FOUNTAIN VALLEY SCHOOL DISTRICT WRAP-UP

Angelique Flores

ISSUE: SCOOTERS

Vote: 5-0

Summary: The Fountain Valley School District Board of Trustees voted

Wednesday to add scooters to the list of modes of transportation not

allowed at district schools. Skateboards, in-line skates and roller

skates are already on the list. The rule is intended to prevent injuries

and to prevent property damage, officials said. Bikes are allowed.

ISSUE: GIFTED PROGRAM FUNDING

Vote: 5-0

Summary: The board approved the district’s application for its annual

state funding for the Gifted and Talented Education Program. Funds are

contingent on the submission and approval of the budget. The district’s

proposed expenditures total to $56,200.

ISSUE: STUDY SESSION

Vote: None

Summary: The board held a study session to discuss the budget for the

next school year. The proposed state budget will include $1.8 million in

discretionary funds.

Some of the programs the district is considering whether to fund are

class-size reduction in fourth and fifth grades, additional staff and an

intervention program.

“We want to make sure to spend the money wisely and make the greatest

impact on learning,” said Steve McMahon, assistant superintendent of

business.

Another session will be held July 6.