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School District · Ontario and Montclair, CA · 2026-08-06
Ontario-Montclair School District
The Board approved a four-year contract extension for Superintendent Dr. James Q. Hammond and established a $7.3M state facility sub-fund for Vina Danks Middle School. Trustees also authorized over $8.4M in purchasing contracts, primarily for specialized non-public school placements and special education services, alongside new signing bonuses for hard-to-fill classified positions.
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74 pp
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Resolutions
8
Recorded meeting actions
Dollars moved
$15,960,980
Transparency
62/100
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H4 — Amendment #1 to the 2023 Contract for Employment for the Superintendent
In plain English
Extends Superintendent Dr. James Q. Hammond's employment contract for an additional four-year term beyond its previous expiration.
How it was buried
Discussion/Action item H4 (p. 10, 70), details of full compensation schedule referenced under separate agreement.
Impact: Locks in executive leadership for an extended four-year term; salary and benefits terms continue under existing contract terms.
b5 — Establishment of a New Sub-Fund within the County School Facilities Fund (Fund 35)
In plain English
Opens a dedicated accounting sub-fund to receive and disburse $7,321,934 in state school facility aid program funds for modernization at Vina Danks Middle School.
How it was buried
Consent Calendar item b5 (p. 9, 45).
Impact: $7,321,934 allocated to facility construction and upgrades at Vina Danks Middle School.
b3 — Purchasing and Contracts Report (PCR 2627-02)
In plain English
Approves 102 individual purchasing contracts, amendments, notices of completion, and a special education legal settlement. Key expenses include $1.8M to Altus Academy, $1M to Portview Preparatory, $900k for Information Services warehouse leasing, $624k for locker room construction at De Anza Middle School, and a $16k special education legal settlement.
How it was buried
Consent Calendar item b3 (pp. 9, 33-42); full contracts maintained under separate cover.
Impact: Authorizes over $8.47M across district operations, facilities, and mandated special education placements.
H3 — Signing Incentive for Classified Hard-to-Fill Positions
In plain English
Authorizes signing bonuses up to $3,000 for newly hired bus drivers and licensed vocational nurses (LVNs) to address critical staffing shortages.
How it was buried
Discussion/Action item H3 (p. 10, 68-69).
Impact: Estimated $39,756 annual fiscal impact to recruit essential transportation and health staff.
c3 — New Job Description for Chef Position
In plain English
Creates a new full-time District Chef position (Range 38) within the Food & Nutrition Services department to oversee recipe innovation, scratch cooking, and USDA compliance.
How it was buried
Consent Calendar item c3 (p. 9, 53-57).
Impact: Annual personnel expenditure up to $124,158 from the cafeteria/nutrition budget.
d1 — Revised 2026–2027 Local Control Accountability Plan (LCAP)
In plain English
Adopts required county-mandated revisions to the district's three-year educational spending blueprint and accountability plan following San Bernardino County Superintendent review.
How it was buried
Consent Calendar item d1 (p. 9, 59-60); full plan provided under separate cover.
Impact: Governs the allocation and performance tracking of state supplemental and concentration grant funds across all district schools.
H1 — Expanded Learning Opportunities Program (ELOP) Plan Guide
In plain English
Formally approves the required multi-year guide and quality improvement strategy for state-funded before-, after-, and summer-school programs across district campuses.
How it was buried
Discussion/Action item H1 (p. 10, 64-65).
Impact: Sets operational standards and continuous improvement goals for expanded student learning programs.
b4 — Acceptance of Gifts and Donations (GDR 2627-01)
In plain English
Formally accepts a $300 donation from Masoumeh Moussavi designated for Health & Wellness Services to feed students.
How it was buried
Consent Calendar item b4 (p. 9, 43-44).
Impact: Directs $300 towards student meal assistance.