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3 h 57 min · 8 public speakers

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Rialto Unified board denies two liability claims, hears update on $90 million bond sale 1:59:04

  • The district's municipal advisor said the district planned to issue $90 million in Measure A bonds, with pricing expected Sept. 22 and closing on Oct. 6. 2:22:44
  • Several speakers at public comment asked the board to continue an Aztec dance class held at Frisbee Middle School. 2:38:35

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Item by item (14)
  1. Opening, closed session and pledge 8:17
    • Joseph W. Martinez called the meeting to order at 5:30 and read the closed session agenda, which included labor negotiations, liability claims and the superintendent position. 8:17
    • A student led the Pledge of Allegiance, and a group of students sang You've Got a Friend in Me. 1:54:10
  2. Report out of closed session 1:58:03
    • Adoption of the agenda 1:59:51
      • Joseph W. Martinez said item E1.5, a first reading of new exhibits on remuneration, reimbursement and other benefits, was pulled from the agenda. 1:59:51
    • Recognitions and presentations 2:00:38
      • The board recognized the Rialto High School Navy JROTC for receiving the Navy's Distinguished Unit Award for the 2025⁠-⁠2026 school year, an honor a staff member said goes to the top-performing 30% of programs nationwide. 2:01:18
      • The executive director of fiscal services said a partnership with Superior Grocers provided 2,519 backpacks this year and more than $112,000 in donations over the past 6 years. 2:17:05
    • Measure A bond issuance update 2:22:27
      • The district's municipal advisor said Measure A allows up to $340 million in bonds at a tax rate not to exceed $60 per $100,000, and the planned Series B issuance is $90 million. 2:22:44
      • The advisor said Series B priorities include replacing aging portables and safety and security projects, along with some athletic fields and HVAC systems. 2:23:45
      • Asked about the proposed credit rating, the advisor said the district is at AA3 with Moody's. 2:25:56
    • Public comment on non-agenda items 2:26:32
      • A speaker at public comment asked the district to have its own SELPA, saying smaller districts have one. 2:28:33
      • A district official said the state had a moratorium on districts becoming their own SELPAs that may have expired, and that it is something the board would like to explore. 2:31:06
    • Public comment on Aztec dance class 2:38:01
      • Several speakers at public comment thanked the district for hosting an Aztec dance group at Frisbee Middle School and asked that it be allowed to continue. 2:38:35
    • Employee association comments 2:51:50
      • A speaker during association comments said 80% of surveyed members identified salary as a priority and 58% identified class size and workload. 2:52:53
      • Another speaker said air conditioning shutoffs left rooms as hot as about 95 degrees and asked for humane working conditions, including water. 2:56:35
    • Air conditioning and heat discussion 3:00:10
      • A district staff member said the district has over 2,000 units, with 28 down, and set points of 74 before school and 78 until 10:30 at night. 3:04:15
      • Evelyn P. Dominguez asked whether units could be started earlier ahead of a heat wave, and staff said a plan would be developed. 3:09:33
      • One board member asked staff to work on a plan to start units an hour and a half to 2 hours before school during heat waves. 3:11:04
    • School managers association update 3:13:47
      • A speaker for the school managers association said the group has about 80 members and aims for about 100 by the end of the year. 3:14:25
    • Superintendent's comments 3:18:12
      • The superintendent said Family Academy sessions will begin October 5th at 10:00 AM, with a second session at 5:00 PM. 3:18:16
      • The superintendent thanked staff working on HVAC repairs and said the district is working on a longer-term solution for older systems. 3:20:48
    • Board member comments 3:22:19
      • One board member said the district's aging schools need the bonds and asked that the dance group post signs showing which gate to use. 3:22:25
      • Evelyn P. Dominguez said the FACE team would host its first Cafecito and Tea Conversations workshop the next day. 3:31:57
      • Dakira R. Williams thanked donors and taxpayers and described campus visits, while Joseph W. Martinez asked staff, families and community to keep water nearby during the heat. 3:34:40
    • Consent calendar 3:37:03
      • Joseph W. Martinez said the consent calendar would be acted on as amended without item E1.5. 3:40:40
    • Closed session and adjournment 3:42:55
      • Joseph W. Martinez said the board returned to closed session at 9:06 to discuss superintendent evaluations and had nothing to report. 3:44:03
      • Joseph W. Martinez said the next regular meeting will be held on September 9th, 2026 at 7 PM. 3:55:43

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