James Martinez for School Board

Safety, Community, Commitment—Empowering Our Students Together!
"Kids learn better in safe schools."

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James Martinez is a lifelong resident of Rialto, having attended Morgan Elementary, Frisbee Junior High, and graduated from Eisenhower High School. His deep roots in the community fuel his commitment to the safety and well-being of our students. 

 As a member of the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department, James has demonstrated exceptional bravery, receiving the Sheriff’s Medal of Valor. His experience includes serving as a police officer, military police officer, and combat veteran in Operations Iraqi and Enduring Freedom. These experiences have uniquely equipped him with the skills necessary to ensure the safety of our schools. 

 In addition to his law enforcement experience, James serves as a school police officer and resource officer for the Apple Valley Unified School District. Recently, he has also taken on the role of humane officer for the Guardian S.P.C.A. in Riverside County. His extensive background in safety and security allows him to make meaningful contributions to our educational system. 

James has been a contract training officer for multiple school districts, including Victor Valley Union High School, Rialto Unified School District, Pasadena Unified School District, Hesperia, and the newest addition, the Pomona Unified School District. His expertise in training and public safety is invaluable for modernizing and improving safety protocols within our schools. 

As a board member, James will bring a wealth of knowledge and experience that will empower our educators to create safer campuses. He is dedicated to collaborating with current administration efforts to develop comprehensive safety strategies that directly benefit our students and staff.  

James strongly believes in community engagement; both of his children are proud graduates of the Rialto Unified School District, specifically Wilmer Amina Carter High School. His personal investment in our schools reflects his commitment to ensuring the best possible learning environment for future generations. 

James is also intimately connected with the public safety department as a contract training officer, instructor, and licensing official for the Rialto Unified School District’s Campus Public Safety Team. His relationship with these departments enhances his ability to advocate for necessary resources and support for our schools. 

With the backing of the Rialto Unified School District teachers’ union and district employees, James is well-prepared to represent the needs of our schools at the board level. 

We need James Martinez on our school board to advocate for our students, improve safety, and strengthen our community. Together, we can create a brighter future for all our children. 

James Martinez was instrumental as school police officer in developing the first cadet / explorer program for Apple Valley School District.

This program was designed as an intervention and mentoring program so School Police officers could mentor and work with our young students. Our mission was creating positive.

Interaction with the students we were able to team build, Develop physical fitness training, Increase our problem solving capabilities. and learn how to develop good character.  

James comes with great background of working with students and has seen them grow into productive citizens. James is right for us as school board member.

James was also the instrumental portion of bringing some school law enforcement in collaboration with the American Legion and Children Hospital of Loma Linda.  Together for over 10 year  James helped organize the police and veterans community to bring some smiles in the summer time to the  Children’s Hospital of Loma Linda,  because smiles were definitely needed around this time of the year. 

Committee to Elect James Martinez, School Board 1472023.