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
May 13, 2025
5:00 PM
Board Room, 25 West Lugonia Avenue, Redlands, CA
Open/Closed Session: 3:30 p.m., District Office Conference Room
Open Session: 5:00 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
a.
Assistant Superintendent, Human Resources
c.
PUBLIC EMPLOYEE DISCIPLINE/DISMISSAL/RELEASE
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 AGENDA

VII.
PRESENTATION
1.
Recognize 2024-2025 Redlands Unified School District, Retirees and Student Trustees  

2.
Recognize 2024-2025, Spring Student Athletes  

VIII.
STUDENT TRUSTEE REPORT
IX.
ASSOCIATION REPORTS
1.
Redlands Teachers Association/CTA/NEA
2.
Redlands Education Support Professionals Association/CTA/NEA
3.
Redlands Administrative Personnel Association
X.
BOARD COMMITTEE REPORTS
XI.
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].
XII.
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
a. COMMUNITY INPUT FOR AGENDIZED ITEMS
Members of the public may address the Board on matters within its jurisdiction by submitting a completed Registration Card to the Clerk or designated staff member prior to the start of public comments on agenda items. This is not a forum for debate; policy-related complaints will be referred to the Superintendent. When called, speakers may proceed to the podium, state their name and trustee area, and speak for the allotted time. The amount of time will be announced by the Board President before the first speaker begins and will not exceed three minutes.
XIII.
BUSINESS SERVICES CONSENT ITEMS
a.
Approve all Consent Items as detailed in Items XIII.b. – XIII.q.

b.
Approve Agreement with California State University, San Bernardino, to support Student Teaching, effective July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2030. Authorize Jason Hill, Deputy Superintendent, Business Services, to sign related documents on behalf of the Board (Appendix Item).

Redlands Unified collaborates with colleges and universities to provide student teaching opportunities that support the development of future educators through supervised, hands-on classroom experience. This partnership not only strengthens our connection with the broader educational community but also supports the potential growth of future teachers within our own District.

c.
Approve Agreement with the Department of General Services / Office of Administrative Hearings (OAH), effective for a term of five years, at a cost not to exceed $48,000.00, funded by General Funds. Authorize Jason Hill, Deputy Superintendent, Business Services, to sign related documents on behalf of the Board (Appendix Item).

The agreement with the Office of Administrative Hearings (OAH) allows Redlands Unified School District to request hearing and case management services as needed. The District is responsible for submitting required documents, using OAH’s electronic filing system. OAH will manage hearings, record proceedings, and retain records per its policy, with the District assuming custody of exhibits for proposed decisions.

d.
Approve Agreement with PCH Architects, Inc. to provide architectural services on an as-needed basis for relocatable classrooms, additions, and minor reconstruction projects at various district sites, effective July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2028. Services are not to exceed $50,000.00 per single project and will be funded by Maintenance and Operations, Developer Fees, and Local and/or State construction funds. Authorize Jason Hill, Deputy Superintendent, Business Services, to sign related documents on behalf of the Board (Appendix Item).

PCH Architects, Inc., will provide architectural services as needed for district facilities. These services include relocatable classrooms, additions, and minor reconstruction projects at various district sites. PCH Architects has a proven track record of delivering high-quality work for the District, ensuring efficient and reliable support for these projects.

e.
Approve Agreement with Redlands Educational Partnership (REP), allowing Redlands Unified School District (RUSD) to partner with REP in providing student enrichment through REP’s AAA Academy summer camp to fulfill its ELOP requirements, effective June 16, 2025, through July 17, 2025, at a cost not to exceed $120,000.00, to be funded by Expanded Learning Opportunity Funds. Authorize Jason Hill, Deputy Superintendent, Business Services, to sign on behalf of the Board (Appendix Item).

Redlands Educational Partnership (REP) supports student enrichment through its AAA Academy summer camp by providing no-cost experiences in academics, arts, and athletics. This partnership helps fulfill the Expanded Learning Opportunity Program (ELOP) requirements by offering high-quality enrichment, in alignment with AB 130 and California Education Code Section 46120.

f.
Approve Agreement with Soliant Health Inc., to provide staffing services, effective July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025, in accordance with the attached rate sheet. Services will be funded by Special Education, Health, and General Funds. Authorize Jason Hill, Deputy Superintendent, Business Services, to sign related documents on behalf of the Board (Appendix Item).

This Non-Public Agency will provide support services at the District’s discretion to assist with student needs, staff leaves of absence, and position vacancies. Services may include specialized staffing to ensure continuity of support and compliance with student IEPs and program requirements.

g.
Approve Amendment No. 8 to Contract No. 18-640 A-8 with the San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department for continued services provided by the School Resource Officer, effective July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026, at a total cost not to exceed $291,680.00, to be funded by Safety Funds. Authorize Juan Cabral, Superintendent, and Jason Hill, Deputy Superintendent, Business Services, to sign related documents on behalf of the Board (Appendix Item).

The San Bernardino County Sheriff's Office will provide one full-time Resource Officer (SRO) to be housed at Redlands East Valley High School. Amendment No. 8 will extend the current agreement to June 30, 2026.

h.
Ratify/Approve Agreement with Dr. Robin Morris to provide special education evaluation services for Redlands Unified School District, effective April 10, 2025 through June 30, 2026, in an amount not to exceed $6,400.00, to be funded by Special Education Administrative Funds. Authorize Jason Hill, Deputy Superintendent, Business Services, to sign related documents on behalf of the Board (Appendix Item).

The District will fund special education evaluation(s) in the area of psychoeducation, in accordance with 34 CFR Section 300.502. The consultant is appropriately licensed, experienced, and qualified to conduct such evaluations. The Consultant Agreement includes the administration of standardized and/or other assessment tools, preparation of a comprehensive written report, and participation in an IEP team meeting to review findings and provide recommendations.

i.
Ratify/Approve the San Bernardino County Superintendent of Schools (SBCSS) Third Quarterly Report to support the District’s compliance with the Williams Legislation. In accordance with California Education Code Section 1240, SBCSS conducts site visits and monitoring of all schools subject to Williams Settlement requirements during the 2024–2025 fiscal year (Appendix Item).

Education Code Section 1240(c)(2)(C) requires that the results of school site visits and monitoring be reported to the governing board of each school district during a regularly scheduled meeting that complies with public notification requirements.

j.
Ratify/Approve Amendment No. 1 with Contribute Learning LLC (Progress Adviser) for the development of a custom Department of Justice compliance report, including the buildout of additional district schools, buildings, and rooms, a Compliance Audit Feature, and a Compliance Walk Rebuild to support DOJ compliance. This amendment adds $15,312.00 to the existing agreement, for a total amount not to exceed $50,827.00, to be funded by Local Control Accountability Funds. Authorize Jason Hill, Deputy Superintendent, Business Services, to sign related documents on behalf of the Board (Appendix Item).

The additional services provided by Contribute Learning LLC (Progress Adviser) will support Redlands Unified School District in maintaining full compliance with Department of Justice directives.

k.
Ratify/Approve Declaration of Obsolescence for Bus No. 127, Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) 1T7YU4F2761164343, due to high repair costs and non-operational condition. Authorize disposal of the vehicle through scrapping, in accordance with Education Code Section 17546. Authorize Jason Hill, Deputy Superintendent, Business Services, to sign related documents on behalf of the Board.

The referenced bus has been evaluated and determined to be beyond reasonable repair or resale value. It no longer meets the operational needs or safety standards required for student transportation and is therefore recommended for disposal.

l.
Ratify/Approve Declaration of Obsolescence for Bus No. 1401, Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) 1BDBGBAA5EF299168, due to high repair costs and non-operational condition. Authorize disposal of the vehicle through scrapping, in accordance with Education Code Section 17546. Authorize Jason Hill, Deputy Superintendent, Business Services, to sign related documents on behalf of the Board.

The referenced bus has been evaluated and determined to be beyond reasonable repair or resale value. It no longer meets the operational needs or safety standards required for student transportation and is therefore recommended for disposal.

m.
Ratify/Approve Requests for Attendance Boundary Information (Appendix Item).

Business and Professions Code 11010 requires title companies and/or developers to notify the school district in writing of the location of any proposed housing development. The District must respond with a statement identifying which school(s) will serve the development, and this response must be “approved or ratified” by the Board of Education. The District’s response includes current attendance boundaries and a statement noting that “projects served by schools at or over enrollment capacity may be alternatively served by another school with available capacity.

n.
Award Bid 12-25 for Instructional Supplies to the lowest responsive bidders, as listed on the Bid Matrix, for items to be ordered on an as-needed basis for warehouse stock. The bid is effective immediately for one year, with the option to extend for up to three additional years, based on the District’s estimated warehouse usage per line item. Authorize Jason Hill, Deputy Superintendent, Business Services, and Amy Drummond, Purchasing Director, to sign related documents on behalf of the Board (Appendix Item).

This bid will provide instructional supplies for warehouse stock on an as-needed basis. Bid 12-25 was publicly opened on March 18, 2025, at 10:00 a.m.

o.
Award Bid 21-25 for Roofing at Various Sites to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, Best Contracting Services Inc., Letner Roofing Co., Rite-Way Roofing Corporation, and Southland Roofing Inc., in the amount of $16,466,98.00, to be funded by Maintenance and Operations Funds. Authorize Jason Hill, Deputy Superintendent, Business Services, and Amy Drummond, Purchasing Director, to sign related documents on behalf of the Board.

Bid No. 21-25 for Roofing at Various Sites includes roof repairs at the following locations: Arroyo Verde Elementary, Bryn Mawr Elementary, Citrus Valley High School, Cope Middle School, Crafton Elementary, District Office, Franklin Elementary, Kimberly Elementary, Lugonia Elementary, McKinley Elementary, Mentone Elementary, Mission Elementary, Redlands East Valley High School, and the Service and Supply Center. Bids were publicly opened on May 6, 2025, at 10:00 a.m.

p.
Approve Attendance at Professional Meetings (Appendix Item).

q.
Approve Payment Transmittal Numbers 25002336 through 25002515 for May 13, 2025, in the amount of $7,667,246.93. Authorize Jason Hill, Deputy Superintendent, Business Services, to sign on behalf of the Board (Appendix Item).

XIV.
BUSINESS SERVICES ACTION ITEMS
a.
Adopt Resolution No. 44, 2024-2025, Resolution to Authorize Temporary Borrowing Between Funds of the School District. Authorize Jason Hill, Deputy Superintendent, Business Services, to sign related documents on behalf of the Board (Appendix Item).

This Resolution authorizes the temporary transfer of funds from various district funds for the fiscal year 2024-2025. Education Code 42603 allows the Governing Board to direct monies held in any fund or account to be temporarily transferred to another fund or account of the District for payment of obligations. When funds are received, the lending fund will be reimbursed.

XV.
EDUCATIONAL SERVICES CONSENT ITEMS
a.
Approve all Consent Items as detailed in Items XV.b. - XV.g. 

b.
Approve 6 members of the Redlands High School Boys’ and Girls’ Swim Teams to travel by van, to Clovis North High School in Fresno, California, where they will compete in the CIF State Finals, effective May 14, 2025 through May 17, 2025.

Two days of school will be missed.

c.
Approve 4 members of the Redlands High School Boys’ and Girls’ Track Teams to travel by van, to Buchanan High School in Fresno, California, where they will compete in the CIF State Finals, effective May 29, 2025 through May 31, 2025.

One day of school will be missed.

d.
Approve recommendation of the District Curriculum Committee for the new elective course, Introduction to Ethnic Studies, in the Secondary Course of Study for the 2025-2026 school year (Appendix Item).

In accordance with Board Policy 6141 - Curriculum Development and Evaluation, members of the District Level Curriculum Committee met on April 23, 2025, to comprehensively review and recommend approval of Ethnic Studies within the Secondary Course of Study for the 2025-2026 school year.

e.
Approve recommendation of the District Curriculum Committee for the new elective course, Photography II, in the Secondary Course of Study for the 2025-2026 school year (Appendix Item).

In accordance with Board Policy 6141 - Curriculum Development and Evaluation, members of the District Level Curriculum Committee met on April 23, 2025, to comprehensively review and recommend approval of Photography II within the Secondary Course of Study for the 2025-2026 school year.

f.
Approve recommendation of the District Curriculum Committee for the new elective course, Dance II, in the Secondary Course of Study for the 2025-2026 school year (Appendix Item).

In accordance with Board Policy 6141 - Curriculum Development and Evaluation, members of the District Level Curriculum Committee met on April 23, 2025, to comprehensively review and recommend approval of Dance II within the Secondary Course of Study for the 2025-2026 school year.

g.
Approve recommendation of the District Curriculum Committee for the new elective course, Computer Applications – Gaming Concepts, in the Secondary Course of Study for the 2025-2026 school year (Appendix Item).

In accordance with Board Policy 6141 - Curriculum Development and Evaluation, members of the District Level Curriculum Committee met on April 23, 2025, to comprehensively review and recommend approval of Computer Applications – Gaming Concepts within the Secondary Course of Study for the 2025-2026 school year.

XVI.
EDUCATIONAL SERVICES ACTION ITEMS
a.
Approve the Stipulated Expulsion regarding student 2024-2025-027, through the remainder of the second semester of the 2024-2025 school year with the first semester for the 2025-2026 school year suspended.

Student 2024-2025-027 was recommended for expulsion in violation of Education Code 48900 (a)(1) Caused, attempted to cause, or threatened to cause physical injury to another person.

b.
Approve the Stipulated Expulsion regarding student 2024-2025-028, through the remainder of the second semester of the 2024-2025 school year with the first semester for the 2025-2026 school year suspended.

Student 2024-2025-028 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.

c.
Approve the Stipulated Expulsion regarding student 2024-2025-029, through the remainder of the second semester of the 2024-2025 school year with the first semester for the 2025-2026 school year suspended.

Student 2024-2025-029 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.

d.
Approve the Panel Expulsion regarding student 2024-2025-030, with the remainder of the second semester of the 2024-2025 school year and all the first semester for the 2025-2026 school year suspended.

Student 2024-2025-030 was recommended for expulsion in violation of Education Code 48915 (a) B Possession of any knife, explosive, or other dangerous object (knife).

e.
Approve the Stipulated Expulsion regarding student 2024-2025-031, through the remainder of the second semester of the 2024-2025 school year with the first semester for the 2025-2026 school year suspended.

Student 2024-2025-031 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.

f.
Approve the Stipulated Expulsion regarding student 2024-2025-032, through the remainder of the second semester of the 2024-2025 school year with the first semester for the 2025-2026 school year suspended.

Student 2024-2025-032 was recommended for expulsion in violation of Education Code 48915 (a) B Possession of any knife, explosive, or other dangerous object (brass knuckles).

XVII.
HUMAN RESOURCES CONSENT ITEMS
a.
Approve all Consent Items as detailed in Items XVII.b. - XVII.y.
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/Accept resignations/separations of hourly/daily certificated personnel (Appendix Item).
g.
Classified – Ratify/Approve employment of new classified contract personnel (Appendix Item).
h.
Classified – Ratify/Approve employment of new special education paraprofessional classified contract personnel (Appendix Item).
i.
Classified – Ratify/Approve employment of substitute/short-term classified personnel (Appendix Item).
j.
Classified – Ratify/Approve anniversary/longevity increments of classified contract personnel, effective May 1, 2025 (Appendix Item).
k.
Classified – Ratify/Approve anniversary/longevity increments of special education paraprofessional classified contract personnel, effective June 1, 2025 (Appendix Item).
l.
Classified – Ratify/Approve revised salary placements/assignments of classified contract personnel (Appendix Item).
m.
Classified – Ratify/Approve revised salary placements/assignments of special education paraprofessional classified contract personnel (Appendix Item).
n.
Classified – Ratify/Approve extra assignments of classified contract personnel (Appendix Item).
o.
Classified – Ratify/Approve extra assignments of special education paraprofessional classified contract personnel (Appendix Item).
p.
Classified – Ratify/Approve requests for leaves of absence from classified contract personnel (Appendix Item).
q.
Classified – Ratify/Accept resignations/separations of classified contract personnel (Appendix Item).
r.
Classified – Ratify/Accept resignations/separations of special education paraprofessional classified contract personnel (Appendix Item).
s.
Classified – Ratify/Accept resignations/separations of substitute/short-term classified personnel (Appendix Item).
t.
Classified – Approve revisions to job description for Family & Community Engagement (FACE) Liaison, effective May 14, 2025 (Appendix Item).
u.
Management – Approve revision to title from Director of Human Resources Certificated to Director of Human Resources and revisions to job description, effective May 14, 2025 (Appendix Item).
v.
Other – Ratify/Approve employment of temporary athletic team coaches for the 2024-2025 school year (Appendix Item).
w.
Other – Approve volunteers and fieldtrip chaperones for the 2024-2025 school year (Appendix Item).
x.
Other – Ratify/Approve volunteer athletic team coaches for the 2024-2025 school year (Appendix Item).
y.
Management – Approve revisions to the management team salary schedule for the 2024-25 school year, effective May 14, 2025 (Appendix Item).
XVIII.
HUMAN RESOURCES ACTION ITEMS
a.
Classified – Adopt Resolution No. 45, 2024-2025, pertaining to layoffs and/or reduction of classified positions (Appendix Item).

The Governing Board of Redlands Unified School District has deemed it necessary to reduce or discontinue particular classified services for the 2025-2026 school year in accordance with Education Code sections 45117 and 45308.  The classified services set forth in the Resolution shall be reduced or discontinued, effective July 1, 2025.

b.
Other – Approve Resolution No. 46, 2024-2025, Board Member Censure

c.
Management – Establish position and approve job description for Director of Safety and Disaster Preparedness, effective May 14, 2025 (Appendix Item).

XIX.
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
a. COMMUNITY INPUT 
Public comments are permitted upon submission of a completed Registration Card prior to the start of Public Participation. This is not a forum for debate; policy concerns will be referred to the Superintendent. When called, speakers may proceed to the podium, state their name and trustee area, and speak for the allotted time. The amount of time will be announced by the Board President before the first speaker begins and will not exceed three minutes.
XX.
BOARD COMMENTS/REPORTS
XXI.
SUPERINTENDENT'S COMMENTS
XXII.
DISCUSSION ITEMS
XXIII.
CLOSED SESSION
XXIV.
ADJOURNMENT