Rialto Unified School District, CA

SPECIAL MEETING OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION

The Rialto Unified School District Board of Education is holding a special meeting to conduct a governance workshop covering board roles, parliamentary procedure, laws, and best practices. The board will also enter closed session to discuss the superintendent's employment. Public comments are limited to three minutes per speaker.

• Governance workshop on board roles, bylaws, and best practices
• Closed session discussion of Superintendent position (Gov. Code 54957)
• Public comments on agenda items (3 minutes per speaker)

Regular Board of Education Meeting

The Rialto Unified School District Board of Education will hold a regular meeting on August 12, 2026, with a closed session for personnel, student expulsions, labor negotiations, and litigation. In open session, the board will consider a consent calendar with numerous contracts, including a $1.8 million purchase of modular classrooms and a $630,508.11 social-emotional learning curriculum agreement, plus a public hearing on the 2026-2027 proposal to the Rialto Education Association.

• Purchase modular classrooms from NextMod for Curtis, Kelley, and Morris Elementary Schools, $1,818,678.21 (ELOP)
• Agreement with Character Strong for district-wide SEL curriculum, $630,508.11 (Title I)
• Renewal with Raptor Technologies for visitor management software, $15,750.00
• Amend Google Workspace licenses with CDW Government, $406,315.17
• Public hearing on 2026-2027 initial reopener proposal to Rialto Education Association (REA)

Regular Board of Education Meeting

The Board of Education will review several administrative and business items, including a scholarship program for district employees. The meeting includes discussions on various contract renewals and project extensions for school facilities.

• Project Impact tuition assistance and scholarships up to $260,000.00
• Interquest Detection Canines contraband inspection renewal up to $33,000.00
• Jose Martin Reyes Spanish language interpreting services up to $35,000.00
• Perfection Painting Corp deductive change order of $54,600.00
• Baseball field upgrades at Eisenhower High School and Rialto High School

Regular Board of Education Meeting

This agenda contains only procedural boilerplate. No substantive decisions or discussions are scheduled.

Regular Board of Education Meeting

The Board will hold public hearings and likely vote on the 2026-27 Local Control and Accountability Plan (LCAP) and proposed budget. It will also hear public comments on several labor agreements, including a proposed collective bargaining agreement with CWA and the REA's initial contract proposal. Consent items include awarding a $1.1M high school turf replacement contract and rejecting all bids for roof repairs.

• Public hearing and potential adoption of 2026-27 LCAP and proposed budget
• Public hearing on proposed collective bargaining agreement with Communications Workers of America (CWA)
• Public hearing on Rialto Education Association (REA) 2026-2027 initial contract proposal
• Award bid for high school turf replacement to Asphalt Fabric and Engineering Inc. (amount not specified, but typically significant)
• Reject all bids for roof repairs and replacement (Bid No. 25-26-003)

Regular Board of Education Meeting

The board will hold a public hearing on the proposed collective bargaining agreement with the California School Employees Association (CSEA) Chapter 203. They will also consider second readings of revised policies on bids, contracts, adult-student interactions, and mobile devices, as well as first readings on emergency schedules, district records, and remote meetings. Consent items include approval of warrants, donations, surplus equipment, and intergovernmental contracts.

• Public hearing on CSEA collective bargaining agreement (AB1200)
• Second reading of revised Board Policy 3311 (Bids) and 3312 (Contracts)
• Second reading of revised Board Policy 4119.24 (Maintaining Appropriate Adult-Student Interactions)
• Second reading of revised Board Policy 5131.8 (Mobile Communication Devices)
• Authorization for intergovernmental contracts for 2026-2027 school year at cost to be determined

Regular Board of Education Meeting

The Rialto Board of Education will hold a public hearing on the proposed collective bargaining agreement with the Rialto Education Association (REA) and then vote on approval. Consent items include overnight trips for students totaling $40,000, a $350,000 amendment to a contract with Zen Educate (now $1M total), and a resolution authorizing temporary borrowing between funds. A separate resolution will levy special taxes for Community Facilities District No. 2019-1 for FY 2026-2027.

• Public hearing and vote on tentative settlement with Rialto Education Association (REA)
• Overnight trip to Youth Physical Fitness National Championship in Bronx, NY – up to $25,000
• Overnight trip to Northern Arizona University football camp – up to $15,000
• Amendment to Zen Educate agreement increasing cost by $350,000 to $1,000,000
• Resolution No. 25-26-33 levying annual special tax for CFD No. 2019-1

Regular Board of Education Meeting

The Board will hold a public hearing on a proposal to change statutory school fees for new residential and commercial/industrial construction, based on a 2026 Fee Justification Study. They will also consider consent items including several contract amendments and approvals, such as a $310,000 increase to the Scoot Education agreement. The meeting includes closed session discussions on personnel, student expulsions, labor negotiations, and litigation.

• Public hearing on changing school fees for new residential and commercial construction
• Approve amendment to Scoot Education agreement, raising total to $1,110,000
• Approve $15,000 increase for Brink's Incorporated, new total $65,000
• Approve overnight trip for 10 students to San Francisco Chamber of Commerce, up to $10,000
• Approve courier services contract with San Bernardino County, $22,501

Regular Board of Education Meeting

The Rialto Board of Education will hold two public hearings on the initial contract proposal between the district and the Communications Workers of America (CWA) for 2026-2027. They will also consider approving comprehensive school safety plans for all K-12 schools and several student trips. Closed session includes labor negotiations, student expulsions, and litigation.

• Public hearings on CWA 2026-2027 proposal (union and district)
• Approve 2026-2027 School Safety Plans for all K-12 schools
• Overnight trip for Carter HS ALPHA Scholar college tour, $26,000
• Same-day trip to San Diego State University, $8,600 from Kaiser grant
• Overnight trip to CADA Summer Leadership Camp, $21,000

SPECIAL MEETING OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION

The Rialto Unified School District Board will hear from district legal counsel about laws and court rulings that affect how public officials use social media, including the Brown Act and a U.S. Supreme Court decision. The discussion will include practical advice on keeping personal accounts separate from official district accounts. After the open session, the board will hold a closed‑session conference with labor negotiators representing the superintendent and the Rialto Education Association.

• Discussion of public official social media communications and related legal guidance
• Closed‑session conference with labor negotiators: Superintendent Alejandro Álvarez and Associate Superintendent Denise Ellis with the Rialto Education Association

Regular Board of Education Meeting

The Rialto Unified School District Board of Education will consider several consent and instruction items, including the approval of revised board policies and multiple student travel requests. A closed session will address employee discipline, student expulsions, labor negotiations, and potential litigation. Presentations will cover the FY 2024‑2025 audited financial report and bond audits. The board will vote on the Comprehensive School Safety Plans for the 2026‑2027 school year.

• Approve second reading of revised Board Policy 2120 – Superintendent recruitment and selection
• Approve second reading of revised Board Policies 4119.11, 4219.11, and 4319.11 – Sexual harassment
• Approve overnight wrestling trip to CIF State Finals (up to $14,000, funded from General Fund)
• Approve overnight AASHTO STEM Outreach Solutions Bridge Challenge trip (up to $21,000, funded from General Fund)
• Approve Comprehensive School Safety Plans for 2026‑2027 (no cost to the district)

Regular Board of Education Meeting

The Rialto Unified School District Board of Education will hold a regular meeting on February 25, 2026. The board is scheduled to vote on the second reading of a new policy on response to immigration enforcement (BP 1445) and other policy updates. The agenda also includes a mid-year report on the Local Control and Accountability Plan (LCAP) and approval of overnight trips for Carter High School students.

• Second reading of Board Policy 1445: Response to Immigration Enforcement (new)
• Second reading of Board Policy 0441: Artificial Intelligence (new)
• Second reading of revised Board Policy 5148.3: Preschool/Early Childhood Education
• Second reading of revised Board Policy 6142.8: Comprehensive Health Education
• Approve overnight trip to Seaworld for Carter High School, cost not to exceed $12,000

Regular Board of Education Meeting

The Rialto Unified School District Board of Education will consider first readings of several new and revised board policies, including a response to immigration enforcement and artificial intelligence. Other action items include approving an amendment for student laptop purchases ($66,000) and an amendment for architectural services for the Preston Elementary School kitchen modernization project ($232,934). The meeting also includes closed session items on employee discipline, student expulsions, and labor negotiations.

• First reading of Board Policy 1445 – Response to Immigration Enforcement (NEW)
• First reading of Board Policy 0441 – Artificial Intelligence (NEW)
• Approve amendment for purchase of student laptops, increasing cost to $66,000 from General Fund
• Approve Amendment No. 1 with Westgroup Designs for Preston Elementary School kitchen modernization, revised contract amount $232,934
• Approve warrant and purchase order listing covering December 23, 2025 through January 20, 2026

SPECIAL MEETING OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION

The Rialto Unified School District Board of Education will hold a special meeting to conduct a budget workshop. The session will review the District's Multi-Year Projection and the status of the current Bond Program.

• Budget workshop to review financial outlook
• Review of Multi-Year Projection
• Review of current Bond Program status
• Public comments on agenda items (3 minutes each)

Regular Board of Education Meeting

The Rialto Unified Board of Education will consider second readings of several revised board policies, including a new policy on response to immigration enforcement. The board will also vote on a consent calendar that includes overnight student trips with cost increases and financial listings. Closed session items involve personnel, student expulsions, labor negotiations, and a liability claim.

• Second reading of new Board Policy 5145.13 on response to immigration enforcement
• Second reading of revised Board Policy 2121 on superintendent's contract
• Amendment for Rialto High School Chinese New Year trip cost increase to $28,000
• Approve overnight AVID college trip for 45 Rialto High School students at $35,000
• Approve warrant and purchase order listings from Nov 20 to Dec 22, 2025

SPECIAL MEETING OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION

The Rialto Unified School District Board of Education will hold a governance workshop focused on school district finance and the District's specific budget. The purpose is to help the Board understand revenue sources, expenditures, and long-term fiscal considerations in order to take steps toward eliminating the structural deficit and ensuring fiscal solvency. The meeting also includes a closed session for a performance evaluation of the Superintendent.

• Governance workshop on school district finance and budget
• Public comment period on agenda items
• Closed session for public employee performance evaluation (Superintendent)
• Adoption of the meeting agenda