Fontana Unified School District public meetings in 2022

Imported Meetings: 2013- 2025

This is a special meeting of the Fontana Unified School District Board of Education. The board will hold a closed session to discuss the appointment of a Superintendent, then reconvene in open session to report any action taken. The agenda is otherwise procedural, with no other substantive items.

• Closed session discussion on appointment of Superintendent
• Public comment period limited to agenda items
• Adoption of the posted agenda
• Meeting adjournment

Imported Meetings: 2013- 2025

The Fontana Unified School District Board of Education held a regular/organizational meeting, electing a president and vice president/clerk for 2023, appointing a CSBA Delegate Assembly representative, and approving a consent calendar that includes a $34,019 contract for materials testing at Palmetto Elementary. The board also discussed closed session items on student discipline, labor negotiations, personnel, and litigation.

• Approved $34,019 agreement with Fenagh Engineering for testing at Palmetto Elementary (2006 GO Bond funds)
• Approved $33,928 agreement with John R. Byerly, Inc. for geotechnical services at Fontana High School track
• Elected Board President and Vice President/Clerk for calendar year 2023
• Appointed one member to CSBA Delegate Assembly for term April 1, 2023–March 31, 2025
• Closed session: one expulsion recommendation, labor negotiations with three unions, superintendent appointment discussion

Imported Meetings: 2013- 2025

The Fontana Unified School District Board of Education is holding a special meeting to consider adopting an emergency resolution and awarding a contract without bidding for roof repairs and recoating at Chaparral Academy of Technology. The work is needed after a November 9, 2022 rainstorm damaged the roofing, causing flooding and classroom relocations. The contract would go to Chapman Coast Roof Co., Inc. for an estimated $504,003.73, funded from the General Fund (Restricted).

• Emergency Resolution No. 22-46 for roof repairs and recoating at Chaparral Academy of Technology
• Contract award to Chapman Coast Roof Co., Inc. for $504,003.73 without advertising for bids
• Damage from November 9, 2022 rainstorm affected classrooms, offices, and library
• Requires four-fifths board vote and approval from San Bernardino County Superintendent of Schools
• Public comments limited to agenda items; 5 minutes per speaker, 25 minutes per topic

Imported Meetings: 2013- 2025

The Fontana Unified School District Board of Education is holding a special meeting with open and closed sessions. In open session, the board will discuss the superintendent search with Leadership Associates, a presentation from Orenda Education, and a dual enrollment presentation. The closed session includes personnel matters and anticipated litigation regarding a charter petition. The agenda is largely procedural and informational, with no major decisions listed.

• Work/study session on superintendent search with Leadership Associates
• Work/study session with Orenda Education
• Presentation on dual enrollment
• Closed session: personnel appointment for Principal, Elementary
• Closed session: anticipated litigation regarding charter petition

Imported Meetings: 2013- 2025

The Fontana Unified School District Board of Education met on November 2, 2022, and approved the consent calendar (items 4.2–4.21) in a single motion, which included rejecting a claim from an employee and approving several school-sponsored trips. The board also heard presentations on fentanyl, the Fontana Honor Roll 54, and Fontana High School ROTC, and held closed-session discussions on student matters, labor relations, personnel, and anticipated litigation.

• Rejected a claim submitted by employee number 19018 in an undisclosed amount
• Approved Fontana High School AVID college tour, estimated $9,627.06, Feb 10-12, 2023
• Approved Summit High School basketball tournament trip, $3,500.00, Dec 27-30, 2022
• Approved Kaiser High School theatre trip to east coast, $20,600.00, June 13-17, 2023
• Closed session on student expulsions (1 middle school, 1 high school student)

Imported Meetings: 2013- 2025

The Fontana Unified School District Board of Education will hold a public hearing on granting an easement and right-of-way to Southern California Edison for electric vehicle charging stations at A.B. Miller High School. The board will also consider consent calendar items including payment registers, purchase orders, and a notice of completion. Closed session items include student discipline, labor negotiations, personnel matters, and existing litigation.

• Public hearing on granting easement/right-of-way to Southern California Edison for EV charging stations at A.B. Miller High School
• Ratify payment registers totaling $12,085,601.74 for fiscal year 2022-23
• Approve purchase order report for September 2022 totaling $20,981,663.91
• Accept Notice of Completion for Veterans Communication Services, Inc. and release $3,901.68 retention (total contract $78,033.55)
• Closed session: student expulsion recommendation (1 high school student), 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 is holding a special meeting to discuss the process for hiring a superintendent search firm and to consider appointing a new superintendent in closed session. The agenda includes a work/study session on the search firm process and a closed session for personnel matters. Public comments are limited to agenda items.

• Work/study session on superintendent search firm process
• Closed session to discuss appointment of Superintendent
• Public comment period for agenda items (5 minutes per speaker, 25 minutes per topic)

Imported Meetings: 2013- 2025

The Fontana Unified School District Board of Education held a regular meeting on October 5, 2022, with closed session items on labor negotiations, personnel matters, and litigation. In open session, the board approved the consent calendar, which included rejecting a student claim, approving a school trip, accepting notices of completion, and ratifying payment registers totaling $4,211,025.27. The meeting also included a report from Kathy Binks Elementary and public comment periods.

• Rejected a claim from Student No. 39018165 in an undisclosed amount
• Approved $15,100.00 for Dolores Huerta International Academy science camp trip to Van Nuys, CA (April 5-7, 2023)
• Accepted Notice of Completion for Floor Tech America, Inc. flooring work at South Tamarind Elementary, Sequoia Middle, and Alder Middle schools, releasing $1,208.35 retention
• Accepted Notice of Completion for RDM Electric Co. Inc. theater lighting at Henry J. Kaiser High School, releasing $15,123.88 retention
• Ratified payment registers totaling $4,211,025.27 for fiscal year 2022-23

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, as required by state law. The board will also consider routine consent calendar items, including school-sponsored trips and a booster club renewal. Closed session items include student discipline, labor negotiations, personnel matters, and existing litigation.

• Public hearing on sufficiency of textbooks and instructional materials (Education Code 60119)
• Approve $2,000 for Summit High School volleyball tournament trip to Redondo Beach
• Approve $8,150 for A.B. Miller High School Youth Summit trip to Anaheim
• Renew A.B. Miller Rebels Football Boosters Club
• Closed session: student expulsion recommendation, labor negotiations, personnel matters, and litigation

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, and a property exchange. In open session, the board will hold a public hearing on the district's initial collective bargaining proposal to the United Steelworkers, and consider consent calendar items including a school trip and construction contract. The agenda also includes reports from Almond Elementary School and a mascot rebranding update.

• Public hearing on initial proposal to United Steelworkers for 2022-23 collective bargaining
• Approval of $21,467.00 extended-day school-sponsored trip for Jurupa Hills High School college tour to Northern California (Nov 3-6, 2022)
• Acceptance of Notice of Completion for Amtek Construction TV display installation, total cost $18,987.53
• Closed session discussion on property exchange for multiple APNs (e.g., 0228-311-05, 0228-051-01)
• Closed session on personnel appointments for Associate Superintendent positions

Imported Meetings: 2013- 2025

The Fontana Unified School District Board of Education will hold a public hearing on granting a temporary easement for sidewalk and bicycle route improvements at Birch Continuation High School, following a prior resolution of intent. The board will also consider consent calendar items including agreements, claim rejections, and a school trip, and will discuss closed session matters on labor, personnel, litigation, and real estate.

• Public hearing on temporary easement right-of-way for sidewalk and bicycle route improvements at Birch Continuation High School
• Agreement with San Mateo-Foster City School District for Super Co-Op membership renewal, $6,288.65
• Reject claim from Salamati Law Firm PC for over $10,000
• Reject claim from Peiffer Wolf Carr Kane Conway & Wise, LLP for over $10,000
• Approve Summit High School AVID College Tour trip, $20,000, Nov 7-10, 2022

Imported Meetings: 2013- 2025

The Fontana Unified School District Board of Education is holding a special meeting to discuss two work/study session items: proposals from superintendent search firms and plans for new northern schools. The agenda includes procedural items like adopting the agenda and public comment, but the main focus is on these informational discussions.

• Review of superintendent search firm proposals (ESS, HYA, Leadership Associates, McPherson Jacobson)
• Discussion of new northern schools (study session presentation)
• Public comment period limited to agenda items
• Adoption of the agenda as posted

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 collective bargaining proposal for 2023-24, and will vote on a consent calendar that includes a $3.28 million contract for special education transportation services. The board will also discuss closed session items including student discipline, labor negotiations, personnel, litigation, and a property exchange.

• Public hearing on Fontana School Police Officers Association initial proposal for 2023-24
• Bid award for special education transportation services to Santa Barbara Transportation Corp and Visser Bus Services, Inc., estimated $3,279,960
• Agreement with Sunbelt Controls for building automation system support, $59,950
• Agreement with Fredrick A. Reyes for welding inspection at Fontana High School, $35,200
• Closed session: property exchange for APNs 0243-061-09 thru 11 and 1108-073-24 & 25

Imported Meetings: 2013- 2025

The Fontana Unified School District Board of Education is meeting to conduct a public hearing on a military equipment use policy required by California AB 481, and to consider a consent calendar of routine items including contract amendments and a claim rejection. The board will also hold closed session discussions on personnel, labor negotiations, and litigation.

• Public hearing on Military Equipment Policy 707 (AB 481)
• Contract amendment with David Evans and Associates, Inc. for $15,345 (total $166,225)
• Contract amendment with PBS Engineers, Inc. for $2,150 (total $45,150)
• Reject claim from employee 22669 (undisclosed amount)
• Closed session: personnel appointments, labor negotiations, litigation

Imported Meetings: 2013- 2025

The Fontana Unified School District Board of Education will hold a public hearing on the Fontana Teachers Association's initial proposal for the 2022/23 collective bargaining re-opener. The board will also consider a consent calendar of routine items, including contracts for HR consulting and transportation services. Closed session items include labor negotiations and existing litigation.

• Public hearing on Fontana Teachers Association initial proposal for 2022/23 bargaining
• Agreement with Shaw HR Consulting for $30,000 in consultation and training services
• Renewal of transportation services contract with Student Transportation of America and Visser Bus Services for $100,000
• Notice of completion for buzz-in system installations at Canyon Crest, Hemlock, and Mango Elementary Schools ($52,689.08 total)
• Closed session on 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 will hold a regular meeting with closed session items on labor, personnel, and real estate, followed by open session public hearings on increasing Level 1 developer fees, granting an easement to Southern California Edison, and the United Steelworkers' initial proposal. The board will also receive reports on district updates and local indicators for the California School Dashboard, and vote on a consent calendar of routine items.

• Public hearing on Level 1 developer fees: proposed increase to $4.79/sq ft residential and $0.78/sq ft commercial, effective Aug 22, 2022
• Public hearing on granting easement to Southern California Edison for power pole anchor on Maple Avenue
• Public hearing on United Steelworkers Local 8599 initial proposal for 2023/24 collective bargaining
• Report on local indicators for California School Dashboard 2021-22 (priorities 1, 2, 3, 6, 7)
• Closed session: real estate property exchange for APNs 0243-142-01 thru 06 and 0243-091-34, 49

Imported Meetings: 2013- 2025

The Fontana Unified School District Board of Education will hold public hearings on the Local Control Accountability Plan (LCAP), the 2022-2023 budget, and the SELPA Annual Service and Budget Plan. The board will also consider a consent calendar with routine items, including a $48,000 contract for legislative advocacy. Closed session items include student discipline, labor negotiations, and personnel appointments.

• Public hearing on 2022-23 LCAP draft
• Public hearing on 2022-23 proposed budget
• Public hearing on SELPA Annual Service and Budget Plan
• Agreement with Capitol Advisors Group for legislative consulting, $48,000
• Closed session: expulsion recommendations for two high school students

Imported Meetings: 2013- 2025

The Fontana Unified School District Board of Education will hold a public hearing on the A-G Completion Improvement Grant, which aims to increase high school graduates meeting University of California and California State University admission requirements. The board will also vote on a consent calendar that includes ratifying $15,370,782.65 in payment registers for fiscal year 2021-22. Closed session items include student discipline, labor negotiations, personnel matters, and litigation.

• Public hearing on A-G Completion Improvement Grant and Action Plan 2022-2026
• Ratify payment registers totaling $15,370,782.65 for FY 2021-22
• Closed session: one high school student expulsion recommendation
• Closed session: labor negotiations with Fontana Teachers Association, School Police Officers Association, United Steelworkers Local 859
• Closed session: existing litigation (OAH No. 2021100874, ADJ 13838417) and one potential case

Imported Meetings: 2013- 2025

The Fontana Unified School District Board of Education met to discuss labor relations and legal litigation in closed session. The open session included reviewing the annual bond oversight report and approving various service contracts.

• Approval of $32,000 agreement with Fairbank, Maslin, Maulin, Metz & Associates for voter survey services
• Acceptance of Notice of Completion for mural painting at Wayne Ruble Middle School ($1,437.00 retention release)
• Acceptance of Notice of Completion for neuroprosthetics lab renovation at Fontana High School ($1,971.73 retention release)
• Approval of 2021-2022 Citizens' Bond Oversight Committee Annual Report
• Appointment of high school principals and athletic directors as CIF representatives for 2022-2023

Imported Meetings: 2013- 2025

The Fontana Unified School District Board of Education held a special meeting on April 13, 2022, to conduct interviews and select a Student Board Member for the 2022-23 school year. The board also considered appointing a member to the CSBA Delegate Assembly, but those items were pulled from the agenda. The meeting included a closed session for personnel matters and public comment opportunities.

• Selected David Munoz-Padilla as the 2022-2023 Student Board Member
• Pulled items to appoint CSBA Delegate Assembly representatives
• Closed session on public employee discipline/dismissal/release
• Public comment limited to agenda items, 5 minutes per speaker

Imported Meetings: 2013- 2025

The Fontana Unified School District Board of Education met to discuss student discipline, labor relations, and personnel appointments. The Board approved several consent calendar items, including a construction testing contract and school-sponsored trip requests.

• $60,969 agreement with John R. Byerly, Inc. for soils and materials testing at Kathy Binks Elementary School
• Approval of $2,500 for Kaiser High School JROTC Cadet Leadership Camp trip
• Recommendation for expulsion of one high school student
• Appointment of Associate Superintendent, People Services
• Appointment of Director, TK-12 Programs, Teaching and Learning

Imported Meetings: 2013- 2025

The March 16, 2022, meeting of the Committee on Celebrating Diversity and Ending Inequality was scheduled to be rescheduled. The original agenda included a review of data and current policies.

Imported Meetings: 2013- 2025

The Fontana Unified School District Board of Education met to discuss student discipline, labor relations, and personnel appointments. The Board also approved several extended-day school-sponsored trips funded by the General Fund.

• Approved $20,000 for Summit High School AVID College Tour to Northern California
• Approved $30,000 for Summit High School SkillsUSA State Conference in Ontario
• Approved $8,000 for Fontana High School SkillsUSA State Conference in Ontario
• Closed session discussion regarding recommendations for expulsion of three high school students
• Closed session conference with labor negotiators for various employee organizations

Imported Meetings: 2013- 2025

The Fontana Unified School District Board of Education is holding a special meeting with a closed session on anticipated litigation regarding a charter petition, followed by an open session. The main open-session item is the third public hearing on proposed trustee area maps for transitioning to district-based elections, including a new public-submitted Map 6. The board will also hold a work/study session on board governance. The rest of the agenda is procedural.

• Closed session: conference with legal counsel on anticipated litigation (charter petition)
• Public hearing: third input on proposed trustee area maps (Scenarios 1-6)
• Work/study session on board governance
• Adoption of agenda as posted

Imported Meetings: 2013- 2025

The Board of Education is conducting its second public hearing to gather input on proposed trustee area maps for potential district boundary changes. The meeting also includes discussions on LCAP budget updates and labor relations.

• Public hearing: Second input on proposed trustee area maps
• Public hearing: Waiver request regarding the composition of trustee area maps
• Presentation of the 2021-22 LCAP Annual Update supplement
• Closed session conference with labor negotiators for various employee organizations
• Approval of $8,150 change order and Notice of Completion for Beech Avenue Elementary School renovations

Imported Meetings: 2013- 2025

The Fontana Unified School District Board of Education is holding a special meeting to discuss and set board goals and protocols, review the Governor's budget and facilities update, and consider three conceptual trustee area scenarios for transitioning from at-large to district-based elections. The board also accepted first readings of revised board policies and bylaws. Public comments are limited to agenda items.

• Discussion of three conceptual trustee area scenarios for district-based elections (Resolution 21-29)
• Work/study session on Governor's budget and facilities update
• Work/study session on board goals and board protocols
• First reading of revised Board Policies 1250, 2110 and Bylaws 9005, 9200, 9270, 9322, 9323
• Adopted agenda and adjourned 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 potential litigation, followed by an open session. The main public item is a third public hearing to gather input on the composition of trustee area maps, part of the district's compliance with the California Voting Rights Act. The board will also consider a consent calendar with routine items, including rejecting a claim and approving two school-sponsored trips.

• Public hearing on trustee area maps (third input session)
• Reject claim from Law Offices of Fernando D. Vargas (undisclosed amount)
• Approve A.B. Miller High School JAMZ Nationals trip to Las Vegas, NV ($8,000)
• Approve A.B. Miller High School Youth Summit trip to Anaheim, CA ($3,650)
• 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 is holding a special meeting with a closed session for student discipline matters and an open session. The main item is the second public hearing on proposed trustee area maps, required as the district transitions from at-large to district-based elections under the California Voting Rights Act. The board will also consider a resolution to continue remote teleconferencing for meetings.

• Second public hearing on trustee area maps for district-based elections (Elections Code 10010)
• Resolution No. 22-03 authorizing remote teleconferencing (AB 361), with $750 fiscal impact from General Fund
• Closed session on student discipline, including one expulsion recommendation for a high school student
• Public comment opportunities for closed and open session items

Imported Meetings: 2013- 2025

The Board of Education is conducting a second public hearing to gather input on the composition of trustee area maps. The meeting also includes closed session discussions regarding student discipline, labor negotiations, and potential litigation.

• Public hearing: Second input on compositions of trustee area maps
• Recommendation to reject a claim from Law Offices of Fernando D. Vargas
• $8,000.00 for A.B. Miller High School cheer competition trip to Las Vegas
• $3,650.00 for A.B. Miller High School Youth Summit in Anaheim
• $15,508.00 for Jurupa Hills High School Northern California College Tour