Open Session - SMBSD Board Meeting - September 9th, 2026

The San Maria Bonita School District (SMBSD) Board held a regular meeting on September 9, 2026, where key procurement-related actions included the approval of a contract with People's Self-Help Housing to provide offsite after-school program services for SMBSD students in the Maria Los community. This contract, continuing a partnership of at least five years, covers all program costs and is based on actual student attendance. The board also reviewed and certified the district's 2025-26 unaudited actuals, noting a $7.4 million deficit primarily on the unrestricted side, and discussed compliance with California's instructional materials sufficiency requirements, adopting related resolutions. Additionally, the board considered the establishment of new coordinator positions focused on culture, climate, and counseling to support district-wide equity and student services, though some members expressed concerns about the broad scope and timing of these roles. Funding for these positions includes Title IV grants. The board also adopted a resolution related to the Education Protection Account (EPA) funding for 2026-27, which depends on the outcome of Proposition 3 on the November ballot. Other discussions included updates on teacher residency programs and community schools, as well as staff and labor relations. No new capital improvement projects or major purchasing decisions beyond the noted contract were reported.