Regular Board Meeting | 1/18/2024 – 06:00 PM

The meeting was called to order by Board President Ricardo Favela at 5:01 p.m.

There were no requests for public comment.

The Governing Board adjourned into closed session at 5:02 p.m.

The Governing Board returned from closed session and reconvened into open session at 6:16 p.m.

There was no action taken in closed session.

The flag salute and student presentation were led by student leaders from Live Oak Elementary.

It is recommended the Governing Board approve the minutes of the December 11, 2023 Organizational and Regular Board Meeting.

Ms. Sandy Forrest addressed the Governing Board for a public service announcement regarding the Fallbrook Music Society free concert at Mission Theatre for the upcoming weekend.

Mr. Dale Kaye addressed the Governing Board regarding a proposal to set aside one month out of the year to celebrate American Heritage.

Dr. Jeff Paull, Base Liaison, was not present at the Board Meeting.

Dr. Constance Fish had no report.

Ms. Mary McBride had the privilege of attending the ELO Kitchenistas class at La Paloma Elementary. She emphasized the fantastic nature of this event, highlighting it as just one example of the various engaging activities hosted for the students.

Ms. Suzanne Lundin visited the Winter Camp at La Paloma Elementary and took a moment to express her appreciation for the contributions of Lilly Perez and Dale Leonard. Ms. Lundin observed the joy on the faces of students in various rooms, spanning arts, music, drama, science, and soccer. She noted their enthusiasm and expressed a desire to continue such impactful events in the future.

Mr. Ricardo Favela attended the All People Celebration in Balboa Park, featuring keynote speakers dedicated to maintaining the spirit of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Mr. Favela also provided an update on the new park being developed on Fallbrook Street, which is expected to be completed in a year and a half. Additionally, he highlighted the ongoing registration for Softball and Baseball in Fallbrook, encouraging the involvement of children in sports as a valuable opportunity.

Superintendent Monika Hazel shared that since returning from winter break, she has actively visited schools in collaboration with Dr. Kimberly Huesing.

Ms. Hazel shared an update regarding the application for the Community Schools Grant. She reported that this initiative provides a valuable opportunity to collaborate with principals, social workers, and counselors, ensuring a comprehensive and holistic approach to community engagement. Ms. Hazel has actively engaged with school leadership, facilitating meetings to discuss strategies for maximizing the impact of the Community Schools Grant. These discussions involve key educational partners, including principals, social workers, and counselors, to create a unified and effective plan. This exciting development has the potential to secure 12 million dollars over the course of five years through the Community Schools Grant. This substantial funding would significantly contribute to the enhancement of our educational programs and support services for students, furthering our mission of providing a high-quality education.

Dr. Kimberly Huesing, Assistant Superintendent of Educational Services, Dr. Lea Curcio, Director of Curriculum and Instruction, and Mrs. Arica Rainey, Principal of William H. Frazier Elementary presented the contents of the FUESD Dashboard on the California website, shared a highlight regarding the English Language Performance Indicator and provided insight on future performance based on the investments made in Early Literacy during the last three years of recovery from COVID-19 and strategic supports through the LCAP.

Mr. Bryson Bickler, Director of Facilities, Maintenance and Operations, and Mr. Kevin Fleming, Principal Architect of DLR Group, presented an update to the Governing Board on the District’s facilities long-range master plan.

It is recommended the Governing Board approve the employment of Melissa Hoye on a Variable Term Waiver

It is recommended the Governing Board approve the School Accountability Report Cards (SARC) for the following school sites: Fallbrook STEM Academy, Fallbrook Virtual Academy, La Paloma Elementary School, Live Oak Elementary School, Maie Ellis Elementary School, Mary Fay Pendleton School, Potter Junior High School, San Onofre School, Santa Margarita Academy and William H. Frazier Elementary School.

It is recommended the Governing Board approve all expenses be paid for seven members of the San Onofre School team, Kimberly Huesing, Assistant Superintendent of Education Services, and Tavga Bustani, Principal Coach to attend the 2024 The Summit on PLC at Work® in Phoenix, AZ on February 13-15, 2024.  Registration is $829.00, total approximate cost is $1,500 each, to be paid out of the Education Services budget.

The meeting adjourned at 8:06 p.m.