Fairfield-Suisun school board holding special workshop | dailyrepublic.com

A special team-building workshop has been scheduled for the Fairfield-Suisun Unified School District trustees.

The special meeting is set for 4 p.m. Friday in Conference Room 319 of the district office, 2490 Hilborn Road, in Fairfield.

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Students get personalized pack of books for reading needs | dailyrepublic.com

First-grade students at Sheldon Academy and Tolenas Elementary, and third- through fifth-grade students at Anna Kyle Elementary, are receiving personalized packets of books tailored to their reading needs.

The giveaway is part of a pilot program aimed at strengthening early literacy through engaging and accessible decodable texts, said the Fairfield-Suisun Unified School District.

Students participating in the Just Right Reader pilot program get a personalized selection of 30 books to keep. The books are chosen to encourage students to build their home libraries and are selected based on each student’s assessment data.

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County sends out bills for election services to education agencies | dailyrepublic.com

The Solano County supervisors on Tuesday approved sending out bills for running the elections for school boards, community colleges and boards of education.

The action was taken during the consent calendar. There were not comments from the board members.

The Fairfield-Suisun Unified School District is being charged $176,062, and the Travis Unified School District is being charged $44,597.

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Parade set today to honor Vanden football champs | dailyrepublic.com

The Vanden High state champion football team will be honored with a community parade today (Jan. 24).

The parade begins at 11:15 a.m. along the perimeter of the Vanden High School Campus, 2951 Markeley Lane, in Fairfield.

“We are incredibly proud of our Vikings football team and their extraordinary season,” Tiffany Benson, superintendent of the Travis Unified School District, said in a statement. “Their thrilling overtime victory against Rio Honda High is a testament to their resilience and determination. This parade is an opportunity for our community to come together and show their support for these talented young athletes.”

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Fairfield-Suisun enrolling students for Virtual Academy | dailyrepublic.com

K-8 students interested in being part of the Virtual Academy of Fairfield-Suisun can enroll now for the 2025-26 school year.

It offers an online learning option for students in grades K-8 in an innovative and flexible environment.

“Our program combines high-quality instruction, innovative technology and a commitment to fostering strong connections with families and the community,” the district said in a statement.

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Fairfield-Suisun school board meets Thursday | dailyrepublic.com

The Fairfield-Suisun Unified School District trustees on Thursday will receive a presentation on the governor’s 2025-26 budget proposal.

The public session begins at 6 p.m. following a closed session at 5, during which the board members will be updated on matters of student discipline, personnel, negotiations and litigation. No specifics were listed on the agenda.

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Vacaville People’s Forum to host annual MLK Day of Celebration – The Vacaville Reporter

The Vacaville People’s Forum and Vacaville City Councilman Greg Ritchie will team up to present the fifth annual Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Celebration, from noon to 2 p.m. onMonday, Jan. 20, at the Sunrise Banquet Hall & Event Center, 620 Orange Drive, in Vacaville.

Doors will open at 11 a.m. so attendees have time to visit more than a dozen resourcetables offered by local non-profit organizations, organizers said in a press release. The free event will feature DJ Al Ilaoa, with live music by the Sylvan Singers of Will C. Wood High School and the Vacaville School of Rock, and dancers from Bliss Urban Arts Center and the Vacaville Neighborhood Boys & Girls Club.

Source: Vacaville People’s Forum to host annual MLK Day of Celebration – The Vacaville Reporter

Fairfield-Suisun school board meets Thursday | dailyrepublic.com

The Fairfield-Suisun Unified School District trustees on Thursday will receive a presentation on the governor’s 2025-26 budget proposal.

The public session begins at 6 p.m. following a closed session at 5, during which the board members will be updated on matters of student discipline, personnel, negotiations and litigation. No specifics were listed on the agenda.

A presentation, “Student Voices: Campus Cleanliness and Environmental Awareness,” also is on the agenda.

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Parents, staff share support for special ed program | dailyrepublic.com

About a dozen people spoke to the Fairfield-Suisun Unified School District board Thursday regarding the Dynamic Education Linked to Achievement program at H. Glenn Richardson.

Parents were joined by DELTA staff, some choking back tears, as the highly specialized program is being reviewed.

The kindergarten through 12th grade program is for students with disabilities who have moderate to significant support needs. It can be the last stop prior to putting the student in a non-public school.

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Options for DELTA program on Thursday’s school board agenda | dailyrepublic.com

H. Glenn Richardson’s Dynamic Education Linked to Achievement program is up for discussion at Thursday’s Fairfield-Suisun Unified School District’s governing board meeting.

No action will be taken on the program at the meeting.

The kindergarten through 12th grade program is for students with disabilities who need moderate to significant support needs.

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F-S School’s 2023-24 audit topic of committee meeting | dailyrepublic.com

The Audit Committee of the Fairfield-Suisun Unified School District board is set to meet on Dec. 19.

The lone agenda item is a discussion on the 2023-24 audit.

The committee meets at 4:15 p.m. in Conference Room 301 on the third floor of the district office, 2490 Hilborn Road, in Fairfield.

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Early College senior at Rodriguez High is Senate Youth Program alternate | dailyrepublic.com

An Early College High School senior at Rodriguez High has been selected as the second alternate in the 63rd annual United States Senate Youth Program.

Sriya Srinivasan is one of four students that include delegates Sarah Gao, of Canyon Crest Academy, in San Diego, and Bode Gower, of Ukiah High School, in Ukiah. The first alternate is James Miller, of Westlake High School, in Westlake Village.

“Our four students have demonstrated strong leadership and a passion for making positive changes through advocacy work on issues such as environmental science, rural education, equity, mental health awareness, health education, and social justice,” State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Thurmond said in Wednesday’s announcement.

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F-S Unified hosting 2nd Grandparent Café on Dec. 6 | dailyrepublic.com

The Fairfield-Suisun Unified School District will host its second Grandparent Café of the 2024-25 school year on Dec. 6.

“The Grandparent Café has been a wonderful resource. I’ve connected with other grandparents who truly understand my situation, and each time I leave with new energy, confidence and practical tools to help me navigate the challenges of raising my grandchildren. It’s comforting to know I’m not alone,” Betty Jo Ortiz, a grandparent who has attended several cafés.

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Changing of board leadership looms at F-S Unified | dailyrepublic.com

Thursday’s meeting of the Fairfield-Suisun Unified School District board could be the last for three trustees.

The unofficial results of the Nov. 5 election shows three challengers leading in five trustee area contests.

The vote count, as of Monday, shows Alonso Duarte leading Trustee Area 1 incumbent Bethany Smith with 54.71% of the vote; Brigette Hunley leading Trustee Area 3 incumbent Judi Honeychurch with 51.92% of the vote; and Nikki Parr leading the four-candidate race for Trustee Area 7 with 36.66% of the vote. Appointed incumbent Perry Polk has 13.86%, the county Registrar of Voters reports.

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Rodriguez High students sign with Div. I programs | dailyrepublic.com

Two of Rodriguez High School’s top student-athletes were celebrated Wednesday afternoon as they signed national letters-of-intent with Division I programs near and far.

Ava Bautista will continue her swimming career and education at San Jose State. Arden Billingsley has found a volleyball home at DePaul University in Chicago.

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Rodriguez High brings home 5 more band competition trophies | dailyrepublic.com

The Rodriguez High School entertainment unit – leading up to the 33rd annual Tournament of Champions – continued its run of successful competition performances.

REU brought home five trophies from its field show performance at this past weekend’s Napa Valley Band Review held at Napa Memorial Stadium. There were 16 bands at the event.

The unit placed first in Division 5A, and took first place overall in Conducting and Percussion, while taking second in Woodwinds and third in Color Guard.

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Solano County election staff cuts into ballot pile | dailyrepublic.com

Solano County’s voter turnout climbed up to 67.7% with 8,280 additional ballots counted Friday – up from 64.63%.

However, there were no lead changes in the local races as leaders in the closest contests, in fact, secured their advantages.

Two races for seats on the Fairfield City Council remain close, the outcome on three races for spots on the Fairfield-Suisun Unified School District are not clear, yet, and the Vallejo mayor’s race and one seat on that council also have not been decided.

Source: Solano County election staff cuts into ballot pile | Solano County | dailyrepublic.com

FSUSD facilities panel meets Thursday |  dailyrepublic.com

The Fairfield High Performing Arts Center project is one of three items to be discussed Thursday by the Fairfield-Suisun school board’s Facilities Subcommittee.

The meeting is set for 5 p.m. following a tour of the KI Jones Elementary School library.

Also on the agenda are discussions on the Public Safety Academy Office, Parking Lot and Track Project, and other projects in their design phases.

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Fairfield-Suisun school board voters staying mostly on course | dailyrepublic.com

The Fairfield-Suisun Unified School District awoke Tuesday to the possibility of having five new board members – and with it – the possibility of a big policy shift.

Instead, the voters in Districts 2, 3 and 6 seemed to be on the way to returning their sitting incumbents, while appointed Trustee Perry Polk was losing in District 7.

Bethany Smith had a slight edge over Alonso R Duarte in District 1 – 1,664 to 1,633, (50.47%) – following the initial 8:10 p.m. posting of election day results, the Solano County Registrar of Voters Office reported.

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Fairfield teen ready to compete at NorCal Silver Gloves tourney | dailyrepublic.com

Fairfield PAL boxer Christian Mauricio will be competing in American Canyon this weekend at the Northern California Silver Gloves tournament.

The 15-year-old Fairfield High School student is ready to step into the ring and test his skill against other young boxers.

Mauricio is one of the Fairfield Police Athletic League’s standout athletes and has been training rigorously under the guidance of boxing coaches Pete Padilla and Anthony Marquez in anticipation of the event.

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