Dr. Frank Miranda became the superintendent of Colton Joint Unified School District on January 1, 2020, embarking on a mission to uplift students and the community through visionary leadership and an unrelenting dedication to excellence. A true advocate for the power of education, Dr. Miranda has been a guiding force in the district for over two decades, shaping lives and futures with integrity, passion, and an unwavering commitment to student success. His journey through leadership began long before his role as assistant superintendent of Business Services, having served as the director of Human Resources, elementary school principal, and assistant principal—each role adding to his deep understanding of what it takes to nurture a thriving educational environment.

With over 21 years of leadership experience, Dr. Miranda’s ability to balance vision with execution sets him apart. His strategic foresight, coupled with a heart for service, ensures that every decision he makes is rooted in a genuine desire to see students flourish. His personal academic path, starting with a bachelor’s degree in finance from California State Polytechnic University, Pomona, followed by a master’s in education from National University, and culminating in a doctorate in education from the University of La Verne, reflects his relentless pursuit of knowledge and personal growth.

But Dr. Miranda’s commitment goes far beyond his own achievements. He gives back to the education community by serving as a dissertation committee member at the University of La Verne and mentoring aspiring leaders through the California Latino School Administrators’ organization. His influence extends beyond administrative duties—he is a source of inspiration and guidance for the next generation of educators, demonstrating the importance of leadership grounded in compassion, innovation, and collaboration.

Dr. Miranda’s service doesn’t stop with his professional career. Recognized for his volunteer work and continuous efforts to better the community, he has also earned numerous certifications in technology innovation, business services, the superintendency, personnel management, and effective governance. Every certification and recognition is a testament to his belief in pushing the boundaries of what is possible in education.

At home in the Inland Empire, Dr. Miranda cherishes his time with his wife Carol and their son Matthew. Their family shares a strong faith and is actively involved in Water of Life Church in Fontana, embodying the values of community, service, and love.

July 30, 2025

Serving With Purpose - Together as One District

On behalf of Superintendent Frank Miranda, Ed.D.

Hello CJUSD Parents and Staff,

This morning we gathered CJUSD employees from across the district in one place to kick off the new school year together and share our theme for 2025-26, “Serving with Purpose, Together as one District.” It was our teachers’ first day back from Summer Break and we took the opportunity to renew our focus on continuing to grow as a strong, professional team focused on the success of our students. 

It is the first time in recent memory that we have gathered employees from every school and every department in the district together in one place at the same time. The energy and the team spirit were amazing. I now look forward to the first day of school on Monday with more eagerness and gratitude than ever to serve this district as Superintendent.  The event took a lot of time and effort, from those who worked hard to organize the event to all those who took time from their other duties to be there and make it so special. My deep thanks go to everyone. 

Our “Serving with Purpose, Together as One District” theme goes hand-in-hand with the motto we adopted several years ago to illustrate the district’s vision, “Keeping Students First … Achievement, Equity, Wellness.” It marks our resolve to work together to reach that vision. 

On behalf of the Board of Education and our Executive Cabinet, I want to welcome each of you to the 2025-26 school year. We look forward to another year of progress, success and fun as we all learn and work together.

30 de julio de 2025

Servicio con un propósito - Unidos como Distrito

De parte del Superintendente Frank Miranda, Ed.D.

Saludos padres y personal de CJUSD,

Nos reunimos con empleados de todo CJUSD en un solo lugar para dar inicio al nuevo ciclo escolar juntos y compartir nuestra temática para el ciclo escolar 2025-26, “Sirviendo con propósito, Unidos como Distrito.” Fue el primer día laboral de nuestros maestros después del receso de verano y tomamos la oportunidad para renovar nuestro enfoque de continuar nuestro crecimiento como equipo fuerte y profesional enfocado en el éxito de nuestros estudiantes. 

Es la primera vez en nuestra memoria reciente que hemos reunido a empleados de cada escuela y cada departamento del distrito en un solo lugar, al mismo tiempo. La energía y el espíritu de equipo fueron maravillosos. Ahora anticipo el primer día de clases el lunes con más entusiasmo y gratitud que nunca para servir a este distrito como Superintendente. El evento tomó mucho tiempo y esfuerzo de aquellas personas quienes trabajaron arduamente para organizar el evento a aquellos quienes tomaron tiempo de sus otras obligaciones para estar presentes y contribuir a que el evento haya sido tan especial como lo fue. Expreso mi profunda gratitud a todos. 

Nuestra temática de “Servir con propósito, unidos como distrito” coincide con el lema que adoptamos hace unos años para ilustrar la visión del distrito, “Manteniendo a los estudiantes primero… Logro académico, equidad, y bienestar.” Reafirma nuestro propósito de colaborar conjuntamente para lograr la visión. 

De parte del gabinete educativo y nuestro gabinete ejecutivo, deseo dar una cordial bienvenida a cada uno de ustedes a este ciclo escolar 2025-26. Anticipamos otro año maravilloso de progreso, éxito y diversión entre mucho aprendizaje y colaboración mutua.

CJUSD Community Cabinet was formed in August 2013 to bring a diverse group of partners together to support schools and build community involvement in education. The effort includes representatives from businesses, government, other educational entities, community non-profit and faith-based organizations, and parents, all recognizing that success for our students will provide a strong workforce and more economic growth for our entire region.

In its inaugural year, Community Cabinet members formed committees to focus on four key priority areas: Mental & Physical Health Awareness, Literacy, Early Preparation, and Academic and Career Readiness. Projects included Colton's first district-wide College and Career Fair, a resource fair, a literacy festival, parenting skills workshops, and more.

As we move through the 2024-24 school year, Community Cabinet continues to focus on ongoing dialogue with our community and educational partners, students, teachers, and principals. We also continue to pursue ways to make direct connections between our community professionals and our students. Topics will align with our CJUSD Design Plan and our district motto of "Keeping Students First ... Achievement, Equity, Wellness." We hope these discussions will enable our community partners to become more involved in our educational program and provide opportunities for our students. 

Media Requests

All media requests should be directed to the Colton Joint Unified School District Communications Department.

For general assistance from the Communications Department, email diane_calles@cjusd.net or call (909) 580-6507.

The Communications Department provides information about the schools and programs of the Colton Joint Unified School District for our community, parents and staff. Our team strives to keep our stakeholders up to date on district issues by providing timely information through social media, working with our local and regional media partners (newspaper, radio, and television), and directly communicating with community stakeholder groups. We also coordinate the Superintendent's Community Cabinet to build partnership and awareness of our programs among local nonprofits, businesses, educational, and government agencies, and parents and to promote a culture of academic success in the communities we serve. The Communications Department also houses the district's translation services. We translate numerous documents for our sites and departments each year to ensure important information is available to all.

• Diane Calles, Administrative Assistant

• Cynthia Bueno, Translator/Receptionist

• Adha Velador, Translator/Receptionist