Rialto USD Board of Education Meeting - April 22 2026

The Rialto Unified School District Board of Education held a meeting on April 22, 2026, which included extensive discussions on educational programs, student achievements, and community engagement. A significant procurement-related topic was the update on the math textbook adoption process, where the district outlined a comprehensive, multi-phase plan to evaluate and select new core math textbooks from multiple vendors, incorporating feedback from over 400 educators and administrators. The process includes piloting selected textbooks across all grade levels and aims for final approval by mid-2027. Additionally, the board approved a renewal agreement for the Footsteps to Freedom educational tour at a cost not to exceed $178,122, funded by Title I. The board also adopted a resolution to adjust statutory school fees on new residential and commercial construction to offset impacts on school facilities, reflecting state-mandated fee increases. Other budget-related actions included approving transfers of appropriations for the 2026-2027 fiscal year to allow timely budget adjustments. The meeting featured discussions on recruitment and retention challenges for instructional aides and classified staff, with ongoing efforts to improve professional development and pipelines for these roles. Motions to approve consent calendar items, administrative hearings, and stipulated expulsions were passed unanimously.