Fresno County Office of Education

The meeting included an inspirational reading emphasizing education's role in justice, followed by a student representative report highlighting student engagement in competitions such as Robotics and Skills USA, noting a 50-student increase in Skills USA participation. A significant portion of the meeting was dedicated to honoring a staff member for her dedication, leadership, ethical compass, and impact on data-driven decision-making and the Fresno Data Hub initiative. Furthermore, the Board recognized the Clovis Unified School District National Champion Meet Evaluation and Technology Team for their historic first-place finish at the National FFA Career Development Finals. Board members expressed pride in the team's discipline, mastery of the meat industry, and representation of the Central Valley. The discussion also touched upon future opportunities in the agricultural industry.

The meeting included the recognition of an eighth-grade student for exemplary leadership, character, empathy, and community service, including their commitment to music, volunteering, and future plans for trade school in welding. The board also adopted a resolution recognizing January 19, 2026, as the Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day and supporting the countywide effort to honor Dr. King, encouraging schools to commemorate the civil rights movement and promote understanding of justice, integrity, freedom, and love.

The meeting included an inspirational reading and recognized student representative Teresa for attending a county training. The board adopted the agenda and the minutes from the October 16th meeting. Employee of the Month, Brenda Perkins, was honored for her work as an administrative assistant and for creating a culture of inclusivity and teamwork. Jesus Cruz was recognized as the November Superintendent Superstar for his leadership and commitment to excellence.

The agenda includes items such as the Career Technical High School Report, Williams Lawsuit Compliance, Teaching Assignment Monitoring Outcomes, Quarterly Fixed Asset Report, Budget to Actual Comparison Report, and the First Interim Financial Report. Additionally, the board will consider budget revisions, resolutions regarding categorical exemptions for school projects, school facility program participation, and new and amended superintendent and board policies. They will also discuss member compensation for missed meetings, nominate a CSBA regional county delegate, and consider resolutions recognizing Kwanzaa Week and The Day of the Special Educator. The agenda also includes a closed session for real property negotiations and discussions on trustee activities and the superintendent's report.

The Local Control Accountability Plan for Fresno County Superintendent of Schools for the 2022-23 school year outlines the use of state and federal funds, including LCFF, to support students, with a particular focus on high-needs students such as foster youth, English learners, and low-income students. The plan is structured around seven key goals: improving student engagement, attendance, discipline, and school climate; mitigating instructional learning loss and enhancing academic achievement in ELA, ELD, and Math; increasing parent, guardian, and community engagement; ensuring credentialed teachers, well-maintained facilities, and approved curriculum; providing comprehensive educational services for expelled youth; minimizing the impact of school placement changes for foster youth; and developing a foster youth education database and mobile application. The plan emphasizes stakeholder engagement and addresses challenges and successes, particularly in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic.