Fontana Unified School District public meetings in 2021
28 substantive meetings from 2021, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Imported Meetings: 2013- 2025
The Board of Education held a public hearing regarding the initial compositions of trustee area maps. The meeting also included the election of board officers for 2022 and various personnel and financial updates.
- Public hearing: First input on compositions of trustee area maps
- Election of Board President and Vice President/Clerk for calendar year 2022
- Ratification of payment registers totaling $18,998,143.25
- Release of $2,193.06 retention for classroom upgrades at Fontana Middle School
- Appointment of Joe Armendarez as voting representative to the County Committee
Imported Meetings: 2013- 2025
This is the initial meeting of the Fontana Unified School District's Committee on Celebrating Diversity and Ending Inequality. The agenda is largely procedural, covering call to order, introductions, and discussion of the committee's purpose and work. No specific decisions or action items are listed.
- Call to Order / Roll Call
- Welcome/Introductions
- Committee Purpose and Work
- Questions/Comments
- Adjournment
Imported Meetings: 2013- 2025
The Fontana Unified School District Board of Education is holding a regular meeting with a public hearing on the Educator Effectiveness Block Grant Plan for 2021-2026, which outlines how state funds will be used for professional learning and educator support. The board will also set the date for its annual organizational meeting. The agenda includes procedural items such as adopting the agenda, public comment, and board/superintendent comments.
- Public hearing on Educator Effectiveness Block Grant Plan 2021-2026
- Approve December 15, 2021 as annual organizational meeting date
- Adopt agenda as posted (motion carried, with one nay)
- Opportunity for public comment on agenda and non-agenda items
Imported Meetings: 2013- 2025
The Fontana Unified School District Board of Education held a special meeting to consider and adopt Resolution No. 21-29, declaring intent to comply with the California Voting Rights Act. The resolution passed with a 4-1 vote, with Joe Armendarez voting no. The board also handled procedural items including adopting the agenda and public comment.
- Adopted Resolution No. 21-29: Intent to Comply With the California Voting Rights Act (motion carried 4-1, Armendarez nay)
- Resolution states board will transition to trustee-area elections if needed, starting with November 2022 election
- Adopted agenda as posted (motion carried unanimously)
- Public comment allowed on agenda items only, 5 minutes per speaker, 25 minutes per topic
Imported Meetings: 2013- 2025
The Fontana Unified School District Board of Education held a special meeting on November 17, 2021, with a closed session for labor negotiations, personnel matters, and anticipated litigation, followed by an open session. The board approved a $897 JROTC trip to Phoenix, rescheduled the December 1 meeting to December 10, and tabled a board protocols work/study session to January 26, 2022.
- Approved $897 extended-day school-sponsored trip for Fontana HS JROTC to Phoenix, AZ (Dec 3-4, 2021)
- Rescheduled Dec 1, 2021 board meeting to Dec 10, 2021 at 4:00 pm; Dec 15 designated as Organizational Meeting
- Tabled board protocols work/study session to Jan 26, 2022 at 5:00 pm
- Closed session: labor negotiations with Fontana Teachers Association, School Police Officers Association, United Steelworkers Local 8599
- Closed session: anticipated litigation re: CVRA demand letter
Imported Meetings: 2013- 2025
The Fontana Unified School District Board of Education will hold a regular meeting with a closed session for student discipline, labor negotiations, personnel matters, anticipated litigation, and real estate negotiations. In open session, the board will consider consent calendar items including payment registers totaling $5,506,158.98 and two school-sponsored trips, and will receive a district update.
- Ratify payment registers for FY 2021-22 totaling $5,506,158.98
- Approve Summit HS basketball tournament trip to Rancho Mirage, CA, estimated $3,900
- Approve Fontana HS AVID college tour to Southern California universities, estimated $10,300
- Closed session: conference with labor negotiator for Fontana Teachers Association, School Police Officers Association, United Steelworkers Local 8599
- Closed session: real estate property exchange negotiation for multiple APNs
Imported Meetings: 2013- 2025
The Fontana Unified School District Board of Education met to review student matters, labor relations, and various business contracts. Key actions included approving a traffic impact analysis for a new secondary school and authorizing two extended-day school trips.
- Approved $32,910.00 contract with KOA Corporation for Fontana Secondary Academy traffic analysis
- Approved $15,000.00 for A.B. Miller High School AVID Northern California College Tour
- Approved $6,315.00 for Jurupa Hills High School JHHS Music Festival trip to San Diego
- Closed session discussion regarding recommendations for one high school student expulsion
- Closed session conference with labor negotiators representing various employee organizations
Imported Meetings: 2013- 2025
The Board of Education held a special work/study session to discuss setting board goals and discussing board protocols. Several agenda items, including a request regarding an air filtration system, were tabled for future meetings.
- Work/Study Session on Board Goals
- Work/Study Session on Board Protocols (tabled to 11/17/21)
- Board Member Request regarding Air Filtration System (tabled to 10/20/21)
Imported Meetings: 2013- 2025
The Board of Education met to conduct a public hearing regarding the Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief (ESSER) Plan. The meeting also included closed sessions for student discipline, labor relations, and personnel matters.
- Public hearing on the ARP ESSER LEA Plan to address academic and mental health needs
- Agreement with Centrica Business Solutions Services, Inc. for $60,000.00 for building automation support
- Agreement with Davis Demographics & Planning, Inc. for $39,950.00 for demographic mapping
- Closed session discussion regarding recommendations for high school student expulsion
- Closed session conference with labor negotiators for several employee organizations
Imported Meetings: 2013- 2025
The Fontana Unified School District Board of Education will hold a public hearing to determine if students have sufficient standards-aligned textbooks and instructional materials for the 2021-2022 school year, as required by state law. The board will also consider routine consent calendar items, including approving payment registers totaling $4,983,476.36 and accepting a notice of completion for HVAC work. Closed session items include labor negotiations with employee organizations and a property exchange negotiation.
- Public hearing on sufficiency of textbooks and instructional materials for 2021-2022
- Ratify payment registers totaling $4,983,476.36 across multiple funds
- Accept Notice of Completion and release $2,407.24 retention for HVAC work by ACCO Engineered Systems, Inc.
- Closed session: labor negotiations with Fontana Teachers Association, School Police Officers Association, United Steelworkers Local 8599
- Closed session: property exchange negotiation for APNs 0228-051-14, 0228-051-15, 0192-042-12
Imported Meetings: 2013- 2025
The Fontana Unified School District Board of Education is holding a special meeting to discuss and set board goals, and to discuss or take action on scheduling a work session on board protocols. The agenda includes procedural items like adopting the agenda and public comment, and all actions were approved unanimously.
- Work/study session on developing board goals
- Discussion/action on scheduling a work session on board protocols
- Adopt agenda as posted (motion carried unanimously)
- Public comment limited to agenda items, 5 minutes per speaker, 25 minutes per topic
Imported Meetings: 2013- 2025
The Fontana Unified School District Board of Education will hold a public hearing on the Fontana School Police Officers' Association's initial proposal for the 2022-2023 collective bargaining re-opener. The board will also consider routine consent calendar items, including contract amendments, a notice of completion, and payment registers. Closed session items include labor negotiations and personnel matters.
- Public hearing on Fontana School Police Officers' Association initial proposal for 2022-2023
- Approve Amendment No. 1 with School Facility Consultants, extending contract to June 30, 2022, no compensation change
- Accept Notice of Completion for IVL Contractors, Inc. portable classroom removal at Live Oak Elementary, releasing $2,340 retention
- Ratify payment registers totaling $13,163,243.57 for fiscal year 2021/22
- Closed session: labor negotiations with Fontana Teachers Association, School Police Officers Association, United Steelworkers Local 8599; personnel appointment for Director, Maintenance & Operations
Imported Meetings: 2013- 2025
The Fontana Unified School District Board of Education met to discuss labor relations, personnel matters, and ongoing litigation. The Board also approved several business service contracts, including a campus expansion survey and a tire procurement extension.
- Approved $34,800 contract with VCA Engineers, Inc. for Sierra Lakes Elementary School expansion surveys
- Renewed bid with Les Schwab Tire Center and Parkhouse Tire for an estimated $150,000 for tires and rims
- Approved contract extension with Morrissey Associates for Fontana High School canopy reconstruction
- Accepted Notice of Completion from AAA Network Solutions, Inc. regarding a $231,824.23 project
- Closed session discussions regarding labor relations and existing litigation
Imported Meetings: 2013- 2025
The Fontana Unified School District Board of Education held a regular meeting on July 21, 2021, at the John D. Piazza Education Center. The board approved the consent calendar, which included ratifying $12,442,862.40 in payment registers, accepting a Notice of Completion for IVL Contractors Inc., and entering into agreements for employee drug testing and substitute management. The board also held a closed session to discuss labor negotiations and personnel matters, including the appointment of a principal for Sierra Lakes Elementary.
- Ratified payment registers totaling $12,442,862.40 for fiscal year 2021-22
- Approved $30,000 agreement with Addiction Medicine Consultants, Inc. for employee drug testing
- Approved $34,655.87 agreement with Frontline Technologies, LLC for absence and substitute management
- Accepted Notice of Completion for IVL Contractors Inc. and released $2,997.50 retention
- Closed session to discuss labor negotiations with Fontana Teachers Association, School Police Officers Association, and United Steelworkers Local 8599
Imported Meetings: 2013- 2025
The Fontana Unified School District Board of Education is holding a regular meeting with closed session for labor negotiations and litigation, followed by open session public hearings on initial collective bargaining proposals from the Fontana Teachers Association, School Police Officers' Association, and United Steelworkers Local 8599. The board will also consider a consent calendar of routine items, including a $48,000 contract with Capitol Advisors Group for legislative advocacy.
- Public hearings on initial 2021-22 and 2022-23 collective bargaining proposals from Fontana Teachers Association, School Police Officers' Association, and United Steelworkers Local 8599
- Closed session conference with labor negotiators for Fontana Teachers Association, School Police Officers Association, United Steelworkers Local 8599, and unrepresented employees including Superintendent
- Closed session on existing litigation: ADJ13445453 vs Fontana Unified School District
- Consent calendar includes agreement with Capitol Advisors Group, LLC for legislative consulting and advocacy services, $48,000.00
- Reports on mental health supports and Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS)
Imported Meetings: 2013- 2025
The Fontana Unified School District Board of Education held a regular meeting, adopting the 2021/24 Local Control Accountability Plan (LCAP) and the 2021/22 proposed budget. The board also approved a custodial services agreement and held a public hearing on the initial proposal to the Fontana Teachers Association.
- Adopted 2021/24 LCAP and Federal Addendum
- Adopted 2021/22 proposed budget
- Approved $174,791.35 agreement with CleanStart Cleaning Services for custodial support
- Public hearing on initial proposal to Fontana Teachers Association
- Closed session on labor relations and personnel matters
Imported Meetings: 2013- 2025
The Fontana Unified School District Board of Education is meeting to hold public hearings on the Local Control Accountability Plan (LCAP), the proposed 2021-2022 budget, and the SELPA Annual Service and Budget Plan. The board will also consider a consent calendar of routine items, including a workers' compensation contract. Closed session items include labor negotiations and existing litigation.
- Public hearing on LCAP (Local Control Accountability Plan)
- Public hearing on proposed 2021-2022 budget
- Public hearing on SELPA Annual Service and Budget Plan
- Agreement with Preferred Management Corporation for workers' comp utilization review, $80,000
- Closed session: labor negotiations with Fontana Teachers Association, School Police Officers Association, United Steelworkers Local 8599
Imported Meetings: 2013- 2025
The Fontana Unified School District Board of Education held a special meeting on May 26, 2021, where it adopted the Expanded Learning Opportunities (ELO) Grant Plan and discussed a resolution on commitment to arts education. Both items were approved unanimously. The meeting was conducted via livestream due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
- Adopted the Expanded Learning Opportunities Grant Plan (ELO) as required by California Education Code Section 43521(b)
- Adopted a resolution supporting arts education for Fontana Unified School District students
- Public comments were limited to agenda items only for this special meeting
Imported Meetings: 2013- 2025
The Fontana Unified School District Board of Education will hold a regular meeting on May 5, 2021, starting with a closed session for labor negotiations, personnel matters, and existing litigation. In open session, the board will consider a consent calendar that includes approving a $24,960 agreement with Cremo Inspection Services for DSA inspection services at Sequoia Middle School, accepting a Notice of Completion for Vector Resources, Inc., and ratifying payment registers totaling $10,243,034.76. The meeting will be conducted via teleconference due to the Governor's executive order, with public comments accepted in person at the Enrollment Center Conference Room.
- Approve $24,960 agreement with Cremo Inspection Services for DSA inspection at Sequoia Middle School
- Accept Notice of Completion and release $1,071.58 retention for Vector Resources, Inc. TV display installations
- Ratify payment registers totaling $10,243,034.76 for fiscal year 2020/21
- Closed session on labor negotiations with Fontana Teachers Association, School Police Officers Association, and United Steelworkers Local 8599
- Closed session on existing litigation cases OAH Case No. 2021030490 and ADJ11037752
Imported Meetings: 2013- 2025
The Fontana Unified School District Board of Education is holding a special meeting to conduct interviews and select a Student Board Member for the 2021/22 school year. The board will also hold a closed session to discuss labor negotiations with employee organizations. The meeting includes procedural items such as adopting the agenda and adjourning.
- Conduct interviews and select a Student Board Member for 2021/22
- Closed session on labor relations with Fontana Teachers Association, School Police Officers Association, United Steelworkers Local 8599
- Adopt agenda as posted
- Public comment on agenda items (limited to agenda items for special meeting)
- Adjourn meeting
Imported Meetings: 2013- 2025
The Fontana Unified School District Board of Education is holding a regular meeting with a closed session for labor negotiations, personnel matters, and existing litigation, followed by an open session. The board will consider consent calendar items including a $148,680.06 bid award for musical instruments and equipment, ratification of payment registers totaling $8,514,916.31, and approval of special meeting minutes. Public comment is available via video conferencing at the Enrollment Center Conference Room.
- Award Bid No. 20/21-1577 for musical instruments and equipment to eight vendors, estimated total $148,680.06, through April 21, 2022
- Ratify payment registers for fiscal year 2020/21 totaling $8,514,916.31 across multiple funds
- Closed session on labor negotiations with Fontana Teachers Association, School Police Officers Association, and United Steelworkers Local 8599
- Closed session on personnel matters including appointment of a high school principal
- Closed session on existing litigation (OAH Case Nos. 2021030130 and 2020070517)
Imported Meetings: 2013- 2025
The Fontana Unified School District Board of Education is holding a special meeting to discuss and possibly take action on school reopening. The agenda includes a closed session on labor negotiations with employee organizations, followed by an open session with a report from that closed session and a presentation on reopening. Public comments were accepted via email before the meeting.
- Discussion/Action on School Reopening Update
- Closed session on labor relations with Fontana Teachers Association, School Police Officers Association, United Steelworkers Local 8599
- Public comment via email due by 1:00 p.m. on April 14, 2021
Imported Meetings: 2013- 2025
The Fontana Unified School District Board of Education will hold a public hearing on the reopening of early learning and care programs, as required by SB 820, and will discuss a safety plan. The board will also consider routine consent items, including a contract amendment for CEQA services for a new school and declaring surplus portable buildings.
- Public hearing on Early Learning and Care Program Reopening (Item 3.7)
- Contract amendment with School Site Solutions, Inc. for CEQA compliance for new Secondary School No. 46, extending term to June 30, 2022, no compensation change
- Declare surplus/donate/demolish portable buildings (Item 4.3)
- Closed session on labor negotiations with Fontana Teachers Association, School Police Officers Association, United Steelworkers Local 8599
- Closed session on personnel matters, including appointment of a Middle School Principal
Imported Meetings: 2013- 2025
The Fontana Unified School District Board of Education will hold a special meeting to discuss and possibly take action on reopening schools and events. The agenda includes a closed session on labor negotiations with employee organizations, followed by an open session with public comment and a report from closed session. The main action item is the School and Event Reopening Update, submitted by the Superintendent.
- School and Event Reopening Update (Discussion/Action)
- Closed session on labor negotiations with Fontana Teachers Association, School Police Officers Association, United Steelworkers Local 8599
- Public comment via email, window open 1:00 p.m. March 30 to 1:00 p.m. March 31, 2021
Imported Meetings: 2013- 2025
The Fontana Unified School District Board of Education held a special meeting to discuss models for reopening schools. The Board also addressed the use of county and local case rates in athletic updates.
- Discussion and action on the reopening of schools
- Discussion and action on the Athletic Update's use of county and local case rates
- Closed session discussion regarding public employee discipline, dismissal, or release
- Work session regarding the Local Control and Accountability Plan (LCAP)
Imported Meetings: 2013- 2025
The Board of Education met to conduct routine business, including labor relations discussions in closed session and a COVID-19 district update. The meeting also addressed changes to authorized agent status for purchasing and contract management.
- Approved Brandy M. Cuttress as an Authorized Agent for purchase orders and contracts
- Accepted termination of authorized agent status for Kevin Garcia following resignation
- Authorized Joe Armendarez and Jennifer Quezada to certify Board meeting minutes
- Terminated certification status for Jason O'Brien and Peter Garcia
- Presented Superintendent's COVID-19 district update
Imported Meetings: 2013- 2025
The Fontana Unified School District Board of Education will hold a regular meeting via livestream, with a closed session for labor, personnel, litigation, and real estate matters, followed by an open session. The board will consider consent calendar items, including a $30,900 master agreement with DLR Group for design services to convert a classroom into a neuro-prosthetics lab at Fontana High School, and a Notice of Completion for NIC Partners totaling $69,996.57 in retention release. Public comments are accepted via email before the meeting.
- Approve master agreement with DLR Group for $30,900 to design a neuro-prosthetics lab at Fontana High School
- Accept Notice of Completion and release $69,996.57 retention for NIC Partners network equipment projects at multiple schools
- Closed session: labor negotiations with Fontana Teachers Association, School Police Officers Association, United Steelworkers Local 8599
- Closed session: real estate negotiations for property disposal/acquisition involving 39 APNs
- Closed session: potential litigation (2 cases) and personnel appointments for Director, Secondary Instruction and Principal, Middle School
Imported Meetings: 2013- 2025
The Fontana Unified School District Board of Education is holding a regular meeting with closed session items on labor negotiations, personnel appointments, liability claims, and real estate negotiations. In open session, the board will consider consent calendar items including approving payment registers totaling $14,246,127.30 and accepting a Notice of Completion for NIC Partners network equipment projects, releasing $21,444.84 in retention. The agenda also includes routine procedural items and a superintendent's district update.
- Ratify payment registers for fiscal year 2020/21 totaling $14,246,127.30
- Accept Notice of Completion and release $21,444.84 retention for NIC Partners network projects (total $428,896.72) at 8 school sites
- Closed session: conference with labor negotiator for Fontana Teachers Association, School Police Officers Association, United Steelworkers Local 8599
- Closed session: real estate negotiations on 38 APNs for property disposal/acquisition
- Closed session: personnel appointments for Administrator on Assignment: Dual Language Immersion and Global Competencies, and Director, Secondary Instruction