BARSTOW UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT
OCTOBER 2025
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DISTRICT OFFICE
Stipulated Judgement Extension
DOJ Summary
In 2020, the California Department of Justice (DOJ), Bureau of Children’s Justice investigated BUSD and found that Black students and students with disabilities were disproportionately disciplined. Instead of going to trail, BUSD and the DOJ entered into a stipulated judgement to resolve the issue without admitting liability. During their investigation they found an overreliance on punitive discipline, leading to significantly more school time lost for Black students and students with disabilities. Black students were disciplined for 168% more days than their white peers. The court-approved judgment required revised discipline policies, more mental health services, and quarterly reports to the DOJ. After 5 years BUSD has achieved substantial compliance in 53.8% of the 49 agreed action and substantial compliance at 9 of 12 schools in 74.3% of all items. Suspensions have decreased significantly from 2019 to 2025:
For more information on the stipulated judgement please contact the Office of Supportive School Climate under the Direction of Dr. Vinney Williams. 760-255-6007 or visit https://www.busdk12.com/departments/superintendents-office/office-of -supportive-school-climate
TK-3: 93% decrease (400 incidents to 28). 4-6: 53% decrease (482 incidents to 227). 7-12: 33% decrease (610 incidents to 415).
Incomplete Items (1 Year Extension)
Full Compliance (No Extension)
While some items have been attempted, full implementation has not yet been achieved.
Areas where BUSD achieved substantial compliance.
Full CR-PBIS team at each school site
Statement of Principles
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An additional year of implementation of the all-staff training schedule Implement a tracking system for complaints and resolutions Special Education training for Principal, SPED teachers, and parents Training of Child Find and Free and Appropriate Education (FAPE)
Director of Supportive School Climate Board Policy updates and alignment Data Collection and Monitoring Data Presentations and Publication School and Item Action Plans
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Community Advisory STEM Enrollment Practices
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SPED/504 Liaisons Translation Services
Partial Items (2-Year extension) While 9 of 12 schools achieved substantial compliance. The district requires the following actions as they relate to Barstow High School, Barstow Junior High School, and Barstow Intermediate School ● Positive Classroom Expectations (CR-PBIS in the classroom) ● Use of classroom walkthroughs to improve CR-PBIS, instruction, & student/teacher relationships ● Use of available data to determine the root cause of discipline and remedy bias & discrimination, due to continued high levels of disproportionality ● Quarterly Data submissions to the Department of Justice re: discipline ● Evidence of the re-entry process for students returning from suspension ● Evidence of ISS training, actions, and protocols ● Actions for addressing and remedying harassment and bullying ● Evidence of peer support and affinity groups on campuses.
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