Redlands weighs $3.5M police station start; crash injures 1; volunteer policy update
Redlands News Weekly | April 2, 2026
Devices must be off, silenced or in airplane mode during class under new district rules.
More than 30 RUSD students debated policies and shadowed leaders during Civics Day, gaining insight into district decision-making.
District leaders say a small attendance boost could generate millions and reduce layoffs. Here’s how.
Officials clash over whether a formal policy is needed to screen donated library materials, superintendent tasked to draft new procedures.
About 450 Redlands students left class Friday afternoon to protest ICE activity
District officials outlined plans for a new Spanish dual language immersion program at McKinley Elementary starting in 2026–27, detailing enrollment, structure and long-term goals for bilingual education.
Trustees Candy Olson and Jeanette Wilson voted no, calling the $35,000 trip not “fair,” while supporters and public speakers said the experience could inspire students’ college plans.
District leaders point to enrollment declines, expiring pandemic-era funding and new obligations as the board authorizes reductions affecting up to 138 positions.
The school board will consider resolutions authorizing teacher and staff layoffs, review its financial audit and take up several policy changes Jan. 27
Spanish-English program will begin with TK and kindergarten at McKinley Elementary in 2026–27 and expand by grade level
LCAP survey seeks input on how to spend state education funds; open through Dec. 17. Survey link below.
Latest California School Dashboard results show a continuing trend of absenteeism among TK–8 student.
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