Maintenance and Operations

Often working behind the scenes, our Maintenance and Operations department ensures that the district's schools and buildings are kept to a standard level of care that is conducive to learning. This includes landscape maintenance of district property, cleaning, painting, and conducting repairs related to electrical, plumbing, heating, air conditioning, and alarm systems.

Peter Gaytan
Director of Maintenance, Operations, Transportation, and Facilities
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P: (661) 294-5390
Ext. 5231

Sulema Garcia
Assistant Director of Custodial and Grounds
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P: (661) 294-5390
Ext. 5209

Suki Huitink
Administrative Secretary
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P: (661) 294-5390
Ext. 5235

Justin Renolds
Maintenance Specialist
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P: (661) 294-5390
Ext. 5236

David Breceda
Warehouse
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P: 661-294-5390
Ext. 5161

Facilities

Our Facilities staff is responsible for the planning and implementation of renovation, modernization, and expansion of our school facilities in order to provide an excellent physical environment for our current and future students and staff. 

Our Mission

Our mission is to execute the facilities program at the Saugus Union School District year round, providing a 21st century, safe, functional, Common Core ready learning environment that supports the district's goal of providing excellence in education, maintaining local accountability and minimizing overhead costs. 

Bids and Vendor Information

From time to time, we look to hire services and purchase goods from registered vendors. If you are a vendor or would like us to add you to our vendor list, please give us a call or visit our Quality Bidders page.

Prequalification and CUPCCAA Lists

To get started, visit our Quality Bidders page or go to www.qualitybidders.com.

SUSD has contracted with Colbi Technologies to provide a web-based process for submitting to their Pre-Qualification and CUPCCAA lists called Quality Bidders. To get started, visit our Quality Bidders page.

For detailed instructions in completing your application, see the Contractor Instructions.

Please contact Shellie Gibson with any questions by email or at (661) 294-5300. You may also contact qbsupport@colbitech.com with any questions about the use of the Quality Bidders web-based tool.

Thank you for your interest in working with Saugus Union School District.

SUSD Prequalification
CUPCCAA (Informal Bidding)

Facilities Team

Jim Sandefur
Facilities Project Manager
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P: (661) 294-5300
Ext. 5232

Kathie Pisano
Facilities Project Manager
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P: (661) 294-5300
Ext. 5106

Dayna Jones
Facilities Accountant
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P: (661) 294-5300
Ext. 5156

Open
Administrative Secretary
P: (661) 294-5300
Ext. 5113

Transportation

Our Transportation Department is responsible for the safe and efficient transport of our students. Our bus drivers follow all state regulations regarding school bus operation and traffic laws. You can rest easy knowing that your child’s safety is our top priority.

Special Education Transportation

Currently the district transports approximately 180 special education students Monday through Thursday and approximately 140 special education students on Fridays. We currently operate 13 routes. We also provide activity bus transportation for special education field trips.

LaTamera Carpenter
Transportation Manager
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P: (661) 294-5391
Ext. 5203

Maria Bautista
Driver/Trainer
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P: (661) 294-5391
Ext. 5202

Jose Rodriguez
Dispatcher
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P: (661) 294-5391
Ext. 5201