Daniel Garcia, district administrator for expanded learning, briefed the Fairfield‑Suisun Unified board on the district’s Expanded Learning Opportunities Program and potential state funding changes that could expand access.

Garcia said the district has offered ELOP since fall 2022 under the Education Code cited in the presentation and currently operates at 24 TK‑8 school sites and added a high‑school component in fall 2024. He reported 2,763 students enrolled as of March 1 and described program features: daily operation until 6 p.m. on regular school days, nine‑hour sessions on 30 additional days beyond the regular school year, i‑Ready personalized instruction, STEAM and co‑curricular activities, social‑emotional supports and after‑school care services.

Garcia outlined a proposed change in the governor’s January budget that would lower the ELOP tier threshold from 75% unduplicated pupil percentage to 55%, which would reclassify FSUSD from tier 2 to tier 1. Under tier 1, the program would expand to universal access for TK through 6 students with capacity determined by space and an allowable wait list, and would provide more predictable funding. Garcia said the proposal, if enacted, could increase the district’s ELOP allocation from $9.2 million in 2024–25 to about $17.8 million in 2025–26; combined with anticipated ACES funding of roughly $1 million, total estimated funding could be approximately $18.9 million for 2025–26. Garcia emphasized those figures are contingent on the governor’s May revise and final state actions.

Board members responded positively: Dr. Tilly said the potential budget increase “could not come at a better time” given the district’s planned transition of ACES program administration from city partners to the district on July 1, 2025; she praised staff for program growth and noted ELOP’s favorable results on district indicators. Another board member said universal access for TK‑6 students would be “a big step.”

Garcia said staff are coordinating with the cities of Fairfield and Suisun to ensure a smooth transition of ACES programs and that program planning will update guidance, facilities and collaboration with service providers should funding and policy change.

No formal board action was required; this item was presented as information and will inform LCAP and budget planning later this spring.