Travis Unified School District Board Meeting April 14, 2026

The Travis Unified School District Board Meeting held on April 14, 2026, primarily focused on recognizing student achievements in athletics, arts, and academics, including awards for the Vanden High School sports teams, cheer team, color guard, and theater arts. The meeting also included updates on district financial matters, notably the adoption of Resolution 2025-26-12 approving the special tax rates for Community Facilities Districts (CFD) 1 and 2 for fiscal year 2026-27. The board approved maintaining the CFD1 tax rate and significantly reducing the CFD2 tax levy by 90%, with plans to eliminate CFD2 taxes by fiscal year 2027-28 and CFD1 by 2028-29, resulting in nearly $4 million in taxpayer savings from early debt retirement. Additionally, the board discussed initial contract proposals and reopener negotiations with the California School Employees Association (CSEA) for 2026-27, focusing on pay, benefits, and employment terms. Concerns about high employee medical insurance costs were raised, with the district expressing openness to exploring more affordable health plan options in collaboration with bargaining units. An update on the Travis Elementary School new building project was provided, noting ongoing soil testing. The meeting also featured a presentation by the City of Fairfield on Measure P, a local sales tax supporting public safety and infrastructure, with potential plans to increase the tax to address budget deficits and deferred maintenance. The board expressed interest in supporting Measure P to enhance community safety and services.