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

Esta agenda contiene solo texto estándar de procedimiento. No se programan decisiones o discusiones sustantivas.

Regular Board of Education Meeting

La Junta llevará a cabo audiencias públicas y probablemente votará sobre el Plan de Control y Rendición de Cuentas Local (LCAP) 2026-27 y el presupuesto propuesto. También escuchará comentarios públicos sobre varios acuerdos laborales, incluido un acuerdo de negociación colectiva propuesto con CWA y la propuesta inicial de contrato de la REA. Los artículos de consentimiento incluyen la adjudicación de un contrato de reemplazo de césped de escuela secundaria por $1.1M y el rechazo de todas las ofertas para reparaciones de techos.

• Audiencia pública y posible adopción del LCAP 2026-27 y el presupuesto propuesto
• Audiencia pública sobre el acuerdo de negociación colectiva propuesto con Communications Workers of America (CWA)
• Audiencia pública sobre la propuesta inicial de contrato 2026-2027 de Rialto Education Association (REA)
• Adjudicación de la licitación para reemplazo de césped de escuela secundaria a Asphalt Fabric and Engineering Inc. (monto no especificado, pero típicamente significativo)
• Rechazar todas las ofertas para reparaciones y reemplazo de techos (Licitación No. 25-26-003)

Regular Board of Education Meeting

La mesa llevará a cabo una audiencia pública sobre el acuerdo colectivo de negociación propuesto con la Asociación de Empleados Escolares de California (CSEA) Capítulo 203. También considerarán segundas lecturas de políticas revisadas sobre licitaciones, contratos, interacciones entre adultos y estudiantes, y dispositivos móviles, así como primeras lecturas sobre horarios de emergencia, registros del distrito y reuniones remotas. Los artículos de consentimiento incluyen la aprobación de órdenes de pago, donaciones, equipo excedente y contratos intergubernamentales.

• Audiencia pública sobre el acuerdo colectivo de negociación CSEA (AB1200)
• Segunda lectura de la Política de la Mesa 3311 (Licitaciones) y 3312 (Contratos) revisadas
• Segunda lectura de la Política de la Mesa 4119.24 (Mantener interacciones apropiadas entre adultos y estudiantes) revisada
• Segunda lectura de la Política de la Mesa 5131.8 (Dispositivos de comunicación móvil) revisada
• Autorización de contratos intergubernamentales para el año escolar 2026-2027 al costo por determinar

Regular Board of Education Meeting

La Junta de Educación de Rialto llevará a cabo una audiencia pública sobre el acuerdo de negociación colectiva propuesto con la Asociación de Educación de Rialto (REA) y luego votará su aprobación. Los elementos de consentimiento incluyen viajes nocturnos para estudiantes por un total de $40,000, una enmienda de $350,000 a un contrato con Zen Educate (ahora $1M en total), y una resolución que autoriza préstamos temporales entre fondos. Una resolución separada impondrá impuestos especiales para el Distrito de Instalaciones Comunitarias No. 2019-1 para el año fiscal 2026-2027.

• Audiencia pública y votación sobre el acuerdo tentativo con la Asociación de Educación de Rialto (REA)
• Viaje nocturno al Campeonato Nacional de Aptitud Física Juvenil en Bronx, NY – hasta $25,000
• Viaje nocturno al campamento de fútbol americano de la Universidad del Norte de Arizona – hasta $15,000
• Enmienda al acuerdo con Zen Educate que aumenta el costo en $350,000 a $1,000,000
• Resolución No. 25-26-33 que impone el impuesto especial anual para CFD No. 2019-1

Regular Board of Education Meeting

La Junta llevará a cabo una audiencia pública sobre una propuesta para cambiar las tarifas escolares legales para nuevas construcciones residenciales y comerciales/industriales, basada en un Estudio de Justificación de Tarifas de 2026. También considerarán artículos de consentimiento que incluyen varias modificaciones y aprobaciones de contratos, como un aumento de $310,000 al acuerdo con Scoot Education. La reunión incluye discusiones en sesión cerrada sobre personal, expulsiones de estudiantes, negociaciones laborales y litigios.

• Audiencia pública sobre el cambio de tarifas escolares para nuevas construcciones residenciales y comerciales
• Aprobar enmienda al acuerdo con Scoot Education, elevando el total a $1,110,000
• Aprobar aumento de $15,000 para Brink's Incorporated, nuevo total $65,000
• Aprobar viaje de una noche para 10 estudiantes a la Cámara de Comercio de San Francisco, hasta $10,000
• Aprobar contrato de servicios de mensajería con el Condado de San Bernardino, $22,501

Regular Board of Education Meeting

La Junta de Educación de Rialto sostendrá dos audiencias públicas sobre la propuesta de contrato inicial entre el distrito y Communications Workers of America (CWA) para 2026-2027. También considerará la aprobación de planes integrales de seguridad escolar para todas las escuelas K-12 y varios viajes estudiantiles. La sesión cerrada incluye negociaciones laborales, expulsiones de estudiantes y litigios.

• Audiencias públicas sobre la propuesta CWA 2026-2027 (sindicato y distrito)
• Aprobar los Planes de Seguridad Escolar 2026-2027 para todas las escuelas K-12
• Viaje nocturno para la gira universitaria ALPHA Scholar de Carter HS, $26,000
• Viaje de un día a la Universidad Estatal de San Diego, $8,600 de la subvención Kaiser
• Viaje nocturno al Campamento de Liderazgo de Verano CADA, $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