Tag: Martinez Unified School District
School district breaks ground on new JME campus June 10
MARTINEZ, Calif. – Martinez Unified School District is breaking ground Monday afternoon June 10 for the new John Muir Elementary School campus. The campus overhaul is the largest project under the school district’s Measure R bond issue approved by voters in 2016. Throughout the summer, contractor Lathrop Construction will start the demolition of the current […]
Ginelli chosen to represent MUSD Area 5
MARTINEZ, Calif. – After a series of interviews Monday night, Martinez Unified School District Board of Education chose Jeremie Ginelli to succeed Bobbi Horack, who was forced to resign after moving out of that voting area. Ginelli is an attorney who also is a member of the Martinez Parks, Recreation, Marina and Cultural Commission, and […]
Education Board to fill Area 5 vacancy Monday
MARTINEZ, Calif. – Before the end of Monday’s meeting, the Martinez Unified School District Board of Education will fill the Area 5 vacancy created when incumbent Bobbi Horack moved into another area. Once she moved, Horack no longer was eligible to represent Area 5. Six applicants will be interviewed at the meeting, after which the […]
Council’s contract amendment concludes Joint Facilities agreement, residents ask City help with school fighting
MARTINEZ, Calif. – A longtime problem that began in the 1970s when Martinez and Pleasant Hill made an agreement to buy computer equipment that was far more expensive in that era is over, the Martinez City Council heard after voting on a legal procedure Wednesday night. On second reading, the Council unanimously amended its contract […]
Six apply for Education Board vacancy
MARTINEZ, Calif. – Six people have applied to succeed Bobbi Horack as the Area 5 member of the Martinez Unified School District Board of Education, District Superintendent C.J. Cammack announced Friday. Horack had to resign from the Board when she moved out of the area she represents. Board members must live in their voting areas. […]
City Hall’s homeless forum Thursday to provide education, comment opportunities
MARTINEZ, Calif. – Homelessness and its impacts have become more visible in Martinez. Those worried about the impacts and those with ideas for solutions are welcome to participate Thursday in a community forum moderated by Vice Mayor Noralea Gipner. Gipner has spearheaded the forum, which she hopes will lead to conversations about homelessness and creative […]
Cammack, Education Board to continue MJHS bullying conversation Monday
MARTINEZ, Calif. – Martinez Unified School District Board of Education will continue the conversation Monday on behavior problems at Martinez Junior High School. District Superintendent C.J. Cammack will offer a report on the topic, which was raised by parents and others who expressed concerns April 22 not only about bullying but fights at the school. […]
Concerned parents implore school district to better address bullying at Martinez schools
Around 40 parents attended the Martinez Unified School District (MUSD) Board of Trustees meeting Monday night to express their disappointment and anger at how they say the district is addressing issues related to bullying at Martinez schools, particularly Martinez Junior High. A social media post from Yazmín Llamas-Morales detailed an altercation her child experienced after […]
MUSD vote Monday on school architect
MARTINEZ, Calif. – Martinez Unified School District Board of Education will consider Monday whether California Design West Architectural Firm of Sacramento should be the first company that would work on modernization designs for its elementary schools. The District released its request for qualifications and proposals in February, and created a pool of firms, according to […]
MUSD accepting applications for provisional appointment
The Board of Education of the Martinez Unified School District invites applications for the position of Board member – Area 5 The board intends to fill a vacancy by appointment to serve until November of 2020. This provisional appointment will complete the term of the position vacated by Bobbi Horack, Trustee Area 5. Persons who […]
