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SBCUSD board approves school renaming, personnel actions and resolutions; adopts layoffs notice for classified positions
Summary
The San Bernardino City Unified School District board voted May 5 to rename Middle School 318 to Magnolia Heights Middle School following student input, approved multiple personnel actions and adopted a resolution to eliminate or reduce classified assignments effective at the end of the 2025–26 school year.
The San Bernardino City Unified School District board acted on multiple items May 5, including a student‑led renaming of Middle School 318, routine personnel motions and a resolution announcing elimination or reduction of classified positions at the conclusion of the 2025‑26 school year.
Renaming: After a student thought‑exchange, a student committee and a follow‑up ranking survey, the board approved the students’ top choice, Magnolia Heights Middle School. Board member Mr. Tilman moved to adopt the name and the motion passed on a roll call vote. Superintendent Mauricio Ariano said the district will work with an artist who created the existing mural to update the campus imagery and will complete signage changes in coordination with site staff.
Personnel and closed‑session reports: In a series of votes following closed session, the board approved expulsions recommended by staff, certificate and management reassignments, and other personnel actions. A public commenter had asked for a delay or closed‑session meeting on a personnel matter; the board took no public action on that item at the meeting.
Classified reductions: The board adopted a resolution to eliminate or reduce the assignments of certain classified employees effective at the end of the 2025‑26 school year, with notice to affected employees to be given by May 14, 2026, as required by law. The resolution was moved and seconded and passed by roll call vote; staff reported the actions are required for programmatic and budget alignment and will follow bargaining procedures where applicable.
Other consent and CEQA items: The board also adopted notices of exemption for several small construction projects under the California Environmental Quality Act and approved an amendment to the superintendent’s employment contract.
Where the meeting record listed vote affirmations, board members who verbally recorded "I" in the roll calls included Mr. Santos, Dr. Wyatt, Miss Ables Grande and Mr. Tilman, among others, and the minutes reflected motions carried. Packets and staff follow‑ups will provide the official lists of affected positions, notices and next steps for impacted employees.
