Fresno Unified is investigating an incident involving Trustee Terry Slatic, his aide, and a male student at Bullard High School that took place Friday (Jan. 11) afternoon. The school board has scheduled a special meeting at 4:30 p.m. Tuesday at district headquarters to discuss the incident and potential litigation stemming from...
Is Nelson's 'Happy Warrior' Style a Fit for Fresno Unified's New Board?
Bob Nelson is asking Fresno Unified School District trustees to evaluate his performance just four months after receiving a positive evaluation from the previous board. The request comes after two public meetings with a board that includes three new members. Nelson signaled his need to clear the air at Wednesday's...
What's Next From FUSD's Measure X? Air Conditioning for All.
One thing appears certain in Fresno Unified's near future: Every school will have air conditioning. The topic dominated the district's special school board meeting Wednesday, which focused exclusively on setting priority projects for Measure X construction funds. Fresno Unified voters passed Measure X — a $225 million bond measure to improve...
Claudia Cazares Named President of Fresno Unified School Board
The Fresno Unified School Board unanimously voted in Area 6 incumbent Claudia Cazares as board president at its meeting Wednesday at FUSD headquarters. "I am truly honored and very excited about the vote of confidence from my fellow colleagues," Cazares said. Cazares was elected to the board in 2016 after beating...
Improving Special Ed Top Priority For New FUSD Trustees
Three new members will join the Fresno Unified School Board on Wednesday, and all say improving special education will be among their top priorities. "That is something that is very high on my list," said Terry Slatic, who will succeed Brooke Ashjian representing the Bullard High School area. Slatic believes the board...
School Boards: Incumbents Fall in Clovis, Central, Fresno, SCCCD
Veva Islas ousted incumbent Christopher De La Cerda in the Fresno Unified school board race to represent McLane High School trustee area. With 100% precincts reporting, Islas garnered 59% of the vote. De La Cerda, a retired school educator, was seeking his second full term on the school board. The...
With Ashjian Leaving, Who Will Represent Bullard High Area Next?
To the relief of some, the Bullard High area seat on the Fresno Unified School Board will have a new representative after the Nov. 6 election. The controversial incumbent Brooke Ashjian, who came under fire last year for his comments toward the LGBT community, announced earlier this year he is not seeking re-election....
A Congenial Fresno Unified Debate to Replace Ashjian
The four candidates hoping to succeed Brooke Ashjian to represent the Bullard High School region on the Fresno Unified school board debated congenially Tuesday (Sept. 26) night. In the one-hour forum, no one yelled or screamed at each other. The four candidates had ample time to answer questions from moderator...