Meet-and-Confer Completed: Fairfield-Suisun USD Discusses Student Safety, Policy Review, and School-Based Law Enforcement

The Freedmen Reparations Fund Trust and the American Freedmen Legal Fund completed a formal meet-and-confer with representatives of Fairfield-Suisun Unified School District and District legal counsel regarding the Fairfield High School incident.

The July 7, 2026 discussion followed the District’s formal written response and provided an opportunity for FRFT and AFLF to raise broader public trust concerns involving student safety, school-based law enforcement response, administrative review, record preservation, District procedures, and accountability.

The discussion remained focused on general policies, procedures, and District operations available for public discussion. No specific student information or confidential personnel matters were discussed.

Separate District and Police Review Processes

During the meeting, District representatives explained that the school and District review process is separate from the Fairfield Police Department’s review involving officer conduct.

The District stated that school-related matters preceding the publicly circulated incident had been reviewed through school and District processes. District representatives also stated that Fairfield Police Department is conducting its own separate review involving law enforcement conduct.

FRFT and AFLF emphasized the importance of maintaining clear accountability when multiple agencies are involved in the same incident.

District Reviewing Policies, Procedures, and Police Coordination

The District confirmed that it is reviewing relevant policies, procedures, school safety practices, and its memorandum of understanding with Fairfield Police Department.

The discussion included the role of school administrators when law enforcement responds to a campus, the relationship between school authority and police involvement, and the procedures used when an incident may involve criminal conduct or serious safety concerns.

District representatives explained that school matters are first addressed through school administration and applicable education requirements. Law enforcement assistance may be requested when circumstances involve issues such as weapons, drugs, serious injury, assault, or other potential violations requiring police involvement.

The District also confirmed that it maintains a written memorandum of understanding with Fairfield Police Department governing aspects of the relationship between the District and law enforcement.

Student Safety and Complaint Procedures

FRFT and AFLF asked how students and families are informed about complaint procedures, available resources, and student safety protections.

The District stated that complaint information is provided through several channels, including parent handbooks, student handbooks, District materials, classroom postings, and information available through the District.

The District also described the role of its compliance process and the procedures used to direct concerns involving staff, administrators, discrimination, harassment, bullying, educational services, and other school-related matters.

District representatives stated that concerns may move through different levels of review depending on the nature of the complaint and whether the issue can be resolved at the school level.

Record Preservation and Public Information

FRFT and AFLF raised questions regarding the preservation of surveillance footage, incident reports, staff information, witness materials, communications with law enforcement, and related records.

District representatives did not discuss specific records connected to the ongoing matter. However, the District previously confirmed in writing that it had taken appropriate steps to preserve records and materials within its possession, custody, or control that may be relevant.

The District also discussed the California Public Records Act and explained that requests for public records are reviewed under applicable state law, including any exemptions or legal protections.

Training, De-Escalation, and Student Support

The District discussed broader efforts involving student safety, campus climate, trauma-informed practices, campus supervision, and de-escalation training.

Superintendent Jennifer Sachs described ongoing efforts to strengthen relationships between students, schools, families, and community members. The District also discussed mentorship, community engagement, and the importance of connecting students with trusted adults and supportive resources.

The District stated that incidents are reviewed as opportunities to evaluate existing practices and identify areas where student support and campus safety may be strengthened.

Public Accountability and Future Updates

FRFT and AFLF asked whether the District would provide public or procedural updates as its review reaches meaningful milestones.

District representatives stated that the District has already begun discussing broader student support, safety practices, training, and community engagement through public District processes.

The District also explained that formal revisions to Board policies and administrative regulations may involve review of state guidance, model language, governance review, and Board consideration.

While no final timeline was provided for future policy changes or procedural updates, the District confirmed that policy and administrative review is an ongoing process.

Written Confirmation Received

Following the meeting, District legal counsel provided written confirmation that the meet-and-confer occurred.

Counsel confirmed that the discussion addressed District policies, procedures, and operations available for public information and that the meeting did not involve discussion of specific students or District personnel.

This written confirmation preserves an important part of the public accountability record and documents that FRFT and AFLF were given an opportunity to raise broader concerns involving student safety and school-based law enforcement response.

The Work Continues

FRFT and AFLF appreciate Fairfield-Suisun Unified School District and District counsel participating in the meet-and-confer.

The meeting created a direct line of communication and allowed important questions to be raised concerning student safety, administrative review, police coordination, public accountability, complaint procedures, record preservation, training, and future policy development.

This matter remains active.

FRFT and AFLF will continue documenting the process, reviewing written responses, monitoring public developments, and seeking accountability and transparency where legally appropriate.

Our goal is not to interfere with protected student or personnel matters. Our purpose is to ensure that broader public concerns involving student safety, institutional responsibility, and school-based law enforcement practices receive meaningful review and documented follow-up.

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