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SBCUSD board discusses AB 1390 pay changes and agrees to revisit after bargaining settlements
Summary
Board members debated a state law change (AB 1390) that increases local board compensation caps; members expressed mixed views and reached consensus to return the item after collective bargaining and budget clarity.
The San Bernardino City Unified School District board discussed Assembly Bill 1390, which replaces long-standing compensation caps with a tiered system tied to average daily attendance. Board members noted the new statute raised local limits (the district's maximum was cited in discussion as roughly $3,000 under the new tiering) and allows local boards to set stipends up to the state cap.
Members voiced differing perspectives: some argued updated compensation reflects the modern workload of trustees and helps broaden who can serve, while others said any change should wait until the district finalizes labor settlements and multi-year budget projections. Mr. Tilman urged moving cautiously, saying changes could be perceived as unfair if employee negotiations are unresolved; several members agreed to delay action until after collective-bargaining outcomes are known.
President Sabayios noted consensus to bring the issue back as an action item after bargaining units are settled and the district's fiscal outlook is clearer. No compensation change was adopted at this meeting.
