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Board approves positive financial certification, developer fees resolution and conference travel; several routine items pass unanimously
Summary
Trustees approved the district's 2024‑25 first interim report with a positive certification, adopted Resolution No. 08242 to accept the annual developer fees report, approved out‑of‑state travel for district leaders and passed the consent agenda; votes were recorded as unanimous.
The Fallbrook Union Elementary School District Board of Trustees approved a set of budgetary and administrative items at its December meeting, including a positive first interim certification, adoption of the annual developer fees report and authorization for staff travel to a national conference.
Assistant Superintendent for Business Services Armando Faria presented the 2024‑25 first interim report covering activity through Oct. 31. Faria said the district received grant and carryover funds (including a California Community Schools partnership award) and reported a positive certification, meaning officials project the district can meet financial obligations for the current and next two fiscal years. He said the district’s reserve is approximately 11.8% and highlighted planned allocations for major maintenance and impact aid set‑asides. "I can assure you that while we are here we're going to remain positive," Faria said.
On a separate item, the board held a public hearing on the 2023‑24 annual developer fees report. No members of the public spoke; the board adopted Resolution No. 08242 to accept the report, with trustees noting developer fees support capital improvements and facility expansion. At the hearing a trustee explained broadly how developer fees from new housing contribute to school infrastructure funding.
Trustees also approved an out‑of‑state travel request for Superintendent Monica Hazel and members of her cabinet to attend the SuperCourageous Institute in Dallas, Texas, Feb. 21‑23, 2025. Registration is $750 per person and staff estimated total expenses at about $2,000 per attendee to be charged to superintendent, educational services and business services travel budgets.
Other routine items — approval of Nov. 21 minutes, school plans for student achievement (SPSAs) for Title I sites and the consent agenda — were moved, seconded and approved by roll call. The meeting record shows affirmative votes from the five trustees in attendance on these actions.
Votes at a glance - Closed‑session settlement approval (U.S. District Court case 3:23‑cv‑01469): approved in closed session, 5‑0. - Out‑of‑state travel to SuperCourageous Institute (Feb. 21‑23, 2025): approved, roll call recorded as unanimous. - Resolution No. 08242 (adopt annual developer fees report): adopted, unanimous vote. - 2024‑25 First Interim Report (positive certification): approved, unanimous vote. - School Plans for Student Achievement (2024‑25) for Title I sites: approved, unanimous vote. - Consent agenda and minutes: approved, unanimous vote.
Board members did not provide a detailed roll call tally beyond affirmative responses recorded for each trustee present. The district indicated it will provide exact developer‑fee collections on request.
