Arellano named San Bernardino City Unified School District Superintendent

Mauricio Arellano, has been named superintendent for San Bernardino City Unified School District (SBCUSD), the seventh-largest school district in California.

“We are thrilled to have Mauricio back in San Bernardino,” said Board of Education President Dr. Scott Wyatt. “His experience and expertise will be invaluable as we work to ensure that every student in San Bernardino and Highland has access to a quality education.”

Arellano has worked in education for more than three decades, and held a variety of leadership roles in Southern California school districts. Most recently, he served as superintendent of Redlands Unified, where he oversaw significant improvements in academic achievement.

“I am honored to return to San Bernardino, the place where I grew up and went to school,” Superintendent Arellano said. “I am excited to work with our dedicated educators, staff, and community partners to provide our students with the best possible education and abundant opportunities for success.”

Arellano has degrees in sociology and Spanish from the University of California, Riverside and a master’s degree in educational administration from California State University, San Bernardino.

Arellano assumed his new role as Superintendent on April 17.