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Travis Unified board directs new superintendent to pursue state ELOP funding for K–6 before- and after-school programs
Summary
At its May 14 meeting the Travis Unified School District board voted to direct the incoming superintendent to explore implementation of the state Expanded Learning Opportunities Program (ELOP) for K–6, prioritizing high‑need students and city partnerships to run before‑ and after‑school services.
President Buu, speaking at the May 14 meeting of the Travis Unified School District governing board, moved that the board give official direction to the district’s incoming superintendent to pursue implementation of the state Expanded Learning Opportunities Program (ELOP) and return with recommended options.
The board approved the direction. The motion asks the superintendent to explore partnerships and capacity, and to report back with feasible implementation plans, sites and timelines.
ELOP is restricted state funding for expanded instructional time and supervised enrichment tied to K–6 sites; district presenters explained it typically funds a nine‑hour day model (school hours plus before‑ or after‑school time), pays staff and supplies, and requires 20 summer program days. The program has a prioritization order that gives first access to non‑duplicated, highest‑need students; available space can then be offered more broadly.
In advocating for the program, President Buu said the board should treat ELOP as an instructional program rather than child care: "this elop program is not a baby sitting service," he said, noting the state provides the money specifically to expand learning opportunities.
Board members asked staff about the district’s capacity to stand up a program, where it would operate, and whether existing city programs such as Vacaville’s TGIF could be integrated. Staff said they will pursue details with potential partners (including the cities of Vacaville and Fairfield and Travis Air Force Base), assess site capacity, and return with a spending and operational plan; because the ELOP monies are restricted they are not included as unrestricted fund balance until a spending plan is adopted.
The board’s direction does not appropriate funds or commit the district to immediate full implementation; it directs staff to investigate and report options — including potential city partners and program size — so trustees can evaluate tradeoffs and timing before any staffing or budget changes are made.
Next steps: staff will report back via memos and at subsequent board meetings with recommended sites, estimated capacity and timetable for a potential September/October rollout if feasible.
