🌱 Planting for a Greener Tomorrow
Thank you to students, families, and staff at John G. Mattos Elementary, in partnership with the City of Fremont and Urban Forest Friends, planted over 130 trees through Fremont’s CalFire Urban and Community Forestry Grant, enhancing the environment and campus beauty. Tomorrow (12/6/25) Vallejo Mill is planting trees as well!
🔦 Board Meeting Highlights
At its November 19 meeting , the Board held a study session in which Executive Director of Special Education Greg Bailey and Director of Special Education John Honerkamp presented an overview of the Special Education FCMAT report . They reviewed the scope of FCMAT’s work, which included a comprehensive analysis of the District’s Special Education Program following site visits and stakeholder interviews conducted in December 2024.
The presentation also outlined the next steps , which include examining departmental structure to maximize efficiency, increasing summer coverage, monitoring contracted positions for potential conversion to FUSD roles, maintaining regular collaboration with Business Services, Human Resources, and Position Control, providing training for all site administrators, monitoring compliance monthly, and strengthening recruitment efforts through partnerships with F.A.C.E. and credentialing programs.
The Board recognized J. Haley Durham Elementary science teacher Gridel Dias, who received the Fremont Education Foundation Emily Thomas Grant, an award honoring the profound legacy of educator Emily Thomas. The presentation highlighted Thomas’s lasting impact on the District and the significance of celebrating her memory through the work of another outstanding educator, with her mother, Marilyn, in attendance.
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