Tag: Martinez Unified School District
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 […]
Board Of Education consider job eliminations, Horack replacement
MARTINEZ, Calif. – The Martinez Unified School District Board of Education will vote Monday whether to trim its Para professional staff by the equivalent of about 1.6 full time employees and a typist clerk by half of a full-time employee. The cuts are being made as part of the District’s efforts to reduce its deficit […]
MUSD wants site committees to refine plans for Measure R projects at elementary schools
MARTINEZ, Calif. – Martinez Unified School District Board of Education thought having a site committee worked so well in designing the new John Muir Elementary School campus, it decided Monday that the other three elementary schools should have similar groups to weigh in on their upcoming Measure R improvement projects. The John Muir Elementary committee […]
MUSD to consider next Measure R Bond projects
MARTINEZ, Calif. – Martinez Unified School District Board of Education will weigh in Monday on the next projects that will be underwritten by Measure R bond money. The second series of Measure R bonds have been sold for $30 million and the money is in the District’s account, Assistant Superintendent Helen Rossi said in her […]
No School? Go To Clown Camp!
Martinez Unified School District students will have Monday off from classes, and Martinez Recreation Department is offering a fun alternative for the day – Clown Day Camp. Clown Day Camp is open to those 4 to 11, and those interested may register online in advance either online at www.cityofmartinez.org, by calling 925-372-3510 or by visiting […]
MUSD Board makes budget cuts, most in administration
MARTINEZ, Calif. – Martinez Unified School District Board of Education cut nearly $400,000 from its current budget Monday night. Most of the trimming came from the District’s administration rather than the classrooms. Four para educator positions and one classroom position were eliminated. The cuts were needed because of rising costs without comparable rise in revenues, […]
