Open Session - SMBSD Board Meeting - February 18th, 2026

The Santa Maria Bonita School District (SMBSD) Board held an open session meeting on February 18, 2026, focusing on various educational and administrative topics. Key procurement-related discussions included the presentation of the Measure K Citizens Bond Oversight Committee's annual report for fiscal year 2024-25, which outlined foundational steps for future bond oversight though no bond proceeds were spent during the period. The board approved a tentative agreement with the California School Employees Association Chapter 129 covering contract terms through June 2026, including salary and financial settlements. Additionally, the board discussed restructuring certain instructional services and the impact on staffing and workload, emphasizing the importance of collaboration with the educators' union during this process. Budget allocations related to the Local Control and Accountability Plan (LCAP) were reviewed, highlighting significant investments in staffing, multilingual programs, and student support services. The board also approved a resolution regarding the release of temporary certificate employees at the end of the school year. Policy updates were shared concerning protections for immigrant students and families in response to immigration enforcement. No new capital improvement projects or vendor selections were reported during this meeting.