Meeting

Redlands Unified School District
Agenda
 
Mission Statement
 
The Redlands Unified School District, as a unifying agent of several unique communities rich in local history, culture, and tradition, is committed to preparing students to become productive participants in a diverse, multi-cultural, democratic society through quality education, high expectations, flexible programs, and innovative partnerships.  Our students will be empowered with the knowledge and commitment necessary to confront the challenges of our changing world as they become the leaders of the 21st century.
 
 
Board of Education
April 22, 2025
6:00 PM
Board Room, 25 West Lugonia Avenue, Redlands, CA
Open/Closed Session: 4:00 p.m., District Office Conference Room 
Open Session: 6:00 p.m. 

 
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I.
OPEN SESSION
a.
ROLL CALL
b.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
II.
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
a.
COMMUNITY INPUT
This is the time that members of the public will be provided an opportunity to directly address the Board about any item described under this Closed Session. Comments are limited to three [3] minutes or less.

Individuals with comments on any other subject matter within the Board's jurisdiction may address those during the regularly scheduled Public Comments sections later in the Agenda.
III.
ADJOURNMENT TO CLOSED SESSION
IV.
CLOSED SESSION
a.
CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR - CONTRACT MANAGEMENT
1.
Designated Representative[s]:

Juan Cabral, Superintendent of Schools
 
2.
Employee Organizations:

Redlands Education Support Professionals Association [RESPA]
Redlands Teachers Association [RTA]
 
b.
PUBLIC EMPLOYEE APPOINTMENT
1.
Certificated Management
c.
PUBLIC EMPLOYEE DISCIPLINE/DISMISSAL/RELEASE
1.
Settlement Agreement
d.
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION
e.
STUDENT MATTERS
f.
OTHER
V.
ADJOURNMENT TO OPEN SESSION
VI.
REGULAR MEETING - OPEN SESSION
a.
CALL TO ORDER

b.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

c.
ROLL CALL

d.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES

Approve the minutes of the April 8, 2025, Board of Education Regular Meetings. 

VII.
STUDENT TRUSTEE REPORT
VIII.
ASSOCIATION REPORTS
1.
Redlands Teachers Association/CTA/NEA
2.
Redlands Education Support Professionals Association/CTA/NEA
IX.
BOARD COMMITTEE REPORTS
X.
SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT
The Superintendent and members of the Cabinet are encouraged to report on items of information to the Board, as well as provide information about conferences or meetings which they have attended. Other items, which may be agendized for a later meeting, may be presented but cannot be commented upon nor discussed at the meeting. [Reference: The Ralph M. Brown Act].
XI.
PRESENTATION
1.
Equity in Action Update – NaChé Thompson, Coordinator, Diversity & Equity 

2.
Mental Health Screener Proposals in RUSD High Schools – Beatrix Williams, Love Afolbai, Brileigh Guillen, and Nahiara Modrow  

XII.
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
a.
COMMUNITY INPUT FOR AGENDIZED ITEMS
This is the time that any member of the public may address the Board on anything that falls under the jurisdiction of the Board of Education, provided the person submits a completed Registration Card to Address the Board form to the Clerk of the Board or his/her designee prior to the time the Chairperson calls the item for the Boards consideration. This is not meant to be a debating period. Complaints and problems relating to policy matters will be referred to the Superintendent. 
The person wishing to address the Board shall, when recognized by the Chairperson of the Board, step up to the podium/microphone and announce his/her name. In the interest of facilitating the business of the Board, the Chairperson shall establish the amount of time each speaker may use to address the Board prior to the first speaker, but no more than three [3] minutes, unless the Chairperson, or a majority of the Board determines that a different limit is appropriate. 
 
XIII.
BUSINESS SERVICES CONSENT ITEMS
a.
Approve all Consent Items as detailed in Items XIII.b. - XIII.o.

b.
Approve Agreement with Colbi Technologies, Inc. for Account-Ability software services to support the management of capital facility and bond programs, effective July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2028, with the option to renew for up to two additional years, at an annual cost of $50,000.00, to be funded by Developer Fees. Authorize Jason Hill, Deputy Superintendent, Business Services, to sign related documents on behalf of the Board (Appendix Item).

This item extends the existing agreement with Colbi Technologies to continue providing software services that support the management of the District’s capital building program, including multi-year, multi-fund budgeting, transaction tracking, and reporting.

c.
Approve Agreement with John R. Byerly, Inc. for materials laboratory testing and special inspections for the Orangewood High School Restroom Expansion Project, in the amount of $13,815.00, to be funded by Redevelopment Agency Funds. Authorize Jason Hill, Deputy Superintendent, Business Services, to sign related documents on behalf of the Board (Appendix Item).

John R. Byerly, Inc. will conduct geotechnical engineering services for the Orangewood High School Restroom Expansion Project, including concrete testing, reinforcing steel inspections, and anchor evaluations. These efforts ensure structural integrity and compliance with safety standards for the expanded facility.

d.
Approve Master Agreement for Programs and Services between the Redlands Unified School District and the Colton-Redlands-Yucaipa Regional Occupational Program (CRY-ROP), effective July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026. Authorize Juan Cabral, Superintendent, and Jason Hill, Deputy Superintendent, Business Services, to sign related documents on behalf of the Board (Appendix Item).

The Colton-Redlands-Yucaipa Regional Occupational Program (CRY-ROP) accelerates the skill development and education of high school students in the region to prepare them to be career ready, technically skilled and academically prepared. This agreement, pursuant to Education Code 52300 et seq., provides for a cooperative agreement with the CRY-ROP districts to establish and maintain programs for the purpose of providing career technical education and services to the students of the participating districts.

e.
Approve Amendment with Colton-Redlands-Yucaipa Regional Occupational Program (CRY-ROP) Joint Power Agreement, effective July 1, 2025. Authorize Juan Cabral, Superintendent, and Jason Hill, Deputy Superintendent, Business Services, to sign related documents on behalf of the Board (Appendix Item).

This CRY-ROP Joint Powers Agreement was originally adopted on June 21, 1971 under the provisions of Title I, Division 7, Chapter 5, Article 1 (Section 6500, et seq.) of the California Government Code, relating to joint exercise of powers among the Colton Joint Unified School District, the Yucaipa-Calimesa Joint Unified School District and the Redlands Unified School District. This will be the tenth amendment to the agreement. The agreement provides the establishment of a Regional Occupation Program that will train primarily high school students residing in the participating districts to provide them with high quality and economic career technical education and employment skills. The Regional Occupation Program will also serve persons who reside in a participating district, are not enrolled in a high school, and will benefit from career technical education services in addition to regular adult students with a high school diploma or recognized equivalent or individuals age eighteen (18) and over.

f.
Approve Amendment with Rod Torres, DBA Strategic Solutions 4 School Safety, to provide continued safety services and extend the contract through August 30, 2025, at a revised cost not to exceed $85,000.00, to be funded by School Safety Funds. Authorize Jason Hill, Deputy Superintendent, Business Services, to sign related documents on behalf of the Board (Appendix Item).

Originally approved by the Board on October 8, 2024, Strategic Solutions 4 School Safety will continue to provide comprehensive guidance and training for safety officers, new hires, and district staff. Services will focus on all aspects of student safety, including effective response strategies for safety-related incidents and concerns.

g.
Approve Costs of Issuance Statement related to the Redlands Unified School District General Obligation Bonds, 2024 Election, Series A, as authorized by Resolution No. 31, 2024-2025, previously adopted by the Board of Education (Appendix Item).

On February 11, 2025, the Redlands Unified School District Board of Education adopted Resolution No. 31, 2024-2025, authorizing the issuance and sale of the District’s General Obligation Bonds, 2024 Election, Series A. In accordance with California law, school district boards must be provided with information on the costs related to the issuance of general obligation bonds. As required by the resolution and State law, following the sale and delivery of the Bonds on April 8, 2025, a final statement of issuance costs is being presented to the Board for review.

h.
Approve Participation of the Redlands Unified School District in piggybacking on the Val Verde Unified School District Extension Offer for RFP No. 2023-2024-01 for Fresh Bread Products, awarded to Gold Star Foods, to support Child Nutrition needs. Authorization of the Board is required for the District to take advantage of pricing available through Gold Star Foods. Piggybacking on this contract is determined to be in the best interest of the District for securing necessary goods and services. Authorize Juan Cabral, Superintendent, Jason Hilll, Deputy Superintendent, Business Services, Amy Drummond, Purchasing Director, to sign purchase orders related to this agreement on behalf of the Board.

i.
Accept and Appoint proposed list of Citizens’ Oversight Committee (COC) members for Measure D (Appendix Item).

On August 6, 2024, the Board adopted Resolution No. 6, calling for a general obligation bond election to finance capital projects, facilities, and infrastructure. The bond, designated “Measure D,” was approved by District voters on November 5, 2024, authorizing the issuance of up to $500,000,000 in bonds. Following Proposition 39, California law, and District regulations, the Board is required to appoint the initial members of the COC within 60 days of certification of the election results.

j.
Award Bid 18-25 for Asphalt Removal and Replacement at Beattie Middle School to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, Universal Asphalt Co., Inc., in the amount of $398,000.00, to be funded by Measure D Funds. Authorize Jason Hill, Deputy Superintendent, Business Services, and Amy Drummond, Purchasing Director, to sign related documents on behalf of the Board.

k.
Award Request for Qualifications (RFQ) 19-25 to the following firms: AECOM, Erickson Hall, Tilden-Coil, Cumming Group, and CCM, establishing a pool for Construction Management Services for proposed and future Measure D Bond Projects. Authorize Jason Hill, Deputy Superintendent, Business Services, and Amy Drummond, Purchasing Director, to sign related documents on behalf of the Board.

l.
Approve California Interscholastic Federation [CIF] Southern Section 2025-2026, Designation of CIF Representatives to League. Authorize Juan Cabral, Superintendent, to sign on behalf of the Board (Appendix Item).

m.
Approve Exhibit D/Third Quarterly Uniform Complaint Report Summary of the Williams Settlement Legislation for the quarter covering January through March, 2025 (Appendix Item).

A requirement of the Williams Case Settlement is the quarterly reporting of complaints received and resolved. This report is submitted to the County Superintendent of Schools on a quarterly basis.

n.
Approve Reject Claim Number 653624 in accordance with Government Code Section 913.

o.
Approve Payment Transmittal Numbers 25002201 through 25002335 for April 22, 2025, in the amount of $6,084,982.19. Authorize Jason Hill, Deputy Superintendent, Business Services, to sign related documents on behalf of the Board (Appendix Item).

XIV.
BUSINESS SERVICES ACTION ITEMS
a.
Adopt Resolution No. 42, 2024-2025 Resolution opposing the adoption of SCAQMD Proposed Amended Rules of 1111 and 1121 (Appendix Item).

The Redlands Unified School District opposes the proposed amendments to SCAQMD Rules 1111 and 1121, due to significant financial strain, lack of consultation, and risks to student safety due to forced transitions to costly all-electric systems amid unreliable power conditions. The District urges collaboration on more flexible, funded solutions that won’t divert resources from education.

XV.
EDUCATIONAL SERVICES CONSENT ITEMS
a.
Approve 22 members of the Redlands High School Speech and Debate Team to travel by charter bus, to Culver City High School in Culver City, California, to compete in the California State Speech and Debate Championships, effective May 2, 2025 through May 4, 2025.

To be funded by donations; One day of instruction will be missed.

XVI.
EDUCATIONAL SERVICES ACTION ITEMS
a.
Adopt Resolution No. 40, 2024-2025 Day of the Teacher, May 14, 2025 (Appendix Item).

District support of this designated Day of the Teacher by California Legislature makes a visible statement that we acknowledge and thank teachers for dedicating their professional lives to our children. This year’s theme is: “California Educators: United for Our Students.”

b.
Adopt Resolution No. 41, 2024-2025 Education Support Professionals Day, May 20, 2025 (Appendix Item).

District support of this designated Education Support Professionals Day by California Legislature makes a visible statement that we acknowledge and appreciate the work our education support professionals do to keep our schools safe, healthy, and running smoothly.

c.
Adopt Resolution No. 43, 2024-2025, Suporting Title IX and Fairness in Girls’ Intercholastic Sports (Appendix Item).

The Redlands Unified School District affirms its support for Title IX and urges athletic governing bodies to ensure fairness, safety, and equal opportunities in girls’ sports by protecting the integrity of female athletic competition.

d.
Approve the Stipulated Expulsion regarding student 2024-2025-025, through the remainder of the second semester of the 2024-2025 school year with the first semester of the 2025-2026 school year suspended.

Student 2024-2025-025 was recommended for expulsion in violation of Education Code 48900 (a)(2) Willfully used force or violence upon the person of another, except in self-defense.

e.
Approve the Stipulated Expulsion regarding student 2024-2025-026, through the remainder of the second semester of the 2024-2025 school year and all of the first semester for the 2025-2026 school year.

Student 2024-2025-026 was recommended for expulsion in violation of Education Code 48900 (c) Possessed, used, sold, or otherwise furnished or been under the influence of any controlled substance (marijuana).

XVII.
HUMAN RESOURCES CONSENT ITEMS
a.
Approve all Consent Items as detailed in Items XVII.b. - XVII.ad.
b.
Certificated – Ratify/Approve employment of hourly Home Hospital certificated personnel (Appendix Item).
c.
Certificated – Ratify/Approve employment of hourly/daily certificated personnel (Appendix Item).
d.
Certificated – Ratify/Approve revised salary placements/assignments of certificated contract personnel (Appendix Item).
e.
Certificated – Ratify/Approve extra assignments of certificated contract personnel (Appendix Item).
f.
Certificated – Ratify/Approve requests for leaves of absence from certificated contract personnel (Appendix Item).
g.
Certificated – Ratify/Accept resignations/separations of certificated contract personnel (Appendix Item).
h.
Classified – Ratify/Approve employment of new classified contract personnel (Appendix Item).
i.
Classified – Ratify/Approve employment of new special education paraprofessional classified contract personnel (Appendix Item).
j.
Classified – Ratify/Approve employment of classified contract personnel for summer school for the 2023-2024 school year (Appendix Item).
k.
Classified – Ratify/Approve employment of substitute/short-term classified personnel (Appendix Item).
l.
Classified – Ratify/Approve anniversary/longevity increments of special education paraprofessional classified contract personnel, effective May 1, 2025 (Appendix Item).
m.
Classified – Ratify/Approve revised salary placements/assignments of classified contract personnel (Appendix Item).
n.
Classified – Ratify/Approve revised salary placements/assignments of special education paraprofessional classified contract personnel (Appendix Item).
o.
Classified – Ratify/Approve extra assignments of classified contract personnel (Appendix Item).
p.
Classified – Ratify/Approve extra assignments of special education paraprofessional classified contract personnel (Appendix Item).
q.
Classified – Ratify/Approve requests for leaves of absence from classified contract personnel (Appendix Item).
r.
Classified – Ratify/Accept resignations/separations of classified contract personnel (Appendix Item).
s.
Classified – Ratify/Accept resignations/separations of special education paraprofessional classified contract personnel (Appendix Item).
t.
Classified – Ratify/Accept resignations/separations of substitute/short-term classified personnel (Appendix Item).
u.
Classified – Approve revisions to job description for Account Clerk I, effective April 23, 2025 (Appendix Item).
v.
Classified – Approve revisions to job description for Fiscal Analyst, effective April 23, 2025 (Appendix Item).
w.
Classified – Approve revisions to job description for Position Control Technician, effective April 23, 2025 (Appendix Item).
x.
Classified – Approve revision to title from Payroll/Benefits Technician to Payroll Technician and revisions to job description, effective April 23, 2025 (Appendix Item).
y.
Classified – Approve revisions to Appendix A-2, in the Fiscal Series of the Collective Bargaining Agreement, effective April 23, 2025 (Appendix Item).
z.
Management – Ratify/Approve revised salary placements/assignments of management team personnel (Appendix Item).
aa.
Other – Ratify/Approve employment of temporary athletic team coaches for the 2024-2025 school year (Appendix Item).
ab.
Other – Ratify/Approve volunteer athletic team coaches for the 2024-2025 school year (Appendix Item).
ac.
Other – Approve volunteers and fieldtrip chaperones for the 2024-2025 school year (Appendix Item).
ad.
Other – Approve revisions to the 2025-2026 Classified Personnel Work Year Calendar (Appendix Item).
XVIII.
HUMAN RESOURCES ACTION ITEMS
a.
Other – Approve revised Student Attendance Calendar for the 2025-2026 school year (Appendix Item).

XIX.
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
a. COMMUNITY INPUT 
This is the time that any member of the public may address the Board on anything that falls under the jurisdiction of the Board of Education, provided the person submits a completed Registration Card to Address the Board form to the Clerk of the Board or his/her designee prior to the time the Chairperson calls the item for the Boards consideration. This is not meant to be a debating period. Complaints and problems relating to policy matters will be referred to the Superintendent. 
The person wishing to address the Board shall, when recognized by the Chairperson of the Board, step up to the podium/microphone and announce his/her name. In the interest of facilitating the business of the Board, the Chairperson shall establish the amount of time each speaker may use to address the Board prior to the first speaker, but no more than three [3] minutes, unless the Chairperson, or a majority of the Board determines that a different limit is appropriate. 
XX.
BOARD COMMENTS/REPORTS
XXI.
SUPERINTENDENT'S RECOMMENDATIONS
XXII.
DISCUSSION ITEMS
a.
Administrative Regulation: 1312.2 Complaints Concerning Instructional Materials
b.
Board Policy 6115: Ceremonies, Observances, and Flag Displays
c.
Discussion regarding Board Member request for Censure Motion against another Board Member
XXIII.
CLOSED SESSION
XXIV.
ADJOURNMENT