SBCSS Admin Unit (AU)
The San Bernardino County Superintendent of Schools (SBCSS) is currently the contracted administrative unit or "AU" for CAHELP. SBCSS provides educational leadership to the school districts in San Bernardino County; advocates locally, statewide, and nationally for policies and resources that are in the best interest of students; and serves as a spokesperson for the educational needs of students throughout the county and statewide.
Administrative Unit Services
Under its AU agreement, CAHELP agrees to follow all SBCSS policies and procedures, including salary schedules and salary negotiations, hiring processes, and all other policies and procedures. CAHELP further agrees to pay SBCSS for the total of all costs for services provided to CAHELP, including janitorial services, equipment, security, data processing, salaries and benefits, and insurance, rent, and facilities management. In addition, SBCSS is responsible for:
- Retaining business records
- Providing general business support and accounting
- Purchasing services (i.e., Bids, RFPS, RFQs, Contracts Review)
- Personnel services per SBCSS Policies
- Deposits of premiums, refunds, overpayments
- IT support for CAHELP equipment
- Courier services
- Printing and copying services
- Operational services as requested by CAHELP

