# Sept 22nd, 2026 SUSD Board Meeting at 4:00 PM

The Stockton Unified School District (SUSD) Board held a meeting on September 22, 2026, which included extensive discussions on transportation challenges, field trip logistics, and staffing issues within the transportation department. Union representatives expressed no confidence in the transportation director due to ineffective route management, harassment claims, and inadequate driver training support. The board approved the use of charter bus companies to cover field trips when district drivers are unavailable, with schools covering the additional costs. The meeting also addressed the status of driver trainees and contracts with external providers to alleviate driver shortages. Additionally, the board approved several resolutions related to curriculum materials, professional development attendance, and agreements with educational organizations. No new contracts or procurement awards were explicitly detailed, but the transportation contract with First Student and related budget considerations were discussed. The meeting included presentations on student programs, attendance initiatives, and equity efforts, but procurement activity focused primarily on transportation services and related contracts.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Industries:** Education, Transportation
**Topics:** Contracting Vehicles, Physical Infrastructure
**Published:** September 23, 2026

### Sources
- [Sept 22nd, 2026 SUSD Board Meeting at 4:00 PM](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lnmu10-tEh4) - SUSD English Board Meeting