FCUSD Board Meeting 3/19/2026

The Folsom Cordova Unified School District Board held a meeting on March 19, 2026, covering a wide range of topics including personnel matters, student recognitions, and policy discussions. Key procurement-related items included the approval of the 2025-2026 transportation plan, which enables the district to receive approximately $5 million in state reimbursement funds. The board also received an update on the baseball varsity field project at Cordova High School, highlighting cost savings and phased construction plans with design work underway. Additionally, the board approved the adoption of a new TK-5 math curriculum, Innova Math, with a negotiated cost of $3.5 million funded by state lottery funds, emphasizing extensive teacher involvement and support for implementation. A significant portion of the meeting was devoted to a detailed discussion on student technology use, focusing on cell phone policies and Chromebook screen time. The board considered various options for cell phone restrictions at the high school level and proposed forming task forces to address Chromebook use and screen time concerns across grade levels. Public comments expressed concerns about special education program restructuring and the impact of technology on student learning and well-being. The board also discussed future agenda items including transportation policies and joint meetings with city councils. Overall, the meeting combined contract approvals, budget considerations, capital project updates, and policy deliberations affecting future procurement and educational services.