Category Archives: Travis Unified School District

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

Travis school board adopts new education materials – Daily Republic

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By Susan Hiland

The Travis school board this week voted to adopt several new media for the coming school year.

The action included three programs from Cengage Publishing/National Geographic with “Look and See;” “Our World” and “Time Zones” being the new materials.

The National Geographic material emphasizes science and social studies content woven throughout the lessons, according to the staff report.

Source: Travis school board adopts new education materials

Travis board tables proposed PIO position, but urges better communication – Daily Republic

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By Susan Hiland

The Travis school board discussed creating a public information officer position at Tuesday night’s meeting.

Vince Ruiz, assistant superintendent of Human Resources, gave the presentation. He compared other PIO positions in Solano County with salary ranges from $95,000 to $153,000.

“We need more data to decide to go forward,” he said.

Source: Travis board tables proposed PIO position, but urges better communication

Travis school board to hear report on perimeter fencing – Daily Republic

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By Susan Hiland

The Travis Unified School District will be talking about the installation of perimeter fence around Vanden High School, Golden West Middle School and Travis Education Center at the Tuesday board meeting.

Gabe Moulaison, chief business officer, will be giving the report.

The estimated financial impact would be about $1.2 million for the fencing and work, according to the staff report.

Also to be discussed is the possibility of adding a public information officer position.

Source: Travis school board to hear report on perimeter fencing

Summer at City Hall internship returns for Vacaville area high school students – The Vacaville Reporter

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Summer at City Hall is back.

High school students interested in learning about local government are encouraged to apply for a four-week internship with the City of Vacaville.

The deadline to apply is March 26 and the program is open to Vacaville youth who will be juniors or seniors in the Vacaville or Travis Unified School Districts in the fall of 2023.

Interns will attend a class about local government and participate in an internship with the City of Vacaville or the Vacaville Unified School District. Students will focus on skill development, civic engagement, and local government.

Source: Summer at City Hall internship returns for Vacaville area high school students – The Vacaville Reporter

Vacaville Rotary Club awarding scholarships for high school seniors – The Vacaville Reporter

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The Vacaville Rotary Club is in search of deserving students seeking scholarships to use toward college education-related costs.

The Vacaville Rotary is looking for the next generation of leaders who want to honor those high-achieving students who go beyond their regular class work and have demonstrated a passion for service above self. 20 scholarships will be awarded in the amounts of $500 to $4,000 each totaling 28k.

High School Seniors in the Vacaville Unified and Travis Unified School Districts can pick up an application in their school counseling office or online at www.vacavillerotary.org.

Source: Vacaville Rotary Club awarding scholarships for high school seniors – The Vacaville Reporter

Travis school board OKs advance of $5.7M to cover bridge loan option – Daily Republic

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By Susan Hiland

Travis School District trustees approved a request Tuesday at the Solano County Board of Supervisors meeting to authorize the county treasurer to transfer approximately $5.7 million in one or more loans to the school district.

Gabe Moulaison, chief business officer, gave made the presentation to the board.

“Every year we have to pass this resolution,” he said. “We have plenty of reserves but we are asking for this in case later in the year that is not the case.”

Source: Travis school board OKs advance of $5.7M to cover bridge loan option

Travis teachers, district start negotiations for coming school year – Daily Republic

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By Susan Hiland

Contract negotiations between the Travis School District and its teachers got started – officially – Tuesday as trustees approved a request to accept the Travis Unified Teachers’ Association initial proposal for items to consider for the 2023-2024 school year, then forwarded their own objectives.

Negotiations cover salary and benefits along with elementary preparation/planning, common planning days and adjunct duty. Travis trustees also heard about proposed changes related to teacher prep time, physical education class sizes, and cost-of-living levels and medical benefits.

Source: Travis teachers, district start negotiations for coming school year

Leadership opportunity for Vacaville youth – The Vacaville Reporter

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Are you a Vacaville high schooler interested in learning about government?

Check out the Annual Summer at City Hall program in Vacaville.

This 4-week program — a partnership with the city of Vacaville, Vacaville Unified School District and Travis Unified School District — is open to Vacaville youth who will be juniors or seniors this fall.

Youth will participate in a class focused on skill development, civic engagement and local government. Students will also have an opportunity to intern with the city of Vacaville or Vacaville Unified School District.

Source: Leadership opportunity for Vacaville youth – The Vacaville Reporter

Travis school board to consider teachers’ association negotiations – Daily Republic

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Travis School District trustees will give the public a chance Tuesday to comment on the initial proposal for the Travis Unified Teachers’ Association contract for 2023-2024. The board is then scheduled to vote on the proposal.

Negotiations cover salary and benefits along with elementary preparation/planning, common planning days and adjunct duty.

The district proposes to explore current needs related to elementary preparation and common planning time, and to negotiate necessary amendments, according to a staff report. The district also proposes to explore new and different options relative to adjunct duty time and to negotiate necessary amendments in order to serve the best interests of students and operational needs.

Source: Travis school board to consider teachers’ association negotiations

Trustees to ask county for $5.7M bridge loan to cover Travis School District expenses – Daily Republic

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Travis School District trustees are scheduled to consider a request Tuesday of the Solano County Board of Supervisors to authorize the county treasurer to transfer approximately $5.7 million in one or more loans to the school district.

The loans would cover what the staff report describes as one or more cash shortages caused by delays in payments from the state.

The amount is less than or equal to the 85% of fiscal year 2023-24 anticipated property tax revenues for the district, as estimated by the Solano County auditor, according to a staff report.

Source: Trustees to ask county for $5.7M bridge loan to cover Travis School District expenses

Job fair sheds light on vacancies in Solano school districts – Daily Republic

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By Susan Hiland

Schools across the area are looking to fill multiple types of position, so the Solano County Office of Education hosted a job fair Saturday for people to seek jobs in a single setting.

“This is targeting the communities in Solano County,” said Mike Minahen, associate superintendent of Human Resources. “The goal for today is to provide an opportunity to recruit locally.”

Nearly all school districts in Solano County came out on a rainy Saturday.

Source: Job fair sheds light on vacancies in Solano school districts

Nominations open to recognize those who help students with disabilities – Daily Republic

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Nominations are being accepted for the 17th annual Community Advisory Committee Recognition Awards for those who go above and beyond in the service of students with disabilities.

The CAC Awards are presented to educators, youth and community members for outstanding service who go above and beyond in service of students with disabilities.

Award recipients are from each school district within the Solano County Special Education Local Plan Area: Benicia, Dixon, Fairfield-Suisun, Travis and Vacaville, as well as the Solano County Office of Education.

Source: Nominations open to recognize those who help students with disabilities