Tag: SMMUSD
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...
Measure BB To Begin At Malibu High School
MALIBU—An agreement has been reached between the Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District (SMMUSD) and the Malibu Community Alliance (MCA). The agreement settles MCA’s appeal...
LAUSD Schools Closed Due To “Credible Threat”
LOS ANGELES—All Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) campuses were closed on Tuesday, December 15, due to reports of a "credible threat," authorities say....
Temporary Crossing Guards Assigned For Samohi Students
SANTA MONICA—Starting on Monday, November 16, four temporary crossing guards have been assigned by the city of Santa Monica to be at the corner of Michigan and...
New Principal Appointed For John Muir Elementary School
SANTA MONICA—The Santa Monica-Malibu Board of Education has appointed Paula Lytz, assistant principal at Lincoln Middle School, as the new principal of John Muir...
SMMUSD Education Funding Short Of Goal
SANTA MONICA/MALIBU–The fundraiser for the Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District is currently short 49 percent of their $4 million goal for this school year....
Toxic Susbtance Prompts SMMUSD Lawsuit
MALIBU—The parent group America Unites for Kids and Public Employees for Environmental Responsibility has filed a lawsuit against the Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District.
The...
Foster Chosen To Represent SMMUSD
SANTA MONICA—Craig Foster, president of Advocates for Malibu Public Schools, has been chosen as the representative for the Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District on...
