District’s leadership transition will be led by committee

Beginning this month the daily operations of the San Bernardino City Unified School District (SBCUSD) will be led by four members of the executive leadership team. They will alternate monthly to serve in the District’s top spot until the search for a new superintendent is complete.

Associate Superintendent Harold Sullins, who runs the Business Services Division and will be the District’s administrator in charge in July. Sullins currently leads all of the business, maintenance, and information technology programs for SBCUSD.

Ana Applegate, Assistant Superintendent of Educational Services will lead the District in August. Applegate is a product of San Bernardino City Schools, still lives in the community, and has earned accolades for her leadership of the District’s multilingual programs.

In September Dr. Sandra Rodriguez will take the leadership post.  Dr. Rodriguez is now the Assistant Superintendent of Student Services. A graduate of Cajon High School, Dr. Rodriguez is the former principal of San Bernardino High, grew up in the community, and still lives in San Bernardino.

In October, Dr. Marcus Funchess, the Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources, will serve as the administrator in charge. Dr. Funchess has previously served as a teacher, principal, and director in the District. He was recently recognized as Administrator of the Year by the Association of California School Administrators.

The Board of Education’s goal is to announce a new SBCUSD superintendent in January 2023.