Fullerton School District

The meeting included a report from the closed session, during which the board approved a settlement agreement and upheld the superintendent's decision on a confidential personnel investigation. The board elected Ruthie Hanchet as president, James Cho as vice president, and Vanessa Estraa as clerk. The superintendent was appointed as the board secretary until his retirement, after which Dr. Chad Hammet will take over. The board also approved the 2026 board meeting dates with a change from May 12th to May 19th. Vanessa Estraa was selected as the representative for the county committee on school district organization, with Barryman as the alternate. Discussions also included PBIS and tiny home project.

The school board meeting included discussions and celebrations around the district's achievements. The district was recognized as an Apple Distinguished District, the first in California and west of Texas, highlighting innovative uses of technology in classrooms. The meeting also celebrated the district's PBIS program, with all school sites earning platinum level recognition. The transportation department was acknowledged for implementing PBIS on school buses, making the district the only one in Orange County to do so.

The special meeting of the FSD School Board was convened to conduct interviews for a board applicant. The agenda included the pledge of allegiance and a discussion on the interview process, including the number of questions to be asked to the candidates. A motion was made and approved to revise the interview questions. The order in which candidates would be interviewed was determined by a random drawing. The board members then described the interview process, which included a set of questions, a timer for responses, and a procedure for candidate management during the interviews.

This document pertains to the Fullerton School District's Local Control Accountability Plan (LCAP) Survey for the 2025-26 academic year. The LCAP is a collaborative process designed to achieve organizational goals and enhance student outcomes. The survey aims to gather community input on key areas including programs, facilities, nutrition, and after-school activities to inform the plan's development.

The board meeting included discussions and actions related to personnel matters, such as approving authorization to serve notices of intent to dismiss or other notices pursuant to education codes for permanent certificated employees. The board welcomed a new personnel commissioner and led the group in the Pledge of Allegiance. There was a reorganization of the board of trustees, and the outgoing president thanked colleagues and staff for their work during challenging times, particularly highlighting the district's efforts in providing resources and support during the COVID-19 pandemic. The board also discussed and approved board meeting dates for the upcoming year, with a change to the March date and the potential addition of a meeting in May. Representatives for various committees and associations were appointed or carried over from the previous year.