September 22, 2026 School Board Regular Meeting

The Barstow Unified School District held its regular school board meeting on September 22, 2026. The meeting included presentations on school climate strategies and recognition of employees of the month. A significant procurement-related discussion focused on the potential adoption of ASB Works, a new ASB fund management software to replace the district's outdated Blue Bear system. Board members discussed the software's costs, including a one-time implementation fee of nearly $20,000 and recurring annual fees of approximately $14,000, as well as transaction fees for payment processing. Concerns were raised about the contract length, fees, and lack of competitive alternatives, leading to a motion to table the decision until the next meeting for further review. Other agenda items included approval of previous meeting minutes, public safety concerns about school parking and traffic, and adoption of resolutions related to instructional materials and Red Ribbon Week. No contract awards or vendor selections were finalized during this meeting.