October 27, 2026 School Board Regular Meeting part 2

The Barstow Unified School District regular meeting on October 27, 2026, included board and student reports recognizing district employees, school programs, athletics, and student activities. The Personnel Commission reported 414 classified employees, two security vacancies, three open recruitments, and additional testing and onboarding for support positions. The student representative also described plans for a January 23 winter carnival and upcoming school events; no related spending approvals were presented.

The board adopted the meeting agenda. Trustees received the San Bernardino County Superintendent of Schools’ review and approval of the district’s 2026–27 adopted budget, described as the highest certification and an informational communication item with no financial implications. Discussion addressed unrestricted deficit spending and future risks, including LCFF/LCAP carryover requirements and the need to avoid using expired federal COVID stimulus funds for ongoing expenses. No contracts, vendor selections, bids, or purchasing actions were identified in the transcript.