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Board approves fee increase, adopts special education plan and a slate of personnel actions
Summary
The San Bernardino City Unified School District board approved an increase in statutory school fees, adopted the 2026–27 special education annual service plan and budget, appointed a new elementary principal, accepted multiple HR disciplinary recommendations and ordered several student expulsions; motions passed by roll call.
At its June 2 meeting the San Bernardino City Unified School District board approved several formal actions after public hearings and closed‑session reports.
School fees: After a public hearing the board approved a resolution to increase statutory school fees imposed on new residential, commercial and industrial construction pursuant to Education Code section 17620 and Government Code section 65995. The motion (moved by Mr. Tilman and seconded) carried on the roll call indicated at the meeting.
Special education plan: Following a public hearing and no public comments, the board approved the 2026–27 Special Education Annual Service Plan and Budget, with trustees voting in favor by roll call.
Personnel and disciplinary actions: The board reported out of closed session that it approved the appointment of Kiana Herren (introduced at the meeting) as principal of Manuel Salinas Creative Arts Elementary School. The board also accepted notices of recommendation for disciplinary action and statements of charges for certificated employees (file numbers cited in the record) and approved suspensions pending dismissal where noted. Motions were moved and carried by roll call.
Student expulsions and record actions: The board accepted and adopted hearing panel findings and ordered expulsions and/or youth‑court modifications and record expungements for students whose identification numbers were listed in the confidential hearing record, citing compliance with Education Code section 48900.
Education Protection Account: The board authorized a spending plan for fiscal year 2026–27 for monies received from the Education Protection Account; the meeting record listed a projected figure ("107,642" as read into the record) and stated that spending determinations will be made in public meeting in compliance with Article XIII, section 36 of the California Constitution.
Votes at a glance: Motions on the record were moved and seconded and carried by roll call; the transcript records affirmative votes from each trustee present in each roll‑call sequence. The meeting minutes should be consulted for the official tally and exact recorded vote language.
Why it matters: These actions formalize the district’s budget and fee posture for new development, adopt the special education plan that governs services and funding for students with disabilities, and confirm personnel outcomes that affect schools and student placements. Board members emphasized compliance with statutory requirements during public hearings and in closed‑session reporting.
