REPORT/RECOMMENDATION TO THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
OF SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY
AND RECORD OF ACTION
May 19, 2026
FROM
SHANNON D. DICUS, Sheriff/Coroner/Public Administrator
SUBJECT
Title
Employment Contract for Detention Facilities Dentist
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RECOMMENDATION(S)
Recommendation
1. Approve Employment Contract with HyunSeon Do, D.D.S., to provide services as a part-time Dentist at the County Detention Facilities, for an estimated annual cost of $159,908 (Salary - $131,406; Benefits - $28,502), for the period of May 30, 2026 through May 29, 2029, with the option to extend the term for a maximum of three consecutive one-year periods.
2. Authorize the Sheriff/Coroner/Public Administrator, Undersheriff, or Assistant Sheriff to execute amendments to the employment contract to extend the term for a maximum of three consecutive one-year periods, on behalf of the County, subject to County Counsel review.
3. Direct the Sheriff/Coroner/Public Administrator, Undersheriff, or Assistant Sheriff to transmit all employment contract amendments to the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors within 30 days of execution.
(Presenter: Carolina Mendoza, Chief Deputy Director, 387-0640)
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COUNTY AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER GOALS & OBJECTIVES
Operate in a Fiscally-Responsible and Business-Like Manner.
Provide for the Safety, Health and Social Service Needs of County Residents.
FINANCIAL IMPACT
Approval of this item will not result in the use of additional Discretionary General Funding (Net County Cost). The estimated annual cost for the proposed employment contract is $159,908 (Salaries - $131,406; Benefits - $28,502). This position is assigned to the Sheriff/Coroner/Public Administrator (Department) Health Services Division, and it is funded within the current budget allocation. Sufficient appropriation is included in the Department's 2025-26 budget and will be included in future recommended budgets.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
The Department utilizes the services of contract employee dentists to perform necessary, non-restorative dental care to inmates housed at County detention facilities. This contract position will provide dental treatment at West Valley Detention Center (WVDC) and temporary coverage to all four Type II detention facilities, as needed. The California Code of Regulations, Title 15, Division I, Chapter 1, Subchapter 4, Section 1215 requires that "the facility administrator shall develop written policies and procedures to ensure emergency and medically required dental care is provided to each inmate, upon request, under the direction and supervision of a dentist, licensed by the state".
Approval of Recommendation No. 1 will initiate a new employment contract with HyunSeon Do, D.D.S., to provide dental services, effective May 16, 2026, to align with the start of the new pay period, through May 15, 2029, with the option to extend the term for a maximum of three consecutive one-year periods.
Approval of Recommendation No. 2 will authorize the Sheriff/Coroner/Public Administrator, Undersheriff, or Assistant Sheriff to execute amendments to the term of the employment contract identified in Recommendation No. 1, for a maximum of three consecutive one-year periods on behalf of the County, subject to County Counsel review. Recommendation No. 3 directs the Sheriff/Coroner/Public Administrator, Undersheriff, or Assistant Sheriff, to transmit all employment contract amendments to the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors within 30 days of execution.
This contract may be terminated by either party without cause upon 14 days’ advance written notice. The County may terminate the contract immediately for just cause.
PROCUREMENT
Not applicable.
REVIEW BY OTHERS
This item has been reviewed by County Counsel (Scott Runyan, Principal County Counsel, 387-5455) on April 8, 2026; Human Resources (Gina King, Assistant Director, 387-5571) on April 16, 2026; and County Finance and Administration (Erika Rodarte, Administrative Analyst, 387-4919) on April 20, 2026.