San Bernardino City Unified School District public meetings in 2023

Regular Meeting of the Board of Education

The San Bernardino City Unified School District Board of Education is holding its annual organizational meeting. It will elect a Board President and Vice President, appoint a Board Secretary and Assistant Secretary, and designate board representatives to various sub-committees for the ensuing year. The meeting also includes a Shining Star Awards reception recognizing outstanding guest teachers and substitute employees.

• Election of Danny Tillman as Board President and Mayra Ceballos as Board Vice President
• Appointment of Mauricio Arellano as Board Secretary and Karen Cunningham as Assistant Board Secretary
• Appointments to sub-committees: Policy, Budget, Charter Schools, Curriculum/Instruction, Facilities, IT/Communications, and Education Bridge
• Annual re-adoption of all existing Board policies
• Shining Star Awards reception for outstanding guest teachers and substitutes

The Board of Education held its annual organizational meeting to elect officers and appoint members to various district sub-committees. The board also adopted all existing policies and recognized Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day.

• Appointed Danny Tillman as Board President (7-0)
• Appointed Mayra Ceballos as Board Vice President (7-0)
• Appointed Mauricio Arellano as Board Secretary and Karen Cunningham as Assistant Board Secretary (7-0)
• Approved appointments for County Committee, CSBA Delegate Assembly, and district sub-committees (7-0)
• Adopted all existing Board policies until revised or revoked (7-0)
• Approved appointments of designated officers for the San Bernardino Schools Financing Corporation (7-0)
• Approved resolution recognizing Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day (7-0)

Regular Meeting of the Board of Education

The board will hold a public hearing and consider adopting a Memorandum of Understanding with the California Employees Association, Chapter 183, for emergency relief related to severe winter storms. It will also vote on resolutions recognizing Veterans Day and American Education Week, and conduct a workshop on the district's multi-year vision. Other items include recognitions for Native American Heritage Month, No Kid Hungry program, and outstanding achievement awards.

• Public hearing and adoption of Memorandum of Understanding (Emergency Relief/Severe Winter Storms) between CSEA Chapter 183 and the district
• Resolution recognizing November 11, 2023 as Veterans Day
• Resolution recognizing November 12–18, 2023 as American Education Week, including Education Support Professionals Day and Substitute Educators Day
• Board workshop on SBCUSD Multi-Year Vision
• Recognition of four principals for implementing Breakfast in the Classroom program by No Kid Hungry

The Board of Education approved resolutions recognizing Veterans Day and American Education Week. The meeting also included a workshop on the district's multi-year vision and several student and community achievement awards.

• Approved agenda as presented/amended
• Approved resolution recognizing November 11, 2023, as Veterans Day
• Approved resolution recognizing American Education Week (Nov 12-18, 2023), Education Support Professionals Day (Nov 15), and Substitute Educators Day (Nov 17)

Regular Meeting of the Board of Education

This regular meeting of the San Bernardino City Unified School District Board of Education features a reception for PBIS award-winning schools, followed by recognitions of outstanding students, staff, and community partners. The board also votes on resolutions recognizing National Diabetes Awareness Month, Native American Heritage Month, and School Psychology Week. The agenda is largely ceremonial with no major policy or budget decisions.

• Reception honoring 55 district schools that received PBIS Gold, Silver, and Bronze awards
• Outstanding Achievement Awards presented to Pureland Foundation and students/staff from Lankershim, Ramona-Alessandro, Del Vallejo, and Middle College schools
• Recognition of Sierra High School as one of America's Healthiest Schools
• Resolution recognizing November 2023 as National Diabetes Awareness Month and November 14 as World Diabetes Day (approved)
• Resolution recognizing November 2023 as National Native American Heritage Month (approved)

The Board of Education approved three resolutions recognizing National Diabetes Awareness Month, National Native American Heritage Month, and National School Psychology Week. The meeting also included several awards for schools, employees, and community partners.

• Approved resolution recognizing November 2023 as National Diabetes Awareness Month and World Diabetes Day (7-0)
• Approved resolution declaring November 2023 as National Native American Heritage Month (7-0)
• Approved resolution recognizing November 6-10, 2023, as National School Psychology Week (7-0)
• Approved agenda as presented/amended (7-0)

Regular Meeting of the Board of Education

The Board of Education holds a regular meeting with recognitions (Cajon High School flag football champions, mariachi performance) and resolutions for Red Ribbon Week, Great ShakeOut earthquake drill, and School Administrator Week. Public comments are accepted. The board then enters closed session to discuss employee discipline, appointments, and real property negotiations with the County on Parcel 0154-281-01.

• Resolution to participate in Great ShakeOut earthquake drill on Oct 19 at 10:19 am
• Resolution recognizing Red Ribbon Week (Oct 23–31) drug prevention
• Recognition of Cajon High School girls flag football champions
• Closed session includes real property negotiation with County on Parcel 0154-281-01
• Agenda amended to add closed session item on Public Employee Discipline/Dismissal/Release

The Board of Education approved resolutions to recognize the Week of the School Administrator and National Red Ribbon Week. The Board also directed districtwide participation in the Great California ShakeOut earthquake drill on October 19, 2023.

• Approved amended agenda to move public employee discipline matter to open session
• Approved resolution declaring October 8–14, 2023, as Week of the School Administrator
• Approved resolution proclaiming October 23–31, 2023, as Red Ribbon Week
• Approved resolution for districtwide participation in Great California ShakeOut drill on October 19, 2023

Regular Meeting of the Board of Education

The board will hold a public hearing and adopt a resolution certifying that each student has sufficient textbooks and instructional materials aligned to state standards, as required by California law. Additionally, the board will vote on several ceremonial resolutions declaring October as Clean Air Day, Character Education Month, Filipino American History Month, and National Bullying Prevention Month.

• Public hearing and adoption of resolution on sufficiency of TK-12 textbooks and instructional materials per Education Code 60119
• Resolution declaring October 4, 2023 as California Clean Air Day
• Resolution recognizing October as Character Education Month (October 15–21 is National Character Counts Week)
• Resolution recognizing October as Filipino American History Month
• Resolution recognizing October as National Bullying Prevention Month (October 2 is World Day of Bullying Prevention)

The Board of Education approved four resolutions recognizing California Clean Air Day and various awareness months in October. The meeting also included public comments regarding student special education services and the Airport Gateway Specific Plan.

• Approved resolution declaring October 4, 2023, as California Clean Air Day
• Approved resolution recognizing October as Character Education Month
• Approved resolution recognizing October as Filipino American History Month
• Approved resolution recognizing October as National Bullying Prevention Month
• Approved agenda as presented/amended

Regular Meeting of the Board of Education of the San Bernardino City Unified School District

The San Bernardino City Unified School District Board will swear in two new student board members and adopt several resolutions recognizing Patriot Day, High School Voter Education Weeks, and California Native American Day. The meeting also includes a public hearing to receive the district's initial Sunshine contract proposal to the California School Employees Association, covering wages, leaves, and employee evaluation procedures. Public comments are scheduled before the hearing.

• Swearing in Student Board Members Camillia El‑Zatmah and Jimena Preciado
• Resolution recognizing September 11 as Patriot Day and National Day of Service
• Resolution declaring September 18‑29, 2023 and April 15‑26, 2024 as High School Voter Education Weeks
• Resolution recognizing September 22, 2023 as California Native American Day
• Public hearing to receive initial Sunshine contract proposal (CSEA) on wages, leaves, and evaluation procedures

The Board of Education approved multiple resolutions recognizing Patriot Day, California Native American Day, and High School Voter Education Weeks. The Board also approved a series of student expulsions and suspensions, as well as the appointment of a new Coordinator for Expanded Learning.

• Approved resolution recognizing September 11, 2023, as Patriot Day (7-0)
• Approved resolution declaring High School Voter Education Weeks for Sept 18-29, 2023 and April 15-26, 2024 (7-0)
• Approved resolution declaring September 22, 2023, as California Native American Day (7-0)
• Received initial Sunshine Contract Proposal for California School Employees Association, Chapter 183 (7-0)
• Approved appointment of Tiffany Urena as Coordinator - Expanded Learning (6-0)
• Approved resignation agreement HR-CLASS-23-24-05-ER (6-0)
• Approved student expulsions and suspension matters (6-0)
• Approved lift/readmit of expulsion for students (7-0)

Regular Meeting of the Board of Education of the San Bernardino City Unified School District

The San Bernardino City Unified School District Board will consider several recognitions and a public hearing to adopt a temporary revision of the substitute teacher compensation rate for the 2023‑2024 school year. Items include swearing in a new student board member, a presentation on the Footsteps to Freedom tour, and resolutions recognizing cultural and attendance initiatives for September. The board will vote on each item during the meeting.

• Swearing in Student Board Member Tatiana Eden Ochoa
• Footsteps to Freedom Tour presentation
• Resolution recognizing Dieciseis de Septiembre (Mexico's Independence Day)
• Resolution recognizing September as Attendance Awareness Month
• Public hearing and adoption of MOU to temporarily revise substitute teacher compensation rate

The Board of Education approved two legal settlements totaling $85,000 and a Memorandum of Understanding regarding substitute teacher compensation. The Board also passed several resolutions recognizing cultural and educational awareness months and appointed a new elementary school principal.

• Approved settlement for Claim No. 597291 for $80,000.00 (7-0)
• Approved settlement for HR-CLASS-23-24-03-ER for $5,000.00 (7-0)
• Adopted MOU for temporary revision of substitute teacher compensation rate (7-0)
• Approved appointment of Manuel Reyes as Elementary School Principal at Dominguez ES (7-0)
• Approved resolution recognizing Dieciseis de Septiembre (7-0)
• Approved resolution recognizing September as Attendance Awareness Month (7-0)
• Approved resolution recognizing September as Public Schools Month (7-0)
• Approved resolution recognizing National Hispanic Heritage Month (7-0)

Regular Meeting of the Board of Education of the San Bernardino City Unified School District

The board approved the California School Employees Association Chapter 183's initial re-opener proposal for 2023-24 contract negotiations, covering wages, hazard pay, and leaves. They also approved a $100,000 settlement for Claim No. 541010, appointed a high school principal for Arroyo Valley and an elementary vice principal for Wilson Elementary, and approved a job description for Assistant Director of Expanded Learning. Public comments were received on non-agenda items.

• Approved initial re-opener proposal from CSEA Chapter 183 for wage and benefit negotiations (Article VI Wages, Article XIV Leaves)
• Approved $100,000 settlement for Claim No. 541010
• Approved appointment of High School Principal for Arroyo Valley High School
• Approved appointment of Elementary School Vice Principal for Wilson Elementary
• Approved job description for Assistant Director, Expanded Learning - Sunrise/CAPS

The Board of Education approved an emergency resolution regarding a chiller failure at Arrowview Middle School. Other actions included approving a settlement for Claim No. 541010, adopting a revised Master Plan for Multilingual Programs, and confirming several personnel appointments.

• Approved emergency resolution for Arrowview Middle School chiller failure (7-0)
• Approved settlement agreement for Claim No. 541010 (6-1)
• Approved Elementary School Vice Principal appointment (7-0)
• Approved High School Principal appointment (7-0)
• Approved Initial Re-Opener Proposal from CSEA Chapter 183 (7-0)
• Approved Revised 2023-24 Master Plan for Multilingual Programs (7-0)
• Approved Annual Report on Charter Schools 2021-2022 (6-0)
• Approved revisions to the Expanded Learning Opportunities Program Plan (7-0)

Special Meeting of the San Bernardino City Unified School District Board of Education: Brown Act Workshop

This is a special meeting devoted solely to a workshop on the Brown Act, California's open-meeting law, conducted by outside attorneys. No policy decisions or votes on district business are scheduled; the agenda is entirely procedural and educational.

• Workshop on the Brown Act presented by attorneys from Atkinson, Andelson, Loya Ruud and Romo
• Public comments limited to the workshop topic only
• Meeting held at Board of Education Building, 777 North F Street, San Bernardino

The Board of Education held a special meeting for a Brown Act Workshop conducted by attorneys from Anderson, Atkinson, Loya, Ruud & Romo. No substantive policy decisions were made during the session.

• Approved agenda (4-0)
• Approved adjournment (4-0)

Regular Meeting of the Board of Education of the San Bernardino City Unified School District

The San Bernardino City Unified School District Board of Education will meet on July 11, 2023, to adopt a mandated revision to Board Policy 1250 regarding visitors and outsiders. The board will also take action on several student discipline matters from closed session, including denial of expulsion for one student, readmission for another, and modification/expungement for two others. Additionally, the board will swear in new Student Board Members and consider approval of a Payroll Manager job description.

• Adopt Board Policy 1250 Visitors-Outsiders (mandated revision)
• Approval of job description for Payroll Manager
• Denial of expulsion for student 497196 due to due process errors
• Readmission of student 470532 after lift of expulsion
• Expungement or modification of expulsion/youth court records for students 432561 and 497720

The Board of Education adopted Board Policy 1250, which establishes procedures for visitors and immigration-enforcement officers on school grounds. The Board also approved a new Payroll Manager job description and several student discipline matters.

• Adopted Board Policy 1250 regarding Visitors-Outsiders
• Approved new job description for Payroll Manager (5-0)
• Approved student ID #497196 for termination in Student Assertive Discipline (5-0)
• Approved lift of expulsion for student ID #470532 (5-0)
• Approved petition to expunge, rescind, or modify youth court or expulsion for student IDs #432561 and #497720 (5-0)
• Approved agenda as amended (5-0)

Regular Meeting of the Board of Education of the San Bernardino City Unified School District

The Board of Education will hold a public hearing and vote on the 2023-24 SELPA Annual Budget Plan and Annual Service Plan for special education. The board will also appoint a middle school principal and an elementary vice principal, and consider student expulsions. Additional items include recognizing Linked Learning Gold Pathways and receiving public comments.

• Adoption of SELPA Annual Budget Plan and Service Plan for 2023-24
• Appointment of Shannon Cabanas as Middle School Principal
• Appointment of Carlos Avina as Elementary Vice Principal
• Expulsion hearings for multiple students (IDs listed)
• Recognition of Linked Learning Gold Pathways at San Andreas High School

The Board of Education adopted the 2023-24 SELPA Annual Budget and Service Plan for special education. The board also appointed a new middle school principal and elementary school vice principal. Several student expulsion and discipline actions were finalized following a closed session.

• Approved 2023-24 SELPA Annual Budget Plan and Annual Service Plan (7-0)
• Approved appointment of Shannon Cabanas as Middle School Principal (6-0)
• Approved appointment of Carlos Avina as Elementary School Vice Principal (7-0)
• Approved expulsion of students ID #465285, 458195, 490904, 451403, 497196 (7-0)
• Approved termination of expulsion for students ID #410706, 406816, 438814, 449914, 460571, 509120 (7-0)
• Approved lift of expulsion for students ID #475958, 436561, 497720, 410125, 451163, 474669 (7-0)
• Approved petition to expunge, rescind, or modify youth court or expulsion for ID #050908 (7-0)

Regular Meeting of the San Bernardino City Unified School District Board of Education

The San Bernardino City Unified School District Board of Education approved its agenda, adopted a resolution recognizing Juneteenth National Independence Day, and held several public hearings. The board adopted the Memorandum of Understanding for emergency leave between the district and the San Bernardino Teachers Association. It also accepted the 2023‑2024 school calendars for the Inland Career Education Center and the classified employees.

• Approve agenda as presented (motion by Danny Tillman, second by Felicia Alexander).
• Resolution recognizing Juneteenth National Independence Day (motion by Danny Tillman, second by Abigail Rosales‑Medina).
• Adopt Emergency Leave MOU with San Bernardino Teachers Association (motion by Danny Tillman, second by Mikki Cichocki).
• Accept 2023‑2024 Inland Career Education Center school calendar (motion by Abigail Rosales‑Medina, second by Mikki Cichocki).
• Accept 2023‑2024 Classified Work Calendars with CSEA Chapter 183 (motion by Felicia Alexander, second by Mikki Cichocki).

The Board of Education approved a resolution recognizing Juneteenth National Independence Day annually. The Board also adopted a Memorandum of Understanding regarding emergency leave with the San Bernardino Teachers Association. Public hearings were held for the LCAP and the 2023-24 preliminary budget, with no immediate votes taken on those items.

• Approved agenda as presented/amended (7-0)
• Approved resolution recognizing June 19th as Juneteenth National Independence Day (7-0)
• Adopted Memorandum of Understanding (Emergency Leave) between SBCUSD and San Bernardino Teachers Association (7-0)

Regular Meeting of the San Bernardino City Unified School District Board of Education

The San Bernardino City Unified School District Board of Education will vote on a resolution recognizing June 2023 as LGBTQIA+ Pride Month and promoting related learning activities. The board also will appoint two high school vice principals, approve a certificated reassignment, and order the expulsion of four students. Public comments will be received, and closed session discussions include labor negotiations and a fire station property proposal.

• Resolution recognizing June 2023 as LGBTQIA+ Pride Month
• Appointment of Jenna Jinks and Ryan Ramey as high school vice principals
• Certificated reassignment of a principal (HR-CERT-22-23-14)
• Expulsion of four students (IDs: 522302, 460948, 434617, 457543)
• Public comments on non-agenda items

Special Meeting of the San Bernardino City Unified School District Board of Education

This special meeting of the San Bernardino City Unified School District Board of Education is devoted to its annual Employee Appreciation & Recognition Program. The board will honor employees with Golden Apple and Crystal Apple awards, recognize a National Board Certified Teacher, and celebrate employees reaching 25, 30, 35, and 40+ years of service. Retirees and employees who passed away during the 2022-23 school year will also be acknowledged.

• Employee In-Memoriam Recognition for 8 deceased employees
• Golden and Crystal Apple Awards presentation
• National Board Certified Teacher recognition for Dr. Amy Aguirre
• Service year recognitions for 25, 30, 35, and 40+ years
• Retiree Recognition for the 2022-2023 school year

The Board of Education held a special meeting to honor district staff. The session focused on employee appreciation, including service milestones, professional awards, and retiree recognitions.

• Approved agenda (5-0)

Regular Meeting of the San Bernardino City Unified School District Board of Education

This meeting of the San Bernardino City Unified School District Board of Education is largely ceremonial, featuring resolutions to recognize National School Nurse Day, California Student Mental Health Week, Classified School Employee Week, Teacher Appreciation Week, and Williams Syndrome Awareness Month. No major policy changes, budget approvals, or contract awards are listed on the agenda.

• Resolution recognizing May 10, 2023 as National School Nurse Day
• Resolution proclaiming May 8–12, 2023 as California Student Mental Health Week
• Resolution honoring classified school employees during May 21–27, 2023
• Resolution for National Teacher Appreciation Week and California Day of the Teacher (May 8–12)
• Resolution declaring May 2023 as Williams Syndrome Awareness Month

The Board of Education approved the meeting agenda and passed multiple resolutions to recognize National School Nurse Day, California Student Mental Health Week, and Classified School Employee Week. The meeting also included presentations on trilingual, extended learning, and linked learning programs at district schools.

• Approved meeting agenda (6-0)
• Approved resolution proclaiming May 10, 2023, as National School Nurse Day (7-0)
• Approved resolution proclaiming May 8-12, 2023, as California Student Mental Health Week (6-0)
• Approved resolution proclaiming May 21-27, 2023, as Classified School Employee Week (7-0)

Regular Meeting of the San Bernardino City Unified School District Board of Education

The San Bernardino City Unified School District Board of Education will consider several resolutions and recognitions at its April 18, 2023 regular meeting. Key items include a resolution marking the six-year anniversary of the 2017 North Park Elementary School shooting, honoring teacher Karen Smith and student Jonathan Martinez. The board will also recognize Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month, Labor History Month, and School Nutrition Employee Week, and present community partner awards to Pure Land Foundation and Tzu Chi USA.

• Resolution honoring victims of the April 10, 2017 North Park Elementary School shooting
• Community Partner Awards to Pure Land Foundation and Tzu Chi USA
• Recognition of students, parents, volunteers, and staff from Brown, Henry, Golden Valley, and San Bernardino schools
• Resolution designating May 2023 as Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month
• Resolution declaring May 1-5, 2023 as School Nutrition Employee Week

The Board of Education welcomed Superintendent Mauricio Arellano and recognized various community partners and students. The Board also approved four resolutions honoring the anniversary of the North Park Elementary School incident and designating several observance months in May 2023.

• Approved agenda as presented (7-0)
• Approved resolution honoring the 6-year anniversary of the North Park Elementary School incident (7-0)
• Approved resolution designating May 2023 as Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month (7-0)
• Approved resolution declaring May 2023 as Labor History Month (7-0)
• Approved resolution declaring May 1-5, 2023, as School Nutrition Employee Week and May 5 as School Lunch Hero Day (7-0)

Regular Meeting of the San Bernardino City Unified School District Board of Education

The San Bernardino City Unified School District Board of Education met on April 4, 2023. The board approved a liability settlement of $90,025 for Claim No. 1978932 and expelled three students in closed session. It also approved a resolution recognizing Administrative Professionals Week (April 23-29, 2023) and placed a certificated employee on unpaid leave. A separate settlement of $10,637.50 was pulled from the agenda without a vote.

• Approved $90,025 liability settlement for Claim No. 1978932
• Expelled three students (cases S504863, S426046, S482810) under Education Code 48900
• Approved resolution recognizing Administrative Professionals Week and Day
• Placed certificated employee on compulsory unpaid leave
• Pulled settlement agreement SS-22-23-03 for $10,637.50

The Board of Education approved several student disciplinary actions, including expulsions and youth court remands. The Board also approved a liability litigation settlement and placed one certificated employee on compulsory unpaid leave. A resolution recognizing Administrative Professionals Week was also passed.

• Approved resolution recognizing Administrative Professionals Week (April 23-29, 2023) and Day (April 26, 2023)
• Placed certificated employee number 53175 on compulsory unpaid leave of absence
• Approved liability litigation settlement for Claim No. 1978932
• Approved expulsion of students (S) 504863, (S) 426046, and (S) 482810
• Approved remanding students 459486, 421625, 470342, 419608, 44111, 496196, and 469662 to youth court
• Approved deletion of student 414619 from Student Assertive Discipline
• Approved termination of expulsion for students 451864 and 41831
• Approved petition to expunge, rescind, or modify youth court or expulsion for student 451210

Regular Meeting of the San Bernardino City Unified School District Board of Education

The board will hold a public hearing to receive the initial contract proposal from the Communications Workers of America (CWA) regarding a re-opener on Article XI (Wages) and Article VII (Unit Member's Rights). The board will also approve a resolution recognizing School Library Month and National School Librarian Day. In closed session, the board will discuss administrator appointments, anticipated litigation, and multiple student discipline/expulsion matters. Following closed session, the board is expected to approve appointments for a middle school principal, an elementary vice principal, and a middle school vice principal.

• Public hearing on CWA initial contract proposal for re-opener of wages and unit member rights
• Resolution declaring April 2023 as School Library Month and April 4 as National School Librarian Day
• Closed session includes 10 student expulsion case IDs and 6 student discipline discussion IDs
• Approval of Kathy Atencio as Middle School Principal at Rodriguez PREP Academy (funding 035, salary TBD)
• Approval of Aaron (Keith) Oliver-Rojas as Elementary Vice Principal at Barton Elementary (funding 419) and Giancarlo Botello as Middle School Vice Principal at M.L. King Middle School (funding 035)

The Board of Education approved a resolution recognizing School Library Month and National School Librarian Day. The Board also formally received an initial contract proposal from the Communications Workers of America regarding wages and unit member rights.

• Approved resolution proclaiming April 2023 as School Library Month and April 4th as National School Librarian Day (7-0)
• Received initial contract proposal from Communications Workers of America regarding Article XI (Wages) and Article VII (Unit Member's Rights) (7-0)
• Approved agenda as amended after Item 11.3 was pulled (7-0)

Regular Meeting of the San Bernardino City Unified School District Board of Education

The board will vote on a $47,411 settlement agreement in a special education case, approve a resolution recognizing César E. Chávez, consider non-reelection of four certificated employees, and appoint an Assistant Director of College and Career. The meeting also includes a closed session for expulsion hearings and litigation.

• Settlement Agreement No. SS-22-23-02 for $47,411 from special education funds
• Resolution recognizing César E. Chávez and encouraging district activities on March 31
• Approval of Assistant Director, College and Career position
• Non-reelection of four certificated employees (HR-CERT-22-23-07 through 10) for 2023-2024
• Closed session includes expulsion hearings for students (IDs 513694, 456995, 430531, 486204) and ten discipline matters

The Board of Education approved a resolution recognizing the contributions of César E. Chávez and encouraging schools to observe his birthday. The Board also approved the meeting agenda as amended after pulling one item regarding parent involvement policy for funding review.

• Approved resolution in recognition of César E. Chávez (7-0)
• Approved agenda as amended (6-0)
• Pulled item 8.1 Revisions to BP 6020, Parent Involvement for funding review

Regular Meeting of the San Bernardino City Unified School District Board of Education

The board voted to expel four students (IDs 458072, 495014, 457568, 510113) with suspended enforcement, approved resolutions recognizing March as Arts Education Month and Women's History Month, and presented a Community Partner Award to the San Manuel Band of Mission Indians. Public comments and closed session discussions on additional student discipline and anticipated litigation were also held.

• Expulsion of four students (IDs 458072, 495014, 457568, 510113) with suspended enforcement
• Resolution recognizing March as Arts Education Month
• Resolution recognizing March as Women's History Month
• Community Partner Award to San Manuel Band of Mission Indians
• Closed session on student discipline matters and anticipated litigation

The Board of Education approved resolutions recognizing March as both Arts Education Month and Women's History Month. The meeting also included school showcases and a community partner award for the San Manuel Band of Mission Indians.

• Approved agenda as presented (7-0)
• Approved resolution recognizing March as Arts Education Month (7-0)
• Approved resolution recognizing March as Women's History Month as amended (7-0)

Regular Meeting of the San Bernardino City Unified School District Board of Education

The SBCUSD Board of Education appointed Mauricio Arellano as superintendent and approved his employment contract. The board also recognized outstanding students and staff, approved a resolution for Presidents' Day, and held closed session discussions on litigation, labor negotiations, student discipline, and personnel matters. A stipend item for administrators in charge was tabled.

• Appointed Mauricio Arellano as Superintendent (effective date TBD)
• Approved employment contract for Superintendent
• Approved resolution recognizing Presidents' Day on February 20, 2023
• Tabled stipend for administrators in charge for further discussion
• Recognized outstanding achievement awards from Bradley, Parkside, Richardson PREP, and Pacific High schools

The Board of Education appointed Mauricio Arellano as Superintendent with an effective date to be determined. The Board also administered the oath of office to new provisional member Felicia Alexander and approved a resolution recognizing Presidents’ Day.

• Approved appointment of Mauricio Arellano as Superintendent (7-0)
• Administered oath of office to provisional Board Member Felicia Alexander
• Approved resolution recognizing February 20, 2023, as Presidents’ Day (6-0)
• Approved agenda as amended, tabling items 11.4, 11.5, and 11.6

Special Meeting of the San Bernardino City Unified School District Board of Education

The San Bernardino City Unified School District Board held a special meeting on Jan. 24, 2023. After approving the agenda and hearing public comments, the board interviewed candidates for a vacant seat. The board voted to provisionally appoint Felicia Alexander, with the term ending Dec. 12, 2024. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approval of agenda
• Public comments on board vacancy provisional appointment
• Candidate interviews for board vacancy
• Approval of provisional appointment of Felicia Alexander
• Adjournment of the meeting

The Board of Education conducted interviews with nine candidates to fill a board vacancy. Following deliberations, the Board voted to appoint Felicia Alexander to the position.

• Approved agenda (6-0)
• Appointed Felicia Alexander as provisional appointee (4-2)
• Approved adjournment (6-0)

Special Meeting of the Board of Education of the San Bernardino City Unified School District

This is a special closed-session meeting of the San Bernardino City Unified School District Board of Education. The board will receive public comments and then adjourn to closed session to conduct superintendent interviews. No other business is scheduled.

• Closed session for public employee appointment: superintendent interviews

The Board of Education met for a special session and approved the agenda. The meeting proceeded to a closed session with no public comments recorded. No substantive policy or financial decisions were made in the open session.

• Approved agenda as presented (5-0)

Regular Meeting of the Board of Education of San Bernardino City Unified School District

The Board of Education is meeting to approve several ceremonial resolutions and recognize students and staff. Notable actions include resolutions declaring February 2023 as African-American History Month, January 22 as Dr. Margaret Hill Day, February 6 as Ronald Reagan Day, and February 6–10 as National School Counseling Week. The board will also honor CIF tennis athletes, showcase three school sites, and view a student-produced fentanyl awareness video.

• Recognition of two San Gorgonio High School student athletes for CIF tennis victory
• School showcases from Monterey Elementary, Rodriguez PREP Academy, and San Bernardino High School
• Resolution approving African-American History Month (February 2023)
• Resolution recognizing Dr. Margaret Hill Day (January 22, 2023)
• Presentation of a student-produced fentanyl awareness video from Arroyo Valley High School

The Board of Education approved resolutions recognizing African-American History Month, Dr. Margaret Hill Day, Ronald Reagan Day, and National School Counseling Week. The meeting also included school showcases and a presentation on a student-led fentanyl awareness video.

• Approved agenda as presented (5-0)
• Approved resolution declaring February 2023 as African-American History Month (6-0)
• Approved resolution recognizing January 22, 2023, as Dr. Margaret Hill Day (6-0)
• Approved resolution encouraging educational activities for Ronald Reagan Day on February 6, 2023 (6-0)
• Approved resolution recognizing February 6–10, 2023, as National School Counseling Week (6-0)