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Regular Meeting of the Board of Trustees (April 2026) - minutes

minutes meeting date 2026-04-13 · fetched 2026-09-16 · 10908 characters · official file · plain text

Voting Members
Tia Cherry, Board Chair
Julianne Hill, Board Vice Chair
Brett Johnson, Trustee
JayLee Packer, Trustee
Jon Bailey, Trustee
Non-Voting Members
Dr. Brandon Farris, Superintendent
Dr. David Marotz, Board Clerk

I. Call Meeting to Order & Pledge of Allegiance
Prayer offered by Julianne Hill

Board Chair, Tia Cherry called the meeting to order at 5:00 pm.

Pledge of Allegiance led by Tia Cherry.
Prayer offered by Julianne Hill

Board Chair, Tia Cherry called the meeting to order at 5:00 pm.

Pledge of Allegiance led by Tia Cherry.

II. Patron Input
None.
None.

III. ACTION ITEMS:

A. Approval of Consent Agenda
Motion to approve the Consent Agenda.
Motion to approve the Consent Agenda.

1. Personnel (Hires, Resignations, Transfers)

2. Trip Requests

B. Policies (Second Reading)
Move to adopt the
second reading
of the following policies:

2445 District/Charter School-Provided Virtual Instruction--NEW

2605 Advancement Requirements (6 through 8)--AMEND
Move to adopt the
second reading
of the following policies:

2445 District/Charter School-Provided Virtual Instruction--NEW

2605 Advancement Requirements (6 through 8)--AMEND

C. Meal Price Increase Hearing
Details:

There is a federal requirement for increasing the adult meal prices by $0.25. We are also requesting to increase all meal prices by $0.25 to help offset increased food costs.

Motion:

Move to accept the meal price increase.
Details:

There is a federal requirement for increasing the adult meal prices by $0.25. We are also requesting to increase all meal prices by $0.25 to help offset increased food costs.

Motion:

Move to accept the meal price increase.

D. 2027-2028 District Calendar
Details:

This is a proposed calendar for 2027-2028 which tries to mirror the calendar you approved a few months ago. If approved, we can still adjust with board approval as needed.

There is new legislation involving elections and use of schools as polling places. We are not allowed to hold school in any building that is being used as a polling place. We will need to revisit our calendars to decide how we are going to address this (e.g., move days to somewhere else, virtual days, etc.).

Recommended Action/Motion:

Move to table the 2027-2028 calendar.
Details:

This is a proposed calendar for 2027-2028 which tries to mirror the calendar you approved a few months ago. If approved, we can still adjust with board approval as needed.

Recommended Action/Motion:

Move to table the 2027-2028 calendar.

E. 2025-2026 District Calendar Possible Revision
Details:

There have been requests to consider changing the current calendar year. Superintendent Farris presented several options for consideration.

Motion:

Move to do a Teacher Appreciation day on May 21 and cancel school on May 29.
Details:

There have been requests to consider changing the current calendar year. Superintendent Farris presented several options for consideration.

Motion:

Move to do a Teacher Appreciation day on May 21 and cancel school on May 29.

F. Design, Build, and Fly Drones Curriculum Approval (SFHS)
Details:

The
Design, Build and Fly Drones
course sequence offers sophomores and juniors a comprehensive, hands-on deep dive into the technical and regulatory world of unmanned aerial vehicles. Starting in
Part A
, students work in collaborative teams to construct FPV racing drones, master flight simulations, and develop professional portfolios while preparing for the
FAA commercial license exam
. The curriculum evolves in
Part B
, where students apply the engineering design process to 3D-print drone modifications and compete in online races. Throughout both levels—which are capped at 20 students to ensure access to specialized software—participants gain practical experience racing through custom indoor obstacle courses using goggles and controllers, ultimately bridging the gap between classroom theory and high-tech career opportunities.

Motion:

Move to approve the Design, Build, and Fly Drones course.
Details:

Motion:

Move to approve the Design, Build, and Fly Drones course.

G. ELA Supplemental Curriculum Approval (SFHS)
Details:

Designed to sharpen college-level writing and critical thinking,
Everything’s an Argument with Readings
equips students with the tools to navigate and participate in real-world communication. By mastering rhetorical analysis—specifically the use of
ethos, pathos, and logos
—students learn to evaluate source credibility and craft their own evidence-based essays. The text utilizes a diverse range of materials, including contemporary essays and visual advertisements, not to push a specific agenda, but to model how arguments function across different contexts. Ultimately, the book fosters
balanced thinking
by exposing students to multiple perspectives and encouraging them to form independent, well-supported conclusions through civil and analytical discourse.

Motion:

Move to approve the ELA supplemental curriculum.
Details:

Motion:

Move to approve the ELA supplemental curriculum.

H. Construction Project: Ashton Elementary Back Drive
Details:

We have received three bids to replace the driveway behind Ashton Elementary. This is the road used for deliveries, so the grass is often torn up and muddy. This project would include removal/repair of the existing road and adding curbing and drainage.

Motion:

Move to accept Suncore for the construction project for Ashton Elementary's back drive.
Details:

Motion:

Move to accept Suncore for the construction project for Ashton Elementary's back drive.

I. Construction Project: North Fremont Auxiliary Gym HVAC
Details:

We have received three bids to install a new ventilation (HVAC) system in the Auxiliary Gym at North Fremont. The existing system is two gas heating units and ceiling fans. There is constant trouble with condensation and air flow.
This item is listed near the top of our 10-Year Facility Plan.

Motion:

Move to accept the bid from
Bar None Heating & Cooling/Reynolds Electric
for the auxiliary gym.
Details:

Motion:

Move to accept the bid from
Bar None Heating & Cooling/Reynolds Electric
for the auxiliary gym.

J. Construction Project: North Fremont Concrete Work
Motion:

Move to table the concrete at North Fremont.
Motion:

Move to table the concrete at North Fremont.

K. District Negotiation Team
Motion:

Move to approve the District Negotiation Team as listed (Brandon Farris, Jamie Hymas, and David Marotz).
Motion:

Move to approve the District Negotiation Team as listed (Brandon Farris, Jamie Hymas, and David Marotz).

IV. DISCUSSION ITEMS:

A. Principal Reports
Details:

The principals from Ashton Elementary (Nicole Kent), North Fremont JH/HS (Jaren Bean), and Parker/Teton Elementaries (Frank Tavarez) presented updates on their school improvement plan activities and accomplishments this year.
Details:

B. District Leadership Team Committee Reports
Details:

The District Leadership Team consists of teacher and administrator representatives from each school. There are also representatives from the Fremont Education Association and Career Technical Education. The team meets at least monthly to work on specific improvement projects identified by the team. There are currently five committees that have been working on projects throughout the year. Two of the committees reported on their activities for the year:

Professional Development Committee.

Calendar Committee.
Details:

Professional Development Committee.

Calendar Committee.

V. Adjourn
Move to adjourn. (6:14 pm)
Move to adjourn. (6:14 pm)

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