As we approach the holiday season,\u00a0I’d like to express my heartfelt gratitude to all of you<\/strong>. I appreciate the warm welcome to the district earlier this year. It’s hard to believe that the end of December will mark my first six months on the job. Fremont feels like home now. I wake up every day inspired and excited to come to work. It’s the honor of a lifetime to serve as your Superintendent.\u00a0My first year, thus far, has been filled with challenges and triumphs, and your unwavering support has been key to our success<\/strong>\u00a0in navigating through it all.<\/p>\r\n At the Board of Education’s\u00a0regular meeting on December 18<\/a>, Budget Director James Arcala presented the first interim budget report, which included a more accurate projection based on actual spending. I presented updated cut targets based on this report and proposed budget cut items, organized by funding category and ease of implementation. The Board asked clarifying questions and shared feedback, which our staff will take into account as\u00a0we prepare our final recommendations<\/strong>\u00a0for the next board meeting on\u00a0January 8, 2025<\/a>.<\/p>\r\n Thank you to those who have shared feedback<\/strong>\u00a0in the\u00a0re-opened budget input portal<\/a>\u00a0– the Trustees have received copies of the input before the December 18 discussion. After reviewing the updated reduction scenarios, please continue to provide specific feedback, which the Trustees will receive before the January 8 decision. The portal will remain open until Friday, January 3, 2025.<\/p>\r\n Please\u00a0join me in welcoming Trustee Rinu Nair<\/strong>, our newest Board member for Area 4. She is a FUSD alumna who recently graduated from Irvington High School; we look forward to her leadership and unique perspective. Trustee Nair has been elected to fill the position left by Trustee Yajing Zhang, recently elected to Fremont City Council. I know the community joins me in thanking former Trustee Zhang for her service since 2000, and wishing her the best in her new endeavors.<\/p>\r\n As we approach the budget reduction decisions, my staff and I are working hard to protect what makes Fremont special. I am hopeful about the future, even though that hope starts with some tough reduction decisions.<\/p>\r\n Thank you again for your dedication to our students<\/strong>. I wish you and your loved ones a joyful and restful holiday break, and I look forward to our continued journey together in 2025 –\u00a0making it the best year yet<\/em>!<\/p>\r\n In partnership, Superintendent Burmeister<\/p>\r\n\t FUSD officially received our Golden Bell Award at the California School Boards Association’s Annual Education Conference this month.\u00a0This special award<\/a>\u00a0recognizes outstanding programs and governance practices of school boards in school districts and county offices of education. Our Climate Action Team’s work is celebrated in the Climate Change Innovation category. Read more about the team, Climate Literacy and Environmental Action Network (CLEAN), and\u00a0the award here<\/a>.<\/p>\r\n All FUSD schools and offices will be closed December 21, 2024 – January 5, 2025 for Winter Break. We will reopen on Monday, January 6, 2025.\u00a0Click here to find our instructional calendar<\/a>\u00a0with holidays, report card dates, and other important dates.<\/p>\r\n It’s beginning to look a lot like Winter! \u00a0During the District’s School Winter Break (December 23rd – January 3rd), we hope you can utilize this time to relax, rejuvenate, and connect with family and friends.\u00a0Click here for some winter wellness tips<\/a>\u00a0on staying healthy. Don’t forget: FUSD loses $65 per day per student absence. Attending school isn’t just important for learning, it helps protect us from further cuts!<\/p>\r\n Sunday, January 26 from 2-4 pm – Mattos Elementary School is home to the only science magnet program in FUSD. All students across Fremont are welcome to experience enriching STEAM opportunities and more! RSVP TODAY to learn more at\u00a0tinyurl.com\/ Although the Daylighting Law (AB 413) has been implemented but not yet enforced until January 2025, our district is already partnering with the Fremont Police Department and City of Fremont to keep students, staff, and residents safe. The new law makes it illegal to park within 20 feet of the approach of any marked or unmarked crosswalk, even if there are no signs or curb markings, and aims to improve all roadway users’ safety by increasing visibility at intersections.\u00a0Check out Principal Denise Mapelli on ABC7 News<\/a>\u00a0sharing about the improved safety at Forest Park.<\/p>\r\n With the holiday season upon us, many may consider gifting e-bikes, which have become increasingly popular. A concerning trend is rising where dirt bikes and other motorcycles are being misidentified as street-legal e-bikes. Note: If an unlicensed rider operates a motorcycle (including a dirt bike) on public roads, they could face a citation for driving without a license, and the vehicle may be towed. Please read the\u00a0notice from the Fremont Police Department<\/a>\u00a0for more guidance. Additional information can be found\u00a0on their website<\/a>.<\/p>\r\n![\"All](\"https:\/\/fremontunified.org\/warwick\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/42\/2024\/12\/all-school-fusd-700.png\")
<\/a>At the start of my tenure in the district, I set the goal of\u00a0visiting all 43 school sites<\/strong>\u00a0before the end of 2024 – I’m excited to share that I have accomplished the goal TODAY! I have witnessed countless examples of high-leverage instruction, thoughtful care of our students, and collegial collaboration among staff. My best days are when I can visit schools and see the magic happen in classrooms.\u00a0We have so much to be proud of in Fremont Unified!<\/strong><\/em>\u00a0Mascots of FUSD<\/a>.<\/p>\r\nSnapshots from December<\/strong><\/h3>\r\n\t
![\"Nair](\"https:\/\/fremontunified.org\/warwick\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/42\/2024\/12\/nair-oath02.png\")
Trustee Rinu Nair
\r\nbeing sworn in on December 18\r\n\t![\"Bell](\"https:\/\/fremontunified.org\/warwick\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/42\/2024\/12\/bell2.png\")
Receiving the Golden Bell
\r\nAward at CSBA\r\n\t![\"Rix](\"https:\/\/fremontunified.org\/warwick\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/42\/2024\/12\/rix-visit01.png\")
Superintendent visiting
\r\nthe Rix-Glankler Guppies\r\n\t![\"Adaptive](\"https:\/\/fremontunified.org\/warwick\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/42\/2024\/12\/Adaptive-PE.png\")
Adaptive PE Annual
\r\nDance Performance at MSJHS\r\n\tFUSD’s Climate Program recognized with Golden Bell Award<\/h3>\r\n
Winter Break Availability<\/strong><\/h3>\r\n
Attendance Update<\/h3>\r\n
Mattos FUSD Science Magnet Open House<\/h3>\r\n
Daylighting Parking Law: Proactive Commitment to Student Safety<\/h3>\r\n
Is Your Child’s New “E-bike” Actually a Motorcycle?<\/h3>\r\n
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