Fallbrook trustees adopt 2025–26 budget, LCAP actions and multiple routine items in unanimous votes

The Fallbrook Union Elementary School District Board of Trustees on Tuesday approved a suite of fiscal and administrative items for 2025'26, voting unanimously to adopt the district budget, approve LCAP updates and federal consolidated applications, amend the superintendent's employment contract, authorize travel to the National Association for Federal Impacted Schools (NAFIS) conference, and approve surplus/disposal of outdated district computers.

On budget and accountability measures, the board adopted the 2025'26 budget and the district's local control accountability plan (LCAP) update, including the LCAP federal addendum and the consolidated application covering Title I'IV Part A. The motions were moved, seconded and carried on unanimous votes.

Board members also approved Resolution No. 15-24/25 regarding the Education Protection Account and accepted the California Department of Education consolidated application for federal funds for 2025'26.

The board approved an amendment to the employment contract of Superintendent Monica Hazel. The meeting record shows the motion, a second, and an aye vote from board members; the contract amendment passed.

Trustees authorized travel expenses for Superintendent Hazel, Armando Ferre Ferreras and a board representative to attend the NAFIS fall 2025 conference in Washington, D.C. Staff said NAFIS advocacy helps protect federal impact aid the district receives for students living on military property; registration is $700 and the estimated total cost is about $4,000 per person to be paid from superintendent and business services travel budgets. Hazel described NAFIS as "an organization that advocates for impact aid dollars throughout the year," saying the conference is an opportunity to meet and lobby members of Congress.

The board also discussed the planned surplus and disposal of roughly 115 district computers (about eight years old). Staff explained that because public funds purchased the equipment, state law requires the district to go through the surplus process (public auction) before the district may donate items to a nonprofit; estimated auction value was given as $100'$300 per unit. Trustees suggested nonprofits such as "Computers for SD Kids" as potential recipients if auction attempts do not yield bids. The board approved the surplus and disposal process unanimously.

Other routine consent items and reports were approved, and staff reported that no Williams complaints were filed during the fourth quarter as required by Education Code section 35186.

Votes at a glance

- Amendment to Superintendent Monica Hazel's contract: approved (unanimous) - NAFIS travel authorization (Hazel, Armando Ferre Ferreras, board member): approved (unanimous); registration $700; est. ~$4,000 per person - Adopt 2025'26 district budget and 2024'25 estimated actuals: approved (unanimous) - Approve LCAP update and federal addendum (consolidated Title I'IV application): approved (unanimous) - Approve California Department of Education consolidated application for federal funds (2025'26): approved (unanimous) - Approve Expanded Learning Opportunities (ELO) program plan: approved (unanimous) - Approve After School Education and Safety program plan: approved (unanimous) - Resolution No. 15-24/25 (Education Protection Account): adopted (unanimous) - Consent agenda (except item 10) approved; Item 10 (surplus computers) approved after separate discussion (unanimous)

The actions were largely procedural and passed with no dissent; staff noted several implementation steps (surplus process for equipment, continued LCAP and budget monitoring, and training/measurement activities tied to ELO). The meeting adjourned at 7:10 p.m.