Category Archives: Travis Unified School District

Supporting Travis Air Force Base’s Five & Thrive | dailyrepublic.com

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By Sheila McCabe

The mission of Five & Thrive is to tackle the top five quality-of-life issues military families face because their quality of life is directly tied to the readiness, resilience, recruitment and retention of our armed forces.

The five areas that fall within Five & Thrive are (1) Childcare; (2) Education; (3) Healthcare; (4) Housing; and (5) Spouse Employment.

This summer, Dixon Unified School District, Fairfield-Suisun Unified School District, Travis Unified School District, and Vacaville Unified School District joined forces to address one of the barriers related to education – summer registration.

Source: Civic Leaders: Supporting Travis Air Force Base’s Five & Thrive | Lifestyle | dailyrepublic.com

Travis governing board looks to fill vacant seat at next meeting | dailyrepublic.com

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By Susan Hiland

The Travis Unified School District Governing Board will consider the selection process to replace board member and clerk Zenobia Muhammad at its next meeting.

Muhammad tendered her resignation on Aug. 31.

The options going forward are to either provisionally appoint or call a special election to fill the vacancy.

The board will discuss the best course of action on Tuesday. If they decide on an appointment, then they will conduct applicant interviews at the Oct. 10 meeting. To choose a special election means the seat will be vacant until the next election in 2024.

Source: Travis governing board looks to fill vacant seat at next meeting | Education | dailyrepublic.com

Travis school board takes a look at future use of lands | dailyrepublic.com

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Money was one of the main topics at the Travis Unified School District’s Tuesday night meeting.

Gabe Moulaison, chief business officer for Travis Unified, covered several issues which will fiscally impact the school district.

First, the school board approved a California Schools Healthy Air, Plumbing and Efficiency Program resolution which will give the district staff authority to sign the CalSHAPE Grant agreement. This grant provides $348,000 to replace plumbing fixtures throughout the district, according to Moulaison.

Source: Travis school board takes a look at future use of lands | Education | dailyrepublic.com

Travis board looks at changes for graduation requirements in American Government course work | dailyrepublic.com

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By Susan Hiland

Tiffany Benson, assistant superintendent of Educational Services, brought a proposal to change the graduation requirement for social studies to the Travis School Board.

Her proposal was to change the social studies course from its current schedule to give students the option of either taking one semester of American Government or one full-year course of it.

“The idea is to align with the California graduation requirements,” Benson said. “This way it gives students the option of doing one semester or one year of American Government.”

Source: Travis board looks at changes for graduation requirements in American Government course work | Education | dailyrepublic.com

Travis Unified to serve free meals during next school year – Daily Republic

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Travis Unified School District will continue to serve free meals under the National School Lunch / School Breakfast Programs during the 2023-24 school year, the district announced.

All TK-12 students will be served lunch and breakfast at no charge at Center, Travis and Scandia elementary schools in Fairfield; Cambridge and Foxboro elementary schools in Vacaville; as well as Golden West Middle School and Vanden High School, both in Fairfield.

Source: Travis Unified to serve free meals during next school year

Council forms subcommittee to explore funding for Markeley Lane – Daily Republic

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By Amy Maginnis-Honey

The city council opted to form a subcommittee to pursue finances and support for a new Markeley Lane, off Peabody Road.

Vice Mayor Pam Bertani, who serves the district, and Mayor Catherine Moy are the subcommittee. Moy has been meeting with Solano County Supervisor Mitch Mashburn and Vacaville Mayor John Carli. “They will do everything they can to help us fund this,” she said.

Source: Council forms subcommittee to explore funding for Markeley Lane

Vanden grad hopes his electronic timing device catches attention of catchers, coaches – Daily Republic

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By Matt Miller

Laid up with a severe back injury after helping his invalid father into the house, Matt Ceriani thought his baseball days might officially be over.

Ceriani, a 1994 Vanden High School graduate, played many years as a catcher and had successfully turned it into a coaching career, mainly working with those hoping to succeed at his favorite position. Then an idea came to mind.

“I was lying there one night, looking out into the dark, and I could literally see it,” Ceriani said. “I wanted a device that could be used online where kids couldn’t lie about their throwing times. It was a pipe dream, but it was an idea I thought, ‘I can do this.’”

Source: Vanden grad hopes his electronic timing device catches attention of catchers, coaches

Isom bids farewell during his last Fairfield school board meeting – Daily Republic

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By Susan Hiland

The Fairfield Board of Trustees said goodbye to board president David C. Isom, who is soon moving to Missouri.

A longtime member of the community, he served on the board five separate times as president since being first appointed to the Fairfield-Suisun school board in September 2010, and has added additional four-year terms over the years.

“It has been an honor to serve this district and serve the community,” Isom said. “I appreciate the trust that was bestowed on me by members of this community.”

Source: Isom bids farewell during his last Fairfield school board meeting

A jubilant passage — and tenacity — at Vanden graduation – The Vacaville Reporter

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By Richard Bammer

Moments after walking across a stage to hear her name called, Sherane Negre, a newly minted graduate of Vanden High School’s class of 2023 on Saturday, headed to an area behind Gammon Field to pick up her diploma.

“I’m scared for the future,” said Negre, 18, one of the Fairfield school’s five salutatorians. “But I’m also hopeful for the future.”

Earning a GPA of 4.0 or greater during her years at the Markeley Lane campus, she plans to attend Pacific Union College in Angwin, in Napa County, where she will pursue a nursing degree.

Source: A jubilant passage — and tenacity — at Vanden graduation – The Vacaville Reporter

Vanden graduates head out for new adventures – Daily Republic

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By Susan Hiland

The Vanden High School Class of 2023 are all on the way to next stage of their lives. On Saturday, the graduating class took to the George A. Gammon field in a sea of green and gold for one final high school milestone.

The band played the students in with traditional Pomp and Circumstance, followed by the Vanden High School JROTC presenting colors.

The principal greeted parents and students with a hardy thanks to all the staff, parents and families that helped make the day possible for the graduates.

Source: Vanden graduates head out for new adventures

11 Vanden student-athletes celebrated for college scholarships – Daily Republic

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By Matt Miller

Eleven student-athletes headed to four-year colleges on scholarships were honored Tuesday night at Vanden High School in what athletic director Sean Murphy called “the most decorated class in school history.”

Murphy said that this group of Vikings has been a part of eight Sac-Joaquin Section championships during their careers and “numerous league championships.”

“It says a lot about what they put into their four years,” Murphy told the assembled athletes, coaches, family, friends and teammates. “I truly feel our staff has gotten them prepared for college. We’re very proud of all of them.”

Source: 11 Vanden student-athletes celebrated for college scholarships

Graduation season is upon us – The Vacaville Reporter

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By Kimberly K. Fu

Warming temperatures signal the onslaught of summer and, just before that, the milestone of high school graduations.

Congratulations to outgoing seniors. We at The Reporter wish you the very brightest of futures.

Following is a partial list of northern Solano graduations. They include:

  • Wednesday, 6 p.m.: Maine Prairie, at Dixon High Theater
  • Thursday, 7 p.m.: Vacaville Christian Schools, at Falcon Field
  • Friday, 3 p.m.: Travis Education Center, at Gammon Stadium
  • Saturday, 9 a.m.: Dixon High, at Rams Stadium
  • Saturday, 10 a.m.: Vanden High, at Gammon Stadium
  • June 7, 6:30 p.m.: Muzetta Thrower AEC, at Wildcat Stadium
  • June 8, 6:30 p.m.: Ernest Kimme, at Wildcat Stadium
  • June 9 at 10 a.m.: Buckingham Collegiate Charter Academy, at Zunino Stadium
  • June 9 at 6:30 p.m.: Will C. Wood High, at Wildcat Stadium
  • June 10, 9 a.m.: Vaca High, at Zunino Stadium

Vacaville Unified School District will be livestreaming the graduations of Will C. Wood High, Buckingham Collegiate Charter Academy, Vaca High, Muzetta Thrower Adult Education Center and Ernest Kimme Charter Academy on both YouTube and Facebook.

Source: Graduation season is upon us – The Vacaville Reporter

Vanden ROTC earns Distinguished Unit with Merit award – Daily Republic

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The Vanden High Air Force Jr. ROTC CA-20011 was selected as a Distinguished Unit with Merit. This year, only 12 percent of the 850 Air Force JROTC high schools across the United States and at selected schools in Europe, in the Pacific, and in Puerto Rico were recognized with the honor.

Worldwide enrollment includes more than 100,000 cadets who do over 1 million hours of community service each year. This award recognizes Air Force JROTC units that have performed well above and beyond normal expectations, and that have distinguished themselves through outstanding service to their school and community while meeting the Air Force JROTC citizen development mission for America.

Source: Vanden ROTC earns Distinguished Unit with Merit award

Fairfield Police announce first Police Youth Academy – Daily Republic

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The Fairfield Police Department is accepting applications for its very first Police Youth Academy.

This is a free program for Fairfield-Suisun and Travis Unified School Districts youths, 11 to 16, who have an interest in learning more about law enforcement. The program provides students with a greater understanding of the inner workings of a police department and police procedures, taught by law enforcement.

It also offers youths an opportunity to spend a week gaining insight into the jobs offered through the Fairfield PD, and to engage with their peers while honing their team-building and communication skills, and through critical thinking exercises.

Source: Fairfield Police announce first Police Youth Academy

Vanden student journeys to Texas for NASA internship this summer – Daily Republic

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By Susan Hiland

Quinn Brown a junior at Vanden High School is looking forward to her summer vacation because she is getting to do something only a few kids get the honor of doing; an internship at NASA.

The 17-year-old is a huge fan of science, astronomy and pretty much anything to do with space.

Source: Vanden student journeys to Texas for NASA internship this summer

Travis governing board honors teachers, students – Daily Republic

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By Susan Hiland

The Travis school board on Tuesday honored teachers, staff and students with a small awards ceremony.

Principal Kristin Shields introduced the Vanden High School Class of 2023 valedictorians, salutatorians and American Legion Boys State and American Legion Auxiliary Girls State winners.

Source: Travis governing board honors teachers, students

Vanden High employees create prom shop for students – Daily Republic

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By Susan Hiland

Sarah Holliday almost didn’t make her senior prom because her family didn’t have the funds. But she had a savior who stepped in and made sure she got her dress and shoes so she could have a night to remember.

“I vowed that if I got the chance I would help someone else like that, I was going to do it,” Holliday said.

Holliday works at Vanden High School as a work ability counselor and is finishing college courses to be a student counselor next year.

Source: Vanden High employees create prom shop for students

Travis Governing Board honors teachers and students at next meeting – Daily Republic

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By Susan Hiland

As the school year draws to a close, it is time to recognize those teachers and students who excelled this year.

At the May 9 meetingof the Travis Governing Board, Principal Kristin Shields will introduce Vanden High School Class of 2023 valedictorians, salutatorians and state Senate winners, who will be presented with Certificates of Recognition from the Board.

More honors will go to Jennifer Greenway, assistant principal at Golden West Middle School, as the Association of California School Administrators (ACSA) Secondary Co-Principal/Administrator of the Year.

Source: Travis Governing Board honors teachers and students at next meeting

Travis school board looks at initial bargaining proposals next meeting – Daily Republic

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By Susan Hiland

The California School Employees Association and its local Chapter No. 454 (CSEA) and the Travis School Board are looking at several bargaining proposals at the next Travis Governing Board meeting to reopen negotiations.

Some of the issues include an interest in increased training and improving working conditions.

In addition, the CSEA also would like to discuss salary issues for a fair and equitable increase to the rate of pay for all bargaining-unit members. Further, the association has an interest in enhancing professional growth and adding district-provided professional development opportunities.

Source: Travis school board looks at initial bargaining proposals next meeting

Travis school board talks safety fence at meeting – Daily Republic

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By Susan Hiland

The Travis Unified School District debated placing a fence around several schools as a safety measure at Tuesday’s meeting.

The board heard a report on the possibility of installing a perimeter fence around Vanden High School, Golden West Middle School and Travis Education Center.

Gabe Moulaison, chief business officer, reported that he was calling the area “The Block,” because it was one full block around which they are looking to install fencing.

Source: Travis school board talks safety fence at meeting