FCUSD Board Meeting 3/5/2026

The Folsom Cordova Unified School District Board meeting on March 5, 2026, focused extensively on educational program restructuring, particularly special education. A significant discussion centered on transitioning to clustered classrooms by grade-level triads to improve instructional quality, teacher retention, and inclusion, while addressing challenges such as multi-grade classrooms and transportation. Public comments highlighted concerns about frequent student relocations disrupting stability for special education students. The board also approved the 2025-2026 second interim financial report, which showed a positive certification with adjustments for increased enrollment and expenditures, including contracted services for substitutes. Additionally, the board adopted a policy requiring ethnic studies as a high school graduation requirement starting with the class of 2030, with curriculum embedded across various courses to provide flexibility. A resolution was passed to notify classified staff of potential layoffs due to funding changes, primarily affecting paraeducator hours in kindergarten classrooms. Other agenda items included election resolutions, contract openers with the California School Employees Association, and discussions on kindergarten scheduling and student PE credit for sports participation. The meeting concluded with plans to enhance community engagement through a new online platform for staff celebrations and concerns.