The committee meeting focused on reviewing progress regarding the Local Control and Accountability Plan (LCAP) actions. Key discussion topics included budget overviews and expenditures for the school year, updates on maintenance work orders and facility inspections, and an overview of various educational approaches such as Project-Based Learning, Social Emotional Learning, Restorative Justice, and Special Education compliance training. Breakout sessions allowed participants to discuss revenue allocation, English Learner support strategies, professional development, and the integration of technology and Artificial Intelligence within the district.
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The board discussed several settlement agreements involving special education services, including compensatory education funding and reimbursement for assistive technology devices. A presentation was provided by the principal of Malibu High School regarding the school's instructional goals, with a focus on project-based learning, student engagement, and belonging. Additionally, the presentation covered recent improvements in student attendance, updates to core behavior values, the implementation of freshman college pitch projects, and successes regarding CASP score improvements driven by community and PTSA support.
Sep 9, 2026·Board meeting agenda packet
Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District Personnel Commission Regular Meeting
The commission reviewed several advanced step placement requests for various classified positions. Key items included the formal establishment of a new classification for Manager, Information Services, involving the determination of its job description, salary range placement, and FLSA status. The meeting also featured comprehensive reports concerning open and filled personnel requisitions and a scheduled closed session to conduct the performance evaluation of the Director of Classified Personnel.
Sep 9, 2026·Board meeting
Board of Education Special Meeting
The board discussed HVAC system issues at Santa Monica High School and the implementation of temporary cooling solutions. The Superintendent introduced the new Chief Communications Officer. The Board received a presentation from the Visual and Performing Arts District Advisory Committee regarding their annual report and student achievements. Additionally, updates were approved for several Board Policies and Administrative Regulations related to student awards, graduation ceremony regalia, and guidelines for animals at schools.
