Clovis Unified board appoints two principals, adopts financial certification and several routine measures

The Clovis Unified School District Governing Board approved two principal appointments, adopted a financial certification required by state law, and approved several consent and action items during its March 4, 2026, meeting at the Professional Development Building boardroom.

Board President Tiffany Stoker Madsen called the meeting to order at 5:32 p.m. and the Board reconvened from closed session at 6:37 p.m., at which time trustees announced actions taken in closed session. The Board approved the appointment of Alicynne Chaney, currently deputy principal at Clovis North Educational Center, to principal of Clovis North Educational Center, and appointed Baljit Gill, currently deputy principal at Clovis High School, to principal of Clark Intermediate School; both appointments take effect July 1, 2026. Each appointment was approved by recorded motion and vote.

Superintendent Corrine Folmer, Ed.D., delivered a brief superintendent’s report summarizing district news and achievements. Student Board Representative Evan Acosta of Clovis East High School provided a student activities update. In recognition of Music in Our Schools Month the Clovis High School Band performed selections under director Esmeralda Rocha Lozano, and the City of Clovis presented a proclamation declaring March 4 as Golden Cougar Marching Band Day.

On routine business the Board approved the consent calendar, which included conference requests, fundraiser and student trip approvals, ratification of District purchase orders and contracts (numbers 560706265 through 560707069), change orders, and participation by district high schools in the Concurrent Public Higher Education Program for the second semester of 2025–26. The Board also adopted Resolution No. 4082 to self-certify the annual increase to the federal micro-purchase threshold pursuant to 2 Code of Federal Regulations §200.320.

In action items, trustees voted to cast the district’s California School Boards Association Delegate Assembly Subregion 10-B votes for Darrell Carter, Constance Schlaefer and a write-in for Ronald Parker. The Board approved a Memorandum of Understanding with California School Employees Association Chapter 250 to adjust longevity pay effective July 1, 2025, and to ensure the district’s Professional Growth program complies with Public Employees’ Retirement Law and CalPERS regulations. Trustees also approved a new job description for an Instrument Repair Specialist and awarded Bid No. 3053 for E-Rate FY 2026–27 (Year 29) per the attached tabulation.

Board members received several information items to be considered at future meetings, including a proposed Administrator, Facility Services contract, an amendment to the Superintendent’s contract, the District’s Second Interim Financial Report with a Positive Certification under Assembly Bill 1200 (indicating the district expects to meet its 2025–26 financial obligations), and preliminary recommendations for multiple construction and equipment bids.

Board subcommittee members reported on recent coordination with the City of Clovis about hosting state swim/diving/track meets, Trail Fest activities, tobacco and kratom enforcement updates, and Hands Only CPR programming in district schools. President Stoker Madsen adjourned the meeting at 8:04 p.m.

Votes at a glance

- Adoption of March 4, 2026 agenda: Approved (motion moved by Board Member Steven Fogg; seconded by Yolanda Moore). Vote: 6–0 (Board Member Clinton Olivier not present for the vote). - Appointment — Alicynne Chaney, Principal, Clovis North Educational Center (effective July 1, 2026): Approved (moved by Steven Fogg; seconded by Deena Combs-Flores). Vote: 7–0. - Appointment — Baljit Gill, Principal, Clark Intermediate School (effective July 1, 2026): Approved (moved by Steven Fogg; seconded by Clinton Olivier). Vote: 7–0. - Routine personnel matters: Approved (moved by Steven Fogg; seconded by Clinton Olivier). Vote: 7–0. - Student discipline matters (Student No. 26-08): Approved (moved by Steven Fogg; seconded by Clinton Olivier). Vote: 7–0. - Consent calendar items (conference requests; fundraisers; student trips; voluntary community recreation programs; meeting minutes; ratification of purchase orders/contracts/check register numbered 560706265–560707069; change orders; Concurrent Public Higher Education Program participation): All approved (motions moved by Steven Fogg; seconded by Clinton Olivier). Votes: 7–0, except where noted above. - Resolution No. 4082 (self-certify increased federal micro-purchase threshold under 2 CFR §200.320): Adopted. Vote: 7–0. - CSBA Delegate Assembly Subregion 10-B votes: Approved (moved by Hugh Awtrey; seconded by Steven Fogg). Vote: 6–0 with one abstention (Clinton Olivier). - Memorandum of Understanding with CSEA Chapter 250 (longevity pay adjustment; Professional Growth program compliance with PERL and CalPERS): Approved. Vote: 7–0. - New job description — Instrument Repair Specialist: Approved. Vote: 7–0. - Award of Bid No. 3053 — E-Rate FY 2026–27: Approved. Vote: 7–0.

What happens next

Several information items (administrator contract, superintendent contract amendment, and multiple construction/equipment bids) will return to the Board for action at a future meeting. The district will post the meeting recording on its Board archives page within 48 hours as stated on the agenda.