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Santa Barbara Unified School District
                                                                                                           
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Santa Barbara Unified School District was established on June 6, 1866, Santa Barbara’s educational tradition is one of the oldest in the state of California. Its traditions are rooted in the 18th-century Spanish era. For over a century, our graduates have gone on to become community, state, and nationally recognized leaders.

District Administration Building: 720 Santa Barbara St., Santa Barbara, CA 93101 [Map]

Phone: (805) 963-4338 | TDD: (805) 966-7734

Hours: Monday-Friday | 8:00AM - 5:00PM [check calendars for exceptions]

California Public Records Act: Requests for copies of records under the California Public Records Act need to be in writing and either mailed to the Santa Barbara Unified School District (720 Santa Barbara Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101, Attention: Superintendent’s Office) or hand delivered. California Public Records Act requests may also be transmitted to the school district by email to pra@sbunified.org.

Where Do I Take My Concern?

For Parents and Guardians

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YOUR CHILD'S TEACHER

If you have a question related to your child or their learning, contact their classroom teacher directly via email or phone.

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YOUR SCHOOL'S PRINCIPAL

At step 2, your first point of contact will be your Assistant Principal, if your school has one. They may then advise you to talk to your child's school counselor or the school Principal. Call or email the school to arrange this.

Where Do I Start? (Part 2)

Where Do I Start?

For Parents and Guardians

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RELEVANT DISTRICT ADMINISTRATOR

Assistant Superintendents oversee school sites. To help resolve your situation, it is important for you to know the names of all the staff members with whom you have spoken and the dates of your conversations. You can email info@sbunified.org or find the appropriate district administrator on our contact list.

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SUPERINTENDENT

The Superintendent supervises all SBUSD staff. Only after the previous steps to resolve the situation should you contact the Superintendent of Schools. You can contact the superintendent by email or phone. The Superintendent may arrange for a phone conversation or meeting; this may include all involved parties and not a one-on-one meeting.

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BOARD OF EDUCATION

The Board of Education has been elected by the community to provide leadership and citizen oversight of the District. The Board shall ensure that the District is responsive to the values, beliefs, and priorities of the community. You can contact Board Members via email. You may also speak at open comment during a Board Meeting.

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Unsure Where to Go?

Email info@sbunified.org