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Barstow Unified board approves consent calendar, staff recognition resolution and interim superintendent appointment
Summary
Trustees adopted the meeting agenda, approved the consent calendar, adopted a resolution recognizing certificated and classified employees, and voted to appoint Jorge Gutierrez as interim superintendent effective July 1, 2026.
At its April meeting the Barstow Unified School District Board of Trustees approved routine governance items and took several personnel actions.
The board voted to adopt the meeting agenda and approved the consent calendar without removals by voice vote. Trustees also adopted Resolution No. 20 2025–2026 recognizing certificated and classified employees and designating appreciation weeks and related dates.
On personnel matters the board considered and approved an appointment and employment agreement for Jorge Gutierrez to serve as interim superintendent beginning July 1, 2026; the board moved, seconded and voted in favor of the contract.
The board also approved the district’s graduation and promotion schedule for May 2026, and reviewed several new CTE course outlines (Patient Care 2; Welding 2; Child Development 2) and a proposed barbering pathway; trustees discussed articulation with Barstow Community College and potential part‑time scheduling if enrollment does not meet a full‑time threshold.
Ending: Motions were carried by voice vote and no roll‑call tallies naming individual trustee votes were recorded in the transcript. The board adjourned at 07:36.
