Board of Education Regular Meeting - Jan 14 2026

AMENDED AGENDA - JANUARY 09, 2026 NOTED ON PAGE 3

AGENDA JANUARY 14, 2026 *4:30 P.M. (CLOSED SESSION) *5:30 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

BOARD PRESIDENT ISLAS WILL PARTICIPATE FROM THE TELECONFERENCE LOCATION AS FOLLOWS: 800 BETHANY DRIVE, SCOTTS VALLEY, CALIFORNIA 95066

PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54953 (b) (2) ALL ACTION TAKEN DURING THIS TELECONFERENCE MEETING SHALL BE BY ROLL CALL VOTE.

*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 Carlos Castillo, Ed.D., 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. Conference with Labor Negotiator (Government Code Section 54957.6); Fresno Unified School District Negotiator(s): David Chavez and Paul Idsvoog; Employee Organizations(s): FTA, CSEA, Chapter 125, CSEA, Chapter 143, SEIU, Local 521, FASTA/SEIU, Local 521/CTW, CLC, Fresno Unified Building & Construction Trades/FTA; International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAMAW), Unrepresented Employees: All Management, Confidential, and Supervisory Employees. Public Employee Discipline, Dismissal, Release, Reassignment, Resignation (Government Code Section 54957). Public Employment/Appointment (Government Code Section 54957). Conference with Legal Counsel – Existing Litigation (Government Code Section 54956.9 (d)(1)).Ignacio Alberto Torres, Jr. v. Fresno Unified School District, Dale Dewayne Spurrier Fresno Superior Court No. 24CECG03708, Claim No. GL24-0821-14236 Davis v. Fresno Unified School District

Fresno Superior Court Case No. 12CECG03718 Fifth District Court of Appeals Case Nos. F068477 and F079811 CA Supreme Court Case No. S266344 Proposed Renewal of Tolling Agreement- Atkinson, Andelson, Loya, Ruud & Romo G.V. v. Fresno Unified School District, Fresno Superior Court No. 22CECG02657, Claim No. GL01-0701-7676 Conference with Legal Counsel – Anticipated, Pending, Threatened Litigation (Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2)).Potential Case (one)

*5:30 P.M., RECONVENE and Report Action Taken During Closed Session

A. RECEIVE INFORMATION & REPORTS

1. RECEIVE 2024/25 Bond Annual Report Receive 2024/25 Bond Annual Report.docxReceive 2024/25 Bond Annual Report.pdf Included in the Board material is 2024/25 Bond Annual Report. The purpose of the Citizens' Bond Oversight Committee is to inform the public concerning the expenditure of bond revenues. Its duties are to review the quarterly and annual audit reports produced by the district’s independent accountant and present an annual report indicating the district’s compliance with the Constitution of the State of California. Fiscal impact: There is no fiscal impact to the district at this time. Contact person: Paul Idsvoog, telephone (559) 457-3134.

2. RECEIVE Proposed Revisions for Board Policies - Human Resources Receive Proposed Revisions for Board Policies-HR.docx Receive Proposed Revisions for Board Policies-HR.pdf Included in the Board materials are proposed revisions for two Board Policies (BP) as follows: BP 4217.3 Layoff/Rehire BP 4317.3 Personnel Reduction (Layoff/Rehire) 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. Fiscal impact: There is no fiscal impact to the district at this time. Contact person: David Chavez, telephone (559) 457-3713.

B. CONFERENCE/DISCUSSION AGENDA

1. *5:35 P.M. HOLD Public Hearing to DISCUSS and APPROVE the Naming of Edison High School Baseball Field Hold Public Hearing to Discuss and Approve the Naming of Edison High School Baseball Field.docx Hold Public Meeting to Discuss and Approve the Naming of Edison Baseball High School Baseball Field.pdf Included in the Board material is a petition received on October 30, 2025, to name the Edison High School baseball field after the late Dr. James Aldredge. A public hearing will be conducted to provide members of the public an opportunity to provide input for the Board’s consideration. The Superintendent recommends approval. Fiscal impact: There is no fiscal impact to the district at this time. Contact person: Ambra O'Connor, telephone (559) 457-3727.

2. *6:05 P.M. HOLD a Public Hearing to PRESENT and DISCUSS the Matter of the School of Unlimited Learning Charter Renewal Petition Hold a Public Hearing to Present and Discuss the Matter of the School of Unlimited Learning Charter Renewal Petition Hold a Public Hearing to Present and Discuss the Matter of the School of Unlimited Learning Charter Renewal Petition.pdf Included in the Board material is a copy of the School of Unlimited Learning (SOUL) charter renewal petition. SOUL has been a district authorized charter school since March 1998 and is applying for the renewal of their charter. The SOUL charter renewal petition was submitted to Fresno Unified School District on December 01, 2025, and will be presented to the Board for a decision at the February 25, 2026, Board meeting. Fiscal impact: The estimated fiscal impact to Fresno Unified School District based on the renewal has decreased from $2.6 million to $2 million in 2026/27, with projected impacts of $2.1 million in 2027/28 and $2.2 million in 2028/29. 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 17, 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 Provisional Internship Permit Adopt Provisional Internship Permit.docx Included in the Board material is a Provisional Internship Permit (PIP) recommendation to rehire or hire upon Board adoption. The Superintendent recommends adoption. Fiscal impact: There is no fiscal impact to the district at this time. Contact person: David Chavez, telephone (559) 457-3713.

3. ADOPT Variable Term Waiver for Bilingual, Cross-Cultural, Language, and Development Authorization Adopt Variable Term Waiver for Bilingual, Cross-Cultural, Language, and Development Authorization.docx Included in the Board material is a Variable Term Waiver request for Bilingual, Cross-Cultural, Language, and Development Authorization for the 2025/26 school year. The Superintendent recommends adoption. Fiscal impact: There is no fiscal impact to the district at this time. Contact person: David Chavez, telephone (559) 457-3713.

4. ADOPT Resolutions Delineating Authorized District Agents to Sign on Behalf of Fresno Unified School District Adopt Resolutions Delineating Authorized District Agents to Sign.docx Adopt Resolutions Delineating Authorized District Agents to Sign.docx Included in the Board material are Resolutions 26-42 through 26-48 presented for adoption to update authorized officials to sign various business transactions on behalf of Fresno Unified School District. These resolutions will be effective for the period beginning January 14, 2026, until revoked or superseded. The Superintendent recommends adoption. Fiscal impact: There is no fiscal impact to the district at this time. Contact person: Patrick Jensen, telephone (559) 457-6226.

5. APPROVE Personnel List Approve Personnel List.docxApprove 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, telephone (559) 457-3713.

6. APPROVE Meeting Minutes Approve Meeting Minutes.docxApprove Meeting Minutes-Backup.pdf Included in the Board material are the draft minutes for the regular meeting of the Fresno Unified School District Board of Education held, December 17, 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.

7. APPROVE Proposed Revisions for Board Bylaws Approve Proposed Revisions for Board Bylaws.pdf Approve Proposed Revisions for Board Bylaws.pdf Included in the Board materials 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 Board President recommends approval. Fiscal impact: There is no fiscal impact to the district at this time. Contact person: Ambra O'Connor, telephone (559) 457-3838.

8. APPROVE Proposed Revisions for Board Policies Approve Proposed Revisions for Board Policies.pdf Approve Proposed Revisions for Board Policies.pdf Included in the Board materials are proposed revisions for six Board Policies (BP) as follows: 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 Board President recommends approval. Fiscal contact: There is no fiscal contact to the district at this time. Contact person: Ambra O'Connor, telephone (559) 457-3838.

9. APPROVE 2024/25 and 2025/26 Classified Y-Rated Salary Schedules Approve 2024/25 and 2025/26 Classified Y-Rated Salary Schedules.docx Approve 2024/25 and 2025/26 Classified Y-Rated Salary Schedules.pdf Included in the Board materials are the 2024/25 and 2025/26 Classified Y-Rated Salary Schedules. The revised salary schedules are brought for approval to provide a publicly available Board approved salary schedule as required by CalSTRS and CalPERS regulations. Annual Board approval of employee salary schedules is consistent with best practices and is recommended by the Fresno County Superintendent of Schools. 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.

10. APPROVE Grant Application to the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing - 2025 Teacher Residency Expansion Grant Approve Grant Application to the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing - 2025 Teacher Residency Expansion Grant Included in the Board material is a request to write the grant application to the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing - 2025 Teacher Residency Expansion Grant. The Superintendent recommends approval. There is no fiscal impact to the district at this time. The grant award is up to $8.8 million dollars over the four-year grant extension from 2026/27 to 2029/30. Contact person: Carlos Castillo, Ed.D., telephone (559) 457-3750.

11. RATIFY Revised Academic Calendar 2025/26 Ratify Revised Academic Calendar 2025-26.pdf Included in the Board material is a revised Academic Calendar designating December 26, 2025, as a federal holiday. This item is being brought forward for ratification because the Executive Order designating December 24 and 26 as federal holidays was signed on December 18, 2025. The Superintendent recommends ratification. There is no fiscal impact at this time. Contact Person: Carlos Castillo, Ed.D., telephone (559) 457-3750.

UNSCHEDULED ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Individuals who wish to address the Board on topics within the Board's subject matter jurisdiction, but not listed on this agenda may do so at this time. If you wish to address the Board on a specific item that is listed on the agenda, you should do so when that specific item is called. Individuals shall submit a speaker card specifying the topic they wish to address. To the extent practical, the card should be submitted before the Board President announces unscheduled oral communications.

While time limitations are at the discretion of the Board President, generally members of the public will be limited to a maximum of three (3) minutes per speaker for a total of thirty (30) minutes of public comment as designated on this agenda. The Board recognizes that individuals may ask the Board to answer questions or respond to statements made during unscheduled oral communications and in accordance with Board Bylaw 9323, the Board shall take no action or discussion on any item not appearing on the posted agenda, except as authorized by law.