San Bernardino City Unified School District

The meeting featured presentations on National Arab American Heritage Month, including a student poetry reading. The board recognized several schools for receiving California Distinguished School status, the California Exemplary Dual Enrollment Award, and the California Green Ribbon Schools Green Achiever Award. Additionally, the meeting included an Outstanding Community Partner award for local car clubs and several Outstanding Achievement awards for students, parents, and staff members from multiple elementary schools.

The meeting featured a presentation and discussion regarding partnerships with the Western States Regional Council of Carpenters and the Project Fighting Chance organization to enhance CTE pathways and support student career readiness. Representatives from the Link Learning Alliance commended the district's commitment to college and career preparation, highlighting the success of gold-certified pathways and the positive impact of district-wide initiatives on student outcomes and A to G completion rates.

The board meeting included a special presentation of colors and a pledge of allegiance. Recognitions were held for Arab American Heritage Month, California Distinguished Schools, a Dual Enrollment award, and the California Green Ribbon Schools Green Achiever Award. The board also presented community partner awards to local car clubs and outstanding achievement awards to students, staff, and community members from multiple schools within the district.

The board meeting included special presentations for Arts Education Month, featuring performances by students. Resolutions were approved for the recognition of Cesar Chavez Day, National Bilingual Multilingual Learner Advocacy Month, April as Public Schools Month, School Library Month, National School Librarian Day, and National Arab-American Heritage Month. Additionally, the board received public comments regarding the extracurricular achievements and resource needs of the high school folklorico club.

The Personnel Commission meeting agenda includes ratification of various recruitments, eligibility lists, and certifications of classified personnel actions. Key action items feature a first reading of the preliminary 2026-2027 budget and the scheduling of a public hearing. Information items cover updates on vacancies and recruitments and a conference report. A closed session is planned to address legal matters and employee-related personnel actions, including employment, dismissal, and evaluation.