation
Fontana Unified School District Board of Education Regular Meeting Agenda
The Fontana Unified School District Board of Education will hold a public hearing on a proposed increase to Level 1 developer fees for new residential and commercial/industrial development, as required by state law. The board will also consider a resolution to adopt the new fee rates, which would take effect July 6, 2020. The meeting includes closed session discussions on labor relations, personnel, and litigation, followed by open session reports and consent calendar items.
- Public hearing on Level 1 developer fee increase: residential from $3.79 to $4.08 per sq ft, commercial/industrial from $0.61 to $0.66 per sq ft, effective July 6, 2020
- Resolution No. 20-14 to adopt the developer fee increase
- Declare five portable buildings surplus and donate to San Jacinto Unified School District
- Accept Notice of Completion for Mike's Custom Flooring, Inc., total cost $39,290.90
- 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 will hold a regular meeting via livestream due to COVID-19. The board will consider consent calendar items including a $25,800 contract for facilities master planning and a $160,059 bid award for musical instruments. Closed session items include student expulsions, labor negotiations, personnel matters, and potential litigation.
- Approve $25,800 agreement with Eric Hall & Associates for Facilities Master Planning services
- Award Bid No. 19/20-1563 for musical instruments to 12 vendors at estimated total cost of $160,059.07
- Reject liability claim from Law Offices of Drociak & Yeager on behalf of LW
- Closed session: recommendations for expulsion of two middle 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 Regular Meeting Agenda
The Fontana Unified School District Board of Education held a regular meeting via teleconference on April 1, 2020. The board approved a consent calendar that included a $75,000 agreement with School Facility Consultants to assist with state funding applications for construction and modernization. The board also accepted notices of completion for two contractors, releasing retention funds for Mike's Custom Flooring, Inc. and RDM Electric Company, Inc.
- Approved $75,000 agreement with School Facility Consultants for state funding submittals (April 2, 2020 – June 30, 2021)
- Accepted Notice of Completion for Mike's Custom Flooring, Inc., releasing $343.88 retention
- Accepted Notice of Completion for RDM Electric Company, Inc., releasing $8,606.62 retention
- Held closed session discussions on student discipline, labor relations, and personnel matters
Fontana Unified School District Board of Education Emergency Meeting Agenda
The Fontana Unified School District Board of Education held an emergency meeting on March 13, 2020, to discuss and act on the COVID-19 pandemic. The board voted to enter closed session to discuss a threat to public services or facilities, then reconvened in open session to consider adopting Emergency Resolution No. 20-15, which delegates authority to take necessary actions to protect students and staff from the spread of the coronavirus. The agenda also included routine procedural items such as adopting the agenda and adjourning.
- Emergency Resolution No. 20-15 delegating authority to act on COVID-19
- Closed session discussion on threat to public services or facilities
- Public comment period with 5-minute speaker limit per item
- Meeting held 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 ratified $10,037,137.10 in payment registers for fiscal year 2019/20. The board also approved contract amendments for facility projects at Locust Elementary School and Palmetto Elementary School. Additionally, the board established a new resource code for the full-day kindergarten project at Kathy Binks Elementary School.
- Ratified payment registers totaling $10,037,137.10 for fiscal year 2019/20
- Approved $26,470.00 contract amendment with Architecture 9 PLLLP for Locust Elementary School alarm upgrade
- Approved $3,500.00 contract amendment with Square 1 Design Group for Palmetto Elementary School kitchen remodel
- Established new resource number 9701 in Fund 35 for Kathy Binks Elementary School full-day kindergarten project
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 closed session on personnel matters (discipline/dismissal/release) followed by open session reports on the LCAP template, budget, Public Records Act, and data workbook. The agenda is largely procedural with no action items other than adopting the agenda and adjourning.
- Closed session on public employee discipline/dismissal/release
- Report: LCAP Template Update
- Report: Budget Update
- Report: Public Records Act
- Report: Data Workbook Update