Open Session - SMBSD Board Meeting - May 13, 2026

The Santa Maria Bonita School District Board held an open session meeting on May 13, 2026, focusing primarily on educational and administrative updates. Key procurement-related discussions included the approval of a sole source contract valued at approximately $2 million for the procurement and delivery of field dirt for the Blosser Ranch School project, emphasizing the importance of local sourcing and schedule adherence. The board also approved several resolutions recognizing various staff groups, including speech pathologists, school nurses, classified employees, and teachers. Additionally, the board discussed workforce diversity efforts, recruitment strategies, and internal capacity building, including a contract renewal with WestEd for professional learning community support, with a revised contract amount of $449,000. No new bids or RFPs were introduced, but there was community feedback urging careful allocation of Measure K bond funds toward facility improvements. The meeting concluded with board and superintendent reports highlighting ongoing educational initiatives and community engagement.