• Santa Barbara Unified Board of Education Recap

    Welcoming New District and School Leaders As part of Santa Barbara Unified's tradition of introducing leaders who are stepping into new roles, the Board welcomed several administrators who will help guide our schools and district in the year ahead. Dr. Marianne Hew was introduced as the district's new Assistant Superintendent of Student and Family Services after serving as Executive Director of Secondary Education. Kimberly Sheriff Brown was welcomed as the permanent principal of Monroe Elementary, following her time as interim principal and previous service as assistant principal at Washington Elementary. The Board also welcomed Xochitl Tafoya as the new principal of Cleveland Elementary, where she will bring her leadership experience from La Cumbre Junior High and Franklin Elementary. Planning for Student Success in 2026–27 Trustees adopted three interconnected planning documents that will guide the district's work during the coming school year: the 2026–27 Budget, the Local Control and Accountability Plan (LCAP), and School Plans for Student Achievement (SPSAs) for all 18 schools. Together, these plans align resources and goals around academic achievement, student wellness, school culture, family engagement, and pathways to college and careers. District leaders also highlighted progress in improving Santa Barbara Unified's financial outlook, reducing the structural deficit from $20.6 million to $9.7 million through increased local revenue and strategic spending reductions. The adopted budget continues investments in literacy, mathematics, mental health services, and student support programs while maintaining a focus on long-term financial stability. Agreements and Compensation for Employees The Board approved negotiated agreements with both the Santa Barbara Teachers Association (SBTA) and the California School Employees Association (CSEA) Chapter 37. The agreements include updates to compensation, working conditions, professional learning opportunities, and employee benefits. In addition, compensation increases were approved for employees across the district. Teachers, certificated managers, and classified managers will receive a $1,500 salary increase, while classified employees represented by CSEA and confidential employees will receive a 2.5% salary increase effective July 1, 2026. These actions recognize the contributions of the employees who support student learning, school operations, and family services throughout the district. Community Schools Grant Expands Student and Family Supports The Board approved Year 2 implementation plans for the Community Schools Grant at Harding University Partnership School, La Cuesta Continuation High School, La Cumbre Junior High School, and McKinley Elementary School, and received an update on the program's first year of implementation. Funded through a five-year state grant, the initiative brings hubs of services and programs for students, staff, families, and surrounding communities to community school campuses. The program emphasizes expanded learning opportunities, family partnerships, integrated student supports, and collaborative decision-making to help remove barriers to learning and strengthen outcomes for students. Track Repairs at Peabody Stadium During ongoing repairs at Santa Barbara High School's Peabody Stadium, crews discovered significant underground erosion and drainage issues that were not visible during the initial project assessment. To address these findings, the Board authorized additional work to stabilize the area, repair storm drainage infrastructure, and restore affected sections of the facility to be ready by the start of school. Completing these repairs now will help protect the long-term safety, reliability, and usability of one of the district's most heavily used athletic venues. Next Step for San Marcos Health Careers Academy and Wellness Center The Board held a public hearing to gather community input on a proposed state-funded grant application for the construction of the San Marcos High School Health Careers Academy and Wellness Center. The project is designed to expand career pathway opportunities in healthcare while enhancing student wellness resources on campus. The hearing marks an important step in the district's effort to secure state funding for the project and continue creating innovative learning environments that prepare students for future careers while supporting their overall well-being. Technology Resolution Reviewed by Board The Board reviewed a proposed board resolution on the intentional use of technology in teaching and learning, which included recommendations related to student screen time, digital learning, student privacy, and artificial intelligence. Following the discussion, the Board requested additional refinement, including a more clearly defined implementation plan and revised language, before considering the resolution at a future meeting.

    Thursday, Jul 02 2026

  • 6/9 Board Meeting Recap

    Board Honors Graduating Student Representative The Board of Education started the meeting with honoring  Carlos Taft Vazquez , who is wrapping up his year of service as the student board member. Board members praised Taft Vazquez for his clarity, leadership, and unwavering commitment to keeping the student voice at the center of every district decision. He graduated from San Marcos High School on Wednesday. The district thanks Carlos for his dedicated service and wishes him the best in his next chapter. Public Hearing Held for 2026-2027 Proposed Budget The Board held a public hearing to gather feedback on the District’s proposed budget for the upcoming 2026-2027 school year. Presented by Conrad Tedeschi, assistant superintendent of business services, the preliminary budget details estimated financial spending, revenues, and general fund summaries for the next year. State law requires school boards to hold a formal public hearing to listen to community input before any final budget can be officially approved. Community Shares Input on District Strategy Plan (LCAP) Along with the budget, the board hosted a public hearing for the 2026-2027 Local Control and Accountability Plan, commonly known as the LCAP. The LCAP is a state-required, three-year roadmap that details the district's goals for student success and outlines exactly how budget resources will be spent to support all students, with a specific focus on English learners, low-income students, and foster youth. The public hearing provided an opportunity for parents, staff, and community members to share their feedback on the district's priorities. What’s Next?  The board will review the community feedback and cast a final vote to adopt the 2026-2027 school year budget and LCAP at its next scheduled meeting on Tuesday, June 23. 106-Unit Affordable Housing Project Approved for District Staff The board officially approved agreements to build a 106-unit affordable apartment complex near San Marcos for local teachers and school staff. Located on 3.65 acres near Hollister Avenue, the project is designed to help educators afford to live in the high-cost community where they work. Notably, the project will cost local taxpayers nothing; the developer is bringing in $60 million in private and federal financing, meaning no district general funds or bond money will be used. Key Details: The Setup:  The district retains ownership of the land under a 99-year lease, and the property will be managed by the Housing Authority of the County of Santa Barbara. Priority Housing:  Out of the 106 apartments, Santa Barbara Unified employees will be prioritized for 97 units. Rent will be income-restricted to keep units affordable. Community Support:  The remaining units include eight set aside for veterans and one for an on-site manager. Board Approves Emergency Learning Plan The board approved a new Instructional Continuity Plan, a state-required roadmap that ensures all students can keep learning without disruption during a natural disaster or unexpected school emergency. Evolving from the lessons learned during the 2020 pandemic closures, the updated plan ensures families and schools stay connected. Key parts of the plan include: Fast Communication:  The district guarantees two-way communication with families within five days of an emergency using ParentSquare in both English and Spanish. Tech and Lessons:  Learning will resume within 10 days. Junior high and high school students will use their district-issued iPads, while preschool through sixth-grade students will primarily use paper-based learning materials. Meals and Mental Health:  If schools close, the district will launch "grab-and-go" meal services at central hubs. Staff will also prioritize live, virtual wellness check-ins with students to provide mental health and counseling support. Extra Support:  The plan builds in specific protections to ensure students with disabilities, English learners, and foster or homeless youth have full access to their lessons, therapies, and school materials. Secondary Math Update: Real Feedback and Smarter Rollouts The board received a progress report on the district's junior high and high school math curriculum, Amplify Desmos Math. To see how the rollout is going, the district partnered with WestEd to survey nearly 3,000 students and 55 teachers. The baseline surveys provided valuable feedback: The Good News:  A strong majority of students (79% in high school and 88% in junior high) say their teachers are pushing them to explain  why  they think the way they do, rather than just memorizing answers. Areas for Growth:  Only 29% of high schoolers see how what they are learning connects to real life, and teachers expressed a need for better training to support students who are performing below grade level. What’s Next?  Instead of rushing into the next phase, the district is intentionally slowing down the rollout of Math II and Math III for the 2026–2027 school year. This adjustment gives teachers more time to collaborate, align their pacing, and focus on student group discussions and real-world connections. Individual schools are also introducing new classroom routines next year to boost student confidence and teamwork. Board Reviews Annual Teacher Feedback Survey The board reviewed the annual State of the Union report, which surveyed its members to identify areas for systemwide improvement. District leadership will use this baseline feedback to guide upcoming planning and improve working conditions across all campuses. Anniversary Pins The District celebrated 62 employees who served the District for 25, 30, 35, 40, and 45 years in the District. To give two, three, or even four decades of your professional life to one mission is a profound statement. It means they didn't just take a job; they chose a calling. Those employees have been the steady hands, the familiar faces, and the bedrock of support for generations of Santa Barbara’s children. Please join us in celebrating and thanking them!

    Tuesday, Jun 16 2026

  • Summer iPad Update

    Dear Students, As the school year comes to a close, we want to let you know about changes to student iPads for Summer 2026. What Will Happen to Student iPads This Summer? Students currently in grades 3–7 Your iPad will be collected and kept at your school over the summer. Current 7th-grade students (who will be 8th graders next year) will also leave their iPads at school so they can be updated with a new content filter before the next school year. Current 8th-grade students (who will be 9th graders next year) Your iPad will remain with you, but it will be disabled during the summer. This is intended to encourage a healthy balance of screen-free time during the break. Students in PEAC and students enrolled at Santa Barbara City College (SBCC) are exempt and will continue to have access to their devices. Need Access to Your iPad This Summer? If you are a current 8th-grade student and need your iPad re-enabled, you can: - Complete the summer access  request form - Visit the high school you will attend in August - Parents can call the ETS Helpdesk at (805) 963-4338 ext. 4357 - Visit the ETS Helpdesk at 720 Santa Barbara Street High School Students Students currently in grades 9–11 (who will be in grades 10–12 next year) will keep their iPads over the summer. Families may request that a device be disabled for the summer by completing the  summer access request form . All devices will be re-enabled before the start of the new school year so students can receive important school information and updates.

    Tuesday, Jun 09 2026

  • June Family Newsletter & Summer Reminders

    Unified Link Santa Barbara Unified Family Newsletter June 3, 2026 Dear Santa Barbara Unified Families, One week left and for many in our community, this year has been anything but easy. Yet we persevered together. Our students showed up with resilience, curiosity, and heart, even when the world outside felt uncertain. Thank you to the staff and families who held them steady every step of the way. Enjoy and celebrate these last days together, and have a restful, peaceful summer. As summer approaches, I encourage students to also find ways to keep learning. Summer is a great chance to unplug, recharge, and try something different. Here are some ideas to help our students thrive during the break: Dive Into a Good Book: Let’s trade some screen time for reading. Picking up a book during the summer keeps our minds active and helps us discover new ideas. Step Into Nature: We’re lucky to live in a beautiful place. I encourage families to get outside, enjoy our local trails and beaches, and take a break from screens. Explore and Create: Summer is perfect for creativity. Encourage your children to paint, write, build, cook, or play music. Learning by doing helps them grow. Connect and Give Back: Learning can happen anywhere. Volunteering, joining a summer program, or making new friends at the park all help build community. Celebrating Pride Month As June begins, Santa Barbara Unified is proud to celebrate Pride Month. We want every student to feel safe, valued, and accepted for who they are. Our diversity makes us stronger, and we will keep working to make our schools welcoming and inclusive. Thank you for partnering with us this year. Let’s finish the last week strong, celebrate our graduates, and look forward to a summer filled with discovery, joy, and rest. Warmly, Dr. Hilda Maldonado Superintendent Santa Barbara Unified School District   Summer Device & Technology Updates As we wrap up the school year, Santa Barbara Unified’s Educational Technology Services (ETS) team is focusing heavily on preparing student devices for a safe, successful upcoming school year. Please review the critical updates below regarding summer maintenance, device returns, and account access. On-Device Safety & Maintenance (Summer Work) To improve student safety, device reliability, and ensure proper grade-level settings, ETS will be performing mandatory maintenance on student iPads: 7th-Grade iPads: In June, ETS will collect all current 7th-grade iPads to install and test a new on-device content filter to ensure safer, more reliable browsing. Elementary iPads: The team will be updating and checking all elementary student iPads to ensure they have the correct configuration and settings for their upcoming grade level. Action Required: Device Returns Are you leaving the district or graduating? All departing students must return their school-issued equipment.  Please note: Students cannot keep or purchase their school-issued devices. What to return: Your district-issued iPad, charging block, and charging cable. When & Where: Return your equipment during your school's scheduled collection times during the last week of school. Missed the deadline? You can drop off your device at the ETS District Office by June 27, 2026 (Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.). Looking to buy a personal device? If your family would like to purchase a refurbished iPad or laptop, you can visit our partner site at Second Life Mac. Use coupon code SBUsummer for a $20 discount (a portion of the sale is donated back to our district). Summer Account Access & File Backups Returning Students: You will retain full access to your District accounts (Google, Aeries, Canvas, etc.) over the summer break. Graduating Seniors / Non-Returning Students: Your access to district accounts will end shortly after the school year concludes. Action Item: If you want to keep your schoolwork, projects, or files, you must export them before your account is deactivated. Click here for step-by-step instructions on how to export your Google Drive files. Additional News: AI Task Force The District’’s AI Task Force recently held its first focus group. This team of teachers, students, parents, and district leaders is collaborating to develop district recommendations regarding AI governance, academic integrity, data privacy, and professional learning. Thank you for your cooperation, and have a wonderful, safe summer break!   Enroll Now: SB Unified’s State Preschool Program for 2026-2027! The Office of Early Education & Support is now enrolling 3- and 4-year-olds for our high-quality State Preschool Program for the upcoming school year. Our programs help spark curiosity, build social skills, and prepare children for a lifetime of learning. Program Highlights: Who: Serving 3 & 4-year-old children Where: Convenient school district campuses When: Both AM & PM sessions available Cost: Eligibility is based on state income qualifications How to Enroll: You can pick up an enrollment packet in person at: Franklin Children’s Center, Rm 33 📍 1030 E. Yanonali St. 📞 For questions, call (805) 963-8685 Spaces are limited, so visit us today to secure your child's spot for a bright school year ahead!   Free Summer Meals Summer is almost here, and we want all our students to stay healthy, energized, and active! SB Unified is proud to offer FREE, nutritious meals to all kids 18 and under in our community this summer. No registration, no cost, and no paperwork are needed; just stop by! Please remember, all meals must be eaten on-site. Important Note: All sites will be CLOSED on June 19th and July 3rd in observance of holidays. Adults can also buy meals (Breakfast: $4.25 / Lunch: $6.50). If you have questions, contact Director Matt Dittman at 805-963-4338 ext. 6387. Let’s have a happy, healthy summer!   Unplug & Unfold a Book with Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library! Summer is here! Trade some screen time for storytime with Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library, brought to you locally by SB Unified, First 5, and United Way. If you have a child from birth to age 5, you can sign up to get a free, high-quality book mailed to your home every month. Let’s help our little ones unplug, explore, and read outside this summer! Sign up today: Visit unitedwaysb.org/imagination-library to enroll for free.   IEP Family Participation Survey Your input is important for supporting your child’s education. Please take a few minutes to complete this survey about your experience with your child’s IEP. Your feedback helps us understand how families experience IEP meetings and guides us in improving our support for students, families, and school teams. Together, we can make positive changes where needed. SBUSD IEP Family Participation Survey Link - English SBUSD IEP Family Parent Participation Survey Link - Spanish   Celebrations or Questions? If you have an SB Unified celebration or question to share, please email info@sbunified.org.

    Thursday, Jun 04 2026

  • SB Unified Schools & Offices Closed for Memorial Day...

    Dear Santa Barbara Unified Staff and Families, In observance of Memorial Day, all Santa Barbara Unified schools and district offices will be closed on Monday, May 25, 2026. We wish all of our students, staff, and families a safe, restful, and reflective holiday weekend. 

    Friday, May 22 2026

  • May 19, 2026 Board Brief

    SB Unified Board Brief May 20, 2026 May 19, 2026 Board Meeting Recap This article summarizes the May 19, 2026 Board of Trustees Meeting. The full agenda is available on our website: Board Meeting Agenda   4 New Principals Appointed The Board of Trustees began the meeting by appointing four new principals at Santa Barbara Unified School District elementary schools. Kimberly Sheriff Brown is the permanent principal at Monroe Elementary. She took over the role on an interim basis back in March, after previously being Assistant Principal at Washington. Gabe Sandoval will be the principal of Harding, replacing Veronica Binkley, who is retiring at the end of the school year. Mr. Sandoval currently serves as the principal at Cleveland. Xóchitl Tafoya is the next principal at Cleveland. She spent four years as an assistant principal at Franklin and La Cumbre. Human Resources will begin the process to hire a replacement for her at La Cumbre. Dr. Bradley Brock will serve as the principal of SBCA in addition to his current duties at La Cumbre Junior High. The Board gave the Superintendent direction to hire an additional AP for SBCA to support the school.  Please join us in congratulating all of our new principals!   Welcoming Our New Student Board Member The Board of Trustees welcomed Victoria Martinez Penarand as the newly appointed Student Board Member. Victoria is a student at Alta Vista Middle College, making her the very first alternative education student to be represented at this level of leadership in our district. Victoria is a true change agent, an extraordinary champion for mental wellness, and a dedicated advocate for student needs.  Her teacher and mentor, Regina Freking, describes her as a 'superstar' who takes initiative, rises to challenges, and represents the very best of humanity. She will take over as the new student Board Member after Carlos Vazquez-Taft graduates next month.   Balanced Learning & Technology Task Force Report Chief Operations Officer Steve Venz presented a progress report to the Board of Trustees on Tuesday detailing a districtwide push to pivot from simple device access to an instructional model called "Tech with Intent." The initiative aims to ensure digital tools are instructional, safe, and developmentally appropriate both during and outside the school day. To evaluate current practices, the district recently gathered feedback from campus communities to pinpoint areas of concern. More than 700 junior high and high school students completed targeted surveys, while elementary and secondary teachers submitted feedback forms detailing the realities of classroom management. The data focused on student learning, screen time, digital literacy, and collaboration, as well as specific friction points like homework load, YouTube access, and enforcement of "Off and Away" device expectations. In response, Educational Technology Services has enacted several immediate operational changes since April. The department has tightened content filtering, strengthened device access controls, and increased staff support for classroom management tools. District staff will use the survey data and recent operational assessments to develop further system-level improvements ahead of the 2026–2027 school year.   DEMLAC Parent Recommendations The District Emergent Multilingual Learner Advisory Committee (DEMLAC) presented its annual recommendations to the Board. The committee outlined four strategic recommendations to improve academic and language outcomes for Emergent Multilingual Learners (EMLs): Establish Aggressive ELPI Goals: Recommended a school site and districtwide goal of a 5% annual increase in English Learner Progress Indicator (ELPI) outcomes, backed by regular formative assessments and Interim ELPAC testing. Robust Newcomer Onboarding: Standardize a districtwide intake process for grades 4–12 that goes beyond enrollment paperwork and Initial ELPAC assessment. Enlist the Family Liaisons to conduct a robust intake interview followed by clear guidance on language growth expectations and the reclassification criteria. Secondary Electives Innovation: Redesign high school and junior high master schedules to ensure EML students can access electives through creative, co-taught models like blending English Language Development (ELD) with music, theater, and arts. Tutoring and Learning Labs: Move past traditional teacher tutoring by exploring community partnerships to establish dedicated Tutoring and Learning Labs for after-school and weekend support in math, literacy, and language.   Short-Term Borrowing Approved to Manage Cash Flow The Board approved a resolution authorizing the district to issue up to $23,505,000 in short-term Tax and Revenue Anticipation Notes (TRANs) for the 2026–27 fiscal year. This routine financial measure addresses projected, temporary cash flow shortfalls caused by the timing gap between regular district expenditures and the receipt of property tax and state revenues. Key Details: Purpose: The borrowed funds will be deposited into a special fund and would be transferred to the General Fund as needed for cash flow. Repayment: The notes are backed by a pledge of expected 2026–27 revenues and remain a general obligation payable from the district's General Fund. Underwriting: The notes will be sold via a negotiated sale to RBC Capital Markets, LLC, with a capped underwriting discount of 0.20%.   June Proclaimed LGBTQ2IA+ Pride Month The Board passed a resolution declaring June 2026 as LGBTQ2IA+ Pride Month and reaffirms its commitment to student safety, mental wellness, and inclusion. Key directives in the resolution include: Academic Protections: Full district support for student-led Gender and Sexuality Alliances (GSAs) and participation in national visibility days.  Curriculum & Material Integrity: Continued implementation of LGBTQ2IA+ contributions in history and social studies curriculum under the FAIR Education Act.  Accountability: The district will continue its Recognize, Respond, Report (3Rs) anti-harmful speech training and present an annual implementation progress report to the Board featuring LGBTQ2IA+ student and staff speakers.   Poetry Contest Two winners from the 3rd Annual SBUnified Poetry Contest read their entries at the meeting. The theme of the contest this year was Wonder & Awe, and we received almost 200 submissions from students in grades TK-12. Please watch the above videos of Emerson Johnson from Roosevelt and San Marcos High School Junior Evelyn Alvarado!   Collaborative Spirit The May Collaborative Spirit Award honored Cleveland’s 2nd & 3rd Grade Professional Learning Community- Andrea Fuentes, Manny Morales, Jessica Lopez, and Rachel Harris.  This disciplined team achieved a remarkable 10% increase in ELA and Math proficiency across all classrooms in just seven months. By mastering Plan-Do-Study-Act (PDSA) cycles and collaborative inquiry, they established a highly effective culture of shared accountability. Their intentional, data-driven approach has significantly strengthened instructional coherence and student growth throughout the Cleveland community.   Celebrations or Questions? If you have an SB Unified celebration or question to share, please email info@sbunified.org.

    Thursday, May 21 2026

  • Tomorrow: Middle College Info Night & SB Unified Loc...

    SB Unified Updates May 18, 2026 Informational Meeting about Alta Vista Middle College Alta Vista Middle College at SBCC is hosting an informational meeting for students looking to earn their high school diploma while also exploring college and career pathways at Santa Barbara City College. Meeting Date Tuesday, May 19 at 6 pm on the SBCC campus, Room A-160 Middle College is a hybrid high school/college program located on the SBCC campus. Middle College high school courses are taught in an independent one-on-one meeting environment focused on an integrated curriculum built around current events. Middle College students also attend college classes on the SBCC campus with college professors and students.  Middle College predominantly serves high school juniors and seniors, but also occasionally enrolls mature sophomores. As students work towards earning their high school diploma, they also actively experience and learn how to succeed in a college environment. Some of the most important skills students report learning are time management, communication, and learning how to be resourceful and reach out for extra support as needed on campus. Middle College is also an excellent opportunity for motivated students to sample various potential college majors and career pathways.   Students often graduate Middle College with about one year of college units on their transcript. After graduating from high school, many Middle College students become SBCC Promise students while others apply to and directly attend four-year universities. Please RSVP for the meeting by contacting Regina Freking at 805-897-3561 or rfreking@sbunified.org.    As SB Unified develops the 2026-2027 Local Control and Accountability Plan (LCAP), we are seeking input from staff, families, students, and community members on our current 2025-2026 LCAP. Your feedback will help us determine which programs and services for students experiencing homelessness, foster youth, emergent multilingual learners, low-income students, and students receiving special education services. Take the LCAP Survey Please complete the LCAP survey by Friday, May 22nd, 2026. Thank you   Celebrations or Questions? If you have an SB Unified celebration or question to share, please email info@sbunified.org.

    Tuesday, May 19 2026

  • Flyer Friday: SB Unified Local Control Accountabilit...

    SB Unified Updates Flyer Friday May 15, 2026 As SB Unified develops the 2026-2027 Local Control and Accountability Plan (LCAP), we are seeking input from staff, families, students, and community members on our current 2025-2026 LCAP. Your feedback will help us determine which programs and services for students experiencing homelessness, foster youth, emergent multilingual learners, low-income students, and students receiving special education services. Take the LCAP Survey Please complete the LCAP survey by Friday, May 22nd, 2026. Thank you   Informational Meeting about Alta Vista Middle College Alta Vista Middle College at SBCC is hosting an informational meeting for students looking to earn their high school diploma while also exploring college and career pathways at Santa Barbara City College. Meeting Date Tuesday, May 19 at 6 pm on the SBCC campus, Room A-160 Middle College is a hybrid high school/college program located on the SBCC campus. Middle College high school courses are taught in an independent one-on-one meeting environment focused on an integrated curriculum built around current events. Middle College students also attend college classes on the SBCC campus with college professors and students.  Middle College predominantly serves high school juniors and seniors, but also occasionally enrolls mature sophomores. As students work towards earning their high school diploma, they also actively experience and learn how to succeed in a college environment. Some of the most important skills students report learning are time management, communication, and learning how to be resourceful and reach out for extra support as needed on campus. Middle College is also an excellent opportunity for motivated students to sample various potential college majors and career pathways.   Students often graduate Middle College with about one year of college units on their transcript. After graduating from high school, many Middle College students become SBCC Promise students while others apply to and directly attend four-year universities. Please RSVP for the meeting by contacting Regina Freking at 805-897-3561 or rfreking@sbunified.org.    Dive into a summer of musical exploration with the Santa Barbara Education Foundation! From strings and drums to band, our camps offer a mix of fun and musical growth. We welcome all levels of musicians and our camps are directed by SBUSD music educators and professional musicians. Make new friends, learn new instruments and new music over the summer months to prepare you for band and other performing arts in the new school year. Scholarships are available!” Learn More   Celebrations or Questions? If you have an SB Unified celebration or question to share, please email info@sbunified.org.

    Friday, May 15 2026

  • SB Unified Local Control Accountability Plan (LCAP) ...

    SB Unified Updates Family Newsletter May 12, 2026 As SB Unified develops the 2026-2027 Local Control and Accountability Plan (LCAP), we are seeking input from staff, families, students, and community members on our current 2025-2026 LCAP. Your feedback will help us determine which programs and services for students experiencing homelessness, foster youth, emergent multilingual learners, low-income students, and students receiving special education services. Take the LCAP Survey Please complete the LCAP survey by Friday, May 22nd, 2026. Thank you   Celebrations or Questions? If you have an SB Unified celebration or question to share, please email info@sbunified.org.

    Wednesday, May 13 2026

  • Last Session Tuesday: Your Voice Needed to Design th...

    SB Unified Updates May 11, 2026 Your Voice Needed to Design the New Armory CTE Center Santa Barbara Unified is seeking community input to help design the new Career Technical Education (CTE) and Multi-Use Facility at the historic Armory site. We need your feedback to determine which career pathways, housing solutions, and community spaces should be prioritized for this 4.7-acre property. Whether you are a parent, staff member, or neighbor, your perspective will directly influence the architectural plans being developed this year. Join a Listening Tour (6-7:30 p.m.): May 12: Santa Barbara Junior High If you cannot attend in person, please complete our community survey here: Take the English Survey Spanish Survey Link More details are available on our website.   Celebrations or Questions? If you have an SB Unified celebration or question to share, please email info@sbunified.org.

    Tuesday, May 12 2026