Fountain Valley School District public meetings in 2024
15 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Annual Organizational Meeting
The Fountain Valley School District Board of Trustees will hold its annual organizational meeting, electing a Board President, President Pro Tem, and Clerk for 2025, and selecting representatives to county and district committees. The board will also approve the 2025 meeting calendar and a resolution authorizing a Memorandum of Understanding with the California School Employees Association for the 2025-2026 Classified School Employee Summer Assistance Program. Consent calendar items include personnel actions, a biennial review of the Conflict of Interest Code, and contracts for speech-language pathology and counseling services.
- Election of Board President, President Pro Tem, and Clerk for 2025
- Selection of board representatives to county committees and district committees
- Approval of proposed Board Meeting Dates for 2025
- Resolution 2025-16: MOU with CSEA for 2025-2026 Classified School Employee Summer Assistance Program
- Contract with Expressions Speech-Language Pathology Services, Inc. at up to $125 per hour
Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
The Board of Trustees will review the First Interim Report, which shows deficit spending and an anticipated need for $1.5 million in ongoing budget reductions for 2025-26. The meeting also includes a presentation on the 2023-2024 financial audit and several policy updates.
- Anticipated $1.5 million in ongoing budget reductions for 2025-26
- Resolution 2025-15 regarding 2024-2025 teaching credential authorizations
- Review of the 202 $3-24 Financial Audit Report by EideBailly
- Approval of MOU with Orange County Social Services Agency for free school meals
- Adoption of 2024-25 Single Plans for Student Achievement (SPSA) for five schools
Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
The Fountain Valley School District Board of Trustees will hold first readings on several new or revised policies, including rules for unmanned aircraft systems (drones) and updates to the school accountability report card. The board will also vote on approving Proposition 28 arts and music funding plans for all ten district schools and a contract for the California Healthy Kids Survey. Consent calendar items include personnel actions, donations, and safety plans for five schools.
- First reading of Board Policy 3515.21 Unmanned Aircraft Systems (Drones) — a new optional policy governing drone use at school sites.
- Approval of 2024-25 Proposition 28 VAPA Plans for all seven elementary and three middle schools, funding arts and music programs.
- Second reading and adoption of Board Policy 3555 Nutrition Program Compliance and Board Policy 5030 Student Wellness.
- Approval of a Memorandum of Understanding with WestEd to administer the California Healthy Kids Survey to grades 5 and 7.
- Approval of Comprehensive School Safety Plans for Courreges, Cox, Fulton, Gisler, and Newland schools for 2024-25.
Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
The Fountain Valley School District Board of Trustees will hold a public hearing on standards-aligned instructional materials and consider several policy revisions, including a first reading of policies on grades, nutrition, and student wellness. The board will also vote on a Memorandum of Understanding with the teachers' association to provide academic tutoring funded by the Expanded Learning Opportunities Program. Consent items include personnel actions, donations, warrants, budget adjustments, and acceptance of Proposition 51 performance audits for solar projects at three elementary schools.
- Resolution 2025-12: MOU with Fountain Valley Education Association for ELOP academic tutoring at seven elementary sites
- First reading of Board Policy 5121 Grades/Evaluation of Student Achievement
- First reading of Board Policy 3555 Nutrition Program Compliance and Board Policy 5030 Student Wellness
- Contract with Huntington Valley Boys and Girls Club for transportation training services, up to $9,000
- Acceptance of Proposition 51 performance audits for Cox, Oka, and Plavan elementary school solar projects (funding: $410,420, $324,101, $646,637)
Board of Trustees Special Meeting
The Fountain Valley School District Board of Trustees is holding a special meeting that is largely procedural, including agenda approval and public comments. The main substantive item is a closed session to discuss negotiations with the FVEA and CSEA bargaining units.
- Closed session: negotiations with FVEA and CSEA bargaining units (Gov. Code 54957.6)
- Public comments limited to 3 minutes per speaker
- Meeting at 10055 Slater Avenue, Fountain Valley
Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
The Fountain Valley School District Board of Trustees will review the unaudited actuals for fiscal year 2023-2024 and consider several policy updates, including revisions to board policies on recruitment, transitional kindergarten, and general obligation bonds. The board will also enter closed session to discuss personnel, pupil matters, anticipated litigation, a liability claim, and negotiations with employee bargaining units.
- Review of unaudited actuals for fiscal year 2023-2024
- Adoption of Resolution 2025-07 setting appropriations limit at $45.02 million for 2024-2025
- Second reading of Board Policy 4111 Recruitment and Selection
- First reading of Board Policy 6170.1 Transitional Kindergarten
- Closed session on anticipated litigation (case numbers 24-25-99-1, 24-25-99-2, 24-25-99-3) and a liability claim (Claim #01-24/25, claimant Carpentier)
Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
The Fountain Valley School District Board of Trustees will consider approving a $1.7 million CalSHAPE grant for HVAC upgrades and a $39,000 contract with the Los Angeles Institute for Restorative Practices for school climate training. The board also has a first reading of nine board policy revisions covering charter school oversight, employee safety, and general obligation bonds, plus a closed session for personnel, negotiations, and a liability claim.
- Resolution 2025-5 accepting CalSHAPE Ventilation Grant up to $1,700,000 for HVAC assessment, maintenance, and carbon dioxide monitors
- Contract with Los Angeles Institute for Restorative Practices for $39,000 for school climate team support and professional development days
- First reading of Board Policy 420.41 Charter School Oversight, BP 1260 Educational Foundation, BP 4111 Recruitment and Selection, BP 4118 Dismissal/Suspension/Disciplinary Action, BP 4121 Temporary-Substitute Personnel, BP 4140 Bargaining Units, BP 4157 Employee Safety, BP 4157.1 Work-Related Injuries, and BP 7214 General Obligation Bonds
- Resolution 2025-6 approving one Provisional Internship Permit for the 2024-25 school year
- Closed session on negotiations with FVEA and CSEA bargaining units and a liability claim (Claim #01-24/25)
Governance Team Building Session
The Fountain Valley School District Board of Trustees is holding a special meeting to review recommendations from staff and survey responses and set governance goals for the upcoming school year. The board will determine which prior goals have been achieved and consider adjustments. Public comment is allowed on agenda items or other concerns.
- Review of recommendations from Executive Cabinet, leadership team, teachers, and LCAP survey responses
- Determination of achieved goals and adjustments for 2024-2025 school year
- Public comment period for community and staff
Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
The Fountain Valley School District Board of Trustees will vote on the 2024-25 Local Control Accountability Plan (LCAP), the 2024-25 District Budget, and the LCAP Federal Addendum, which are required for state and federal funding. The board will also hold a closed session on personnel, negotiations, and pending litigation, and consider routine consent items including personnel reports, donations, and resolutions.
- Approval of 2024-25 LCAP and Budget Overview for Parents
- Approval of 2024 LCAP Federal Addendum for ESSA funding
- Approval of 2024-25 District Budget
- Approval of Resolution 2024-24 for Education Protection Account spending
- Approval of Board Policy 6141.2 on religious beliefs and customs (third reading)
Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
The Fountain Valley School District Board of Trustees will hold public hearings on the 2024-25 Local Control Accountability Plan (LCAP), the 2024-2025 budget, and the adoption of Benchmark instructional materials for English Language Arts and English Language Development. The board will also consider approving the $1,541,507.43 adoption of Benchmark Workshop, Ready to Advance, Express, and Steps to Advance programs, funded by the Restricted Lottery Budget. Other action items include a Declaration of Need for Fully Qualified Educators, a second reading of Board Policy 6141.2 on religious beliefs, and consent calendar items such as personnel reports, donations, warrants, and purchase orders.
- Public hearing and proposed approval of $1,541,507.43 Benchmark ELA/ELD instructional materials adoption for TK-5th grade
- Public hearings on 2024-25 LCAP and 2024-2025 budget
- Approval of 2024-2025 Declaration of Need for Fully Qualified Educators
- Second reading of Board Policy 6141.2 on Recognition of Religious Beliefs and Customs
- Consent calendar includes personnel items, donations, warrants, and purchase orders
Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
The Fountain Valley School District Board of Trustees will consider adopting a final classified layoff decision affecting 3 Guidance Technician positions, following a March 14 resolution. The board will also review first readings of several board policy revisions, including homework/makeup work, emergencies, and food services, and approve routine consent items such as personnel reports, purchase orders, and warrants.
- Resolution 2024-19: Final classified layoff decision for 3 Guidance Technician positions
- First reading of Board Policy 6154 Homework/Makeup Work
- First reading of Board Policy 3516 Emergencies and Disaster Preparedness Plan
- First reading of Board Policy 3550 Food Service/Child Nutrition Program and 3553 Free and Reduced Price Meals
- Consulting agreement with Total Compensation Systems, Inc. for actuarial study ($7,110 biennial, $3,555 off-year)
Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
The Fountain Valley School District Board will hear a report on the Second Interim financial report and vote on several routine items, including a resolution to pre-fund retiree health benefits with a $200,000 contribution. The board will also consider updates to board policies on facility use, contracts, and financial reporting, plus approve personnel and purchase orders.
- Second Interim Report: District to approve financial outlook for current fiscal year
- Resolution 2024-14: Authorize $200,000 contribution to pre-fund retiree health benefits via MuniMET trust
- Board Policy 1330 revision: updates on facility use and capital funds
- Board Policy 3312 revision: contract approval conflict-of-interest language
- Board Policy 3460 revision: financial reporting and accountability updates
Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
The Board of Trustees will review a tentative agreement with the Fountain Valley Education Association that includes a 5.5% salary increase. They will also consider a $21,647.70 annual upgrade to Google Workspace for Education Plus and various personnel contracts.
- Tentative agreement with FVEA including a 5.5% certificated salary increase
- Google Workspace for Education Plus upgrade costing $21,647.70 per year
- Retirement stipends: $2,000 for full-time and $1,000 for part-time employees
- Employment contracts for Superintendent and three Assistant Superintendents
- Public hearing on the 2023-2024 FVEA tentative agreement
Board of Trustees Special Meeting
The Fountain Valley School District Board of Trustees is holding a special meeting on January 19, 2024, at 4:00 PM. The agenda includes routine items (roll call, agenda approval, public comments) and a closed session to discuss personnel matters and the superintendent's employment contract. No other substantive decisions are listed.
- Closed session: personnel matters (appointments, discipline, evaluations)
- Closed session: discussion of superintendent's employment contract
- Public comments limited to 3 minutes per speaker
Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
The Fountain Valley School District Board of Trustees will vote on Proposition 28 plans for arts and music education at all ten schools, along with routine consent items including personnel reports, purchase orders, and warrants. The board will also recognize student leadership award recipients and hold a closed session on personnel and negotiations.
- Approve 2023-24 Proposition 28 arts and music plans for all 10 schools
- Accept performance audit for Masuda Middle School modernization project (Prop 51, $1,019,117)
- Approve classified and certificated personnel reports
- Approve purchase orders and warrants for vendor payments
- Recognize Lighthouse Leadership Award students from Masuda Middle and Plavan Elementary