Tag: SMMUSD
Santa Monica Partners With Schools To Open Playgrounds
SANTA MONICA—The City of Santa Monica partnered with Santa Monica-Malibu School District (SMMUSD) to open playgrounds and fields in local schools as of Saturday,...
SMMUSD To Continue Providing Grab-N-Go Lunches
SANTA MONICA—The Santa Monica Malibu Unified School District announced they will continue providing grab-n-go breakfast and lunch to students as school returns virtually on...
SMMUSD Announces MOU With Teachers For Distanced Learning
SANTA MONICA — The Santa Monica Malibu Unified School District (SMMUSD) announced on August 12 that a memorandum of understanding has been finalized and...
SMMUSD To Potentially Push Back School Start
SANTA MONICA — The Santa Monica Malibu Unified School District announced on Wednesday, August 5, that the district is considering a delayed school start...
SMMUSD School Board Votes For Remote Learning
SANTA MONICA — After a recommendation from SMMUSD Superintendent Dr. Ben Drati, the SMMUSD school board voted to begin the school year this fall...
SMMUSD To Recommend Online Distanced Learning In Fall
MALIBU — The Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District has announced plans for distanced online schooling this fall, as indicated in a July 14 statement.
“Santa...
Santa Monica And Malibu Will Have Three Choices For School Return
SANTA MONICA— The Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District has outlined three models of school operation for next year.
The district will hold three town halls...
Virtual Meetings Regarding Reopening Schools
SANTA MONICA—On June 19, the Santa Monica–Malibu Unified School District (SMMUSD) announced that it will be hosting a series of virtual town hall-style meetings...
SMMUSD Will Continue Student Meal Service During Summer
SANTA MONICA/MALIBU— On Tuesday, June 9, The Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District announced the continuation of meal services for students during the summer. Breakfast...
SMMUSD Issues Pink Slips As Part Of Stabilization Plan
MALIBU—The Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District intends to lay off up to 46 educators due to declining student enrollment and a potential $10 million ...
Vandalism At Santa Monica Elementary Schools
SANTA MONICA—Both the Santa Monica Alternative School House (SMASH) located on 2525 Fifth Street and John Muir Elementary School located on 2526 Sixth Street...
SMMUSD Names Two Newly Established Schools
SANTA MONICA—The Santa Monica-Malibu School District has officially named two new schools within their district. "The Michelle and Barack Obama Center for Inquiry and...
Santa-Monica Malibu School District Appoints New Elementary Principal
MALIBU—The Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District appointed its new elementary principal Chris Hertz, during their last board meeting on May 2. Starting July 1,...
Board Sets Tentative Date For SMMUSD Separation Vote
MALIBU—The city of Malibu has fought to separate itself from the conjoined school district with the city of Santa Monica, which was recently halted...
Board Member Maria Leon-Vazquez Accused Of Conflict Of Interest
SANTA MONICA—Santa Monica Malibu Unified School District board member Maria Leon-Vazquez is under investigation for hiding conflicts of interest she had when she approved...
Proposal For Independent Malibu School District Halted
MALIBU—The board members of the Santa Monica Malibu Unified School District met this week and rejected a proposal to separate the Santa Monica district...
SMMUSD Shortens Day Due To Excessive Heat
SANTA MONICA—Due to the high heat and growing winds, the Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District allowed for a shortened day on Tuesday, October 24,...
Santa Monica-Malibu School District Starting Apprenticeship Program
SANTA MONICA—According to officials from the Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District, an apprenticeship program for students, alumni and community members is a part of a new...
SMMUSD Appoints Dr. Ben Drati As New Superintendent
SANTA MONICA/MALIBU—The Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District announced Dr. Ben Drati as their new superintendent on Thursday, November 3.
Dr. Ben Drati, an education administrator from...
Malibu School District Unification Put On Hold
SANTA MONICA/MALIBU—Three appointed members of the Malibu Unification Negotiations Committee representing Santa Monica issued a letter stating that they were not going to attend...