July 14, 2026 School Board Regular Meeting

The Barstow Unified School District held its regular school board meeting on July 14, 2026. Key procurement-related discussions included approval of a consulting agreement renewal with MCF Consulting, Inc. for the 2026-2027 school year to assist with medical reimbursement billing and training, emphasizing the need to expand district resources to maximize reimbursements. The board also approved contracts related to professional development services, including a $5,000 agreement with Marina Valentina for keynote speaking and training at the district management retreat. Additionally, the board approved an employment agreement for an interim assistant superintendent and established a certificated resident substitute teacher position with specified daily rates and workdays to improve staffing flexibility. Several capital improvement projects were mentioned, including ongoing construction and facility upgrades at Henderson School, with plans for future updates. Motions to approve these contracts and agreements were passed unanimously or with minimal opposition, reflecting active management of district personnel and service contracts to support operational and educational goals.