Open Session - SMBSD Board Meeting - April 15, 2026

The Santa Maria Bonita School District Board held its regular meeting on April 15, 2026, where key procurement-related discussions focused on the award of contracts for junior high and elementary after-school programs (ASP). The board reviewed the results of a competitive Request for Proposal (RFP) process that received 17 proposals, with six meeting minimum technical and cost criteria. The evaluation committee recommended awarding contracts to three community-based organizations: Think Together, Santa Maria Valley YMCA, and Boys & Girls Club of the Central Coast, to provide after-school programming across 21 school sites. The board approved the contract awards with a 4-1 vote, emphasizing collaboration, local staffing, and program quality. Additionally, the board adopted a resolution to increase school facilities fees to support capital improvements, with fees applied to new developments over 500 square feet. Other agenda items included updates on special education services, parent advisory committee feedback, and collective bargaining proposals. The meeting highlighted the district's commitment to student-centered programs and responsible stewardship of resources.