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Colton Joint Unified superintendent outlines ‘serving with purpose’ vision and Measure BB bond plans
Summary
Superintendent Dr. Frank Mandom told a packed community cabinet that the district’s theme — “serving with purpose, together as one district” — centers on career and college readiness for every student and highlighted voter approval of Measure BB, a $225 million facilities bond whose first series the district is preparing to sell to fund prioritized projects.
Dr. Frank Mandom, superintendent of the Colton Joint Unified School District, opened the district’s community cabinet by laying out a one‑sentence goal: every student reaches success. "We want every single one of our students 100%... All means all," he said, emphasizing an equity‑driven push toward career and college readiness.
The superintendent framed the district’s theme for the year — “serving with purpose, together as one district” — as a call for shared responsibility among staff, families and local partners. He stressed the importance of career‑technical education and apprenticeship pathways alongside traditional college preparation.
Why it matters: Mandom said the district serves roughly 18,000 students across 30 schools and that achieving uniform gains requires coordinated investment and community partnerships. He pointed to a recent voter approval of Measure BB, a $225 million facilities bond, as the primary near‑term funding vehicle to address long‑deferred facility needs.
The district is beginning the process to sell the first series of bonds tied to Measure BB, Mandom said, adding that the board’s priority list and a facilities master plan guided the allocation. "We're actually selling our first series of bonds," he told attendees, saying the funds will modernize and, where needed, build new facilities across the district.
Mandom also credited the district’s facilities director and business services team with pursuing grants and other funding to stretch bond dollars. He said the board established a priority list after community surveys and input, intended to guide equitable spending across the district’s cities and neighborhoods.
In addition to capital projects, Mandom recognized the district’s student‑wellness work. He highlighted that the district’s mental‑health program, led by Antonio Castro, had been recognized by the California School Boards Association with a Golden Bell award for its wellness centers and crisis response teams.
Next steps: The superintendent said the district will continue community outreach about bond projects and invited families to follow district communications for updates on bond sales and project timelines. He closed by reiterating the district’s 100% goal for students and the need for collective effort from families, staff and partners.
The community cabinet proceeded with presentations on preschool programs and district safety protocols after the superintendent’s remarks.
