Beaumont Unified names new leaders, extends cabinet contracts and approves staff pay schedules

The Beaumont Unified School District board confirmed multiple personnel actions and approved contract amendments for district executives at its June meeting.

In closed session the board approved the settlement in Item 5.6 and, under Item 5.7, appointed Nathan Chimera to the position of director of fiscal services; the vote was unanimous. During the public meeting Jennifer Castile formally introduced Chimera, who described his prior work as supervisor of accounting for Paris Union High School District and said his priorities will include fiscal transparency and leadership. "My focus is in fiscal transparency, fiscal leadership, and that's what I'm here to bring to Beaumont Unified," Chimera said.

The board also approved the appointments of Nora Lopez as facilities coordinator and Ricardo Vialta as assistant principal at Sangragonio Middle School; both were introduced by Jennifer Castile and brief biographical remarks were given.

Separately, staff presented an oral report required by Government Code section 54953(c)(3) describing proposed contract amendments for cabinet members. The board approved two-year term extensions for cabinet positions (assistant superintendent and chief business official to 2028; superintendent to 2029), incorporated a previously approved 2.5% salary-schedule increase, and removed prior longevity language now folded into the amended schedules. Trustees moved and approved the contract amendments and related personnel items in public session.

Board members repeatedly thanked cabinet and staff for the data and preparation that led to the personnel and compensation decisions. The actions were reported as carried without opposition.