Board of Education Meeting --- September 1, 2026

The San Bernardino City Unified School District Board of Education held a meeting on September 1, 2026, which included several resolutions recognizing important cultural and national observances such as Patriot Day, Mexican Independence Day, and California Native American Day. The meeting featured public comments emphasizing the need for American Sign Language interpretation at board meetings to ensure accessibility for deaf and hard-of-hearing community members. A significant portion of the meeting was dedicated to a detailed presentation by the San Bernardino School Police Department, highlighting their community engagement efforts, safety programs, and the police cadet and explorer programs aimed at recruiting local youth into law enforcement careers. The board discussed the volunteer clearance process in light of new state mandates (SB848 and AB506) requiring live scans, mandated reporter training, and TB testing for volunteers, with an estimated cost impact of over $1.2 million if absorbed by the district. Alternatives such as a tiered clearance system and in-house live scanning to reduce costs were proposed. The board also considered sponsorship for the San Marino Symphony Orchestra and approved personnel appointments. The meeting concluded with discussions on improving accessibility and inclusivity policies, including AI policy reviews and support for deaf and hard-of-hearing students.