Board of Education Meeting ---July 21, 2026

The San Bernardino City Unified School District Board of Education held a meeting on July 21, 2026, which included several procurement and budget-related discussions. Key procurement topics included the presentation and approval of a proposed $345 million school bond measure for the November 2026 ballot, aimed at funding facility upgrades such as roofs, HVAC, plumbing, electrical systems, safety improvements, and career technical education facilities. The board reviewed polling data indicating community support for the bond and discussed the allocation and oversight of bond proceeds, emphasizing transparency and accountability. Additionally, the board approved financial and performance audits for the building fund, a facilities use agreement with SOR Charter Academy, and renewed a district grading difficulty risk screener. A motion to sponsor a third-party organization with $5,000 was also approved, alongside a policy revision limiting sponsorships to one per organization within any rolling 12-month period to ensure equitable distribution of public funds. The meeting included presentations on child development and adult education programs, highlighting enrollment, academic outcomes, and funding challenges, but no direct procurement actions were taken related to these programs. Overall, the meeting focused on advancing capital improvement projects through bond funding and refining policies governing public fund expenditures to third parties.