San Bernardino City Unified School District public meetings in 2025
29 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Regular Meeting of the Board of Education
The Board of Education held its annual organizational meeting to select leadership and assign board members to various district sub-committees. The body also recessed to convene as the Board of Directors for the San Bernardino Schools Financing Corporation.
- Election of Mayra Ceballos as Board President for January-December 2026
- Election of Mary Ellen Grande as Board Vice President for January-December 2026
- Appointment of Mauricio Arellano as Board Secretary and Karen Cunningham as Board Assistant Secretary
- Appointment of board representatives to Budget, Facilities, IT/Communications, and Charter Schools sub-committees
- Appointment of Abigail Rosales-Medina to the CSBA Delegate Assembly for a term ending March 31, 2028
The Board of Education held its annual organizational meeting to elect leadership for the 2026 term. Additionally, the Board conducted an annual meeting for the San Bernardino Schools Financing Corporation to select its officers.
- Approved Mayra Ceballos as Board President (7-1)
- Approved Mary Ellen A. Grande as Board Vice President (7-0)
- Approved Mauricio Arellano as Board Secretary and Karen Cunningham as Assistant Secretary (7-0)
- Approved various committee and representative appointments (7-0)
- Elected Mayra Ceballos as Corporation President (7-0)
- Elected Mary Ellen Grande as Corporation Vice President (7-0)
- Appointed Mauricio Arellano as Corporation Secretary/Treasurer (7-0)
- Appointed Karen Cunningham as Corporation Assistant Secretary (7-0)
🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
Regular Meeting of the Board of Education
The board will hold a public hearing on the charter renewal petition for SOAR Charter Academy, but will not vote at this time. In closed session, the board will consider appointments for two elementary school principal positions, labor negotiations, and student expulsion hearings. Several recognitions and a resolution for National Special Education Day are also on the agenda.
- Public hearing on SOAR Charter Academy renewal petition (no vote taken)
- Approval of Amy Copeland as Elementary School Principal, effective date to be determined
- Expulsion of two students (IDs 478079 and 444678) with suspended enforcement
- Resolution recognizing December 2, 2025 as National Special Education Day
- Recognition of Native American Heritage Month with a presentation by Makuill Ollin Ocelotl
🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
Special Meeting of the San Bernardino City Unified School District Board of Education
The San Bernardino City Unified School District Board of Education is holding a special meeting focused on board governance training. Dr. Gary Rutherford will lead the second part of a workshop regarding governance team training.
- Workshop: Board Governance, Part 2 led by Dr. Gary Rutherford
The board adopted its agenda and adjourned the meeting, both passing on a 5-0 vote. A consultant led Part 2 of a board governance workshop for discussion. No substantive policy or budget decisions were made during this special session.
- Adopted meeting agenda (5-0)
- Held board governance workshop with consultant Dr. Gary Rutherford
- Adjourned special meeting at 6:27 pm (5-0)
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Regular Meeting of the Board of Education
The board will receive a $3 million check from Supervisor Joe Baca Jr. for Curtis Middle School improvements, adopt resolutions recognizing American Education Week, National School Psychology Week, and Veterans Day, and hold a public hearing to adopt a memorandum of understanding with CSEA Chapter 183 for nutrition services workers.
- $3 million check from County Supervisor Joe Baca Jr. for Curtis Middle School improvements
- PBIS Gold/Platinum awards recognition for 48 schools
- Public hearing and adoption of MOU with CSEA Chapter 183 for Nutrition Services Senior and Food Production Workers
- Resolution recognizing American Education Week (Nov 17-21) and related staff appreciation days
- Resolution recognizing National School Psychology Week (Nov 3-7) and Veterans Day (Nov 11)
The Board accepted the Nutrition Services Senior and Food Production Workers MOU with CSEA Chapter 183. It also approved resolutions recognizing American Education Week, National School Psychology Week, and Veterans Day. The agenda was approved and a $3 million check for Curtis Middle School improvements was presented.
- Approved agenda (motion carries; Yea: Scott Wyatt, Abigail Rosales-Medina, Mayra Ceballos, Felicia Alexander)
- Accepted MOU with California School Employees Association Chapter 183 (motion carries; Yea: Scott Wyatt, Abigail Rosales-Medina, Mayra Ceballos, Felicia Alexander, Michael Santos)
- Approved American Education Week resolution (motion carries; Yea: Scott Wyatt, Abigail Rosales-Medina, Mayra Ceballos, Felicia Alexander, Michael Santos, Aidan Hurtado, Valeria Cervantes)
- Approved National School Psychology Week resolution (motion carries; Yea: Scott Wyatt, Abigail Rosales-Medina, Mayra Ceballos, Felicia Alexander, Michael Santos, Aidan Hurtado, Valeria Cervantes)
- Approved Veterans Day resolution (motion carries; Yea: Scott Wyatt, Abigail Rosales-Medina, Mayra Ceballos, Felicia Alexander, Michael Santos, Aidan Hurtado, Valeria Cervantes)
🗳️ How they voted (4 roll-call votes)
Regular Meeting of the Board of Education
The board will receive the district's initial sunshine proposal for a successor contract with CSEA Chapter 183, opening negotiations on wages, retiree health insurance, and other articles. It will also vote on resolutions declaring November as Native American Heritage Month and Diabetes Awareness Month. Several recognitions and awards will be presented, and public comments will be accepted.
- Public hearing on SBCUSD's Sunshine contract proposal (successor) with CSEA Chapter 183, covering wages, retiree health insurance, evaluation procedures, transfers, leaves, and grievance procedures
- Resolution recognizing November as National Native American Heritage Month
- Resolution recognizing November as National Diabetes Awareness Month and November 14 as World Diabetes Day
- Recognitions including CSBA Golden Quill Award to Fox 11 reporter Koco McAboy and UC Davis CSTEM Awards to three employees
- Outstanding Achievement Awards honoring Humane Society of San Bernardino Valley and students, parents, volunteers from multiple schools
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Regular Meeting of the Board of Education
The San Bernardino City Unified School District Board of Education is acting on student expulsions, including adopting recommendations from a hearing panel for several students identified by ID numbers. The board also approved resolutions to participate in the Great California ShakeOut earthquake drill, recognize California Week of the School Administrator, and proclaim Red Ribbon Week. The meeting includes closed session discussions on anticipated litigation and labor negotiations.
- Adoption of expulsion recommendations for students IDs (S)460368, 541205, 546804, 540542, and *(S)501901
- Resolution to participate in the 2025 Great California ShakeOut earthquake drill on October 16
- Resolution declaring October 12-18 as Week of the School Administrator
- Resolution proclaiming October 23-31 as Red Ribbon Week with theme 'Life is a Puzzle, Solve it Drug Free'
- Closed session includes conference on one case of anticipated litigation and one existing litigation (OAH# 2024100626)
The Board of Education approved districtwide participation in the 2025 Great California ShakeOut earthquake drill. The Board also passed resolutions recognizing the Week of the School Administrator and Red Ribbon Week. Additionally, the Board voted to expel five students following a closed session.
- Approved participation in Great California ShakeOut drill on Oct 16, 2025
- Declared Oct 12-18, 2025, as Week of the School Administrator
- Proclaimed Oct 23-31, 2025, as Red Ribbon Week
- Approved expulsion of students (S)460368, 541205, 546804, 540542, and (S)501901
🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
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 primarily a workshop on board governance, led by consultant Dr. Gary Rutherford of Education Support Services Group. Public comments are limited to items on the agenda, and the board will adopt the agenda and adjourn. No votes on policies, budgets, or contracts are scheduled.
- Workshop presentation and discussion on governance team training led by Dr. Gary Rutherford
- Public comments allowed only for items listed on this special meeting agenda
- Adoption of the meeting agenda as a procedural action
The Board held a special meeting focused on a Board Governance workshop led by Dr. Gary Rutherford. The Board will hold a second special meeting in the future to conclude this workshop.
- Approved agenda (5-0)
- Approved adjournment (5-0)
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Regular Meeting of the Board of Education
The board will hold public comments and vote on several ceremonial resolutions declaring October as various awareness months and days, including National Hispanic Heritage Month, California Clean Air Day, National Custodian Day, Character Education Month, Filipino American History Month, and National Bullying Prevention Month. No major policy or budget items are on the agenda.
- Recognition of National Hispanic Heritage Month with a presentation on Guatemala
- Recognition of three San Bernardino High School thespians for theater achievements
- Resolution declaring October 1, 2025 as California Clean Air Day
- Resolution proclaiming October 2, 2025 as National Custodian Day
- Resolutions recognizing October as Character Education Month, Filipino American History Month, and National Bullying Prevention Month
The Board of Education approved multiple resolutions recognizing various observances for October 2025. Public comments addressed concerns regarding nitrate levels in the water at Kimbark Elementary School.
- Approved meeting agenda
- Approved California Clean Air Day resolution
- Approved National Custodian Day resolution
- Approved Character Education Month resolution
- Approved Filipino American History Month resolution
- Approved National Bullying Prevention Month resolution
🗳️ How they voted (6 roll-call votes)
Regular Meeting of the Board of Education
The Board will receive public comments, recognize staff, and approve several ceremonial resolutions recognizing Patriot Day, Dieciséis de Septiembre, California Native American Day, and High School Voter Education Weeks. Following public comments, the Board will adjourn to closed session to discuss labor negotiations with four employee organizations and a student expulsion hearing.
- Reception for new Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources Dr. Tasha Doizan
- Resolution recognizing September 11 as Patriot Day and National Day of Service and Remembrance
- Resolution recognizing September 16 as Dieciséis de Septiembre (Mexico's Independence Day)
- Resolution recognizing September 26 as California Native American Day
- Closed session: labor negotiations with CSEA, CWA, San Bernardino School Police Officers Association, San Bernardino Teachers Association, and student expulsion hearing (ID 437433)
The Board of Education approved four resolutions recognizing Patriot Day, Dieciséis de Septiembre, California Native American Day, and High School Voter Education Weeks. The meeting also included a recognition of the Enrollment and Placement Services and Student Records staff.
- Approved meeting agenda (7-0)
- Approved Patriot Day and National Day of Service and Remembrance resolution (7-0)
- Approved Dieciséis de Septiembre recognition resolution (7-0)
- Approved California Native American Day recognition resolution (7-0)
- Approved High School Voter Education Weeks resolution (7-0)
🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
Regular Meeting of the Board of Education
The board approved resolutions recognizing Attendance Awareness Month and Hispanic Heritage Month, and received public comments. In closed session, the board discussed personnel appointments, anticipated litigation, labor negotiations, and student discipline. After closed session, the board approved four personnel actions, including an assistant superintendent contract with salary between $213,759 and $225,607, and three special education coordinator positions.
- Approved employment contract for Assistant Superintendent, Human Resources, with annual salary $213,759.36–$225,607.50
- Approved Marina Hernandez as Elementary School Vice Principal
- Approved Kayla Shrock as Coordinator, Special Education, Academic Instruction
- Approved Brandy Barbee as Coordinator, Special Education, Preschool
- Approved resolutions for Attendance Awareness Month and Hispanic Heritage Month
The Board of Education approved an employment contract for the Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources and appointed three administrators. The Board also passed resolutions recognizing Attendance Awareness Month and Hispanic Heritage Month, and approved the readmission or record modification of several students.
- Approved employment contract for Assistant Superintendent, HR ($213,759.36-$225,607.50 annual compensation) (6-1)
- Approved Marina Hernandez as Elementary School Vice Principal (6-0)
- Approved Kayla Shrock as Coordinator, Special Education, Academic Instruction (7-0)
- Approved Brandy Barbee as Coordinator, Special Education, Preschool (7-0)
- Approved lift/readmit of expulsion for 8 students (7-0)
- Approved petition to expunge, rescind, seal, or modify record for Student ID #455161 (7-0)
- Approved resolution recognizing September 2025 as Attendance Awareness Month (7-0)
- Approved resolution recognizing September 15 through October 15, 2025, as National Hispanic Heritage Month (7-0)
🗳️ How they voted (4 roll-call votes)
Regular Meeting of the Board of Education
The Board of Education will discuss and vote on renaming San Andreas High School, based on recommendations from the Community Naming Committee and Facilities Sub-Committee. They will also act on appointments for Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources (Tasha Doizan) and Coordinator of Special Education, Speech & Related Services (Arlene Dos Santos). Additionally, the Board will handle student expulsions and readmissions from closed session. The meeting includes public comment and a report from the San Bernardino Community College District.
- Discussion and potential vote on renaming San Andreas High School
- Appointment of Tasha Doizan as Assistant Superintendent, Human Resources
- Appointment of Arlene Dos Santos as Coordinator, Special Education, Speech & Related Services
- Expulsion of student ID #464762 with suspended enforcement
- Readmission of students ID #469537 and #491262
The Board of Education approved the meeting agenda and swore in Student Board Member Aidan Hurtado. The session included a report from the San Bernardino Community College District regarding dual-enrollment goals and various public comments on district operations.
- Approved meeting agenda (6-0)
- Swore in Student Board Member Aidan Hurtado
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Regular Meeting of the Board of Education
The board held a public hearing on resolutions to apply for state funding for six school facility projects, including Davidson Elementary parking lot and Cajon High athletic field improvements. After closed session, the board approved three settlement claims totaling $11.25 million and a student expulsion. The board also recognized student athletes and swore in new student board members.
- Approved three settlement claims (no. 202425001, 002, 003) at $3,750,000 each, totaling $11.25 million
- Public hearing on resolution to apply for state funding for Davidson Elementary, Cajon High, Muscoy Elementary, Emmerton Elementary, Indian Springs High, and San Andreas High projects
- Approved expulsion of student ID 492009 with suspended enforcement
- Recognized Keith Cotlage (Cajon HS triple jump state champion) and Connor McAleer (Pacific HS swimmer)
- Swore in elected student board members for 2025-2026 school year
The Board of Education approved a resolution to file applications for State Allocation Board administered programs. Following a closed session, the Board approved three legal claims and decided on several student discipline matters, including one expulsion and six readmissions.
- Approved resolution to file applications for State Allocation Board programs (6-0)
- Approved Claim No. 202425001 (6-0)
- Approved Claim No. 202425002 (5-0)
- Approved Claim No. 202425003 (5-0)
- Approved expulsion of Student ID 492009 (5-0)
- Approved readmission of students 501485, 514183, 0525815, 466376, 464108, 472247 (5-0)
- Approved petition to expunge, rescind, seal, or modify record for Student ID 481076 (6-0)
- Swore in seven elected Student Board Members for 2025-2026
🗳️ How they voted (4 roll-call votes)
Regular Meeting of the Board of Education
The San Bernardino City Unified School District Board of Education met on July 1, 2025, to approve personnel actions, adopt a new Instructional Continuity Plan for emergencies, and finalize special education service agreements with three charter schools. The board also discussed compensation options for student board members for the 2025–2026 school year and approved an employment contract for the interim assistant superintendent of human resources. All action items passed unanimously.
- Adopted the Instructional Continuity Plan to ensure equitable student access during emergencies, as required by state law.
- Approved special education memoranda of understanding with Public Safety Academy, Woodward Leadership Academy, and Entrepreneur High School San Bernardino for the 2025–2030 term.
- Approved Personnel Report #1, covering hiring, retirements, resignations, promotions, and terminations.
- Approved the employment agreement for Juan M. Lopez as Interim Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources.
- Discussed potential compensation (elective course credit or monthly financial compensation) for Student Board Members for the 2025–2026 school year.
The Board of Education approved multiple high-value contracts, including a produce bid and agreements with several non-public schools. They also adopted the Instructional Continuity Plan and approved the employment of an Interim Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources. Discussions were held regarding compensation for Student Board Members, but no vote was taken.
- Approved $2,604,996.45 produce bid (Bid No. NSB 2025-26-4)
- Approved $444,163.02 delivery trucks bid (Bid No. NSB 2025-26-5)
- Approved $1M agreements each with Altus Academy, Dynamic Hope School, and Bliss Academy
- Approved employment agreement for Interim Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources Juan M. Lopez
- Adopted the Instructional Continuity Plan
- Approved Special Education MOUs with Public Safety Academy, Woodward Leadership Academy, and Entrepreneur High School
- Approved Personnel Report #1 dated July 1, 2025
- Approved $4,652 in gifts, grants, and bequests
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Regular Meeting of the Board of Education
The board will consider resolutions supporting state bills on high school voter registration (SB 316) and school board member compensation (AB 1390). Public hearings will be held on the SELPA special education budget and service plan for 2025–26 and on the initial contract proposal from the California School Employees Association Chapter 183.
- Resolution in support of amending SB 316: High School Voter Registration Act
- Resolution in support of amending AB 1390: increasing board member compensation to up to $3,750 per month for districts with average daily attendance between 25,001 and 60,000
- Public hearing and approval of SELPA Annual Budget Plan and Annual Service Plan for 2025–26
- Public hearing to receive initial successor contract proposal from CSEA Chapter 183
The Board of Education approved resolutions supporting state bills regarding youth voter registration and board member compensation. The board also approved the 2025-26 SELPA Annual Budget and Service Plan for special education.
- Approved resolution supporting SB 316 (High School Voter Registration Act) (6-0)
- Approved resolution supporting AB 1390 (Board Member Compensation) (6-0)
- Approved SELPA Annual Budget Plan and Service Plan 2025-26 (6-0)
- Received initial CSEA Chapter 183 contract proposal (7-0)
- Adopted expulsion of student ID 488748 (7-0)
🗳️ How they voted (5 roll-call votes)
Special Meeting of the San Bernardino City Unified School District Board of Education
This special meeting is primarily a workshop on artificial intelligence in education, with a presentation from the district's Accountability & Educational Technology and STEAM directors followed by board discussion. Public comments are limited to this agenda item. The board also adopts the agenda and adjourns.
- Presentation on artificial intelligence by Michelle Cleveland (Accountability & Educational Technology) and Dr. Randy Clyde (STEAM) – includes a Board Workshop Presentation.pdf
- Public comments allowed only for the AI workshop item
- Adoption of agenda (approved 6-0)
The Board of Education conducted a workshop featuring presentations and discussion on Artificial Intelligence. No substantive policy decisions or budget approvals were recorded.
- Approved agenda (5-0)
- Approved adjournment (6-0)
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Regular Meeting of the Board of Education
The board adopted a tentative agreement with CSEA Chapter #183 for the 2024-2025 school year covering wages, hours, and holidays. It also held public hearings on the 2025-2026 Local Control and Accountability Plan and preliminary budget, and approved a resolution recognizing Juneteenth.
- Public hearing on 2025-2026 Local Control and Accountability Plan (LCAP)
- Public hearing on 2025-2026 preliminary budget
- Adoption of tentative agreement with CSEA Chapter #183 (wages, hours, holidays)
- Approval of resolution recognizing Juneteenth National Independence Day
- Recognition of outgoing 2024-25 Student Board Members
The Board of Education adopted a tentative agreement with the California School Employees Association regarding wages, hours, and holidays. The Board also approved the appointment of two high school vice principals and three elementary school principals. Additionally, the Board passed a resolution recognizing Juneteenth.
- Adopted Tentative Agreement with California School Employees Association (7-0)
- Approved resolution recognizing Juneteenth National Independence Day and Juneteenth National Freedom Day (7-0)
- Approved appointment of two High School Vice Principals (7-0)
- Approved appointment of three Elementary School Principals (7-0)
- Approved expulsion of students (6-0)
- Approved lift/readmit of student expulsions (7-0)
- Approved petitions to expunge, rescind, seal, or modify youth court or expulsion (7-0)
- Approved meeting agenda (6-0)
🗳️ How they voted (31 roll-call votes)
Special Meeting of the San Bernardino City Unified School District Board of Education
This special meeting consists of a workshop where the board discusses its 'Top Ten List' priorities. Public comments are accepted only for items on this agenda. The meeting is primarily procedural, with adoption of the agenda and adjournment.
- Workshop on Board Top Ten List
- Public comments limited to agenda items
The Board held a workshop to review and discuss individual top ten lists of their highest priorities. No other substantive actions were taken during the meeting.
- Approved the agenda as presented
- Reviewed and discussed Board top ten priority lists
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Regular Meeting of the Board of Education
The board will vote on a resolution to eliminate or reduce the hours of classified employees for the 2024-2025 school year, following a closed session on layoffs. A public hearing will also be held on the San Bernardino School Police Officers Association's initial contract proposal seeking wage and schedule changes.
- Adoption of resolution implementing elimination/layoff or reduction in service of classified positions (HR-CLASS-24-25-01 through -05)
- Public hearing on SBSPOA successor contract proposal seeking wage increases and work schedule changes
- Recognition of Palm Avenue and Ramona-Alessandro Elementary as California Distinguished Schools
- Resolution recognizing June 2025 as LGBTQIA+ Pride Month
The Board of Education adopted a resolution to eliminate several classified positions and reduce hours for others effective at the end of the 2024-2025 school year. The Board also approved a resolution recognizing LGBTQIA+ Pride Month and received a contract proposal from the school police association.
- Approved resolution recognizing LGBTQIA+ Pride Month (7-0)
- Received initial contract proposal from San Bernardino School Police Officers Association (7-0)
- Approved elimination of classified positions HR-CLASS-24-25-01 through 04 (6-0)
- Approved reduction in hours for classified position HR-CLASS-24-25-05 (6-0)
🗳️ How they voted (21 roll-call votes)
Special Meeting of the Board of Education of the San Bernardino City Unified School District: Employee Appreciation
This special meeting is entirely dedicated to recognizing District employees with awards and service milestones. The Board will present Crystal Apple, Rising Star, Shining Star, and Golden Apple awards, honor retirees, and recognize employees with 25-40+ years of service. No policy decisions or financial actions are scheduled; public comment is limited to agenda items only.
- Crystal Apple Award recipients honored for outstanding service
- Rising Star Award for employees with 2-5 years in current position
- Shining Star Award for substitute and guest teachers
- Retiree recognition for certificated and classified employees leaving in 2024-2025
- Golden Apple Award and National Board Certified Teacher recognitions
The Board of Education held a special meeting to recognize district staff through various awards and service milestones. The Board approved the agenda and formally adjourned the meeting.
- Approved agenda as presented (4-0)
- Presented 2025 Crystal Apple Awards to 10 recipients
- Presented Rising Star Awards to 4 recipients
- Presented Shining Star Awards to 4 recipients
- Recognized retirees
- Presented 2025 Golden Apple Awards to 6 recipients
- Recognized National Board Certified Teachers Michael Doll and Steven Quinlan
- Recognized employees for 25, 30, 35, and 40+ years of service
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Regular Meeting of the Board of Education
The board will conduct a public hearing on the 2025-2026 Classified Work Calendars between the district and California School Employees Association Chapter 183 and is expected to accept them. The board will also vote on several resolutions recognizing National School Nurse Day, California Student Mental Health Week, Classified School Employee Week, and Teacher Appreciation Week. Public comments on non-agenda items will be received.
- Public hearing and acceptance of 2025-2026 Classified Work Calendars with CSEA Chapter 183
- Resolution recognizing National School Nurse Day on May 7, 2025
- Resolution recognizing California Student Mental Health Week May 5-9, 2025
- Resolution recognizing Classified School Employee Week May 18-24, 2025
- Resolution recognizing Teacher Appreciation Week and SBCUSD Day of the Teacher on May 9, 2025
The Board of Education approved resolutions recognizing National School Nurse Day, California Student Mental Health Week, Classified School Employee Week, and Teacher Appreciation Week. The Board also recognized an athletic director and a varsity cheerleading team for their achievements.
- Approved resolution for National School Nurse Day (5-0)
- Approved resolution for California Student Mental Health Week (5-0)
- Approved resolution for Classified School Employee Week (5-0)
- Approved resolution for National Teacher Appreciation Week and Day of the Teacher (5-0)
- Recognized Richard Imbriani as Athletic Director of the Year
- Recognized Cajon High School Varsity Cheerleaders for 2025 Division National Championship
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Special Meeting of the San Bernardino City Unified School District Board of Education: Early Literacy / Third Grade Reading Workshop
The San Bernardino City Unified School District Board of Education is holding a special workshop meeting focused on early literacy and third-grade reading. The board will receive a presentation from Assistant Superintendent Ana Applegate and Director Amy Coker, and accept public comments specifically on the third-grade curriculum/early literacy program.
- Presentation on Early Literacy / Third Grade Reading by Ana Applegate and Amy Coker
- Public comments limited to the third-grade curriculum/early literacy program item
The Board of Education conducted a workshop featuring presentations on early literacy research, K-3 performance data, and evidence-based strategies. No substantive policy decisions or budget approvals were made during the session.
- Approved agenda (4-0)
- Approved adjournment (5-0)
Regular Meeting of the Board of Education
The San Bernardino City Unified School District Board of Education will hold a public hearing to consider adopting a tentative successor agreement with the Communications Workers of America, Local 9588. The board also approved resolutions recognizing AANHPI, Jewish American, Labor History, and Williams Syndrome Awareness months, and presented outstanding achievement awards to students, parents, and staff from Davidson, Del Rosa, Serrano, and Sierra schools.
- Public hearing and adoption of tentative successor agreement with Communications Workers of America, Local 9588 (item 4.1)
- Resolution designating May 2025 as Asian-American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month (item 2.2)
- Resolution designating May 2025 as Jewish American Heritage Month (item 2.3)
- Resolution designating May 2025 as Labor History Month (item 2.4)
- Resolution designating May 2025 as Williams Syndrome Awareness Month, honoring student Jonathan Martinez (item 2.5)
The Board of Education approved four resolutions designating May 2025 as AANHPI Heritage Month, Jewish American Heritage Month, Labor History Month, and Williams Syndrome Awareness Month. Additionally, the Board honored The Unforgettables Foundation and several students and employees with Outstanding Achievement Awards.
- Approved resolution designating May 2025 as AANHPI Heritage Month (7-0)
- Approved resolution designating May 2025 as Jewish American Heritage Month (7-0)
- Approved resolution designating May 2025 as Labor History Month (7-0)
- Approved resolution designating May 2025 as Williams Syndrome Awareness Month (7-0)
- Honored The Unforgettables Foundation with the Community Partner Award
- Pulled item 10.2 regarding grade span changes at George Brown Junior Elementary and Arrowview Middle School
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Regular Meeting of the Board of Education
The Board will consider resolutions recognizing Arab American Heritage Month, Administrative Professionals Week, California Adult Education Week, and School Nutrition Employee Week. A public hearing will be held on the Communication Workers of America's initial proposal to re-open contract articles on wages and unit member's rights. The meeting also includes public comments and a closed session for personnel appointments.
- Public hearing on CWA initial contract proposal to re-open Article XI (Wages) and Article VII (Unit Member's Rights)
- Resolution recognizing April as National Arab American Heritage Month
- Resolution proclaiming April 20-26 as Administrative Professionals Week and April 23 as Day
- Resolution recognizing April 6-12 as California Adult Education Week
- Resolution declaring April 28-May 2 as School Nutrition Employee Week
The Board of Education approved the appointment of Tyler Shook as an Elementary School Vice Principal and the expulsion of seven students. The board also approved a contract re-opener proposal from the Communication Workers of America and passed several recognition resolutions.
- Approved appointment of Tyler Shook as Elementary School Vice Principal
- Approved expulsion of 7 students (IDs: (S)483887, (S)479635, (S)528590, (S)532449, (S)444817, (S)489379, (S)461213)
- Approved out-of-district expulsion for student 459749 and court-ordered sealing of records for 462720
- Approved lift/readmission of expulsion for student 539153
- Approved initial contract proposal re-opener from Communication Workers of America
- Approved HR-CLASS-24-25-3-ER
- Approved resolutions for National Arab American Heritage Month, Administrative Professionals Week, California Adult Education Week, and School Nutrition Employee Week
🗳️ How they voted (6 roll-call votes)
Regular Meeting of the Board of Education
The board will consider three resolutions recognizing César Chávez Day, School Library Month, and National Bilingual/Multilingual Learner Advocacy Month. A public hearing and adoption of a tentative successor agreement with Communications Workers of America Local 9588, which had been ratified by the union on March 4, was pulled from the agenda. The board will also hold closed session to discuss personnel, litigation, labor negotiations, and student discipline matters.
- Resolution recognizing César Chávez Day and encouraging school activities on March 31
- Resolution proclaiming April as School Library Month and April 4 as National School Librarian Day
- Resolution recognizing April as National Bilingual/Multilingual Learner Advocacy Month
- Public hearing and adoption of tentative agreement with CWA Local 9588 — item pulled
- Closed session items include elementary principal appointment, anticipated and existing litigation, labor negotiations with four employee organizations, and expulsion hearings
The Board of Education approved three commemorative resolutions recognizing César Chávez Day, School Library Month, and National Bilingual/Multilingual Learner Advocacy Month. No other substantive policy or budget decisions were recorded.
- Approved resolution in recognition of César Chávez Day (6-0)
- Approved resolution for School Library Month and National School Librarian Day (6-0)
- Approved resolution for National Bilingual/Multilingual Learner Advocacy Month (6-0)
- Approved the meeting agenda (6-0)
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Special Meeting of the San Bernardino City Unified School District Board of Education
The San Bernardino City Unified School District Board of Education met for a special session focused on mandatory ethics training. This training is required every two years for local agency officials under AB 2158.
- Board of Education Ethics Training workshop
The Board of Education held a special meeting to receive ethics training regarding principles, conflicts of interest, and Form 700. The session was conducted by Mark Thompson of Atkinson, Andelson, Loya, Ruud & Romo to comply with AB 2158 requirements.
- Approved agenda (6-0)
- Approved adjournment (6-0)
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Regular Meeting of the Board of Education
The Board of Education approved a multi-phase energy master plan to update HVAC systems, lighting, and solar structures district-wide. The meeting also included personnel actions regarding new appointments and employment non-renewals.
- Approval of $52,995,697 agreement with Climatec LLC for Phase I Energy Infrastructure Modernization Program
- Appointment of Robert Ruff as Coordinator, EXL/STEAM Enrichment
- Approval of non-renewal for 7 certificated employees (HR-CERT-24-25-04 through 11)
- Approval of elimination, layoff, or reduction in service for 7 classified employees (HR-CLASS-24-25-04 through 10)
- Recognition of student musicians from Anton Elementary, San Gorgonio High, and Richardson PREP HI Middle School
The Board of Education approved the meeting agenda as amended. Item 6.4, regarding the revised job description for the Benefits Manager, was pulled from the agenda.
- Approved agenda as amended (7-0)
🗳️ How they voted (7 roll-call votes)
Regular Meeting of the Board of Education
The Board of Education is recognizing student and community achievements and adopting resolutions for March observances. The body is also addressing student discipline and labor negotiations in closed session.
- Expulsion of students with IDs 480477 and 461216
- Resolution recognizing March as Arts Education Month/Youth Art Month
- Resolution recognizing Women’s History Month and International Women’s Day
- Recognition of SBHS Varsity Boys Water Polo CIF Championship
- Community Partner Award presented to Project Fighting Chance
The Board of Education approved resolutions recognizing March as Arts Education Month and Women's History Month. Following a closed session, the Board took action on several student expulsion, suspension, and record modification requests. Public comments were heard regarding delays in pool renovations at Arroyo Valley High School.
- Approved resolution recognizing March as Arts Education Month/Youth Art Month
- Approved resolution recognizing March as Women's History Month and International Women's Day
- Approved expulsion of students ID #480477 and #461216
- Approved remanding student ID #483887 to Youth Court for other means of correction
- Approved lift/readmission of expulsion for students ID #450080 and #459994
- Approved petition to expunge, rescind, seal, or modify records for students ID #476300 and #461941
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Regular Meeting of the Board of Education
The San Bernardino City Unified School District Board of Education will hold public hearings on a tentative agreement with the San Bernardino Schools Police Officers Association (2% salary increase) and a memorandum of understanding with the San Bernardino Teachers Association (2% salary increase). A public hearing on the charter renewal petition for Woodward Leadership Academy will also be held, but no vote will be taken at this meeting. The agenda includes procedural items, a presentation by Hunt Elementary SANKOFA students, and a resolution observing Presidents' Day.
- Public hearing on charter renewal petition for Woodward Leadership Academy
- Public hearing and action on tentative agreement with San Bernardino Schools Police Officers Association (2% salary increase, effective July 1, 2024)
- Public hearing and action on MOU with San Bernardino Teachers Association (2% salary increase, effective July 1, 2024)
- Resolution in remembrance of Presidents' Day (February 17, 2025)
- Presentation by Hunt Elementary SANKOFA students performing Black National Anthem for Black History Month
The Board of Education approved tentative agreements and a salary increase MOU for district police and teachers. It also appointed two elementary school principals and two vice principals. A public hearing was held regarding the charter renewal for Woodward Leadership Academy, with a final vote scheduled for April 1.
- Approved Tentative Agreement with San Bernardino Schools Police Officers Association (7-0)
- Approved MOU with San Bernardino Teachers Association for salary increases (6-0, 1 abstain)
- Approved appointment of Deborah Grant-Davari and Lori Simanek as Elementary School Principals (7-0)
- Approved appointment of Katie O'Meara and Denise Pereyra as Elementary Vice Principals (7-0)
- Approved Claim No. 615064 (7-0)
- Approved expulsion of students (S) 486038, (S) 480846, and (S) 547750 (7-0)
- Approved readmission of students 493437 and 462279 (7-0)
- Approved Resolution in Remembrance of Presidents’ Day (7-0)
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Regular Meeting of the Board of Education
The Board of Education is deciding on several resolutions, including a reaffirmation of its 2017 commitment to protect all students regardless of immigration status, establishing every district site as a safe zone. Other resolutions recognize Dr. Margaret Hill Day, Black History Month, Ronald Reagan Day, and National School Counseling Week. All items are action items with recommended approval.
- Resolution reaffirming the Board's commitment to education of all children and establishing safe zones for students and families
- Resolution recognizing January 18, 2025 as Dr. Margaret Hill/All About the Children Day
- Resolution declaring February 2025 as Black History Month and encouraging educational activities
- Resolution encouraging schools to honor Ronald Reagan on February 6, 2025
- Resolution recognizing February 3–7, 2025 as National School Counseling Week
The Board of Education approved several resolutions recognizing historical figures and cultural observances. Most notably, the Board reaffirmed a 2017 resolution and Board Policy 5145.13 to ensure a safe environment for all students regardless of immigration status.
- Approved resolution designating Jan. 18, 2025, as Dr. Margaret Hill/All About the Children Day
- Approved resolution declaring February 2025 as Black History Month
- Approved resolution encouraging educational activities for Ronald Reagan Day on Feb. 6, 2025
- Approved resolution recognizing National School Counseling Week from Feb. 3–7, 2025
- Reaffirmed 2017 resolution and Board Policy 5145.13 regarding safe zones and immigration enforcement