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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 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.

Marlene Darrow

Chair; 1st term expires 6/30/27

Jennifer Araiza - Harbor Board

Jennifer Araiza

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

Charles "Chuck" Vela

Secretary, 1st term expires 6/30/27

Jason Rodriguez

Jason Rodriguez

Treasurer; 1st term expires 06/30/28

Craig Schneider

Director; Authorizer Appointed Position, no expiration date

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JP Dauber

Director; 1st term expires 06/30/28

Stephanie Vargas ESCS IESCS Board Member

Stephanie Vargas

Director; 2nd term expires 6/30/28


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

Springs offers a state of the art education with teachers that really care and always welcome our support as parents. The number one priority is the students’ well-being and their education.

- Guy & Aretha R., Parents
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