Board of Education Regular Meeting - Mar 11 2026

AMENDED AGENDA - MARCH 06, 2026 Unscheduled Oral Communication has been moved to an earlier position on the agenda. Estimated times for Conference and Discussion items have changed.

AGENDA MARCH 11, 2026 *4:30 P.M. (CLOSED SESSION) *7:00 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 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).Assistant Superintendent, Human Resources Executive Officer, Analysis, Measurement & Accountability Executive Officer, Student Engagement Principal

Conference with Legal Counsel – Existing Litigation (Government Code Section 54956.9 (d)(1)). 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 GL26-0218-16829

*7:00 P.M., RECONVENE and Report Action Taken During Closed Session

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.

Members of the public with questions on school district issues may submit them in writing. The Board will automatically refer to the Superintendent any formal requests that are brought before them at this time. The appropriate staff member will furnish answers to questions.

A. RECEIVE INFORMATION & REPORTS There are no items for this section of the agenda.

B. CONFERENCE/DISCUSSION AGENDA

1. *8:00 P.M. DISCUSS and APPROVE Student Outcomes Focused Governance Implementation Timeline Discuss and Approve Student Outcomes Focused Governance Implementation Timeline.docx Discuss and Approve Student Outcomes Focused Governance Implementation Timeline.pdf Included in the Board material is the updated Student Outcomes Focused Governance implementation timeline for discussion and prioritization of actions for the next quarter. 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.

2. *8:25 P.M. DISCUSS and ADOPT Resolution No. 26-61, Authorizing the Board to Reduce or Discontinue Particular Classified Services for the 2026/27 School Year Discuss and Approve Resolution No. 26-61.docx Discuss and Approve Resolution No. 26-61.pdf Included in the Board material is Resolution No. 26-61, authorizing the Board to reduce or discontinue particular classified services for the 2026/27 school year. Pursuant to Education Code 45117 and 45308, it is in the best interest of the District that the number of classified employees be reduced for lack of work and/or lack of funds. Approval of this resolution will authorize all related documents and actions. Education Code section 45117 provides that the services of no classified employee may be terminated while any short/term employee is retained to render a service which the classified employee is qualified to render. The Superintendent recommends adoption. Fiscal impact: There is no fiscal impact to the district at this time. Contact person: David Chavez (559) 457-3713.

3. *8:45 P.M. DISCUSS and ADOPT Resolution No. 26-66, Authorizing the Board to Reduce or Eliminate Particular Kinds of Services for the 2026/27 School Year Discuss and Adopt Resolution No. 26-66.docx Discuss and Approve Resolution 26-66.pdf

Included in the Board material is Resolution No. 26-66, authorizing the Board to reduce or eliminate particular kinds of certificated services and to permit the layoff of certificated employees for the 2026/27 school year. Pursuant to Education Code 44949 and 44955 it is in the best interest of the district that the number of certificated employees be reduced or discontinued. Approval of this resolution will authorize all related documents and actions. The Superintendent recommends adoption. Fiscal impact: There is no fiscal impact to the district at this time. Contact person: David Chavez (559) 457-3713.

4. *9:05 P.M. DISCUSS and DECIDE on the California School Boards Association Delegate Assembly Corrected Ballot Discuss and Decide on the California School Boards Association Delegate Assembly Corrected Ballot Packet.docx Discuss and Decide on the California School Boards Association Delegate Assembly Corrected Ballot Packet.pdf Included in the Board material is the California School Boards Association Delegate Assembly corrected ballot packet for region/subregion 10B. The Board may vote for three of the four candidates listed on the ballot. The ballot deadline is Monday, March 16, 2026. Fiscal impact: There is no fiscal impact to the district at this time. Contact person: Ambra O'Connor, telephone (559) 457-3838.

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 February 25, 2026. 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. 26-69, In Support of the Better Roads, Safe Streets Transportation Measure Adopt Resolution No. 26-69, In Support of the Better Roads, Safe Streets Transportation Measure.docx Adopt Resolution No. 26-69, In Support of the Better Roads, Safe Streets Transportation Measure.pdf

Included in the Board material is Resolution No. 26-69, In support of the Better Roads, Safe Streets Transportation Measure. The Superintendent recommends adoption. Fiscal impact: There is no fiscal impact to the district at this time. Contact person: Ambra O'Connor, telephone (559) 457-3838.

3. 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, telephone (559) 457-3713.

4. APPROVE Meeting Minutes Approve Meeting Minutes.docx Approve Meeting Minutes.pdf Included in the Board material are draft minutes for the Fresno Unified School District Board of Education workshop held February 18, 2026, and the regular meeting held February 25, 2026. The Superintendent recommends approval. Fiscal impact: There is no fiscal impact to the district at this time. Contact person: Superintendent Her, telephone (559) 457-3884.

5. APPROVE Revisions to Board Meeting Dates Approve Revisions to Board Meeting Dates.docx Approve Revisions to Board Meeting Dates.pdf Included in the Board materials are revisions to Board meeting dates for the 2026/27 and 2027/28 school years. The Superintendent recommends approval . Fiscal impact: There is no fiscal impact to the district at this time. Contact person: Ambra O'Connor, telephone (559) 457-3838.

6. APPROVE the 2025/26 Second Interim Financial Report Approve the 2025/26 Second Interim Financial Report.docx Approve the 2025/26 Second Interim Financial Report.pdf Included in the Board material is the Fresno Unified School District Second Interim Financial Report. California school districts are required to approve interim financial reports twice each fiscal year. The Fresno Unified School District 2025/26 Second Interim Financial Report is presented for approval and reflects a positive certification of the district’s financial condition. The report is based on the January 31, 2026, year-to-date revenue and expenditures as required by state law. The Superintendent recommends approval of the Second Interim Financial Report for submission to the County Superintendent of Schools. Fiscal impact: A positive certification reflects that the district’s projected reserve for 2025/26 at $93.2 million exceeds the minimum required reserve for economic uncertainties (2%). Additionally, projections indicate a positive cash balance for the current year and two subsequent years. The support material reflects a multi-year projected budget for the Unrestricted General Fund and utilizes the State assumptions developed by the California County Superintendents Educational Services Association. Contact person: Patrick Jensen, telephone (559) 457-6226.

7. APPROVE Appointment to Citizens’ Bond Oversight Committee Approve Appointment to Citizens' Bond Oversight Committee.docx Include in the Board material is a recommendation that the Board approve the appointment of Drew Wilson to the Citizens’ Bond Oversight Committee (CBOC). Drew Wilson is nominated by Trustee Andy Levine. The role of the CBOC, which meets quarterly, is to ensure that bond proceeds are expended only for the purposes set forth in the ballot measures. The Superintendent recommends approval . Fiscal impact: There is no fiscal impact to the district at this time. Contact person: Paul Idsvoog, telephone (559) 457-3134.

8. APPROVE Revised Job Description for Manager II-Nurse Educator Approve Revised Job Description for Manager II – Nurse Educator.docx Approve Revised Job Description for Manager II -Nurse Educator.pdf Included in the Board material is the revised job description for the Manager II - Nurse Educator position. The proposed updates are intended to clarify and strengthen the educational scope of the role and ensure alignment with current clinical practice standards, workforce development needs, and professional nursing education requirements. The Superintendent recommends approval . There is no fiscal impact to the district at this time. Contact Person: David Chavez, telephone (559) 457-3713.

9. APPROVE Award of Request for Proposals No. 26-01, Integrated Pest Management Approve Award of Request for Proposals No. 26-01, Integrated Pest Management.docx Included in the Board material is information on Request for Proposals (RFP) No. 26-01, Integrated Pest Management for all school sites and departments. The agreement shall be in effect for three years starting July 01, 2026, with the option to renew for two additional one-year terms. Staff recommend award to: Eagleshield Pest Control (Fresno, California) $294,274. The Superintendent recommends approval. Fiscal impact: Sufficient funds in the amount of $294,274 are available in the Operations and Environmental Services budget. Contact person: Paul Idsvoog, telephone (559) 457-3134.

10. APPROVE Use of Individual Piggyback and Cooperative Contracts Approve Use of Individual Piggyback and Cooperative Contracts in 2025/26.docx Approve Use of Individual Piggyback and Cooperative Contracts in 2025/26.pdf