District leaders presented a midyear Local Control and Accountability Plan update showing progress on multiple goals (notably early literacy gains at one site and improved on‑track graduation rates for students with disabilities) and described how learning recovery emergency block grant funds will be used; family resource centers showcased community supports including McKinney‑Vento services and distribution of more than 700 pairs of shoes.
After a lengthy debate about equity and budget impact, the Fairfield‑Suisun Unified School District governing board voted to adopt the new state maximum trustee compensation of up to $2,000 per month, citing recruitment and access concerns while some trustees urged caution about the fiscal effect.
The board approved dissolution of two community facilities districts (Mello‑Roos waivers), a resolution to issue refunding bonds, multiple RFP contract awards, and a resolution to reduce adult‑school classified positions; motions carried after routine votes with no public opposition.
Crowe LLP reported unmodified (clean) opinions on the district’s financial statements and federal awards and no findings on state compliance. District Chief Business Officer Laniyah Bridal followed with a budget update noting modest projected revenue growth, declining enrollment and planning steps for the upcoming fiscal year.
Assistant Superintendent Lynnea Bridal briefed the board on the governor's 2026 budget proposal, including a proposed 2.41% LCFF COLA; district staff estimated a $4.7 million increase in LCFF revenue but also projected about 100 fewer students, reducing the district's effective COLA to roughly 1.8%.
District fiscal staff presented the 2025'26 first interim report projecting a $77.7M general fund decrease from carryover and one-time dollars; administration recommended and the board approved a positive certification while noting planned reductions in 2027'28.
After nominations and debate about governance and relationships on the dais, the Fairfield-Suisun Unified School District board elected Helen Tilley as president in a 4-3 vote, reinstalled Jack Flynn as vice president and appointed a new clerk and committee rosters.
District math leaders told the board they recommend returning to a traditional Algebra 1, Geometry, Algebra 2 high school sequence and have launched a pilot of instructional materials with more than 60 teachers; final materials will come to the board before fall 2026 implementation.
The board approved consent calendar items (minus three pulled items), rejected three governance bylaw revisions (10p, 10s, 10w), approved comprehensive school safety plans and several resolutions and bargaining disclosures. This summary lists formal motions and outcomes recorded during the meeting.
Presentations highlighted district progress on the California School Dashboard with noted improvements for foster youth and socioeconomically disadvantaged students, and an MCAS (DIBELS) beginning-of-year screener showing 51% of K–2 students at or above benchmark and targets set to raise proficiency by year-end.
