Board of Education Regular Meeting - Dec 17 2025

AGENDA DECEMBER 17, 2025 *4:30 P.M. (CLOSED SESSION) *6:45 P.M. (OPEN SESSION) BOARD OF EDUCATION, REGULAR MEETING

THIS MEETING WILL BE HELD AT 2309 TULARE STREET, FRESNO, CALIFORNIA 93721 FRESNO UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT SECOND FLOOR - BOARD ROOM

*DESIGNATED TIMES FOR CONFERENCE/DISCUSSION ITEMS ARE ESTIMATES.

Please note: Parking will be available for board meetings after 5:00 p.m. at the N Street Parking Pavilion, located on the southeast corner of Tulare and "N" streets - entrance on "N" street. Board meeting attendees without key cards should report to the parking booth attendant. Please do NOT take a ticket. Additionally, the City of Fresno will not enforce the street meters in this area after 6:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.

For the safety of all who attend Fresno Unified Board Meetings, everyone entering the Education Center building is subject to metal detector scanning. Board Policy 5145.12 allows for the use of metal detectors. Prohibited items are as follows: alcohol, illegal drugs, knives, or firearms.

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, those requiring special assistance to access the Board meeting room, to access written documents being discussed at the Board meeting, or to otherwise participate at Board meetings, please contact the Board President or Board Office at 457-3727. Notification at least 48 hours prior to the meeting will enable the district to make reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility to the Board meeting and to provide any required accommodations, auxiliary aids or services.

Any member of the public who wishes to address the Board shall submit a speaker card specifying the item(s) they wish to address. The card must be submitted before or during the Board's consideration of the item.

In accordance with Board Bylaw 9322, students and parents/guardians may request directory information or personal information (as defined in Education code 49061 and/or 49073.2) be excluded from the minutes by making a request in writing to the Superintendent or Board Clerk.

Public materials are available for public inspection at our website at: fresnounified.org/board

TRANSLATION SERVICES: Available in Spanish and Hmong in the meeting room upon request.

Agenda Approved by: Mao Misty Her, Superintendent *4:30 P.M. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Dr. Ben A. Drati will lead the Pledge of Allegiance.

OPPORTUNITY FOR PUBLIC COMMENT ON CLOSED SESSION AGENDA

RECEIVE INFORMATION & REPORTS (See Section A)

RECESS FOR CLOSED SESSION TO DISCUSS THE FOLLOWING: Student Expulsions Pursuant to Education Code Section 35146. Public Employee Discipline, Dismissal, Release, Reassignment, Resignation (Government Code Section 54957).Discuss Public Agency Retirement Services Supplementary Retirement Plan for 2025/26

Public Employment/Appointment (Government Code Section 54957).Principal

Conference with Legal Counsel – Existing Litigation (Government Code Section 54956.9 (d)(1)).Jack Noonkester v. Fresno Unified Workers' Compensation, Fresno Unified Case No. WC24-0709-11938 Risk Management Litigation Report

Conference with Legal Counsel - Pending Litigation (Government Code Section 54956.9 (d)(1)).Marissa Marie Morrone, by and through her Guardian ad Litem, Deserie Neves, vs. Fresno Unified School District, and Sheri Guisto, Fresno Superior Court No. 25CECG04711, Claim No. GL24-1219-14860

Conference with Legal Counsel – Anticipated, Pending, Threatened Litigation (Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2)).Potential Case (one) Receipt of a Claim Pursuant to the Government Claims ActClaim GL25-0718-16221 Claim GL25-1120-16220

*6:45 P.M., RECONVENE and Report Action Taken During Closed Session

A. RECEIVE INFORMATION AND REPORTS

1. RECEIVE Proposed Revisions for Board Bylaws Receive Proposed Revisions for Board Bylaws.pdf Receive Proposed Revisions for Board Bylaws.pdf Included in the Board material are proposed revisions for ten Board Bylaws (BB) and two Exhibits (E) as follows: E 9000 Role of the Board (NEW) BB 9005 Governance Standards BB 9010 Public Statements BB 9011 Disclosure of Confidential/Privileged Information BB 9012 Board Member Electronic Communications BB 9250 Remuneration, Reimbursement, and Other Benefits BB 9315 Board Policy Waivers BB 9320 Meetings and Notices BB 9320.1 Board Workshops BB 9323.2 Actions by the Board E 9323.2 Actions Requiring a Super Majority Vote BB 9323.3 Complaints Concerning Board Members These revisions are in alignment with Student Outcomes Focused Governance and best practices. The items will be brought back for approval at a future Board meeting. Contact person: Ambra O'Connor, telephone (559) 457-3838.

2. RECEIVE Proposed Revisions for Board Policies Receive Proposed Revisions for Board Policies.pdf Receive Proposed Revisions for Board Policies.pdf Included in the Board material are proposed revisions for six Board Policies (BP) as follow: BP 0410 Nondiscrimination in District Programs and Activities BP 1265 Civility Policy BP 3515 School Safety and Security BP 5141.4 Child Abuse Prevention and Reporting BP 5141.7 Sun Safety (NEW) BP 5142 Safety These revisions are in alignment with Student Outcomes Focused Governance and best practices. The items will be brought back for approval at a future Board meeting. Contact person: Ambra O'Connor, telephone (559) 457-3838.

B. CONFERENCE AND DISCUSSION AGENDA

1. *6:50 P.M. DISCUSS and APPROVE List of Board Member Committees and Organizations Discuss and Approve List of Board Member Committees and Organizations.docx Discuss and Approve List of Board Member Committees and Organizations.pdf Included in the Board material is the updated list of Board member appointments to committees and organizations for 2026. This recommended list is based on the feedback Board members provided to Board President Islas. Board President Islas recommends approval. Fiscal impact: There is no fiscal impact to the district at this time. Contact person: Ambra O'Connor, telephone (559) 457-3838.

2. *7:00 P.M. DISCUSS and ACCEPT the Student Outcomes Focused Governance Monitoring Report Discuss and Accept Student Outcomes Focused Governance Monitoring Report Discuss and Accept Student Outcomes Focused Governance Monitoring Report.pdf Included in the Board material is the Student Outcomes Focused Governance Monitoring Report for the Literacy Intervention and College and Career Readiness Interim Goals. The monitoring report also includes a baseline-setting report for the Health and Wellness Interim Guardrails. The Superintendent recommends acceptance of the monitoring reports. Fiscal Impact: There is no fiscal impact at this time. Contact Person: Carlos Castillo, Ed.D., telephone (559) 457-3750.

3. *7:30 P.M. DISCUSS and APPROVE Public Agency Retirement Services Supplementary Retirement Plan for 2025/26 Discuss and Approve Public Agency Retirement Services Supplementary Retirement Plan for 2025/26.docx Discuss and Approve Public Agency Retirement Services Supplementary Retirement Plan for 2025/26.pdf Included in the Board material is an agreement with Public Agency Retirement Services (PARS) to offer a retirement incentive for eligible employees. The Board of Education adopted a resolution on October 08, 2025, to have PARS administer the program. The Supplementary Retirement Plan (SRP) would provide participating employees with a tax-qualified annuity equal to 80% of their 2025/26 base salary. The annuity is paid over five years by the district. The Superintendent recommends approval. Fiscal impact: Sufficient funds in the amount of $47,104,935 are available in the General Fund budget. Contact person: Patrick Jensen, telephone (559) 457-6226.

4. *7:45 P.M. HOLD Public Hearing to PRESENT and DISCUSS the Matter of the Endeavor Charter School Request for Material Revision HOLD Public Hearing to PRESENT and DISCUSS the Matter of the Endeavor Charter School Request for Material Revision.docx HOLD a Public Hearing to PRESENT and DISCUSS the Matter of the Endeavor Charter School Request for Material Revision.pdf Included in the Board material is a copy of the Endeavor Charter School (ECS) petition. ECS has been a district authorized charter school since August 2020, and is requesting a material revision to their charter. The ECS material revision was submitted to the Fresno Unified School District on November 03, 2025, and will be presented to the Board for a decision at the second Public Hearing on January 28, 2026. The estimated fiscal impact for the approval of the material revision to Fresno Unified School District has increased from $1 million to $1.2 million in 2025/26, with projected impacts of $1.5 million in 2026/27 and $ 1.7 million in 2027/28. Contact person: Carlos Castillo, Ed.D., telephone (559) 457-3750.

C. CONSENT AGENDA All Consent Agenda items are considered routine by the Board of Education and will be acted upon by one motion. There will be no separate discussion of items unless a Board member requests, in which event, the items will be considered following approval of the Consent Agenda.

OPPORTUNITY for Public Comment on the Consent Agenda

1. ADOPT Findings of Fact and Recommendations of District Administrative Board Adopt Findings of Fact and Recommendations of District Administrative Board.docx The Board of Education received and considered the Findings of Fact and Recommendations of District Administrative Panels resulting from hearings on expulsion and readmittance cases conducted during the period since the regular meeting of the Board held December 10, 2025. The Superintendent recommends adoption. Fiscal impact: There is no fiscal impact to the district at this time. Contact person: Carlos Castillo, Ed.D., telephone (559) 457-3750.

2. ADOPT Resolution No. 26-01, to Establish Compatibility, Uniformity and Standardization of Specific Products and Equipment for Use Throughout the District Adopt Reso 26-01, Establish Compatibility, Uniformity and Standardization of Specific Products and Equipment for Use Throughout the District.docx Adopt Reso 26-01, Establish Compatibility, Uniformity and Standardization of Specific Products and Equipment for Use Throughout the District.pdf Included in the Board material recommended for approval is Resolution No. 26-01, to establish consistency of maintenance, conformity of design and compatibility of existing systems in construction projects. The Superintendent recommends adoption. Fiscal impact: Adopting the resolution results in no direct financial impact; pricing for products and equipment will be on a project-by-project basis. Contact person: Paul Idsvoog, telephone (559) 457-3134.

3. ADOPT Resolution No. 26-38, General Child Care and Development Programs Continued and Expansion Funding Application Adopt Resolution No. 26-38, General Child Care and Development Programs Continued and Expansion Funding Application Adopt Resolution No. 26-38, General Child Care and Development Programs Continued and Expansion Funding Application.pdf Included in the Board material is Resolution No. 26-38, General Child Care and Development Programs Continued and Expansion Funding Application. Resolution No. 26-38, certifies the Board’s approval to submit the Continued and Expansion Funding Application to the California Department of Social Services for General Child Care and Development Programs. The resolution also authorizes the designated representatives to sign the Continued and Expansion Funding Application and all related contract documents for the 2026/27 school year. The submission of the Continued and Expansion Funding Application is required annually to renew the contract that funds full-day infant and toddler programs. The Superintendent recommends adoption. Fiscal Impact: There is no fiscal impact to the district at this time. Contact Person: Carlos Castillo, Ed.D., telephone (559) 457-3750.

4. APPROVE Personnel List Approve Personnel List.docx Approve Personnel List.pdf Included in the Board material is the personnel List, Appendix A, as submitted. The Superintendent recommends approval. Fiscal impact: There is no fiscal impact to the district at this time. Contact person: David Chavez (559) 457-3713.

5. APPROVE Meeting Minutes Approve Meeting Minutes.docx Approve Meeting Minutes.pdf Included in the Board materials are draft minutes of the Fresno Unified School District Board of Education from the special meeting held December 01, 2025, and the regular meeting held December 10, 2025. The Superintendent recommends approval. Fiscal impact: There is no fiscal impact to the district at this time. Contact person: Superintendent, Mao Misty Her, telephone (559) 457-3884.

6. APPROVE the 2025/26 Classified Hourly Salary Schedule for Reclassification of Library Media Technician and Student Transfer Technician Approve 2025/2026 Classified Hourly Salary Schedule for Reclassification of Library Media Technician and Student Transfer Technician.docx Approve the 2025/26 Classified Hourly Salary Schedule for Reclassification of Library Media Technician and Student Transfer Technician.pdf Included in the Board material is the 2025/26 Classified Hourly Salary Schedules for Reclassification of Library Media Technician and Student Transfer Technician. As a result of a Compensation Study conducted by Fresno Unified School District the following positions are being reclassified; Library Media Technician Elem – G24 to Library Media Technician – Elem G25, Library Media Technician Middle – G25 to Library Media Technician- Middle – G26, Library Media Technician High School – G26 to Library Media Technician-High School – G27, Student Transfer Technician – G32 to Student Transfer Technician – G33. The Superintendent recommends approval. Fiscal impact: There is no fiscal impact to the district at this time. Contact person: David Chavez, telephone (559) 457-3713.

7. APPROVE Addition to Legal Services Agreements for 2025/26 Approve Addition to Legal Services Agreements for 2025/26.docx Approve Addition to Legal Services Agreements for 2025/26.pdf Included in the Board material is a document listing an additional legal firm recommended for approval to provide legal services to Fresno Unified School District during the 2025/26 fiscal year. The firm's name, location, and attorney rates are also listed. The Superintendent recommends approval. Fiscal impact: Sufficient funds are available in the 2025/26 budget in the Unrestricted General Fund, Worker's Compensation Fund, and Liability Fund. Contact person: Patrick Jensen, telephone (559) 457-6226.

8. APPROVE Amendment No. 1 to the Agreement with Judge Rotenberg Education Center Approve Amendment to the Agreement with Judge Rotenberg Education Center.docx Approve Amendment to the Agreement with Judge Rotenberg Education Center.pdf Included in the Board materials is amendment No. 1 to the agreement with the Judge Rotenberg Education Center (JRC). The student’s continued placement at JRC is necessary due to significant behavioral, emotional, and educational needs that require a highly structured and specialized residential program. JRC provides 24-hour supervision, intensive behavioral treatment, individualized academic instruction, and related services aligned with the student’s Individualized Education Program (IEP) that cannot be met within district programs. To prevent any interruption in services and ensure full continuity of the educational and therapeutic supports required by the student’s IEP, this amendment extends the placement through June 30, 2026, as detailed in the attached agreement. The Superintendent recommends approval. Fiscal Impact: Sufficient funds in the amount of $521,486 are available in the Special Education budget. Contact person: Carlos Castillo, Ed.D., telephone (559) 457-3750.

9. APPROVE Amendment No. 1 to the Agreement with Origami Risk LLC Approve Amendment No. 1 to the Agreement with Origami Risk LLC.docx Approve Amendment No. 1 to the Agreement with Origami Risk LLC.pdf Included in the Board material is amendment No. 1 to the agreement with Origami Risk, LLC for continued use of the Origami Risk Management Information System (RMIS) with system enhancements. Origami’s RMIS is the existing claims management software used to process and report workers’ compensation and general liability claims. The Superintendent recommends approval. Fiscal impact: Sufficient funds in the amount of $397,185 are available in the Internal Service Liability budget over the three-year term. Contact person: Patrick Jensen, telephone (559) 457-6226.

10. APPROVE Amendment No. 1 to Superintendent Employment Agreement Approve Amendment No. 1 to Superintendent Employment Agreement.docx Approve Amendment No. 1 to Superintendent Employment Agreement.pdf Included in the Board material is Amendment No. 1 to the Superintendent Employment Agreement, which reflects the appropriate timeframes related to the Superintendent’s evaluations and any subsequent salary increases. The Board President recommends approval. Fiscal impact: Noted in the terms of the Superintendent’s employment agreement. Contact person: David Chavez, telephone (559) 457-3713.

11. APPROVE Amendment No. 2 to the Agreement with Aetna Life Insurance Company-Medicare Advantage Plan for Retirees Approve Amendment Two to the Agreement with Aetna Life Insurance Company-Medicare Advantage Plan for Retirees.docx Approve Amendment Two to the Agreement with Aetna Life Insurance Company-Medicare Advantage Plan for Retirees.pdf Included in the Board material is amendment two to the agreement with Aetna Life Insurance Company for a Medicare Advantage Plan for all eligible retirees. The district currently offers medical benefits coverage for eligible retirees and has two choices: Aetna and Kaiser Permanente. The Superintendent recommends approval. Fiscal impact: Sufficient funds in the amount of $40 million are available in the Internal Health Service Fund budget. Contact person: Patrick Jensen, telephone (559) 457-6226.