FEBRUARY 2026 BARSTOW UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT Page 5 AROUND THE DISTRICT BUSD IT Cybersecurity Alert: Staying Safe During Tax Season With tax season in full swing, the Barstow Unified School District IT Department is committed to protecting our staff, students, and their families. We are seeing a significant rise in
sophisticated phishing attempts designed to exploit the urgency of tax deadlines. Attackers frequently spoof the names of real professionals and use official logos to bypass our skepticism. By staying informed, we can work together to keep our district and family data secure. Act, Don’t React: Scammers rely on you moving quickly. If an email demands immediate action, pause and evaluate. Verify the Source: Never click a link in an email to log in. Instead, manually type official web addresses (like IRS.gov ) directly into your browser.
Report Suspicious Activity: If you receive a questionable email or accidentally clicked a link, forward it to the IT Department immediately. email: techsupport@busdk12.com Phone: 760-252-5174
W-2 or Payroll Requests: Be wary of messages from "Accounting" or "Human Resources" that use generic addresses or unusual language. DocuSign Notifications: Check the sender’s address before clicking "View Document."
Be cautious of unexpected emails regarding:
IRS Refunds or Audits: The IRS generally contacts taxpayers via physical mail, not email.
Meet Your School Administrative Managers: Bridging Leadership and Operations
Ariel Vera Montara
Stephanie Verdugo BFAA
Sarah Abbas Cameron
Danielle Buenrostro Crestline
Sandra Delfin Lenwood
Zwieba “Z” Bunnell Henderson
Michael Prado Skyline
At Barstow Unified School District, our goal is to be your "Best Choice for Academic Success." To allow principals to focus on instructional leadership, the district created the School Administrative Manager (SAM) position. The SAM is a management professional responsible for the overall non-instructional operations of the school. By managing daily complexities, the SAM allows educational leaders more time in the classroom. The SAM ensures the campus runs smoothly and safely through a variety of responsibilities such as, Campus Safety & Operations, Student Support, Logistics & Facilities, Supervision, and Community Liaison. The SAM is essential for a positive school environment, coordinating tasks from state testing and intramural sports to cafeteria programs. We are proud to have these dedicated professionals working behind the scenes to ensure every Barstow student has a safe, organized, and supportive place to learn.
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