Education
Redlands Unified approves plan to strengthen after-school, summer enrichment
The approval funds staffing, structured activities and supports academic and wellness programs.
What happened at the Redlands Unified Board meeting on July 8
Board pulls parent notification policy pending state review, delays vote on revised library book rules and approves flag ban amid emotional public debate.
Redlands Unified approves flag restriction
Policy limits displays to U.S., California, and military flags, with narrow exceptions
Redlands Unified tables book challenge policy after heated debate
Board split 3-2 as members call for definitions, rubric, and compromise approach
Redlands Unified pulls parent notification policy from agenda
Policy aimed at expanding parent notifications pulled after California Attorney General begins review; scrutiny tied to Redlands Unified’s federal consent judgment.
What’s on the Redlands Unified school board agenda for July 8, 2025
Agenda includes updates to library materials complaint procedures, approval of a new flag display policy and contract negotiations.
Redlands Unified to vote on parent notification policy (UPDATE)
The draft policy would require staff to alert parents about student record changes, injuries and mental health concerns.
RUSD budget reflects state cuts, falling enrollment
The 2025-26 budget shows steady reserves but projects deficit spending.
Redlands Unified flooded with 500+ public comment cards over library, flag policies
Board cuts speaking time, passes revised book removal process and flag rules despite overwhelming opposition from students, parents and teachers
Redlands school board delays action on reaffirming anti-racism resolution
Calls for recommitment follow reports of racism, but board members cite concerns over language and unity
Redlands Unified to hold June 6 special meeting on federal warning over transgender athlete policy
DOJ claims CIF rule violates U.S. Constitution; California pushes back
DOJ: Redlands Unified meets most court-ordered reforms on sex abuse response
District praised for reforms, but struggles with backlog of complaints