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San Bernardino County Governing Board

Empire Springs Charter School &
Inland Empire Springs Charter School

Two school crests side by side: one for Empire Springs Charter School with a red ribbon and one for Inland Empire Springs Charter School with a gray ribbon, both featuring symbols of freedom, community, collaboration, and lifelong learning.

 

Who We Are

The Board of Directors for San Bernardino County operates under Empire Springs Charter Schools, Inc. This seven-member board provides governance and oversight for our two San Bernardino County charter schools: Empire Springs Charter School and Inland Empire Springs Charter School.

During the regular Empire Springs Board meetings, agenda items for both charters are presented together but listed separately for individual consideration. These meetings comply with the Ralph M. Brown Act and are open to the public at any of our San Bernardino County school locations.

Jennifer Araiza - Harbor Board

Jennifer Araiza

Chair; 1st term expires 6/30/27

Charles "Chuck" Vela

Vice Chair, 1st term expires 6/30/27

Jason Rodriguez

Jason Rodriguez

Secretary; 1st term expires 06/30/28

Marlene Darrow

Treasurer; 1st term expires 6/30/27

Stephanie Vargas ESCS IESCS Board Member

Stephanie Vargas

Director; 2nd term expires 6/30/28

Craig Schneider

Director; Authorizer Appointed Position, no expiration date

JP Dauber

Director; 1st term expires 06/30/28

Please direct any Board-related communication to Natali South, Senior Director of Charter Relations using the form below or calling (951) 252-8892

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    Testimonials

    I love the dual enrollment program because it gives students opportunities to attend actual college classes and to prepare to be full-time college student. Plus, it’s free, which helps my parents a lot. When I graduate I will have my freshman year of college done for free, and I will definitely be prepared for college.

    - Malia R., Student
    High School

    Springs Charter Schools are parent choice schools where the community is our classroom. Our mission is to foster the innate curiosity of our students, empower their parents, and promote optimum learning by collaboratively developing a personalized learning program for each student.

    Eagle = Choice, Freedom, Initiative
    River = Community
    Book = Empowering Parents (Knowledge is Power)
    Torch = Curiosity, Passion for Learning
    Hands = Collaboration
    Keys = Personalization, Unlocking the Student’s Potential
    Oak Branches = Continuous Lifelong Learning

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