Valerie Mechella Bailey

This document is a self-reflection on local performance indicators for the Fairfield-Suisun Unified School District for the 2026-27 school year. It details the district's progress in meeting various Local Control Funding Formula (LCFF) priority areas. Key focus areas include appropriately assigned teachers, access to curriculum-aligned instructional materials, safe and functional school facilities, implementation of state academic standards, parent and family engagement, school climate, and access to a broad course of study. The self-reflection involves annual measurement, reporting results to the local governing board, and utilizing SBE-adopted self-reflection tools.

The Board meeting addressed several critical topics, including the appointment of new district personnel such as an associate mental health clinician, a child nutrition manager, an assistant principal, and an assistant director of special education. The Board also presented the annual evaluation of the superintendent, noting her achievements in meeting goals, district audit results, and leadership through difficult circumstances. Key discussion topics included the district's response to a tragic act of violence that occurred following a high school graduation ceremony, with a focus on providing mental health support, healing initiatives, community safety, and ongoing efforts to protect students and staff.

The board meeting included the approval of an agenda amendment, followed by an executive session covering student discipline, personnel negotiations, litigation, and a superintendent evaluation. A significant appointment was made for the principal position at the local K-8 school. The superintendent provided an update on progress regarding LCAP goals, foundational literacy initiatives, community schools programs, and communication strategies. Additionally, the board recognized students of the month and discussed upcoming graduation events and budget-related meetings.

The Fairfield-Suisun Unified School District's Local Control and Accountability Plan (LCAP) for 2024-2027 is an update for the 2026-27 school year, designed to improve the educational experience for all students. It focuses on four key goals: executing an equitable, high-quality educational program to ensure every student graduates college or career ready; implementing a tiered social-emotional program to support the well-being of all students and staff; refining a staffing plan to competitively recruit, retain, and develop staff; and creating safe, inclusive, and welcoming environments that foster student success and engagement. The plan specifically addresses achievement gaps for high-needs student groups, including English learners, foster youth, low-income students, and students with disabilities, across academic performance, social-emotional learning, and overall school climate.

This report outlines Samto's strategic direction, focusing on empowering students for college and career readiness through personalized, competency-based education and mastery learning. Key strategic goals include implementing equitable, high-quality instructional programs, establishing a tiered social-emotional learning program for student and staff well-being, and ensuring rigorous planning and continuous professional development for staff. The plan also prioritizes creating safe and inclusive learning communities, actively engaging parents and community partners, and ultimately raising graduation rates while improving math skills to ensure student success beyond high school.