Suzette Acosta

Key discussions during the meeting included the approval of the agenda and the finalization of the 2024-2025 School Accountability Report Cards (SARC). Approval was granted for the attendance of the Superintendent and staff at the California Association for Bilingual Education Conference in March 2026. A modernization update detailed that Phase 1 is nearing completion with only minor punch list items remaining, while Phase 2, which includes new fencing and bids for phone/fire systems, is awaiting DSA approval. The Board also addressed the county's proposed annexation regarding the 99 interchange, and a mention of the district's Wellness Center on the news. The regular payroll and maintenance cycles for December 31st, 2025, were approved.

The meeting included the Annual Organizational Board of Trustees Meeting where officers for 2025 were elected, including the Board President, Vice-President, and Clerk. New business discussions involved approving the appointment of a Voting Representative for committee elections, approving a resolution regarding Board Member Compensation for missed meetings, and approving the First Interim Report for 2025-2026. Further approvals included the disposal of E-Waste materials and an increase in board compensation effective after January 1st, 2026, based on updated education code AB1390. Communications covered a modernization update indicating phase one is almost complete, with electrical and fencing work forthcoming. The Superintendent's report provided program updates and unofficial enrollment data.

The meeting agenda included the approval of the current meeting agenda and the minutes from the October 10th, 2025 meeting. New business comprised several approvals: an amendment to the agreement with Fresno County Superintendent of Schools for desktop support services; a resolution setting the date for the Annual Organizational Meeting for December 10, 2025; and approval for a $50,000 fund transfer from the General Fund to the Deferred Maintenance Fund based on the 2025-2026 budget. Communications included an update on the modernization project, which is awaiting warranty item completion before proceeding to bid phase two, and presentations on the Fresno Countywide Williams Report and CAVA Academic Performance. Personnel actions involved the approval of a letter of resignation for a Resource Specialist. Warrant approvals included the October 31st, 2025 payroll. Board members reported on attending a dinner meeting concerning the California Dashboard and updates on Board Policy AB1390.

The meeting included discussions on the agreement between Fresno County Superintendent of Schools for desktop support services, a resolution to set the date and time for the Annual Organizational Meeting, and a Fund Transfer Resolution from the General Fund to the Deferred Maintenance Fund. There was a modernization update, a Fresno Countywide Williams Report, and a CAVA Academic Performance Presentation. The board also approved a letter of resignation from a Resource Specialist.

The meeting included discussions and actions on several key areas, including the authorization for filing applications for state allocation board-administered programs, the approval of the annual developer fees report for the school year 2024-2025, and the approval for a staff member's attendance at the California Association of School Business Officials (CASBO) annual conference. The Board also approved the disposal or donation of items from Orange Center premises, staff meal prices, and the Board Policy 6158 regarding Independent Study. Updates were provided on modernization efforts, and there were reports on traffic studies, teacher participation in professional development, field trips, preschool activities, and program data. The board also discussed the administration of dyslexia screeners and preliminary CAASPP scores.