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Butler described the RCD as a special district based in Dixon with a seven-member, supervisor-appointed board, roughly 55 programs and an approximately $4,000,000 annual budget. She said about one-quarter of that budget supports education programs, and that the RCD has secured roughly 18 funders to cover program costs so schools incur no fees, including transportation.

Among the RCD’s offerings Butler highlighted watershed-education field trips. She said the organization brought more than 500 third-graders from the county to Rockville Park this year for hands-on activities such as creek exploration, aquatic invertebrate study, native-seed planting and take-home seed packets. Butler said the programs aim to expose students and high-school cohorts to local watershed and career opportunities and to remove cost barriers for districts.

Butler said the RCD also works on habitat restoration, water-quality projects, fire prevention and post-fire recovery, and that adult-education programs complement its school offerings. She asked the board to be aware of those programs as a no-cost outdoor education resource for FSUSD students.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Fairfield-Suisun Unified School District Regular Governing Board Meeting March 20, 2025 (Part 1)","oneSentenceSummary","Marion Butler, education director at Solano Resource Conservation District, told the Fairfield-Suisun board about county watershed and habitat education programs that bring students outdoors at no cost to schools; she said the RCD has a $4 million annual budget and that Rockville Park hosted over 500 third-graders this year.","taxTitle","Fairfield-Suisun Unified, School Districts, California","taxId",14142,"location","California","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":77,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":78,"_41":79,"_43":80,"_45":81,"_47":82,"_49":83,"_51":84,"_53":85,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":86,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":87,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6115323,"Superintendent highlights attendance push, CAASPP testing and district programs at March 20 meeting",744,4364000,5108000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2739318-5657c9036cc77f69b3b88f2758dc5403&start=4364&end=5108","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2739318-5657c9036cc77f69b3b88f2758dc5403/thumbnail_4364000.jpg","/articles/6115323/California/Superintendent-highlights-attendance-push-CAASPP-testing-and-district-programs-at-March-20-meeting","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6115323-f5928b0ec34de51b092e08bad133ed87/orig.mp4?Expires=1771151506&Signature=dEddqWgOg45bQx0j5XczjX6IPbCxHL~a1M90bfc26CnHQLXwIGBwk1pULvVb2vDWc6zwMrwgfyyRb-d591VRG9kD3V9l8JICfsmvlO5NRht4cWS-lusHWSbwpClzN3gWNHnMwVCzvNvcbKo9lISrtzdNV-Q0wl~CZ81nxGifOwZ8sRPIKssd51B0kPOY6u2ONeSBhDOHEoqa1~jUBO6NX3ygAgMT1iYCzcO93DSi0DIBhz1pQb17gBhcmmGjTcJSy0JBmNSe2vuddCbTvZEiV4cT-Dwj2wHQjkwZzVfZ-nFLC5T6-i6GlmbyeXAruRcTmBzSgybbQb~7GN1QPKE3pQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Superintendent Dr. Garcia used her March 20 report to summarize district programs, student-assessment schedules and attendance initiatives for Fairfield-Suisun Unified School District.

She described a recent Parent Leadership Training Institute graduation after a 20-week course, ongoing Local Control and Accountability Plan (LCAP) work, and an expanded-learning program that the superintendent said is serving more students. Dr. Garcia told the board the district has started CAASPP testing for grades 3–8 and grade 11 in English language arts, math and science and urged families to avoid scheduling appointments during testing windows to ensure student participation.

Dr. Garcia emphasized an attendance campaign called “March Madness,” noting the district calculates about $90 in average funding per student day and said that a sustained 1% attendance increase can equate to roughly $2,000,000 for the district. She also said surrounding districts are facing significant budget difficulties and layoffs; by contrast, she said FSUSD did not issue layoffs this year. The superintendent said the district reduced $15,000,000 last year, and that $9,000,000 of that reduction is ongoing, remarks which were presented verbally at the meeting.

Administrative updates included classroom technology upgrades (Promethean boards), replacement of copy machines, progress on construction projects such as a performing-arts center and new kindergarten facilities, and continuing collaboration with labor partners to manage the budget. Dr. Garcia also noted an expanded approach to early literacy interventions, district credit-recovery efforts for ninth graders and enhanced supports for English learners and foster/unsheltered youth in partnership with the Solano County Office of Education.

She closed with event reminders: a Career Technical Education showcase at Fairfield High School on March 27, a district hiring fair March 29, the English Learner Advisory Committee virtual meeting on April 1, and the district spring break April 7–14.","Superintendent Dr. Garcia reviewed district programs, attendance initiatives, CAASPP testing and fiscal context, and thanked staff for avoiding layoffs during a period of regional budget strain.",{"_33":89,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":90,"_41":91,"_43":92,"_45":93,"_47":94,"_49":95,"_51":96,"_53":97,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":98,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":99,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6115328,"Fairfield-Suisun trustees affirm multiple personnel appointments after closed session",519,3842000,4361000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2739318-5657c9036cc77f69b3b88f2758dc5403&start=3842&end=4361","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2739318-5657c9036cc77f69b3b88f2758dc5403/thumbnail_3842000.jpg","/articles/6115328/California/Fairfield-Suisun-trustees-affirm-multiple-personnel-appointments-after-closed-session","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6115328-f9644736b70257b3a8a7fda3e2c7244b/orig.mp4?Expires=1771151506&Signature=oM181b~GQ7dYIa95-KyV4pKv2nG3q2k7hwGmAj-LXEdZKgvJcboqLkXa-T~~W4FInL8hU~iKmb0K~UQPvLGUj1Vw43KzgQ8vVv5IHkNJ50Cm1H1du7cNBQUv-0qoEPzlpPsID~vo1BjR1pvYr-QGfGjastsVEz~JqR2QUcIwlA7boybJ7lMwhy8VyQ9XM5fLkILTy~NAUYC5DxE~1GHpNNZaWZ8LzDSt-EgJWU~bmUtumb6mbAYfG4-C4~KbBlFI8uGJesV39ZoddjgrbUWpViEDoP7TO5tKblZg1~4OtwzSAXDzlpDX3W2lxFOwvUY1TKiqgMFYG6oG4opfUI1Heg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Fairfield-Suisun Unified School District Governing Board on March 20 reported out of closed session and affirmed a series of personnel appointments, including mental health clinicians, school-site administrators and district operations managers.

The appointments reported by Superintendent Dr. Garcia include: Joyce Hodgen (mental health services/early childhood background), Dr. Shelly Higuera (mental health clinician, effective July 1), Anthony Allen (Assistant Custodial Operations Manager, effective immediately), Lori Taylor (assistant principal at Nelda Mundy Elementary School), Edwitas Yamas (assistant director of English Learner and Instructional Support), Melissa Iriarte (Director of Accounting, effective April 1) and Alana Samuels (Executive Director of Communication and Community Engagement, start date April 16). Backgrounds were summarized at the meeting and included prior district service, specialized educational credentials and experience in multilingual and special-education roles.

Most of the reported appointments were affirmed by unanimous board vote. The board approved Alana Samuels’ appointment by a 6–1 vote; the report did not identify individual roll-call votes by name in the public report. The board also reported it received information on student-discipline matters and labor negotiations during the closed session.

The superintendent read brief biographical summaries for each appointee, noting relevant credentials and experience recorded at the meeting. Several appointees were described as beginning employment on July 1 or April 1, as noted in the board’s announcement.

The board’s public report did not include the names of any motion makers or seconds for the individual personnel affirmations. The board moved and approved an earlier procedural agenda change (moving the Solano Resource Conservation District presentation ahead on the agenda) at the start of the public meeting.","Following a closed session March 20, the Fairfield-Suisun Unified School District Governing Board reported out and affirmed several personnel appointments, including mental health clinicians and administrative leaders; most approvals were unanimous, one appointment passed 6–1.","actionData","errors"]

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