The San Bernardino ELO-P landscape has its own specifics — this page covers what coordinators here actually need.
Top ELO-P Vendor in San Bernardino: 2026-27 Coordinator Guide
The Inland Empire-specific vendor evaluation guide for SBCUSD and neighboring districts.
Every San Bernardino coordinator hunting for the top ELO-P vendor asks the same three questions: which vendors already operate here, what do the SBCUSD contracts actually require, and how do we shortlist without wasting six weeks on the wrong RFP? This page is the San Bernardino-specific answer, written from the operator side — with the SBCUSD enrollment, UPP, and compliance context you need to make a good pick.
The San Bernardino ELO-P landscape at a glance
San Bernardino City Unified has UPP approaching 90% — every SBCUSD elementary site is well above the 55% ELO-P mandatory-offer threshold. The district receives full Tier 1 apportionment.
Main district: San Bernardino City Unified School District (SBCUSD)
Approximate enrollment: ~46,000 students
Unduplicated pupil percentage: 90%
ELO-P apportionment tier: Tier 1 ($2,750/pupil)
Region: Inland Empire
What is unique about San Bernardino ELO-P vendor selection
SBCUSD sits within the San Bernardino County Superintendent of Schools (SBCSS) network, one of the largest county offices of education in California. Coordinator collaboration across the county is unusually strong here.
Other districts serving San Bernardino coordinators
San Bernardino County ELO-P districts: Colton Joint USD, Rialto USD, Fontana USD, Ontario-Montclair SD, Chino Valley USD.
The vendor evaluation framework San Bernardino coordinators should use
Regardless of which vendor a San Bernardino coordinator ultimately shortlists, the same five filters separate real operators from good pitches:
1. Written minimum-day schedule — with staffing named at each block, before contract signature
2. 9-hour combined day + 30 non-schoolday commitment — in the base contract, not as an upsell
3. TK/K 10:1 ratio compliance — including in mixed-age groupings (per §46120(b)(5)(D))
4. Session-level itemized invoicing — coded to Resource 2600 (ELO-P) and any braided funds
5. Supplement-not-supplant memo — for every fund on the site (ELO-P, Prop 28, CCSPP, Title I)
For the full evaluation framework, see the 9 Green Flags in a California Afterschool Vendor guide.
The eight ELO-P audit trip wires San Bernardino coordinators miss most
Every California audit season, coordinators in San Bernardino — like elsewhere — surface the same eight recurring findings. See the 8 California ELO-P Compliance Trip Wires for the full list with primary-source citations. The top three to check at your SBCUSD site right now:
- The 9-hour math on minimum-day schedules
- The 30 non-schoolday count in your annual calendar
- Vendor invoicing coded to Resource 2600 (not lump-sum monthly totals)
How Kodely covers San Bernardino and Inland Empire
Kodely is a MWBE-certified K-8 STEM and arts enrichment provider serving 40+ California districts across ELO-P, Prop 28, CCSPP, and LREBG. We deliver school-day, afterschool, and non-schoolday coverage under one roster, with itemized session-level invoicing coded to your specific resource lines and supplement-not-supplant memos included in every scope of work. If you are building the 2026-27 vendor shortlist for SBCUSD or a neighboring Inland Empire district, we are happy to have a conversation. Every scope of work we sign is audit-ready under the CDE Fiscal Responsibilities of ELOP 2025-26 Program Instrument.
San Bernardino ELO-P Vendor — Frequently Asked Questions
Does the San Bernardino County Office of Education support ELO-P?
Yes. SBCSS is one of California’s largest county offices of education and provides significant expanded learning technical assistance across all San Bernardino County districts.
What is the SBCUSD ELO-P apportionment tier?
San Bernardino City USD receives full Tier 1 apportionment at approximately $2,750/pupil for eligible students.
Does SBCUSD prioritize MWBE-certified vendors?
MWBE certification helps satisfy district and county supplier-diversity policy. MWBE-certified vendors including Kodely serve San Bernardino County LEAs.
What is a common ELO-P audit finding in San Bernardino County?
Common findings include shortfall days under the 9-hour rule, equipment inventory omissions, and lump-sum vendor invoicing that mixes across resource lines.
How does the ELO-P 9-hour rule apply to minimum-day schedules at SBCUSD?
The rule applies universally. On any SBCUSD minimum day, the combined instructional plus expanded learning block must reach 540 minutes. The ELO-P vendor schedule must extend past its normal end time to meet the count on minimum days.
About the author
Sri Akash Kalimili is the founder of Kodely, a MWBE-certified K-8 STEM and arts enrichment provider currently operating at 40+ California districts across ELO-P, Prop 28, CCSPP, and LREBG.
This page is a working operator’s guide based on programming we run at California district partners. It is not legal or fiscal advice. Every statute citation has been verified against primary sources. Always verify current law with your CBO and district counsel.
Sources and further reading
- California Education Code §46120 — ELO-P — leginfo.legislature.ca.gov §46120
- CDE — Expanded Learning Opportunities Program — cde.ca.gov/ls/ex/elopinfo.asp
- CDE — Fiscal Responsibilities of ELOP 2025-26 Program Instrument — cde.ca.gov/ta/cr/documents/elop2526.docx
- California Department of Education Directory of California Public Schools — cde.ca.gov/re/sd
- Kodely — 9 Green Flags in a California Afterschool Vendor — kodely.io/blog
- Kodely — 8 California ELO-P Compliance Trip Wires — kodely.io/blog
- Kodely — Top California ELO-P Vendors 2026-27 (Comparison Guide) — kodely.io/blog