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Regular Meeting of the Board of Education

Tuesday, August 19, 2025 · School board meeting record

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The San Bernardino City Unified School District Board of Education held a regular meeting on August 19, 2025, to approve the agenda, recognize upcoming awareness months, and hear public comments. The Board officially designated September 2025 as Attendance Awareness Month and September 15 through October 15, 2025, as National Hispanic Heritage Month.

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The Board's formal recognition of Attendance Awareness Month signals a district-wide policy focus on reducing chronic absenteeism for the 2025-2026 school year.

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2 Tuesday, August 19, 2025 Regular Meeting of the Board of Education Board President MAYRA CEBALLOS Board Vice President MARY ELLEN ABILEZ GRANDE Board Members FELICIA ALEXANDER ABIGAIL ROSALES-MEDINA MICHAEL SANTOS DANNY TILLMAN SCOTT WYATT, Ed.D. Student Board Members PERFECT AKINYEMI CARLOS BARRIOS VALERIA CERVANTES DAMIAN DELGADO BRISA HERNANDEZ GARCIA AIDAN HURTADO IVORION JONES AREMY MARTINEZ Superintendent MAURICIO ARELLANO San Bernardino City Unified School District hereby provides notice that the August 19, 2025 Board Meeting will be open to the public in the Dr. Margaret Hill Community Room located at: Board of Education Building 777 North F Street San Bernardino, CA 92410 Per Board directive, masks are optional. Board of Education Meeting begins at 5:30 pm* (*All other times listed on the agenda are estimates and dependent on preceding items). Virtual public comments are no longer being accepted. Comment forms are available prior to the start of the board meeting beginning at 5:00 pm and must be submitted before the start of the Public Comment session. Once the Board adjourns to Closed Session submissions will no longer be accepted. The meeting will also be streamed live at: https://www.youtube.com/user/SanBdoCitySchools The District is committed to provide equal access to individuals with a disability to open and public meetings. For information on the availability of disability-related aids or services to enable any person with a disability to participate in a public meeting and/or to request reasonable accommodations, please contact the Affirmative Action Office by close of business on the Monday prior to a Board meeting (Friday prior to Board meeting if a Monday holiday): Affirmative Action Office 777 North F Street San Bernardino, CA 92410 (909) 381-1122 (909) 381-1121 fax Office Hours: Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. 1. 5:30 pm: Opening (all other times are estimates) Subject 1.1 Call to Order Meeting Aug 19, 2025 - Regular Meeting of the Board of Education Type Procedural File Attachments 1. 5:30 pm: Opening (all other times are estimates) Subject 1.2 Pledge of Allegiance Meeting Aug 19, 2025 - Regular Meeting of the Board of Education Type Procedural File Attachments 1. 5:30 pm: Opening (all other times are estimates) Subject 1.3 Approval of Agenda Meeting Aug 19, 2025 - Regular Meeting of the Board of Education Type Action Recommended Action Approve as presented/amended After a motion and second, the Board President will ask if there are any changes to the agenda. File Attachments Motion & Voting Approve as amended Motion by Danny Tillman, second by Scott Wyatt. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Scott Wyatt, Danny Tillman, Abigail Rosales-Medina, Mayra Ceballos, Mary Ellen Grande, Felicia Alexander, Michael Santos 2. 5:35 pm: Special Presentations/Recognitions Subject 2.1 Resolution in Recognition of Attendance Awareness Month Meeting Aug 19, 2025 - Regular Meeting of the Board of Education Type Action Recommended Action Approve resolution Whereas good attendance is essential for student achievement, and developing the habit of regular attendance prepares students to succeed in school and career; and WHEREAS chronic absenteeism most severely impacts low-income students and children with special needs, especially if they lack resources to make up for lost classroom time at home; and WHEREAS the San Bernardino City Unified School District dedicates resources and attention to reducing chronic absenteeism and partners with families, parents and school leaders to make attendance a top priority; and WHEREAS the SBCUSD 2025–2026 Attendance Awareness Campaign theme is “Missing School is Missing Out” which reminds students and families that every day that students miss school they are also missing out on learning, social interaction with their peers, and so much more. THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED the Board of Education of the San Bernardino City Unified School District recognizes September 2025 as Attendance Awareness Month; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED the Board of Education recognizes that greater attention is needed to improve student attendance and hereby commits to reducing chronic absenteeism to give children an equitable opportunity to learn, grow, and thrive academically, emotionally, and socially. File Attachments Motion & Voting Approve resolution Motion by Abigail Rosales-Medina, second by Scott Wyatt. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Scott Wyatt, Danny Tillman, Abigail Rosales-Medina, Mayra Ceballos, Mary Ellen Grande, Felicia Alexander, Michael Santos 2. 5:35 pm: Special Presentations/Recognitions Subject 2.2 Resolution in Recognition of Hispanic Heritage Month Meeting Aug 19, 2025 - Regular Meeting of the Board of Education Type Action Recommended Action Approve resolution WHEREAS the period from September 15 through October 15 is officially known as National Hispanic Heritage Month and is a time to honor the many historical and modern contributions of Hispanic and Latino Americans; and WHEREAS those dates coincide with important events in Latin-American history, including the September 15 anniversary of independence for Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras and Nicaragua; the September 16 anniversary of Mexico’s independence; and the September 18 anniversary of Chile’s independence; and WHEREAS Hispanic and Latino Americans share ancestry and cultural ties with Mexico, Central and South America, the Caribbean, Cuba and Spain, and this diversity has brought invaluable perspectives, experiences, and values to the District; and WHEREAS the District celebrates the vibrant Latin-American spirit that influences our nation and recognizes the practices of commitment to family and love of cultural heritage, which are virtues that transcend ethnicity, that are exemplified in Hispanic- and Latino-American communities. THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED the Board of Education of the San Bernardino City Unified School District joins people across our state and nation in recognizing September 15 through October 15, 2025, as National Hispanic Heritage Month and directs that appropriate activities for celebrating Hispanic- and Latino-American heritage and culture take place in District schools. File Attachments Motion & Voting Approve resolution Motion by Felicia Alexander, second by Danny Tillman. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Scott Wyatt, Danny Tillman, Abigail Rosales-Medina, Mayra Ceballos, Mary Ellen Grande, Felicia Alexander, Michael Santos 3. 5:45 pm: Public Comments Subject 3.1 Receive Public Comments Meeting Aug 19, 2025 - Regular Meeting of the Board of Education Type Procedural This is the only time the public will have an opportunity to address the Board on items NOT on the agenda and within their subject matter jurisdiction, such as District policies, procedures, programs, services, or fiscal matters. Public comments are limited to 5 minutes per person; 6 or more people who wish to speak on one topic will be provided no more than 30 minutes total. Speakers are cautioned that under California law, no person is immune from liability for making intentionally false or defamatory comments regarding any person simply because these comments are made at a public meeting. File Attachments 3. 5:45 pm: Public Comments Subject 3.2 District English Learner Advisory Committee Video Meeting Aug 19, 2025 - Regular Meeting of the Board of Education Type Presentation The District English Learner Advisory Committee (DELAC) will present a brief video highlighting their 2024-25 school year. File Attachments 4. 6:15 pm: Closed Session Subject 4.1 Closed Session Public Comments Meeting Aug 19, 2025 - Regular Meeting of the Board of Education Type Procedural This is the time that members of the public are provided an opportunity to directly address the Board about any item described under the Closed Session Agenda item. Public comments are limited to 5 minutes per person. File Attachments 4. 6:15 pm: Closed Session Subject 4.2 Closed Session Agenda Meeting Aug 19, 2025 - Regular Meeting of the Board of Education Type Procedural As provided by law, the Board will adjourn to Closed Session for consideration of the following: Public Employee Appointment Title: Coordinator, Special Education, Academic Instruction Coordinator, Special Education, Preschool Elementary Vice Principal Anticipated Litigation Conference with legal counsel pursuant to paragraph (2) or (3) of Subdivision (d) of Government Code 54956.9 Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to §54956.9(e) Number of Cases: One Conference with Labor Negotiator District Negotiator: Juan Lopez, Interim Assistant Superintendent, Human Resources Employee Organization: California School Employees Association Communications Workers of America San Bernardino School Police Officers Association San Bernardino Teachers Association Student Matters/Discipline: Student Discipline Discussion: Student Discipline Matter (Ed. Code, Sections 35146, 48912) Student ID: 507112; 440159; 7232009; 477677; 541296; 454760; 501001; 531852; 455161 File Attachments 5. 7:15 pm: Action Reported from Closed Session Subject 5.1 Approval of Elementary School Vice Principal Meeting Aug 19, 2025 - Regular Meeting of the Board of Education Type Action Preferred Date Aug 19, 2025 Absolute Date Aug 19, 2025 Recommended Action Approval of Elementary School Vice Principal The Board will discuss the appointment of the following position: Elementary School Vice Principal BE IT RESOLVED the Board of Education approves the appointment of the following employee: MARINA HERNANDEZ: Elementary School Vice Principal, effective date, work year, and salary to be determined. Funding: 035 File Attachments Motion & Voting Approval of Elementary School Vice Principal Motion by Abigail Rosales-Medina, second by Felicia Alexander. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Scott Wyatt, Abigail Rosales-Medina, Mayra Ceballos, Mary Ellen Grande, Felicia Alexander, Michael Santos Not Present at Vote: Danny Tillman 5. 7:15 pm: Action Reported from Closed Session Subject 5.2 Approval of Coordinator, Special Education, Academic Instruction Meeting Aug 19, 2025 - Regular Meeting of the Board of Education Type Action Preferred Date Aug 19, 2025 Absolute Date Aug 19, 2025 Recommended Action Approval of Coordinator, Special Education, Academic Instruction The Board will discuss the appointment of the following position: Coordinator, Special Education, Academic Instruction BE IT RESOLVED the Board of Education approves the appointment of the following employee: KAYLA SHROCK: Coordinator, Special Education, Academic Instruction, effective date, work year, and salary to be determined. Funding: 802 File Attachments Motion & Voting Approval of Coordinator, Special Education, Academic Instruction Motion by Abigail Rosales-Medina, second by Felicia Alexander. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Scott Wyatt, Danny Tillman, Abigail Rosales-Medina, Mayra Ceballos, Mary Ellen Grande, Felicia Alexander, Michael Santos 5. 7:15 pm: Action Reported from Closed Session Subject 5.3 Approval of Coordinator, Special Education, Preschool Meeting Aug 19, 2025 - Regular Meeting of the Board of Education Type Action Preferred Date Aug 19, 2025 Absolute Date Aug 19, 2025 Recommended Action Approval of Coordinator, Special Education, Preschool The Board will discuss the appointment of the following position: Coordinator, Special Education, Preschool BE IT RESOLVED the Board of Education approveS the appointment of the following employee: BRANDY BARBEE: Coordinator, Special Education, Preschool, effective date, work year, and salary to be determined. Funding: 440 File Attachments Motion & Voting Approval of Coordinator, Special Education, Preschool Motion by Felicia Alexander, second by Abigail Rosales-Medina. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Scott Wyatt, Danny Tillman, Abigail Rosales-Medina, Mayra Ceballos, Mary Ellen Grande, Felicia Alexander, Michael Santos 5. 7:15 pm: Action Reported from Closed Session Subject 5.4 Approval of the Employment Contract, Assistant Superintendent, Human Resources Meeting Aug 19, 2025 - Regular Meeting of the Board of Education Type Action Preferred Date Aug 19, 2025 Absolute Date Aug 19, 2025 Recommended Action Approval of the Employment Contract, Assistant Superintendent, Human Resources The Board of Education is considering the employment contract, Assistant Superintendent, Human Resources, effective date August 25, 2025, two hundred twenty-two (222) day work year, $213,759.36-$225,607.50 annual compensation with fringe benefits including health insurance, one day a month sick leave credited in advance for the current year’s entitlement, $750.00 doctoral yearly degree stipend, $950.00 monthly housing allowance, and 2.5% anniversary increments at 21 and 25 years. BE IT RESOLVED the Board of Education approves the employment contract, Assistant Superintendent, Human Resources, effective September 2, 2025, as amended. File Attachments Motion & Voting Approval of the Employment Contract, Assistant Superintendent, Human Resources Motion by Felicia Alexander, second by Danny Tillman. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Scott Wyatt, Danny Tillman, Mayra Ceballos, Mary Ellen Grande, Felicia Alexander, Michael Santos Nay: Abigail Rosales-Medina 5. 7:15 pm: Action Reported from Closed Session Subject 5.5 Lift/Readmit of Expulsion of Student(s) Meeting Aug 19, 2025 - Regular Meeting of the Board of Education Type Action Preferred Date Aug 19, 2025 Fiscal Impact No Budgeted No Recommended Action Approve Student ID #s 507112; 440159; 7232009; 477677; 541296; 454760; 501001; 531852 BE IT RESOLVED the Board of Education authorizes the readmission of the following student(s), with the identification number(s) as indicated below, to schools of the San Bernardino City Unified School District in accordance with the Board rules and regulations and in compliance with the Education Code Section 48900: 507112 EC: 48900 (a-1) (a-2) EC: 48915 (a) 440159 EC: 48900 (a-1), (r) 48900.4 EC: 48915 (a-2) 7232009 EC: 48900.4 EC: 48915 (e ) 477677 EC: 48900 (b) 541296 EC: 48900 (o) EC: 48915 (b) 454760 EC: 48900 (a-1) (a-2) 501001 EC: 48900 (a-1) 531852 EC: 48900 (a-1) EC: 48915 (e) File Attachments Motion & Voting Approve Student ID #s 507112; 440159; 7232009; 477677; 541296; 454760; 501001; 531852 Motion by Danny Tillman, second by Felicia Alexander. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Scott Wyatt, Danny Tillman, Abigail Rosales-Medina, Mayra Ceballos, Mary Ellen Grande, Felicia Alexander, Michael Santos 5. 7:15 pm: Action Reported from Closed Session Subject 5.6 Petition to Expunge, Rescind, Sealing of Record or Modify Youth Court or Expulsion Meeting Aug 19, 2025 - Regular Meeting of the Board of Education Type Action Preferred Date Aug 19, 2025 Fiscal Impact No Budgeted No Recommended Action Approve Student ID #: 455161 BE IT RESOLVED the Board of Education authorizes the expulsion and/or Youth Court modification, expungement or rescinding of the following student with the identification number(s) as indicated below, to schools of the San Bernardino City Unified School District in accordance with the Board rules and regulations and in compliance with Education Code Section 48900: 455161 EC: 48900(c) Education Code 48917, Section (e) states: upon satisfactory completion of the rehabilitation assignment of a pupil, the governing board shall reinstate the pupil in a school of the district and may also order the expungement of any or all records of the expulsion proceedings. Education Code 48213 states: that a student can be excluded from attendance pursuant to Section 120230 of the Health and Safety Code or Section 49451 of this code if a principal or his designee determines that the continued presence of the child would constitute a clear and present danger to the life, safety, and health of a pupil or school personnel. The governing board is not required to send prior notice of the exclusion to the parent or guardian of the pupil. The governing board shall send a notice of the exclusion as soon as is reasonably possible after the exclusion. File Attachments Motion & Voting Approve Student ID #: 455161 Motion by Danny Tillman, second by Michael Santos. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Scott Wyatt, Danny Tillman, Abigail Rosales-Medina, Mayra Ceballos, Mary Ellen Grande, Felicia Alexander, Michael Santos 5. 7:15 pm: Action Reported from Closed Session Subject 5.7 Other Closed Session Action Meeting Aug 19, 2025 - Regular Meeting of the Board of Education Type Action If necessary, any additional items listed on the Closed Session Agenda and which require a Board vote, will either be read out orally if a vote was taken in Closed Session, or a vote taken at this time. File Attachments 6. 7:25 pm: Student Board Members Subject 6.1 Reports/Comments Meeting Aug 19, 2025 - Regular Meeting of the Board of Education Type Procedural File Attachments 7. 7:40 pm: Administrative Reports/Presentations Subject 7.1 Bond Presentation Meeting Aug 19, 2025 - Regular Meeting of the Board of Education Type Presentation Mr. Terry Comnick, Associate Superintendent, Business Services and Mr. Tom Pace, Facilities Director, will be presenting on the purpose and process of a school bond, including how it supports district facilities and student needs. File Attachments SBCUSD Bond Presentation.pdf (5,672 KB) 8. 8:15 pm: Action Items Subject 8.1 Personnel Report #4 Dated August 19, 2025 which contains Actions such as Hiring, Retirements, Resignations, Promotions and Terminations Meeting Aug 19, 2025 - Regular Meeting of the Board of Education Type Action Recommended Action Approve as presented/amended Prepared by: Juan Lopez, Interim Assistant Superintendent, Human Resources This report contains actions such as hiring, retirements, resignations, promotions, and terminations involving certificated, classified and other employees in the categories of noon duty aide, recreational supervisors, substitute employees, and others. Personnel actions included in this report are in accordance with policies of the Board of Education, the rules and regulations of the Personnel Commission, and the District's Affirmative Action Plan. Specific items/actions are contained in the attachment. BE IT RESOLVED the Board of Education approves Personnel Report #4, dated August 19, 2025, as presented/amended. File Attachments 25-08_August 19 2025_Personnel-Report.pdf (2,547 KB) Motion & Voting Approve as presented Motion by Danny Tillman, second by Michael Santos. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Scott Wyatt, Danny Tillman, Abigail Rosales-Medina, Mayra Ceballos, Mary Ellen Grande, Felicia Alexander, Michael Santos 8. 8:15 pm: Action Items Subject 8.2 Consideration and Approval of Fourth Amendment to the Employment Agreement Between the San Bernardino City Unified School District and Superintendent Meeting Aug 19, 2025 - Regular Meeting of the Board of Education Type Action Preferred Date Aug 19, 2025 Absolute Date Aug 19, 2025 Recommended Action Approve the Superintendent's Fourth Contract Amendment BE IT RESOLVED the Board of Education approves: The fourth amendment to the employment agreement, Superintendent, San Bernardino City Unified School District. The proposed fourth amendment amends the original employment contract to identify the medical, dental and vision benefits for the Superintendent, as well as post-retirement benefits. File Attachments Motion & Voting Approve the Superintendent's Fourth Contract Amendment Motion by Abigail Rosales-Medina, second by Danny Tillman. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Scott Wyatt, Danny Tillman, Abigail Rosales-Medina, Mayra Ceballos, Mary Ellen Grande, Felicia Alexander, Michael Santos 9. 8:20 pm:Consent Items Subject 9.1 Approve the Consent List Meeting Aug 19, 2025 - Regular Meeting of the Board of Education Type Action (Consent) Recommended Action Approve Consent List The following items are grouped as a Consent List for receipt and approval as one vote. If Board Members have questions about individual items under this list, they will be pulled out of the group and considered and voted on separately. BE IT RESOLVED the Board of Education approves the Consent List as presented/amended. File Attachments Motion & Voting Approve Consent List Motion by Danny Tillman, second by Felicia Alexander. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Scott Wyatt, Danny Tillman, Abigail Rosales-Medina, Mayra Ceballos, Mary Ellen Grande, Felicia Alexander, Michael Santos 9. 8:20 pm:Consent Items Subject 9.2 Approval of the August 5, 2025 Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Board of Education Meeting Aug 19, 2025 - Regular Meeting of the Board of Education Type Action (Consent), Minutes Recommended Action Approve as presented Minutes View Minutes for Aug 5, 2025 - Regular Meeting of the Board of Education Prepared by: Karen Cunningham, Administrative Assistant, Board of Education Office To approve the minutes of the August 5, 2025 Regular Meeting of the Board of Education. File Attachments Motion & Voting Approve Consent List Motion by Danny Tillman, second by Felicia Alexander. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Scott Wyatt, Danny Tillman, Abigail Rosales-Medina, Mayra Ceballos, Mary Ellen Grande, Felicia Alexander, Michael Santos 9. 8:20 pm:Consent Items Subject 9.3 Compensation for School Board Member - Danny Tillman Meeting Aug 19, 2025 - Regular Meeting of the Board of Education Type Action Recommended Action Approve compensation Staff Analysis: Per District Board Policy No. 9250 and Education Code 35120(a), a member may be paid for meetings he/she missed when the Board, by resolution, finds that he/she was performing designated services for the District at the time of the meeting or that he/she was absent because of illness, jury duty or a hardship deemed acceptable by the Board. BE IT RESOLVED the Board of Education approves compensation for Board Member Danny Tillman for the July 15, 2025 Board meeting due to attending a funeral out of state. File Attachments Motion & Voting Approve compensation Motion by Scott Wyatt, second by Felicia Alexander. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Scott Wyatt, Abigail Rosales-Medina, Mayra Ceballos, Mary Ellen Grande, Felicia Alexander, Michael Santos Abstain: Danny Tillman 9. 8:20 pm:Consent Items Subject 9.4 Compensation for School Board Member - Scott Wyatt Meeting Aug 19, 2025 - Regular Meeting of the Board of Education Type Action Recommended Action Approve compensation Staff Analysis: Per District Board Policy No. 9250 and Education Code 35120(a), a member may be paid for meetings he/she missed when the Board, by resolution, finds that he/she was performing designated services for the District at the time of the meeting or that he/she was absent because of illness, jury duty or a hardship deemed acceptable by the Board. BE IT RESOLVED the Board of Education approves compensation for Board Member Scott Wyatt for the August 5, 2025 Board meeting due to sustaining an injury. File Attachments Motion & Voting Approve compensation Motion by Felicia Alexander, second by Abigail Rosales-Medina. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Danny Tillman, Abigail Rosales-Medina, Mayra Ceballos, Mary Ellen Grande, Felicia Alexander, Michael Santos Abstain: Scott Wyatt 9. 8:20 pm:Consent Items Subject 9.5 Amendment No. 1 to the Lease-Leaseback Contract with Miller Construction for the San Bernardino High School Athletic Renovation Project - $9,473,887.89 (Business Services) Meeting Aug 19, 2025 - Regular Meeting of the Board of Education Type Action (Consent) Preferred Date Aug 19, 2025 Absolute Date Aug 19, 2025 Fiscal Impact Yes Dollar Amount $9,473,887.89 Budgeted Yes Budget Source Fund(s) 01, 21, 25, 35, 40 & 98 Recommended Action Approval of Amendment No. 1 Prepared by: Thomas Pace, Director, Facilities Planning & Development Paul C. Miller Construction, Inc., dba: Miller Construction, Rancho Cucamonga, CA Staff Analysis: On or about November 7, 2024, the District issued a Request for Proposals No. 24-009 for Construction Services - Lease-Leaseback, with Preconstruction Services ("RPF"), for the San Bernardino High School Athletic Renovation Project. On January 14, 2025, Item No. 10.5 the Board approved awarding the Project to Paul C. Miller Construction, Inc., dba: Miller Construction, and entering into a contract to perform preliminary pre-construction services. The Contract amount for preliminary pre-construction services was not to exceed $71,700.00. Amendment No. 1 is needed for the next construction phase, to begin construction of the baseball and softball fields. The parties have agreed to a GPC of $9,473,887.89. District staff recommends the Board approve Amendment No. 1 to the lease-leaseback agreement to add the GPC in the amount of $9,473,887.89. Additional cost of $9,473,887.89 will be paid from Fund(s) 01, 21, 25, 35, 40 & 98. Board of Education authorizes the Purchasing Director to sign all related documents. File Attachments Draft__Paul C. Miller dba Miller Construction_Amendment No. 1_SBCUSD LLB Agreement SBHS Athletic Renovations_8.6.25.docx.pdf (6,495 KB) Motion & Voting Approve Consent List Motion by Danny Tillman, second by Felicia Alexander. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Scott Wyatt, Danny Tillman, Abigail Rosales-Medina, Mayra Ceballos, Mary Ellen Grande, Felicia Alexander, Michael Santos 9. 8:20 pm:Consent Items Subject 9.6 Award of Bid F25-04 Riley ES - New CMU Wall - $464,329.90 (Business Services) Meeting Aug 19, 2025 - Regular Meeting of the Board of Education Type Action (Consent) Preferred Date Aug 19, 2025 Absolute Date Aug 19, 2025 Fiscal Impact Yes Dollar Amount $464,329.90 Budgeted Yes Budget Source Fund(s) 01, 40 and 98 Recommended Action Approval of Award of Bid No. F25-04 Prepared by: Thomas Pace, Director, Facilities Planning & Development Staff Analysis: Bid No. F25-04 Riley ES - New CMU Wall, was advertised on June 12 and June 19, 2025, in the El Chicano, Precinct Reporter and The Sun newspapers. Eight (8) bids were received and opened on July 17, 2025 at 2:00 p.m. It is requested Bid F25-04 Riley ES - New CMU Wall, be awarded to KNM Design Build, LLC, as the lowest responsible and responsive bidder meeting the specifications based on the Base Bid plus allowance of $50,000.00, for a total bid award of $464,329.90. Contractor Base Bid KNM Design Build, LLC 17822 E. 17th Street, Suite 408 Tustin, CA 92780 Total Bid Award - $464,329.90. The cost will be paid from Fund(s) 01, 40 and 98. CONTRACTOR BASE BID AMOUNT *Roadway Engineering & Construction Corp. Perris, CA $297,400.00 KNM Design Build, LLC Tustin, CA $414,329.90 Corner Keystone Construction Corporation Covina, CA $478,800.00 Edra Construction Corporation Glendora, CA $497,000.00 Inland Building Construction Companies, Inc. San Bernardino, CA $563,500.00 R Jensen Co., Inc. Norco, CA $588,000.00 Red Hawk Services Inc. Perris, CA $640,344.00 Fischer, Inc. San Bernardino, CA $758,000.00 *Bidder withdrew Board of Education authorizes the Purchasing Director to sign all related documents. File Attachments DRAFT_F25-04 - RILEY ES - NEW CMU WALL.docx.pdf (2,841 KB) Motion & Voting Approve Consent List Motion by Danny Tillman, second by Felicia Alexander. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Scott Wyatt, Danny Tillman, Abigail Rosales-Medina, Mayra Ceballos, Mary Ellen Grande, Felicia Alexander, Michael Santos 9. 8:20 pm:Consent Items Subject 9.7 Gifts, Grants, and Bequests (Business Services) Meeting Aug 19, 2025 - Regular Meeting of the Board of Education Type Action (Consent) Preferred Date Aug 19, 2025 Absolute Date Aug 19, 2025 Fiscal Impact No Budgeted No Recommended Action Approval of Gifts, Grants, and Bequests Prepared by: Terry Comnick, Associate Superintendent, Business, Facilities, and Operations The acceptance of the attached donation list meets all requirements of Board Policy 3290, Gifts, Grants, and Bequests. SITE DONOR DONATION AND PURPOSE VALUE Carmack Elementary School Mohawk Carpet Distribution, LLC Fontana, CA To provide new flooring for classrooms $3,520.16 Equity & Targeted Student Achievement Chick-Fil-A San Bernardino, CA To provide food for a DAAAC meeting $700.00 Lankershim Elementary School Costco Highland, CA To support students with backpacks and supplies $7,000.00 Urbita Elementary School Julie Costa San Bernardino, CA To provide a refrigerator for the staff room $300.00 File Attachments Motion & Voting Approve Consent List Motion by Danny Tillman, second by Felicia Alexander. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Scott Wyatt, Danny Tillman, Abigail Rosales-Medina, Mayra Ceballos, Mary Ellen Grande, Felicia Alexander, Michael Santos 9. 8:20 pm:Consent Items Subject 9.8 Ratification of Agreement with Specialized Education of California - $1.5 Million (Educational Services) Meeting Aug 19, 2025 - Regular Meeting of the Board of Education Type Action (Consent) Preferred Date Aug 19, 2025 Absolute Date Aug 05, 2025 Fiscal Impact Yes Dollar Amount $1,500,000.00 Budgeted Yes Budget Source 913537/01-6500-0-5760-1180-5119-873-824 Recommended Action Approval of the Ratification of the Agreement Prepared by: Ryan Rubio, Director, Special Education/SELPA Specialized Education of California, Newark, NJ Effective August 5, 2025 - June 30, 2026 Staff Analysis: To provide non-public, non-sectarian school/agency services to Special Education students that are identified primarily as Emotional Disturbed (ED). Total cost for services not to exceed $1,500,000.00, at the rate of $899,000.00 for the 25/26 school year and a rate of $78,000.00 for the 2026 extended school year, to be invoiced on a monthly basis. Ratification became necessary due to the rate sheets received after the deadline. Restricted General Fund - Special Education Non-Public, Account No. 824 Board of Education authorizes the Purchasing Director to sign all related documents. File Attachments Sierra@Anderson Contract 2025-26 - Signed.pdf (2,167 KB) Motion & Voting Approve Consent List Motion by Danny Tillman, second by Felicia Alexander. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Scott Wyatt, Danny Tillman, Abigail Rosales-Medina, Mayra Ceballos, Mary Ellen Grande, Felicia Alexander, Michael Santos 9. 8:20 pm:Consent Items Subject 9.9 Agreement with Juarez Consulting, Inc. - $160,000.00 (Student Services) Meeting Aug 19, 2025 - Regular Meeting of the Board of Education Type Action (Consent) Preferred Date Aug 19, 2025 Absolute Date Aug 19, 2025 Fiscal Impact Yes Dollar Amount $160,000.00 Budgeted Yes Budget Source 913313/01-2600-0-1110-1000-5150-747-492 Recommended Action Approval of the Agreement Prepared by: Ann Pearson, Director, Expanded Learning - Sunrise/CAPS Juarez Consulting, Inc., Fontana, CA Effective August 20, 2025 - June 30, 2026 Staff Analysis: Vendor will partner to advance the connection SBCUSD administrators and counselors have to universities and colleges related to admission requirements that students from 1st generation and disadvantaged backgrounds can benefit from. Vendor will explore college options for both students and families to explore campuses and programs for an understanding of their college, scholarship, and financial aid options on different campuses. Services include: 1) Plan trips to expose institutions of higher education with highlighting majors and programs on their campuses by working with school site chaperones for a total of 30-50 students per day trip; 2) Link visits to facilitation guides for staff and administrators to create resources for professional development and student engagement; 3) Connect accountability measures to the student body at large; and 4) Coordinate reports for counseling teams and District administrators related to day trip development for a total of 20 day trips. Total cost for services not to exceed $160,000.00; 30-50 students per trip; 20 day trips; at a cost of $8,000.00 per trip. Unrestricted General Fund - Expanded Learning Opportunity Program (ELOP), Account No. 492 Board of Education authorizes the Purchasing Director to sign all related documents. File Attachments 2025-2026 SBCUSD Day Trips.pdf (472 KB) Motion & Voting Approve Consent List Motion by Danny Tillman, second by Felicia Alexander. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Scott Wyatt, Danny Tillman, Abigail Rosales-Medina, Mayra Ceballos, Mary Ellen Grande, Felicia Alexander, Michael Santos 9. 8:20 pm:Consent Items Subject 9.10 Extended Field Trip and Agreement, Guided Discoveries, Inc., Kimbark ES - $15,070.00 (Student Services) Meeting Aug 19, 2025 - Regular Meeting of the Board of Education Type Action (Consent) Preferred Date Aug 19, 2025 Absolute Date Aug 19, 2025 Fiscal Impact Yes Dollar Amount $15,070.00 Budgeted Yes Budget Source 913335/01-9117-0-1110-1000-5886-138-388/ASB Account Recommended Action Approval of the Extended Field Trip and Agreement Prepared by: Brittany Zuniga, Principal, Kimbark Elementary School Guided Discoveries, Inc. San Clemente, CA Effective September 3 - 5, 2025 Staff Analysis: Extended field trip for 30 Kimbark Elementary School six-grade students, 3 District employees, and 1 approved chaperone to attend the Catalina Island Marine Institute (CIMI) at Toyon Bay. Students will participate in various daytime activities, including fish, shark, algae, oceanography, invertebrates, plankton labs, tide pooling, and a terrestrial hike. Evening activities include squid dissections, astronomy, and environmental awareness. Total cost not to exceed $15,070.00, including meals and lodging, at a cost of $385.00 per student; 2 District employees at a cost of $192.50.00 each; 1 Chaperone at a cost of $192.50; and 1 District employee at no cost. Transportation will be provided by Lux Bus America, not to exceed $2,750.00. No student will be denied participation due to financial constraints. Names of students are on file in the Business Services office. Unrestricted Funds - Kimbark Elementary School, donation and ASB Account. Board of Education authorizes the Purchasing Director to sign all related documents. File Attachments Kimbark EFT Back Up 7-17-25 (1).pdf (889 KB) Motion & Voting Approve Consent List Motion by Danny Tillman, second by Felicia Alexander. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Scott Wyatt, Danny Tillman, Abigail Rosales-Medina, Mayra Ceballos, Mary Ellen Grande, Felicia Alexander, Michael Santos 9. 8:20 pm:Consent Items Subject 9.11 Rental Agreement with Intelligent Marking USA Inc. dba Turf Tank - $102,800.00 (Student Services) Meeting Aug 19, 2025 - Regular Meeting of the Board of Education Type Action (Consent) Preferred Date Aug 19, 2025 Absolute Date Aug 19, 2025 Fiscal Impact Yes Dollar Amount $102,800.00 Budgeted Yes Budget Source 913029 / 01-2600-0-1110-1000-5840-747-492 Recommended Action Approval of Rental Agreement Prepared by: Ann Pearson, Director, Expanded Learning-Sunrise/CAPS Department Intelligent Marking USA Inc., dba Turf Tank, GA Effective August 20, 2025 - August 19, 2028 Staff Analysis: To provide robotic line marking systems that permits consistent, accurate, and efficient athletic field marking for all sports with a three (3) year subscription, including paint for the fields. Total cost for rental estimated not to exceed $102,800.00; annual cost of $32,000.00; one time implementation fee of $6,800.00. Unrestricted General Fund - Expanded Learning Opportunity Program (ELOP), Account No. 492. Board of Education authorizes the Purchasing Director to sign all related documents. File Attachments Turf Tank - Signed.pdf (23,322 KB) Motion & Voting Approve Consent List Motion by Danny Tillman, second by Felicia Alexander. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Scott Wyatt, Danny Tillman, Abigail Rosales-Medina, Mayra Ceballos, Mary Ellen Grande, Felicia Alexander, Michael Santos 9. 8:20 pm:Consent Items Subject 9.12 Physical Education Exemptions (Student Services) Meeting Aug 19, 2025 - Regular Meeting of the Board of Education Type Action (Consent) Preferred Date Aug 19, 2025 Absolute Date Aug 19, 2025 Fiscal Impact No Budgeted No Recommended Action Approval of Physical Education Exemptions Prepared by: Colleen Williams, Director, Student Wellness & Support Services Staff Analysis: Approval of the following student(s) whose birth date is listed below be exempt from physical education requirements and placed in alternative periods of instruction for the 25/26 school year: 08/29/2010 02/11/2010 10/20/2008 File Attachments Motion & Voting Approve Consent List Motion by Danny Tillman, second by Felicia Alexander. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Scott Wyatt, Danny Tillman, Abigail Rosales-Medina, Mayra Ceballos, Mary Ellen Grande, Felicia Alexander, Michael Santos 10. 8:25 pm: Reports/Comments by Union Organizations Subject 10.1 San Bernardino Teachers Association Meeting Aug 19, 2025 - Regular Meeting of the Board of Education Type Procedural File Attachments 10. 8:25 pm: Reports/Comments by Union Organizations Subject 10.2 California School Employees Association Meeting Aug 19, 2025 - Regular Meeting of the Board of Education Type Procedural File Attachments 10. 8:25 pm: Reports/Comments by Union Organizations Subject 10.3 Communications Workers of America Meeting Aug 19, 2025 - Regular Meeting of the Board of Education Type Procedural File Attachments 10. 8:25 pm: Reports/Comments by Union Organizations Subject 10.4 San Bernardino School Police Officers Association Meeting Aug 19, 2025 - Regular Meeting of the Board of Education Type Procedural File Attachments 11. 8:35 pm: Reports/Comments Subject 11.1 Board Members Meeting Aug 19, 2025 - Regular Meeting of the Board of Education Type Reports File Attachments 11. 8:35 pm: Reports/Comments Subject 11.2 Superintendent and Staff Meeting Aug 19, 2025 - Regular Meeting of the Board of Education Type Reports File Attachments 12. 9:30 pm: Summary of Board Members' Requests Subject 12.1 Review of Requests Meeting Aug 19, 2025 - Regular Meeting of the Board of Education Type Procedural File Attachments 13. 9:35 pm: Meeting Adjournment Subject 13.1 Adjournment Meeting Aug 19, 2025 - Regular Meeting of the Board of Education Type Action Recommended Action Approve Adjournment At the April 16, 2024 Board Meeting, the 2024-25 Board of Education Meeting Calendar was adopted. The next Regular Meeting of the Board of Education of the San Bernardino City Unified School District will be held on Tuesday, , 2025 at 5:30 p.m. The Board Meeting will be open to the public in the Dr. Margaret Hill Community Room, Board of Education Building. File Attachments Motion & Voting Approve Adjournment Motion by Danny Tillman, second by Scott Wyatt. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Scott Wyatt, Danny Tillman, Abigail Rosales-Medina, Mayra Ceballos, Mary Ellen Grande, Felicia Alexander, Michael Santos

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