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The Barstow Unified School District is proud to announce that Mr. Jorge Gutierrez will serve as our Interim Superintendent beginning July 1, 2026. With more than two decades of dedicated service to the Barstow community and a long history of leadership within our district, Mr. Gutierrez brings both experience and a deep understanding of what makes BUSD special.

Mr. Gutierrez is not new to our schools or our families. His career in education began in 1994, and for more than 22 of those years he has served the students, staff, and community of Barstow Unified School District. During that time, he has worked in many different roles, giving him a unique perspective on how every part of a school district works together to support student success.

He began his journey at Crestline Elementary School, where he was part of a team that helped the school successfully exit Program Improvement status by focusing on strong instruction in literacy and mathematics. From there, he continued serving students as a Pre-Algebra teacher and department chair at Barstow Junior High School, where student achievement in mathematics increased significantly during his time in the classroom.

Mr. Gutierrez later served the entire district as an Instructional Coach and English Learner Coordinator, supporting teachers, strengthening curriculum alignment, and helping ensure that every student — including English Learners — received the support they needed to succeed. He also worked closely with families through ELAC and DELAC to make sure parent voices remained an important part of district decision-making.

As Principal of Barstow Junior High School, Mr. Gutierrez led efforts that improved student outcomes across all state priorities and helped the school move out of Comprehensive Support and Improvement (CSI) status. Most recently, he has served as the Assistant Superintendent of Personnel Services, where he has supported staff, worked closely with school leaders, and helped guide the district through the many staffing and organizational challenges that followed the pandemic.

As Interim Superintendent, Mr. Gutierrez will focus on providing steady leadership during this transition while continuing the district’s important work in student academic success, district improvement efforts, and major facility projects. His long-standing relationships with students, families, employees, and community partners will help ensure that the district continues moving forward without interruption.

Mr. Gutierrez has shared that he is passionate about the success of every BUSD student and is committed to upholding the Board’s vision for our schools and community. We are excited to welcome him into this leadership role and look forward to the continued progress of Barstow Unified School District under his guidance