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Monday, August 4
 

8:00am PDT

Site Admin Meet & Greet
Monday August 4, 2025 8:00am - 8:30am PDT
Gymnasium
Meet your colleagues and your site administrators! Light continental breakfast and coffee will be provided by Grand Canyon University. Laptop checkouts will begin in Room 10. 
Monday August 4, 2025 8:00am - 8:30am PDT
Gymnasium
  Main Session

8:30am PDT

Welcome Address: Superintendent Sachs and Student Board Member Polk
Monday August 4, 2025 8:30am - 8:50am PDT
Gymnasium
Presenters
JS

Jennifer Sachs

Superintendent, Fairfield-Suisun Unified School District
AP

Aiyanah Polk

Student Board Member, Fairfield-Suisun Unified School District
Monday August 4, 2025 8:30am - 8:50am PDT
Gymnasium
  Main Session

9:00am PDT

Overview of Premier Start and District Mission & Vision
Monday August 4, 2025 9:00am - 9:30am PDT
Gymnasium
Presenters
JV

Jessica Villanueva

Consulting Teacher, Fairfield-Suisun Unified School District
As a former classroom teacher now serving as a Consulting Teacher, I have the privilege of supporting and mentoring the newest educators in our district. I’m deeply committed to helping teachers thrive by equipping them with practical strategies and a reflective, supportive environment... Read More →
Monday August 4, 2025 9:00am - 9:30am PDT
Gymnasium
  Main Session

9:40am PDT

FSUSD Board Policies for PK-2 & Elementary Release Teachers
Monday August 4, 2025 9:40am - 10:25am PDT
Room 30
The Fairfield-Suisun Unified School District has numerous board policies that impact teachers and their roles in the educational system, covering areas such as grading, interactions with students, and professional conduct. Teachers must be well-versed in these policies to create a conducive learning environment. Understanding and following these regulations not only ensures compliance but also fosters a structured and productive educational setting that supports student growth and achievement.
Presenters
avatar for Melissa Farrar

Melissa Farrar

Director of Curriculum, Instruction & Assessment, Fairfield-Suisun Unified School District
Monday August 4, 2025 9:40am - 10:25am PDT
Room 30
  Breakout Session

9:40am PDT

MTSS Foundations for Middle School Teachers
Monday August 4, 2025 9:40am - 10:25am PDT
Room 32
Join our district MTSS Coordinator Connie Huntington for an engaging overview of who we are as a district—our schools, our students, and the supports we provide to ensure every learner thrives. This session will introduce the MTSS framework, including how we use data to support student success, an introduction to our SST process, and interactive role-playing or problem-solving scenarios using our Behavior Intervention Toolbox. Come ready to collaborate, reflect, and prepare to meet students’ needs from day one.
Presenters
avatar for Connie Huntington

Connie Huntington

MTSS Coordinator, Fairfield-Suisun Unified School District
I'm a former classroom teacher, assistant principal, and principal in Fairfield-Suisun Unified School District who now serves as a Coordinator of Educational Services, supporting Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS) across schools. I work alongside site and district leaders to strengthen... Read More →
Monday August 4, 2025 9:40am - 10:25am PDT
Room 32
  Breakout Session

9:40am PDT

Navigating Human Resources for Grades 3-5 & Elementary Special Education Teachers
Monday August 4, 2025 9:40am - 10:25am PDT
Room 31
Join us in exploring all things Human Resources:
  • What is salary credit and how do I advance on the salary schedule? 
  • How can I use the Employee Portal? 
  • Why is it important to communicate with my credential analyst?
  • How should I prepare for an absence?
  • What is the teacher evaluation timeline?  
Presenters
KW

Ken Whittemore

Assistant Superintendent, Human Resources, Fairfield-Suisun Unified School District
Monday August 4, 2025 9:40am - 10:25am PDT
Room 31
  Breakout Session

9:40am PDT

Strengthening Family Partnerships for High School Teachers
Monday August 4, 2025 9:40am - 10:25am PDT
Room 37
Strong family partnerships are key to student success. In this session hosted by our Student and Family Services Department, you’ll learn practical strategies for fostering meaningful relationships with families, promoting positive attendance habits, and creating inclusive support systems for students experiencing homelessness or in foster care. Gain insights into district resources and learn how you can play a vital role in ensuring every student feels seen, supported, and set up for success.
Presenters
HC

Holly Collins

Coordinator of Family and Student Services, Fairfield-Suisun Unified School District
ME

Marbeya Ellis

Family Resource Center Manager, Fairfield-Suisun Unified School District
AG

Antonio Gipson

Truancy Prevention Specialist, Fairfield-Suisun Unified School District
Monday August 4, 2025 9:40am - 10:25am PDT
Room 37
  Breakout Session

10:35am PDT

FSUSD Board Policies for Grades 3-5 & Elementary Special Education Teachers
Monday August 4, 2025 10:35am - 11:20am PDT
Room 30
The Fairfield-Suisun Unified School District has numerous board policies that impact teachers and their roles in the educational system, covering areas such as grading, interactions with students, and professional conduct. Teachers must be well-versed in these policies to create a conducive learning environment. Understanding and following these regulations not only ensures compliance but also fosters a structured and productive educational setting that supports student growth and achievement.
Presenters
avatar for Melissa Farrar

Melissa Farrar

Director of Curriculum, Instruction & Assessment, Fairfield-Suisun Unified School District
Monday August 4, 2025 10:35am - 11:20am PDT
Room 30
  Breakout Session

10:35am PDT

MTSS Foundations for High School Teachers
Monday August 4, 2025 10:35am - 11:20am PDT
Room 32
Join our district MTSS Coordinator Connie Huntington for an engaging overview of who we are as a district—our schools, our students, and the supports we provide to ensure every learner thrives. This session will introduce the MTSS framework, including how we use data to support student success, an introduction to our SST process, and interactive role-playing or problem-solving scenarios using our Behavior Intervention Toolbox. Come ready to collaborate, reflect, and prepare to meet students’ needs from day one.
Presenters
avatar for Connie Huntington

Connie Huntington

MTSS Coordinator, Fairfield-Suisun Unified School District
I'm a former classroom teacher, assistant principal, and principal in Fairfield-Suisun Unified School District who now serves as a Coordinator of Educational Services, supporting Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS) across schools. I work alongside site and district leaders to strengthen... Read More →
Monday August 4, 2025 10:35am - 11:20am PDT
Room 32
  Breakout Session

10:35am PDT

Navigating Human Resources for Middle School Teachers
Monday August 4, 2025 10:35am - 11:20am PDT
Room 31
Join us in exploring all things Human Resources:
  • What is salary credit and how do I advance on the salary schedule? 
  • How can I use the Employee Portal? 
  • Why is it important to communicate with my credential analyst?
  • How should I prepare for an absence?
  • What is the teacher evaluation timeline?  
Presenters
KW

Ken Whittemore

Assistant Superintendent, Human Resources, Fairfield-Suisun Unified School District
Monday August 4, 2025 10:35am - 11:20am PDT
Room 31
  Breakout Session

10:35am PDT

Strengthening Family Partnerships for PK-2 & Elementary Release Teachers
Monday August 4, 2025 10:35am - 11:20am PDT
Room 37
Strong family partnerships are key to student success. In this session hosted by our Student and Family Services Department, you’ll learn practical strategies for fostering meaningful relationships with families, promoting positive attendance habits, and creating inclusive support systems for students experiencing homelessness or in foster care. Gain insights into district resources and learn how you can play a vital role in ensuring every student feels seen, supported, and set up for success.
Presenters
AG

Antonio Gipson

Truancy Prevention Specialist, Fairfield-Suisun Unified School District
HC

Holly Collins

Coordinator of Family and Student Services, Fairfield-Suisun Unified School District
ME

Marbeya Ellis

Family Resource Center Manager, Fairfield-Suisun Unified School District
Monday August 4, 2025 10:35am - 11:20am PDT
Room 37
  Breakout Session

11:20am PDT

Lunch (provided by Grand Canyon University)
Monday August 4, 2025 11:20am - 12:10pm PDT
Gymnasium
Monday August 4, 2025 11:20am - 12:10pm PDT
Gymnasium
  Lunch

12:10pm PDT

FSUSD Board Policies for Middle School Teachers
Monday August 4, 2025 12:10pm - 12:55pm PDT
Room 30
The Fairfield-Suisun Unified School District has numerous board policies that impact teachers and their roles in the educational system, covering areas such as grading, interactions with students, and professional conduct. Teachers must be well-versed in these policies to create a conducive learning environment. Understanding and following these regulations not only ensures compliance but also fosters a structured and productive educational setting that supports student growth and achievement.
Presenters
avatar for Melissa Farrar

Melissa Farrar

Director of Curriculum, Instruction & Assessment, Fairfield-Suisun Unified School District
Monday August 4, 2025 12:10pm - 12:55pm PDT
Room 30
  Breakout Session

12:10pm PDT

MTSS Foundations for PK-2 & Elementary Release Teachers
Monday August 4, 2025 12:10pm - 12:55pm PDT
Room 32
Join our district MTSS Coordinator Connie Huntington for an engaging overview of who we are as a district—our schools, our students, and the supports we provide to ensure every learner thrives. This session will introduce the MTSS framework, including how we use data to support student success, an introduction to our SST process, and interactive role-playing or problem-solving scenarios using our Behavior Intervention Toolbox. Come ready to collaborate, reflect, and prepare to meet students’ needs from day one.
Presenters
avatar for Connie Huntington

Connie Huntington

MTSS Coordinator, Fairfield-Suisun Unified School District
I'm a former classroom teacher, assistant principal, and principal in Fairfield-Suisun Unified School District who now serves as a Coordinator of Educational Services, supporting Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS) across schools. I work alongside site and district leaders to strengthen... Read More →
Monday August 4, 2025 12:10pm - 12:55pm PDT
Room 32
  Breakout Session

12:10pm PDT

Navigating Human Resources for High School Teachers
Monday August 4, 2025 12:10pm - 12:55pm PDT
Room 31
Join us in exploring all things Human Resources:
  • What is salary credit and how do I advance on the salary schedule? 
  • How can I use the Employee Portal? 
  • Why is it important to communicate with my credential analyst?
  • How should I prepare for an absence?
  • What is the teacher evaluation timeline?  
Presenters
KW

Ken Whittemore

Assistant Superintendent, Human Resources, Fairfield-Suisun Unified School District
Monday August 4, 2025 12:10pm - 12:55pm PDT
Room 31
  Breakout Session

12:10pm PDT

Strengthening Family Partnerships for Grades 3-5 & Elementary Special Education Teachers
Monday August 4, 2025 12:10pm - 12:55pm PDT
Room 37
Strong family partnerships are key to student success. In this session hosted by our Student and Family Services Department, you’ll learn practical strategies for fostering meaningful relationships with families, promoting positive attendance habits, and creating inclusive support systems for students experiencing homelessness or in foster care. Gain insights into district resources and learn how you can play a vital role in ensuring every student feels seen, supported, and set up for success.
Presenters
HC

Holly Collins

Coordinator of Family and Student Services, Fairfield-Suisun Unified School District
ME

Marbeya Ellis

Family Resource Center Manager, Fairfield-Suisun Unified School District
AG

Antonio Gipson

Truancy Prevention Specialist, Fairfield-Suisun Unified School District
Monday August 4, 2025 12:10pm - 12:55pm PDT
Room 37
  Breakout Session

1:05pm PDT

FSUSD Board Policies for High School Teachers
Monday August 4, 2025 1:05pm - 1:50pm PDT
Room 30
The Fairfield-Suisun Unified School District has numerous board policies that impact teachers and their roles in the educational system, covering areas such as grading, interactions with students, and professional conduct. Teachers must be well-versed in these policies to create a conducive learning environment. Understanding and following these regulations not only ensures compliance but also fosters a structured and productive educational setting that supports student growth and achievement.
Presenters
avatar for Melissa Farrar

Melissa Farrar

Director of Curriculum, Instruction & Assessment, Fairfield-Suisun Unified School District
Monday August 4, 2025 1:05pm - 1:50pm PDT
Room 30
  Breakout Session

1:05pm PDT

MTSS Foundations for Grades 3-5 & Elementary Special Education Teachers
Monday August 4, 2025 1:05pm - 1:50pm PDT
Room 32
Join our district MTSS Coordinator Connie Huntington for an engaging overview of who we are as a district—our schools, our students, and the supports we provide to ensure every learner thrives. This session will introduce the MTSS framework, including how we use data to support student success, an introduction to our SST process, and interactive role-playing or problem-solving scenarios using our Behavior Intervention Toolbox. Come ready to collaborate, reflect, and prepare to meet students’ needs from day one.
Presenters
avatar for Connie Huntington

Connie Huntington

MTSS Coordinator, Fairfield-Suisun Unified School District
I'm a former classroom teacher, assistant principal, and principal in Fairfield-Suisun Unified School District who now serves as a Coordinator of Educational Services, supporting Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS) across schools. I work alongside site and district leaders to strengthen... Read More →
Monday August 4, 2025 1:05pm - 1:50pm PDT
Room 32
  Breakout Session

1:05pm PDT

Navigating Human Resources for PK-2 & Elementary Release Teachers
Monday August 4, 2025 1:05pm - 1:50pm PDT
Room 31
Join us in exploring all things Human Resources:
  • What is salary credit and how do I advance on the salary schedule? 
  • How can I use the Employee Portal? 
  • Why is it important to communicate with my credential analyst?
  • How should I prepare for an absence?
  • What is the teacher evaluation timeline?  
Presenters
KW

Ken Whittemore

Assistant Superintendent, Human Resources, Fairfield-Suisun Unified School District
Monday August 4, 2025 1:05pm - 1:50pm PDT
Room 31
  Breakout Session

1:05pm PDT

Strengthening Family Partnerships for Middle School Teachers
Monday August 4, 2025 1:05pm - 1:50pm PDT
Room 37
Strong family partnerships are key to student success. In this session hosted by our Student and Family Services Department, you’ll learn practical strategies for fostering meaningful relationships with families, promoting positive attendance habits, and creating inclusive support systems for students experiencing homelessness or in foster care. Gain insights into district resources and learn how you can play a vital role in ensuring every student feels seen, supported, and set up for success.
Presenters
HC

Holly Collins

Coordinator of Family and Student Services, Fairfield-Suisun Unified School District
ME

Marbeya Ellis

Family Resource Center Manager, Fairfield-Suisun Unified School District
AG

Antonio Gipson

Truancy Prevention Specialist, Fairfield-Suisun Unified School District
Monday August 4, 2025 1:05pm - 1:50pm PDT
Room 37
  Breakout Session

2:00pm PDT

Day One Debrief
Monday August 4, 2025 2:00pm - 3:00pm PDT
Debrief Rooms
Room 5-
Room 6-
Room 7-
Room 8-
Room 9-
Room 10-
Room 11-
Room 12-
Presenters
CE

Christy Emig

Consulting Teacher, Fairfield-Suisun Unified School District
avatar for Christina Geyer

Christina Geyer

Consulting Teacher, Fairfield-Suisun Unified School District
Christina Geyer is an experienced educator, instructional coach, and school leader with over a decade of service in diverse California school districts. She currently serves as a Consulting Teacher for Fairfield-Suisun Unified, where she mentors and coaches early-career educators... Read More →
avatar for Kristy Love

Kristy Love

Consulting Teacher, Fairfield-Suisun Unified School District
Supporting our new teachers to be the best educator they can be for our students… that’s what I’m passionate about!
MM

Mindi McCuen

Consulting Teacher, Fairfield-Suisun Unified School District
DP

Denise Piercy

Consulting Teacher, Fairfield-Suisun Unified School District
BR

Brenda Rough

Consulting Teacher, Fairfield-Suisun Unified School District
MT

Monique Turner-Brown

Consulting Teacher, Fairfield-Suisun Unified School District
JV

Jessica Villanueva

Consulting Teacher, Fairfield-Suisun Unified School District
As a former classroom teacher now serving as a Consulting Teacher, I have the privilege of supporting and mentoring the newest educators in our district. I’m deeply committed to helping teachers thrive by equipping them with practical strategies and a reflective, supportive environment... Read More →
Monday August 4, 2025 2:00pm - 3:00pm PDT
Debrief Rooms
  Debrief Session
 
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