Colton Joint Unified board approves transportation plan, mariachi program and personnel appointments in unanimous votes
April 02, 2026 | Colton Joint Unified, School Districts, California
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Colton Joint Unified School District officials approved a cluster of action items on April 2, including a district transportation services plan for 2026–27, measures to support a developing mariachi program, and the appointment of multiple coaches and volunteers.
The board voted to adopt the consent agenda with exceptions and then approved items 5.9 and 5.13 (mariachi conference attendance for teachers and a program needs assessment) and item 5.24, the transportation services plan. The public record shows the approvals carried by a 6–0 roll call vote.
Jessica, the district’s director of transportation, described the plan as covering standard eligibility for general‑education and special‑education riders and reiterating the district’s obligation under McKinney‑Vento: staff will arrange transportation for students experiencing homelessness to maintain school continuity. Jessica said those students are transported by district drivers and that the district currently performs those services in‑house.
The board recorded program participation figures during the discussion: staff noted that roughly 14% of general‑education students and 23% of special‑education students rely on district transportation, a combined total of about 37% of students who use bus services.
Board member Pat Haro and others spoke in support of items 5.9 and 5.13, describing the mariachi conference as “hands‑on” professional development and saying a needs assessment will help the district develop a sustainable program.
In closed session the board took personnel actions to add coaches and volunteers: the board approved three certificated coaches, four classified coaches, one volunteer coach and 15 volunteers (two designated for classroom observation and 13 as general volunteers). The board also rejected a claim referenced by EIN 13465 and directed the superintendent to send appropriate legal notice. The closed‑session action was reported as unanimous with one member absent.
Votes at a glance
- Adoption of agenda with amendments — Adopted, 6–0.
- Action items 5.1–5.50 (consent block, excluding 5.9, 5.13, 5.24) — Approved, 6–0.
- Item 5.9 (conference attendance — mariachi teachers) — Approved, 6–0.
- Item 5.13 (mariachi program needs assessment) — Approved, 6–0.
- Item 5.24 (transportation services plan) — Approved, 6–0.
- Closed session personnel approvals (coaches/volunteers) — Approved, reported unanimous (6 yes) with one member absent; claim EIN 13465 rejected.
What’s next
District staff will implement the approved transportation procedures for the coming year and proceed with the mariachi needs assessment and teacher training described in the agenda items. The superintendent was directed to issue legal notice regarding the rejected claim.
The board voted to adopt the consent agenda with exceptions and then approved items 5.9 and 5.13 (mariachi conference attendance for teachers and a program needs assessment) and item 5.24, the transportation services plan. The public record shows the approvals carried by a 6–0 roll call vote.
Jessica, the district’s director of transportation, described the plan as covering standard eligibility for general‑education and special‑education riders and reiterating the district’s obligation under McKinney‑Vento: staff will arrange transportation for students experiencing homelessness to maintain school continuity. Jessica said those students are transported by district drivers and that the district currently performs those services in‑house.
The board recorded program participation figures during the discussion: staff noted that roughly 14% of general‑education students and 23% of special‑education students rely on district transportation, a combined total of about 37% of students who use bus services.
Board member Pat Haro and others spoke in support of items 5.9 and 5.13, describing the mariachi conference as “hands‑on” professional development and saying a needs assessment will help the district develop a sustainable program.
In closed session the board took personnel actions to add coaches and volunteers: the board approved three certificated coaches, four classified coaches, one volunteer coach and 15 volunteers (two designated for classroom observation and 13 as general volunteers). The board also rejected a claim referenced by EIN 13465 and directed the superintendent to send appropriate legal notice. The closed‑session action was reported as unanimous with one member absent.
Votes at a glance
- Adoption of agenda with amendments — Adopted, 6–0.
- Action items 5.1–5.50 (consent block, excluding 5.9, 5.13, 5.24) — Approved, 6–0.
- Item 5.9 (conference attendance — mariachi teachers) — Approved, 6–0.
- Item 5.13 (mariachi program needs assessment) — Approved, 6–0.
- Item 5.24 (transportation services plan) — Approved, 6–0.
- Closed session personnel approvals (coaches/volunteers) — Approved, reported unanimous (6 yes) with one member absent; claim EIN 13465 rejected.
What’s next
District staff will implement the approved transportation procedures for the coming year and proceed with the mariachi needs assessment and teacher training described in the agenda items. The superintendent was directed to issue legal notice regarding the rejected claim.
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