Rialto USD Board of Education Meeting - August 12, 2026

The Rialto Unified School District Board of Education held a meeting on August 12, 2026, which included discussions on several procurement-related items. The board approved the purchase of instructional materials for the 2026-2027 school year, including textbooks for various courses with specified costs and license durations, such as $60,386.10 for TK English language arts and math materials from McGraw Hill. Additionally, the board accepted resignations and leave requests for district employees. Public comments highlighted concerns about staffing shortages in the purchasing department affecting maintenance and safety services, including elevator repairs and air conditioning controls. The superintendent reported on capital projects, including the International Healing Garden funded partly by a $2 million donation from Supervisor Joe Baca Jr. and over $1 million from Senator Eloise Reyes Gomez, with the district contributing $5 million. The board also adopted resolutions authorizing compensation for board members and discussed ongoing initiatives such as the district-wide implementation of the Character Strong social-emotional learning program. No new contracts or bids were awarded during this meeting, but the discussions reflected ongoing procurement and budget management activities within the district.