Fairfield-Suisun Unified School District public meetings in 2024
39 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Governing Board Meetings April 2014 - Sept 2025 (imported)
This meeting consists of additional information and reports for the Governing Board. The board is reviewing a revised interest list for board offices and subcommittees for the 2025 calendar year.
- Annual Organization of the Governing Board for the 2025 Calendar Year revised interest list
- Superintendent's Report
- 2024 AEC Conference Reports from Wilson and Duarte
- 2024 CSBA Delegate Assembly Report from Wilson
Governing Board Meetings April 2014 - Sept 2025 (imported)
The Governing Board is organizing its leadership and operations for the 2025 calendar year. The body is electing officers, appointing committee representatives, and adopting the 2025/2026 meeting schedule and governance documents.
- Election of Board President, Vice President, and Clerk
- Adoption of the 2025/2026 Governing Board Meeting Schedule
- Approval of student expulsion cases No. 012-2425 and No. 013-2425
- Ratification of District contracts for November 2024
- Declaration of obsolete and surplus equipment for auction or disposal
Governing Board Meetings April 2014 - Sept 2025 (imported)
This is a supplemental information packet for the November 21, 2024 Governing Board meeting. It includes staff responses to board member agenda questions, a late-added opening statement from the superintendent, and a form for board members to express interest in board offices and subcommittee assignments for the upcoming organizational meeting.
- Item #3D: Superintendent's Report added to agenda
- Item #18A: Board member interest forms for offices and subcommittees added
Governing Board Meetings April 2014 - Sept 2025 (imported)
The Fairfield-Suisun Unified School District Board will vote on six student expulsion cases and a $2.8 million contract with the California Department of Education for child development services. The board will also discuss labor negotiations with multiple employee unions and consider student discipline, personnel, and litigation matters in closed session.
- Approval of six student expulsion cases (Nos. 006-2425 through 011-2425)
- Resolution No. 35-2425 for a $2,787,922 contract with California Department of Education for child development services
- Appointment of Nicole Smith and Shawn Hnatko to the Solano County SELPA Community Advisory Committee
- Closed session discussions on labor negotiations with FSUTA, CSEA, FSMA, and APA unions
- Recognition of November Students of the Month and 2024 Girls State Citizens
Governing Board Meetings April 2014 - Sept 2025 (imported)
This is a special Governing Board meeting providing additional information, specifically board member agenda questions and staff responses. The agenda contains only procedural and informational items with no substantive decisions or discussions listed.
- Governing Board Member agenda questions and staff responses
Governing Board Meetings April 2014 - Sept 2025 (imported)
The Fairfield-Suisun Unified School District Governing Board is holding a special meeting and study session. The main item is a budget study session to review budget adjustments since March 2024, discuss possible reductions, and plan for long-term fiscal stability over the next three years. The board will also hold a closed session on personnel, litigation, and negotiations.
- Budget study session: review of budget adjustments since March 2024, possible reductions, and next steps for fiscal stability
- Closed session: public employment (Administrative Assistant, Superintendent's Office; Superintendent's Evaluation)
- Closed session: conference with legal counsel on existing litigation (OAH Case No. 2024080263)
- Public comment allowed on closed session and study session items (3 minutes per speaker)
Governing Board Meetings April 2014 - Sept 2025 (imported)
The Governing Board will consider awarding a copier services and management software contract to Toshiba Business Solutions under RFP#2229-26. The agenda also includes revised attachments for personnel actions and department chairperson stipends, plus a presentation from the Board President and Superintendent.
- Award of RFP#2229-26 Copier Services and Copier Management Software to Toshiba Business Solutions
- Revised attachment for Item 9.A: Certificated Hires, Leaves, Resignations, and Retirements
- Revised attachment for Item 9.D: Department Chairperson Stipends for 2024-2025
- Presentation added for Item 3.D: Opening Statement (Board President/Superintendent)
Governing Board Meetings April 2014 - Sept 2025 (imported)
The Fairfield-Suisun Unified School District Governing Board will hold a closed session to discuss student discipline, labor negotiations, and personnel matters, then reconvene in open session. The board is expected to approve a consent calendar that includes four student expulsion cases, acceptance of donations, payroll and vendor warrants for September 2024, and a grant application for bus replacement.
- Consideration of student expulsion cases 002-2425, 003-2425, 004-2425, and 005-2425
- Approval of $21,086,466.38 in General Fund payroll for September 2024
- Approval of $7,400,146.04 in General Fund vendor warrants for September 2024
- Resolution No. 20-2425 to apply for a Bay Area Air Quality Management District bus replacement grant (Carl Moyer Program)
- Acceptance of donations and grants totaling $31,394 cash and $1,966 non-cash for 2024-25
Governing Board Meetings April 2014 - Sept 2025 (imported)
This is a procedural item providing additional information for the September 19, 2024, Governing Board meeting. It consists of board member agenda questions and staff responses. No decisions or substantive discussions are scheduled.
- Governing Board Member agenda questions and staff responses
Governing Board Meetings April 2014 - Sept 2025 (imported)
The Fairfield-Suisun Unified School District Governing Board met on September 19, 2024, in a regular meeting that included a closed session for student discipline, labor negotiations, and litigation, followed by an open session. The board approved the consent calendar, which included the expulsion of a student, declaration of surplus equipment for auction or disposal, acceptance of donations, and ratification of August 2024 payroll and vendor warrants. The meeting also included a recognition of the Fairfield Police Department and Dick's Sporting Goods for their support in the Shop-With-A-Cop event.
- Approval of student expulsion case no. 001-2425
- Declaration of obsolete and surplus equipment for public auction, dump disposal, or e-waste recycling
- Acceptance of donations and grants (cumulative 2024-25 cash: $14,018, non-cash: $987)
- Approval of August 2024 payroll expenditures (General Fund: $20,201,255.76)
- Approval of August 2024 vendor warrants (General Fund: $10,348,664.07)
Governing Board Meetings April 2014 - Sept 2025 (imported)
The board will consider approving a bid for arts, music, and instructional materials from 16 vendors, and a resolution authorizing employment on a variable term waiver. Updated attachments have been provided for both items.
- Review and potential approval of Bid #2228-26 for arts, music, and instructional materials from 16 vendors including Barnes & Noble, Blick Art, and School Specialty
- Review and potential approval of Resolution No. 07-2425 authorizing employment on a variable term waiver
Governing Board Meetings April 2014 - Sept 2025 (imported)
The Fairfield-Suisun Unified School District Governing Board held a regular meeting on August 15, 2024, approving a consent calendar that included adult school course offerings for 2024/25, payroll and vendor warrants for July 2024, a budget revision resolution, and other routine items. The board also adjourned to closed session to discuss student discipline, personnel, negotiations, and litigation.
- Approval of Fairfield-Suisun Adult School course offerings for 2024/25 school year
- Approval of district payroll expenditures for July 2024 totaling $5,331,567.14 in the General Fund
- Approval of district vendor warrants for July 2024 totaling $12,185,313.24 in the General Fund
- Approval of Resolution No. 12-2425 for budget revisions, decreasing the General Fund balance by $279,347 to $12,038,971
- Acceptance of donations and grants totaling $3,989 in cash for 2024-25
Governing Board Meetings April 2014 - Sept 2025 (imported)
The Governing Board will consider approving a revised 2024-2025 school calendar that includes a Lincoln Day observance, and will review a corrected quarterly report on Williams Uniform Complaints. Both items are presented as additional information for the July 18, 2024 meeting.
- Item 13G: Review and potential approval of Resolution No. 02-2425 for the 2024-2025 School Calendar with Lincoln Day observance
- Item 19A: Written report on Quarterly Report on Williams Uniform Complaints with corrected attachment
Governing Board Meetings April 2014 - Sept 2025 (imported)
The Fairfield-Suisun Unified School District Governing Board will hold a special meeting and budget study session. The board will discuss the approved California state budget, revised multi-year projections, and a list of reductions for the 2024/25 school year. Discussions will focus on aligning district priorities and LCAP goals with expenditure reductions to ensure long-term fiscal stability.
- Budget study session on state budget, multi-year projections, and 2024/25 reductions
- Discussion of aligning district priorities and LCAP goals with expenditure cuts
- Public comment allowed only on special meeting agenda items
Governing Board Meetings April 2014 - Sept 2025 (imported)
The Fairfield-Suisun Unified School District Governing Board held a regular meeting on July 18, 2024, with a closed session for labor negotiations, legal matters, and personnel. In open session, the board approved the consent calendar, which included a $5,001,830 federal categorical funding application, adult school course offerings, donations, payroll and vendor warrants, and surplus equipment disposal. The agenda was mostly routine, with no major policy decisions or public hearings.
- Approved 2024/25 Consolidated Application for Categorical Funding totaling $5,001,830
- Approved Fairfield-Suisun Adult School course offerings for 2024-25
- Accepted donations totaling $1,965 cash for 2024-25
- Approved June 2024 payroll expenditures of $27,141,520.70 in General Fund
- Approved June 2024 vendor warrants totaling $7,743,251.85 in General Fund
Governing Board Meetings April 2014 - Sept 2025 (imported)
This is a special governing board meeting that includes a budget study session. The agenda provides additional information, including board member questions and an updated budget presentation.
- Governing Board Member agenda questions and staff responses
- Item 2A - Budget Study Session - updated presentation
Governing Board Meetings April 2014 - Sept 2025 (imported)
The Governing Board is reviewing additional information for its June 27, 2024 meeting, including member questions and staff responses. A key item is the potential approval of awarding RFP#2218-25 for unleaded gasoline and diesel fuel to Merrimac Energy Group and Ramos Oil Company, Inc. The recommended action is to approve the award.
- Review and potential approval of RFP#2218-25 for unleaded gasoline and diesel fuel to Merrimac Energy Group and Ramos Oil Company, Inc.
- Board member agenda questions and staff responses
- Attachment: 06.27.2024 Board Agenda Questions.pdf
- Attachment: 12B BID SUMMARY_2218-25.pdf
Governing Board Meetings April 2014 - Sept 2025 (imported)
The Fairfield-Suisun Unified School District Governing Board is holding a regular meeting with a closed session for labor negotiations, litigation, and personnel matters, followed by an open session. The board will appoint the 2024-2025 Student Board Member and Student Board Member-Elect, and will vote on a consent calendar that includes annual evaluation reports for three schools of choice and ratification of district contracts for May 2024.
- Appointment of 2024-2025 Student Board Member JaiJai Perry and Student Board Member-Elect Aiyanah Polk
- Approval of Public Safety Academy (PSA) Annual Evaluation Report
- Approval of Sullivan Language Immersion Academy (SLIA) Annual Evaluation Report
- Approval of Virtual Academy of Fairfield-Suisun (VAFS) Annual Evaluation Report
- Ratification of District contracts for May 2024
Governing Board Meetings April 2014 - Sept 2025 (imported)
The Fairfield-Suisun Unified School District Governing Board is meeting to approve routine consent items, including four student expulsion cases, the 2024/25 wellness goals, donations, and payroll and vendor warrants for May 2024. The board also held a closed session to discuss student discipline, labor negotiations, and personnel matters. Public comment was allowed on non-agenda items.
- Approval of student expulsion cases 020-2324, 021-2324, 022-2324, and 023-2324
- Adoption of 2024/25 wellness goals including student input on food, anti-bullying curriculum, and staff wellness activities
- Acceptance of donations totaling $127,014 cash and $29,622 non-cash for 2023-24
- Approval of May 2024 payroll expenditures: $20,218,434.62 (General Fund), $227,737.14 (Adult Ed), $131,371.64 (Child Dev), $562,116.36 (Cafeteria)
- Approval of May 2024 vendor warrants: $9,190,896.89 (General Fund), $27,116.57 (Adult Ed), $62,632.49 (Child Dev)
Governing Board Meetings April 2014 - Sept 2025 (imported)
The Fairfield-Suisun Unified School District Governing Board is meeting to review additional information for its June 20, 2024 meeting, including staff responses to board member questions. The board will hold a public hearing on the proposed 2024-2025 budget and reasons for ending fund balances above minimum reserves, and will hear a presentation on the draft annual budget. It will also discuss a correction to the board self-evaluation regarding unified voice on board decisions.
- Public hearing on proposed 2024-2025 budget and reasons for assigned and unassigned ending fund balances above minimum recommended reserves
- Presentation of draft 2024-2025 annual district budget
- Approval of personnel action report for certificated hires, leaves, resignations, and retirements (revised attachment)
- Governing board self-evaluation and discussion with corrected Goal 3 measure of success
- Board member agenda questions and staff responses
Governing Board Meetings April 2014 - Sept 2025 (imported)
This is an additional information packet for the May 16, 2024 Governing Board meeting. It includes staff responses to board member questions and corrections to two agenda items: the Curriculum Associates software agreement (Item 8I) and Resolution No. 73-2324 on delegation of authority (Item 12A). No decisions are made in this document.
- Correction to page 2 of the Curriculum Associates, LLC agreement for instructional software packages
- Correction to page 1 of Resolution No. 73-2324, Delegation of Authority to Approve Agreements
- Board member agenda questions and staff responses
- Attachments: FSUSD agreement with Curriculum Associates (150 KB) and Resolution No. 73-2324 (89 KB)
Governing Board Meetings April 2014 - Sept 2025 (imported)
The Fairfield-Suisun Unified School District Governing Board is meeting to handle routine business, including a closed session on student discipline, labor negotiations, and litigation. In open session, the board will vote on a consent calendar covering a student expulsion, CIF representative appointments, CTE advisory committee members, April 2024 contracts, surplus equipment disposal, and donations. The agenda is largely procedural with no major policy decisions or public hearings listed.
- Approval of student expulsion case no. 019-2324
- Ratification of district contracts for April 2024
- Declaration of obsolete and surplus equipment for auction or disposal
- Acceptance of donations totaling $119,296 cash and $28,685 non-cash for 2023-24
- Appointment of CIF representatives for 2024-2025 school year
Governing Board Meetings April 2014 - Sept 2025 (imported)
The Governing Board is reviewing additional information for its April 18, 2024 meeting, including a proposed fourth revision to the district's ESSER III expenditure plan and a three-year employment agreement for Jennifer Sachs as superintendent with a starting salary of $270,000. The board will consider approving both items.
- Fourth revision to FSUSD ESSER III Expenditure Plan
- Employment agreement for Superintendent Jennifer Sachs: 3-year term, $270,000 starting salary
Governing Board Meetings April 2014 - Sept 2025 (imported)
The Fairfield-Suisun Unified School District Governing Board held its regular meeting on April 18, 2024, starting with a closed session on student discipline, labor negotiations, and anticipated litigation. In open session, the board approved the consent calendar, which included four student expulsion cases, ratification of March 2024 contracts, acceptance of donations, and payroll expenditures totaling over $20.6 million across funds. The board also recognized Students of the Month, Purple Star Schools, and parent leaders.
- Approved student expulsion cases 015-2324 through 018-2324
- Ratified District contracts for March 2024
- Accepted donations and grants (cumulative 2023-24: $104,935 cash, $27,485 non-cash)
- Approved March 2024 payroll: $19,762,585.89 General Fund, $179,881.40 Adult Ed, $131,311.39 Child Dev, $536,418.87 Cafeteria
- Declared obsolete and surplus equipment for auction/disposal
Governing Board Meetings April 2014 - Sept 2025 (imported)
The Governing Board is reviewing and potentially approving an employment agreement for Jennifer Sachs as superintendent, with a term of three years and two months (May 1, 2024 – June 30, 2027) and a beginning salary of $270,000. The agenda also includes corrections to the ESSER III expenditure plan and a quarterly report on Williams Uniform Complaints.
- Review and potential approval of superintendent employment agreement for Jennifer Sachs, $270,000 salary
- Fourth revision to FSUSD ESSER III Expenditure Plan with revised amounts on pages 2, 4, 6, and 7
- Correction to page 2 of the Quarterly Report on Williams Uniform Complaints
Governing Board Meetings April 2014 - Sept 2025 (imported)
The Fairfield-Suisun Unified School District Governing Board is holding a special meeting on April 11, 2024. The agenda is largely procedural, with the main substantive item being a closed session to discuss personnel and negotiations, specifically with labor negotiators on non-compensation issues and regarding the Superintendent. The board will also reconvene in open session to report any actions taken in closed session.
- Closed session: Conference with labor negotiators (non-compensation issues only), designated representative Bethany Smith
- Closed session: Discussion of unrepresented employee (Superintendent)
- Public comment allowed only on agenda items, 3 minutes per speaker
- Land acknowledgment of Patwin tribes
- Agenda approved unanimously
Governing Board Meetings April 2014 - Sept 2025 (imported)
The Fairfield-Suisun Unified School District Governing Board is holding a special meeting that is largely procedural, with the main substantive item being a closed session to discuss and possibly act on student discipline, personnel matters, negotiations, and litigation. The board will also consider appointing a superintendent and principals, and will report any actions taken in closed session when it reconvenes in open session.
- Closed session discussion on student discipline, personnel, negotiations, and litigation
- Possible appointment of a Superintendent
- Possible appointment of Principal(s) and Assistant Principal(s)
- Public comment limited to agenda items, 3 minutes per speaker
- Land acknowledgment recognizing Patwin tribes
Governing Board Meetings April 2014 - Sept 2025 (imported)
The Fairfield-Suisun Unified School District Governing Board held a regular meeting on March 21, 2024, with a closed session for student discipline, labor negotiations, and personnel matters. In open session, the board approved the consent calendar, which included three student expulsion cases, the Armijo High School WASC self-study report, ratification of February 2024 contracts, and declaration of surplus equipment. The board also recognized Students of the Month and accepted donations and grants.
- Approved student expulsion cases 012-2324, 013-2324, and 014-2324
- Approved 2023-2024 WASC Self-Study Report for Armijo High School
- Ratified District contracts for February 2024
- Declared obsolete and surplus equipment for auction, dump, or e-waste recycling
- Accepted donations and grants (cumulative 2023-24: $94,235 cash, $27,005 non-cash)
Governing Board Meetings April 2014 - Sept 2025 (imported)
This is a supplemental information item for the March 21, 2024 Governing Board meeting. It provides a correction to page 4 of the Personnel Action Report covering certificated hires, leaves, resignations, and retirements. The board is receiving this as information, not taking action on it.
- Correction to page 4 of Item 9A: Personnel Action Report (certificated hires, leaves, resignations, retirements)
Governing Board Meetings April 2014 - Sept 2025 (imported)
This is an informational item for the March 21, 2024, Governing Board meeting. It consists of board member agenda questions and staff responses, provided as additional information. No decisions or votes are scheduled in this item.
- Governing Board Member agenda questions and staff responses
- Attachment: 03.21.2024 Board Agenda Questions.pdf (96 KB)
Governing Board Meetings April 2014 - Sept 2025 (imported)
The Fairfield-Suisun Unified School District Governing Board is holding a special meeting to ratify changes to 2024 board committee assignments and to discuss the appointment of a Superintendent in closed session. The meeting includes procedural items such as call to order, roll call, and public comment limited to agenda items.
- Ratification of changes to 2024 Board Committee Assignments, including replacements on the Governance Subcommittee and Suisun City/FSUSD Joint Committee
- Closed session discussion on public employee appointment for the position of Superintendent
- Public comment allowed only on agenda items, with a 3-minute limit per speaker
Governing Board Meetings April 2014 - Sept 2025 (imported)
The Fairfield-Suisun Unified School District Governing Board is meeting to handle routine business, including approving consent calendar items such as student expulsions, WASC accreditation reports for two high schools, and ratification of January 2024 contracts. The board will also hold a closed session for discussions on student discipline, labor negotiations, and personnel matters.
- Approval of student expulsion cases 010-2324 and 011-2324
- Approval of WASC self-study reports for Rodriguez High School and Fairfield High School
- Ratification of district contracts for January 2024
- 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 agenda item is an information-only attachment for the February 15, 2024 Governing Board meeting. It consists of board member agenda questions and staff responses, with no decisions or discussions listed. The meeting itself is not detailed in this document.
- Governing Board Member agenda questions and staff responses (attachment: 02.15.2024 Board Agenda Questions.pdf)
Governing Board Meetings April 2014 - Sept 2025 (imported)
The Fairfield-Suisun Unified School District Governing Board is holding a special meeting for a team-building workshop facilitated by Dr. John Harris of Harris Coaching and Consulting. The workshop focuses on developing a shared vision, establishing safe communication, rebuilding public confidence, and addressing trust issues. The agenda is otherwise procedural, with no action items other than approving the agenda.
- Workshop facilitated by Dr. John Harris of Harris Coaching and Consulting
- Topics: shared vision, safe communication, rebuilding public confidence, trust
- Public comment limited to agenda items, 3 minutes per speaker
- Special meeting at Central Office Conference Room #319, 2490 Hilborn Road, Fairfield, CA
Governing Board Meetings April 2014 - Sept 2025 (imported)
This is a supplemental information item for the January 18, 2024, Governing Board meeting. It includes board member agenda questions with staff responses and an added attachment for item 20.A (Board Member Reports). The agenda is largely procedural, providing additional documentation rather than new decisions.
- Board member agenda questions and staff responses
- Attachment added to item 20.A: Written Report: Board Member Reports
- Tilley 2023 CSBA AEC Conference Report (5,187 KB)
Governing Board Meetings April 2014 - Sept 2025 (imported)
This is an additional information packet for the January 18, 2024 Governing Board meeting. It adds a presentation and supporting document for item 19.B, which covers the Governor's 2024-2025 Budget Proposal. No decisions are being made in this supplemental document.
- Item 19.B: Governor's 2024-2025 Budget Proposal presentation added
- Supporting document: 2024 Gov Bud Pocket Budget-FINAL.pdf (2,307 KB)
Governing Board Meetings April 2014 - Sept 2025 (imported)
The Fairfield-Suisun Unified School District Governing Board will hold a closed session to discuss student expulsions, labor negotiations, and personnel matters, then reconvene in open session to act on consent calendar items including School Accountability Report Cards, student expulsions, surplus equipment, contracts, and donations.
- Approval of 2022-23 School Accountability Report Cards (SARCs) for all district schools
- Approval of student expulsion cases No. 007-2324, 008-2324, and 009-2324
- Declaration of obsolete and surplus equipment for auction, dump, or e-waste recycling
- Ratification of district contracts for December 2023
- Acceptance of donations and grants (cumulative 2023-24 cash: $76,303; non-cash: $25,065)
Governing Board Meetings April 2014 - Sept 2025 (imported)
The Fairfield-Suisun Unified School District Governing Board is holding a special meeting on January 10, 2024, to consider additional information related to the agenda. This includes board member questions and staff responses, as well as an updated attachment for item 2A, which is the review and potential approval of a superintendent search contract with Leadership Associates.
- Review and potential approval of superintendent search contract with Leadership Associates (item 2A)
- Updated draft agreement for Leadership Associates RFP 2204-24
- 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 special meeting to review and approve a contract with Leadership Associates for the superintendent search, and to discuss the search process and timeline. The board approved the contract as amended and the proposed timeline. The meeting also included a closed session to discuss the appointment of a superintendent.
- Approved Superintendent Search Contract with Leadership Associates (motion carried 6-0)
- Approved Proposed Timeline for FSUSD Superintendent Search
- Discussed search process, online survey, and input sessions with community and staff groups
- Adjourned to closed session for discussion on public employee appointment (Superintendent)