[{"_1":2,"_112":-5,"_113":-5},"loaderData",{"_3":4,"_26":27},"root",{"_5":6,"_17":10,"_18":19,"_20":21,"_22":10,"_23":-5,"_24":-5,"_25":10},"user",{"_7":8,"_9":10,"_11":10,"_12":-5,"_13":-5,"_14":15,"_16":-5},"roles",[],"isAuthenticated",false,"isPremium","planName","subscriptionStatus","featureFlags",{},"insightsBudget","isDevelopmentHost","userPreferences",{},"recaptchaSiteKey","6LcvOJcUAAAAAHsB-gPGfGktcRlKpH7OTIU_dMTD","isImpersonating","impersonation","affiliateStatus","isFreedomPortal","routes/v2/article/layout",{"_28":29,"_30":31},"notFound",true,"relatedArticles",[32,76,88,100],{"_33":34,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":40,"_41":42,"_43":44,"_45":46,"_47":48,"_49":50,"_51":52,"_53":54,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":60,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":66,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},"mediaId",6239326,"mediaKeyId","3338062-05fc5254ddffa8b7b55921ba9e3d251f","parentId",3338062,"title","Freedom Chess team presented trophies; district to launch junior-high club","audioSeconds",538,"startMs",242000,"endMs",780000,"viewUrl","/Search/View?dp=1&key=3338062-05fc5254ddffa8b7b55921ba9e3d251f&start=242&end=780","thumbnailUrl","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3338062-05fc5254ddffa8b7b55921ba9e3d251f/thumbnail_242000.jpg","articleUrl","/articles/6239326/California/Freedom-Chess-team-presented-trophies-district-to-launch-junior-high-club","mediaUrl","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6239326-810271f37680cca9333e19a428331c62/orig.mp4?Expires=1771605142&Signature=AdVMQVlLEKxGzAXjaYQrOk8UvshpjqKJmDAn~lUhD~kq~4qkvaZ5t7wkZGzUsDLWQZkNjKXS8dbcTa9YiztmPMWmrZjAiX5LC63Ld4ovp59z7eXKeOkvhyJ5PFPN8bqjFchIkFPvB-rl1BuNi-h55MSzNBPHTljqZR17IRfn5GL4XRTWoZX8KC-pc1-WlUMhyWSg0N5Y9CpZFmrsYaV7mHLqqIGSqUGqKvEVtkXTWVdUAsr2ZyL8CQvMgqFBcf4YSmibk6WnQGnlH6Nqwmfdyiu3yigOH-8sNWsDOXIjxLD583uKABN6K-xflSXxGFjQ4NLYxrXWozxlhhABq0vb~Q__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","author","Farmersville Unified","date","2025-05-16T09:08:52.103Z","article","The Farmersville Unified School District recognized members of the Freedom Chess team and presented trophies at the board meeting, and board members praised the students’ tournament results.

The coach described tournament participation and results, saying the team “routinely had anywhere from 15 to 20 kids” at tournaments and recounted recent finishes and averages for several students. “So we did really well there. I brought the second place trophy that we got, in Corcoran in March,” the coach said.

Board members and district staff thanked the coach and the students and emphasized the value of the extracurricular program. A board member said the district will start a chess club at Farmersville Junior High School to provide a seamless transition for students as they advance in grade levels.

Why it matters: the recognition highlights extracurricular opportunities that support student engagement and learning beyond the classroom. The board also emphasized continued district support for transportation and tournament fees when appropriate.

The board and staff took no formal action beyond the presentation and public thanks; the district said it would support continuation and expansion of chess opportunities into junior high.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Board Meeting - May 14th, 2025 (Rescheduled)","oneSentenceSummary","Freedom Chess team members from Farmersville were recognized at the board meeting for tournament results; board members and staff praised students and said a junior-high chess club will start to help continuity.","taxTitle","Farmersville Unified, School Districts, California","taxId",54440,"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},6239330,"Superintendent: Farmersville High restored to full WASC accreditation through 2029",157,809000,966000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3338062-05fc5254ddffa8b7b55921ba9e3d251f&start=809&end=966","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3338062-05fc5254ddffa8b7b55921ba9e3d251f/thumbnail_809000.jpg","/articles/6239330/California/Superintendent-Farmersville-High-restored-to-full-WASC-accreditation-through-2029","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6239330-6f1c9e423688c4636ed10af9bdfe5f95/orig.mp4?Expires=1771605142&Signature=GFjPUpRWxWUqhblGbYgzzV-FMvnZqz-rXvQ~HUWS7M0lhRYsGQXOKLou0SaCgA~xqDK~RV6miYOf8XlBWeot1KadF0eNYeQ51LdWyKqByV10P19sI1JukG83ieHh7a85Lnt6nW1V0hihrUs7ZsKDI5gwVQwvS4jy7roZ~CdR9U3mKnCFJkW5Lu63FvVLCItAO8aTvY7pZV3oaU3S6A8RRDbnp~3vMl7caT1w0bytbCIcURNTZI8YXfbTZFIw471b2y8uYNVtL1XSbYPRLmFj8shcBOPE3l4dmzhLfNvR6RoCWHq71ZVXnNUq486Hr-0TrnC3f-TmQv08Vv1bDzWxXQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Accrediting Commission for Schools, Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC), has restored full accreditation to Farmersville High School through June 2029, Superintendent Manuel Mendez told the Farmersville Unified School District Board.

“We are proud to share that the Accrediting Commission for Schools, Western Association Schools and Colleges, which is WASC, has officially restored full accreditation status to Farmersville High Schools through June 2029,” Mendez said during his report to the board.

Mendez thanked Farmersville High teachers, staff and site leadership for preparing and submitting the report that led to the accreditation restoration. He also noted ongoing state testing (CAST) and said the district is “continuing to test this week and next” as part of end-of-year assessment activity.

Why it matters: institutional accreditation affects community confidence and can influence curriculum, college readiness and transferability of student credits. The district said it will continue to support the work that led to the restored status.","Superintendent Manuel Mendez announced that the Accrediting Commission for Schools, WASC, restored full accreditation for Farmersville High School through June 2029 and thanked staff for the work that led to the decision.",{"_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},6239335,"Board approves contract to upgrade Farmersville High fire alarm; funding source to be decided",743,2671000,3414000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3338062-05fc5254ddffa8b7b55921ba9e3d251f&start=2671&end=3414","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3338062-05fc5254ddffa8b7b55921ba9e3d251f/thumbnail_2671000.jpg","/articles/6239335/California/Board-approves-contract-to-upgrade-Farmersville-High-fire-alarm-funding-source-to-be-decided","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6239335-478dc4fe5112a0e7207be6e19a6749b3/orig.mp4?Expires=1771605142&Signature=VCZGsvnTJ5Y6m2dnnvKcZpUlr5LdFlafQkow3cCMIousnOb7v-zoEI-mzCk0MNROhqF0WUr8FHPmR9GiR00G78QVWx~J4rAh02wVJZC6IUyZprXaxsgHwwguYswgCVs-qcl3p46x1sQ2BVo6TB1G9pjIo77xXuhNAU0MsZ6Y3~yM8Z71YQBBMwONp6mEXmwc9EWKbErD17rEwARRbxRX6L4kA-AYABFF~gTNiXjg7T2mtdIQ-pe77lzFdMw~tdAzV17VsfbLuVo76OwnyGCXSjOUudyI7rS2eOio2Rj3smmPrVqyvWy6384KWeWfLjmvmbZvN~fp2Cemkp51xsk0hQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Farmersville Unified School District Board voted to authorize the district to proceed with a contract to upgrade the campus-wide fire alarm system at Farmersville High School while deferring the decision about which fund will pay for the work.

The motion to proceed with the contract was made by John Alvarez and seconded by Sabrina Gomez; the board voted unanimously to approve it. Board members said they wanted the bond committee involved in deciding whether Measure C bond funds or the district general fund should cover the project cost.

Board members framed the upgrade as a safety priority but disagreed on the proper funding source. One trustee said the community expected Measure C bond proceeds to be used for promised construction and improvements; another said safety projects can legitimately use bond funds and that the district should not deplete the general fund.

District staff confirmed the contract is ready to start and committed to providing the board with a binder containing the original Measure C bond project list that was included in public materials during the bond election. A district staff member said the district has been nearly three years without a full fire alarm at Farmersville High School and supported moving the contract forward without delay: “We're we're 2 and a half, almost 3 years without a fire alarm at Farmersville High School,” the staff member said.

Because the board approved the contract and tabled the funding question, staff will invite the Measure C bond committee to the next meeting and provide a printed binder and priority list for review. The board also directed staff to report back with options for funding the project, including whether to use bond funds or the general fund.

Why it matters: the project is presented as a campus safety upgrade; approving the contract allows work to start while the board and community review which funding source is most appropriate.","The school board approved moving forward with a contract to upgrade Farmersville High School's campus-wide fire alarm system and agreed to defer the funding decision until the next meeting, asking staff to invite the Measure C bond committee to provide input.",{"_33":101,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":102,"_41":103,"_43":104,"_45":105,"_47":106,"_49":107,"_51":108,"_53":109,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":110,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":111,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6239338,"Board approves forklifts to handle large cafeteria deliveries, staff says grant funds will be used",933,1861000,2794000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3338062-05fc5254ddffa8b7b55921ba9e3d251f&start=1861&end=2794","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3338062-05fc5254ddffa8b7b55921ba9e3d251f/thumbnail_1861000.jpg","/articles/6239338/California/Board-approves-forklifts-to-handle-large-cafeteria-deliveries-staff-says-grant-funds-will-be-used","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6239338-f539caad8ccbcb938a591c48a2105f17/orig.mp4?Expires=1771605142&Signature=mAKZCv1DlipHAezuAoUOXAZZJgp7hzUt7csBbh4au-PTwUZ4y5a4n9yNzDWra80tQb76guFIlq0Q1unWcY5c1NIWfou4uL4bLIWqpc3Xilqi31OPmi3gR5jtN1Wr1RIp7HST58FuOR~ZaxIbpz6WQeJgvHqalbPyQ1jJ-ZPGTrcp4OkxTWMIKxQHZrXmvMKpJuqIX3a1BPj3gwFF7EkR~S1iSrZ8VWdUd7AbrbAqqFl-LIg6NH3EIR3GInEVqvfwc3~QUHqwI8ttwQeJ~hZTQW4zsz-7aN249jvBMeEmnT49gt95-sWBRn1lxLtw2TX~VGX-HICMJ9LFl~X2aEp5Gg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Farmersville Unified School District Board voted unanimously to approve purchase of forklifts intended to help cafeteria staff unload and store large commodity deliveries.

District staff told the board the purchases would be paid with Kitchen Infrastructure grant funds that must be spent by June 30. “The funds that we're proposing to use were grant funds that we got about 2 years ago,” a district staff member said during the discussion.

The board approved the motion to purchase the equipment after discussion about need and funding. The motion to approve was made by John Alvarez and seconded by Mercedes Zamora; the board voted “Aye” and the motion carried for all.

Why it matters: the district receives large, infrequent commodity shipments — for example, bulk cans of beans and other dry goods — that staff said require powered equipment to unload and move. Board members asked whether the equipment should come from other sources, including the district’s kitchen fund or the general fund, and how maintenance and training would be handled.

District staff and a finance official explained the background: historically, the district temporarily transferred general-fund cash to the cafeteria (Fund 13) for cash-flow; changes in state reimbursements for meals have increased revenues and the district expects the cafeteria fund to move toward self-sufficiency. The staff said the forklift purchases are specifically listed in the Kitchen Infrastructure grant guidance vetted with the California Department of Education, and the grant funds expire June 30, making timely use important.

Board members also asked about ongoing costs. A district staff member said general maintenance would be the district’s responsibility and that staff training for forklift operation would be provided; the board requested documentation of training and maintenance plans.

The board’s approval authorizes the district to proceed with procurement; staff said the purchases will be carried out using the listed grant-funded items and will be implemented at school sites to support inventory, storage and distribution of food commodities.","The Farmersville Unified School District Board approved purchasing forklifts to improve cafeteria inventory and unloading of large commodity deliveries, with district staff saying the purchases will be paid from an expiring Kitchen Infrastructure grant.","actionData","errors"]

Article not found

Freedom Chess team presented trophies; district to launch junior-high club

Superintendent: Farmersville High restored to full WASC accreditation through 2029

Board approves contract to upgrade Farmersville High fire alarm; funding source to be decided

Board approves forklifts to handle large cafeteria deliveries, staff says grant funds will be used