Fullerton School District Packet Summary — July 27, 2026
Key Items on the Agenda
Fisler Arts and Recreation Center Moves to Architectural Services
The Board is scheduled to consider architectural services with PJHM Architects for a new Arts and Recreation Center at Robert C. Fisler School. The proposal describes a new gymnasium/multipurpose building with a full basketball court and cross-courts, raised MPR stage, restrooms, dressing and support spaces, retractable bleachers, and an exterior performance stage.
The project also calls for replacement of the existing running track, a new parking lot with the final number of spaces still to be determined, and an accessible connection to existing campus buildings. PJHM's proposal is based on an estimated $12 million construction cost and lists a total architectural and specialty-consultant fee of $688,237.50, after a $95,937.50 fee discount.
District Strategic Plan Discussion
A separate discussion item is scheduled on the creation of a District Strategic Plan. The agenda identifies this as a discussion rather than an action item, so the packet does not indicate that the Board is being asked to adopt a completed plan at this meeting.
The Board is scheduled to receive a presentation on progress in the district's California Community Schools Partnership Program (CCSPP) grant cohorts. The presentation is framed around progress in Year 4 and Year 2 of the respective grant cohorts and is listed as a presentation rather than an action item.
Policy and Governance Items
Student Technology and Artificial Intelligence
Revised Board Policy 6163.4 — Student Use of Technology is scheduled for a first reading. The proposed language expressly addresses artificial intelligence, stating that district-provided AI technology should align with district goals, academic standards and instructional purposes.
The revisions also address digital citizenship and responsible AI use. Students would receive instruction covering academic honesty, copyright, evaluating the reliability and accuracy of information, protecting personal data, and recognizing potential biases and errors in artificially generated content. The policy also maintains the district's authority to monitor use of district technology and establishes expectations for internet safety and cybersecurity.
Physical Education and Activity
Revised Board Policy 6142.7 — Physical Education and Activity is also scheduled for a first reading. The proposed policy calls for physical education programs that provide regular physical activity and equal opportunities for participation, including accommodations for students with disabilities.
Among the revisions are provisions addressing accommodations during religious fasting and district protocols for extreme weather. The policy states that physical education should involve age-appropriate moderate-to-vigorous physical activity for at least 50% of class or session time and retains instructional requirements of at least 200 minutes every 10 school days in grades 1–6 and 400 minutes every 10 school days in grades 7–8.
Education for English Learners
The Board is also expected to conduct a first reading of revised Board Policy 6174 — Education for English Learners. The proposed policy emphasizes differentiated English language development, access to the regular instructional program and opportunities to develop multilingual capabilities.
The revisions address language-acquisition programs, parent and community involvement, staff qualifications and professional development, assessment and reclassification. They also state that English learner status alone cannot be used to deny middle-school students access to core courses, a full course load, college-preparatory courses or advanced courses.
Major Consent Agenda Items
The consent calendar contains a broad group of personnel, student-service, technology, transportation, nutrition, facilities and instructional agreements. Consent items are scheduled to be considered together unless an item is removed for separate discussion.
Executive Advising and Professional Services
The Board is scheduled to consider a new $25,000 agreement with Leadership Associates for executive advising services to the Superintendent and Board during the 2026–27 academic year.
The consent agenda also includes numerous special education and student-support contracts. Among them are renewals for nonpublic agencies and independent contractors providing services such as assessments, interpreting, psychological services, speech and language evaluations and other specialized support.
Volunteer Screening System
The packet proposes a new multi-year agreement with Raptor Technologies for its VolunteerSafe module, with a term from September 1, 2026 through June 30, 2029. The system is designed to manage volunteer applications and screening processes.
Student Transportation
The Board is scheduled to consider renewing its agreement with HopSkipDrive for non-school-bus transportation services from July 30, 2026 through June 30, 2027. Transportation services are among several operational agreements on the consent calendar.
Expanded Support for Multilingual Learners
An addendum with BeGLAD, LLC would substantially expand an existing professional-development agreement supporting teachers and administrators serving multilingual learners. The original contract amount was $12,600; the proposed amended amount is $112,600, an increase of $100,000.
The addendum would expand professional development, coaching, instructional support and implementation services and extend the agreement from its original April 15, 2027 end date through July 31, 2027.
Interpreting Services Contract Increase
An amendment with Allied Interpreting Service, Inc. would increase the contract's not-to-exceed amount from $65,000 to $80,000. The services are funded through the Special Education General Fund, according to the packet.
Facilities and Campus Work
The consent agenda asks the Board to accept notices of completion for several previously performed facilities projects. These include replacement of electronic swing-arm gate systems at the Maintenance and Operations Yard and District Warehouse, ceiling work at the District Business Office, a damaged library partition at Parks Junior High, paving behind the Maintenance and Operations office, and removal of carpet and hazardous floor materials in five District Office rooms.
The Board is also scheduled to consider notices of completion for new electronic marquees at Parks Junior High School and Raymond Elementary School. These consent items concern formal acceptance of completed work rather than proposals to begin the projects.
Financial and Operational Items
Gifts Totaling $193,808.93
The consent agenda includes acceptance of $193,808.93 in gifts to district schools and programs. The largest listed contribution is $121,500 from the Acacia Elementary School Foundation for a schoolwide donation.
Other contributions support arts programs, field-trip transportation, school supplies, libraries, playground improvements, athletics, AVID, mariachi, sixth-grade activities and other school programs.
Nutrition Services
The Board is scheduled to consider Nutrition Services purchase orders and warrants along with agreements for bread and paper/non-food products. Proposed procurement arrangements include a piggyback agreement with Galasso's Bakery for fresh bread products and one with Imperial Dade for paper and non-food products for the 2026–27 school year.
The packet also includes renewal of EMS LINQ ISITE School Nutrition Network software, hardware, support and maintenance. Supporting quotes show $2,714.33 for the July–December 2026 period and $1,044.81 for January–June 2027.
Personnel and Staffing
The consent agenda includes classified and certificated personnel reports covering hires, assignment changes, transfers, additional hours, stipends, resignations, retirements and other employment actions.
The certificated report includes multiple new teachers and student-support professionals for the 2026–27 school year, as well as extra-hour assignments related to summer programs and AI curriculum development. The classified report similarly covers staffing changes and extensive summer work assignments in areas including food service, transportation, custodial services and instructional support.
What to Watch at the Meeting
- Fisler ARC: The architectural-services decision would advance planning for a substantial new campus facility based on a $12 million construction estimate and a proposed $688,237.50 architectural and specialty-consultant fee.
- Strategic planning: The Board is scheduled to discuss creating a districtwide strategic plan, with no adoption action identified on the agenda.
- AI and student technology: The first reading of BP 6163.4 would formally incorporate AI into district expectations for responsible student technology use and digital literacy.
- English learner policy: Proposed BP 6174 revisions address instructional access, language acquisition, reclassification and family involvement.
- Consent spending and services: The lengthy consent calendar includes significant operational, instructional, special education, transportation, technology and professional-services agreements, including a $100,000 expansion of the BeGLAD contract.
- Next meeting: The agenda identifies the next Board meeting as August 18, 2026.
