REPORT/RECOMMENDATION TO THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
OF SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY
AND RECORD OF ACTION
May 19, 2026
FROM
LEONARDO GONZALEZ, Director, Human Resources Department
ARLENE MOLINA, Director, Preschool Services Department
SUBJECT
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Side Letter Agreement with Teamsters Local 1932 for Preschool Services Department Non-Supervisory and Supervisory Units
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RECOMMENDATION(S)
Recommendation
Approve Side Letter Agreement with Teamsters Local 1932, representing employees in the Preschool Services Department Non-Supervisory Unit and Supervisory Unit, effective May 19, 2026.
(Presenter: Leonardo Gonzalez, Director, 387-5570)
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COUNTY AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER GOALS & OBJECTIVES
Promote and Fulfill the Countywide Vision.
Create, Maintain and Grow Employment Opportunities and Economic Value in the County.
Operate in a Fiscally-Responsible and Business-Like Manner.
Foster Sustainable Development Through Strategic Partnerships.
FINANCIAL IMPACT
This item will not result in the use of Discretionary General Funding (Net County Cost). All costs associated with Preschool Services Department (PSD) contract positions are funded by grants for the Head Start (HS), Early Head Start (EHS), California State Preschool (CSPP) and Child Development (CCTR) programs. The proposed Side Letter Agreement (Agreement) would qualify employees in the PSD Non-Supervisory and Supervisory Units (Units) for lump sum retention bonuses, with an approximate cost of $996,000, funded by HS ($737,040) and EHS ($258,960). Sufficient appropriation and revenue have been included in the PSD 2025-26 budget.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
PSD operates the HS, EHS, CSPP, and CCTR programs. These programs provide education, health, nutrition, cognitive, social/emotional, physical growth and development, and parent involvement services for children ages 0 to 5 years with the goal of increasing family engagement and the school readiness of young children in economically disadvantaged families. HS and CSPP programs have been operating in the county since 1965. Since 1999, PSD has provided these programs through a combination of direct and contracted services.
On August 8, 2023 (Item No. 24), the Board of Supervisors (Board) approved a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for employees in the Units that was set to expire on June 30, 2025.
On June 10, 2025 (Item No. 57), the Board approved an Agreement with Teamsters extending the term of the MOU through December 31, 2026. The County met and conferred with Teamsters Local 1932 regarding the terms and conditions of an additional contract extension. This communication resulted in the recommended Agreement, which will amend the MOU to include:
• An extension of the term of the MOU through June 30, 2027.
• A lump sum retention bonus of $3,000 for active employees in the Units who are in paid status as of May 29, 2026. Employees who meet the criteria shall receive the lump sum payment on, or about, June 24, 2026.
PROCUREMENT
Not applicable.
REVIEW BY OTHERS
This item has been reviewed by County Counsel (Cynthia O’Neill, Chief Assistant County Counsel, 387-5455) on May 6, 2026; Human Resources (Leonardo Gonzalez, Director, 387-5570) on May 8, 2026; and County Finance and Administration (Allegra Pajot, 388-0218, Garrett Baker, 387-3077, Administrative Analysts) on May 6, 2026.