SMJUHSD Monthly Board Meeting (June 9th, 2026); 6:30 PM Open Session.

The Santa Maria Joint Union High School District held its monthly board meeting on June 9, 2026. Key procurement-related discussions included the approval of a contract for well pump installation at the Mark Richardson Center awarded to Western Oilfields Supply Company (Rain for Rent) for $351,007. The board also approved a resolution declaring the futility of further public bidding for change order number five on the Fillmore High School 37 classroom project, adding $333,189.65 to the contract with Newton Construction and Management Inc., bringing the total to nearly $11.93 million. Additionally, the board ratified labor agreements with the California School Employees Association and the Faculty Association, including a 4% salary increase retroactive to July 1, 2025, with associated budget impacts disclosed. The district presented its proposed 2026-27 budget totaling approximately $151 million, highlighting allocations for salaries, benefits, and supplemental concentration grants. The board also approved an agreement with ESS West LLC for substitute teacher staff management services, aiming to improve substitute fill rates and reduce administrative burden. Other agenda items included election-related resolutions and updates on community schools and curriculum initiatives. The meeting featured multiple motions and roll call votes approving contracts, labor agreements, and budget disclosures, reflecting ongoing efforts to support district operations and educational programs.