FCUSD Board Meeting 1/15/2026

The Folsom Cordova Unified School District Board held a meeting on January 15, 2026, where several procurement and facility-related items were discussed and approved. Key procurement actions included the approval of environmental assessments under the California Environmental Quality Act for new elementary, middle, and high school projects in the Folsom planning area, leveraging the City of Folsom's master plan to avoid duplicative environmental reviews. The board also approved the naming of new and existing school facilities, including Granite Springs Elementary School, Prairie City Middle School, Buffalo Creek High School, and renaming of stadiums at Folsom High and Vista schools. Additionally, the board discussed policy updates related to high school graduation requirements, including the introduction of personal finance as a mandated course and its impact on economics requirements. A significant portion of the meeting focused on the district's mobile communication device policy, with extensive discussion on potential expansion of cell phone restrictions to high schools, balancing instructional focus, student well-being, and safety. The board directed staff to conduct surveys of students and teachers regarding cell phone and Chromebook use to inform future policy decisions. Other topics included recognition of student athletes, literacy initiatives supported by the Sacramento Literacy Foundation, and considerations for renaming Sutter Middle School with input from Native American community members. No specific contract awards or RFPs were detailed, but several budget and capital improvement projects were approved, and policy decisions were made that could influence future procurement and educational program offerings.