Fountain Valley School District, CA

Personnel Commission Regular Meeting

The Fountain Valley School District Personnel Commission will approve the minutes from its June 25, 2026 meeting and certify eligibility lists for eight staff positions. The body will also approve a new job classification for Custodian/Food Services, including the job description and pay schedule. No financial items are reported for this meeting.

• Approval of new job classification: Custodian/Food Services, including job description and pay schedule
• Certification of eligibility lists for Administrative Assistant, Bus Driver, Food Services Worker, Irrigation Technician, Instructional Assistant (Mild/Moderate, Moderate/Severe, Applied Behavior Analysis), and Skilled Groundskeeper
• Review of 20 job postings including Bus Driver, Groundskeeper, Preschool Instructor, and Speech/Language Pathology Assistant

Board of Trustees Regular Meeting

The Fountain Valley School District Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting with a closed session for personnel, negotiations, and anticipated litigation, followed by an open session. The main business is the first reading of 14 board policies and bylaws, including new policies on artificial intelligence and mobile communication devices, plus updates on safety, academic honesty, and parent involvement. The board will also introduce several new administrators and hear public comments.

• First reading of Board Policy 0441 Artificial Intelligence
• First reading of Board Policy 5131.8 Mobile Communication Devices (AB 3216 Phone-Free Schools Act)
• First reading of Board Policy 5141.75 Weather Safety
• First reading of Board Policy 5142 Safety
• Introduction of new administrators: Kiva Spiratos, Tandy Taylor, Lisa Tanita, Kimberly Duenas, Desirae McGhie

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

The Fountain Valley School District Board of Trustees will hold public hearings on the 2026-2027 Local Control Accountability Plan and the proposed 2026-2027 budget. The board will also consider approving a $4 million temporary inter-fund transfer, multiple service contracts, and technology agreements totaling up to $540,132.17. Celebrations are planned for the Teacher of the Year and Classified Employee of the Year.

• Public hearing on 2026-2027 Local Control Accountability Plan (LCAP)
• Public hearing on proposed 2026-2027 budget
• Approval of Resolution 2026-16 for temporary inter-fund transfers up to $4,000,000
• Approval of technology agreements not to exceed $540,132.17
• Approval of contract with Bio-Acoustical Corporation for hearing/vision screenings up to $22,000

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

The Board of Trustees will review the Second Interim Report for fiscal year 2025-26. The meeting includes discussions on various board policy updates, student leadership recognition, and several contract awards.

• Award RFP WAN 2026-01 to Spectrum for $14,282 per month for Lit Fiber connection
• Award RFQ 01 (2026-2027) to BorderLan, Inc. for $181,394.14 to replace and configure the district firewall
• Review of the 2025-26 Second Interim Report with a recommended Positive Certification
• First reading of Board Policy 1340 (Access to District Records) and Board Policy 6142.1 (Sexual Health and HIV/AIDS Prevention Instruction)
• Recognition of eight students from Oka Elementary School and six students from Masuda Middle School

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