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MUSD Superintendent's Newsletter
November 2024
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Dear Parents and Guardians,
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November brings with it the cooler weather and the rains, and time for reflection and gratitude. As I reflect on my time here in the MUSD, I am so grateful for the opportunity to serve the students and families of the district, and am truly grateful for your continued support and involvement in our school communities.
It's hard to believe that the first semester of the school year is almost over. The planning for the 25-26 school year is beginning with TK registration starting in the next few weeks and course selection for the 8th to 9th grade students not far behind. Please encourage your student(s) to end the semester on a positive note, attending school each day and completing all assignments.
Just a reminder that schools will be closed on Veterans Day, observed on Monday, November 11. This day is dedicated to honoring the brave men and women who have served in the armed forces. I encourage you to take this opportunity to discuss the significance of Veterans Day with your children and to reflect on the sacrifices made by our veterans.
Schools will be closed for Thanksgiving break from Monday, November 25th and will reopen on Monday December 2nd. Enjoy the start of the holiday season!
Helen Rossi
Superintendent
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Educational Services Updates
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California Department of Education Updates Graduation Requirements beginning in 2025-2026
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Two new high school graduation course requirements are in place for the 2025-2026 school year at AHS, VMHS and Briones. Each site will offer its 12th grade students a semester in Ethnic Studies followed by a semester in Financial Literacy. |
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These courses are currently going through the process of being vetted by staff and will be brought to the MUSD Curriculum Advisory Committee for approval before they are adopted by the MUSD School Board in June. The courses must be approved by the final CAC meeting in May. Click on the course titles in the paragraph above to link to the CDE and read about the two new graduation courses that will be listed under Elective Credits for all students. |
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Although Financial Literacy is not mandatory until the 26-27 school year, the MUSD will be putting it in place a year early, as a semester course backing up to Ethnic Studies course. All 12th grade students will automatically be enrolled in these mandatory classes next year. Credit for these classes will be in the elective category and will not change the overall credits needed for graduation. Please reach out to your the administrator or your student's academic counselor with any questions. |
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AHS Equity Review Progress
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EdTrust–West is a nonprofit organization that is committed to advancing policies and practices to dismantle the racial and economic barriers embedded in the California education system, transitional kindergarten through college. Through our research and advocacy, EdTrust–West improves racial equity in education, engages diverse communities dedicated to education equity and justice, and increases political and public will to build an education system where students of color and multilingual learners, especially those experiencing poverty, will thrive.
The AHS team is looking at the data compiled in this report in order to create a Blueprint for Action to address the areas of need found within the report. The completed Blueprint for Action will be published on the School Website upon completed.
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Parent Participation Needed for District Committees
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This committee facilitates the articulation and coordination of the TK-12 curriculum. The committee provides a vehicle for defining and discussing curricular concerns related to the district program. The council advises the superintendent and the school board in making curriculum-related decisions. All instructional materials purchased with textbooks and/or lottery funds are processed through this committee.
CAC meets quarterly and makes curricular recommendations to the superintendent and school board.
2024-25 CAC MEETING SCHEDULE
September 18th
November 6th
February 19th
May 7th
We are looking for parent volunteers who has a student at the following sites:
John Swett Elementary
Las Juntas Elementary
Alhambra High School
Vicente Martinez/Briones
All CAC meetings are held in the District Office Boardroom from 3:15-4:15 unless otherwise noted.
The purpose of the LCAP EAC is to advise and make recommendations to the Board and Superintendent regarding the Local Control Accountability Plan (LCAP) matters.
2024-2025 LCAP MEETING SCHEDULE
October 2, 2024
January 22, 2025
March 5, 2025
April 30, 2025
We are looking for parent volunteers who has a student at the following sites:
Las Juntas Elementary (need 1 more)
Morello Park Elementary (need 1 more)
Martinez Junior High - (needs 2)
Alhambra High School (needs 3)
All EAC meetings are held in the District Office Boardroom from 5:45 pm-7:30 pm unless otherwise noted.
If you are interested in volunteering for any of the above listed committees, please email Amy Espinoza, Director of Ed Services at aespinoza@martinez.k12.ca.us or call 925-335-5959.
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Personnel Department Update
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Open Classified Positions
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As we move toward the end of the first semester of the school year, we are still in need of classified personnel to fill our current vacant positions. If you are interested in one or more of these positions, please contact Andrea, our Classified Personnel Technician at 925-335-5924.
Para Educator C - MJHS
5.5 hours ($19.52-24.49 per hour)
Para Intensive - JSE
5.5 hours ($20.20 - 25.72 per hour)
Noon Duty Supervisor - JSE 1.
1.75 hours($19.33-$23.31 per hour)
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Classified Substitute Positions
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Substitutes are needed for the following positions:
Para Educator Substitutes - all sites
5.5 hours per day ($19.33 to 20.10 per hour) depending on position covering
Cafeteria Substitutes - all sites
3.25 to 4 hours ($19.33 per hour)
Campus Supervisor - AHS & MJHS
5.5 hrs per day ($20.10 per hour)
Custodial Substitutes - All sites, all shifts
8 hours per day ($20.62 per hour)
Clerical Substitutes - All Sites
1.5 to 8 hours per day ($21.12 up to $24.49)
depending on position covering
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MUSD Business Office Update
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The purpose of the first interim report is to show the current fiscal position (July 1 through October 31) of the MUSD and includes the following information:
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Actuals: The revenue and expenditure figures to date
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Projections: The projected revenue and expenditures for the current year and the two following years
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Certification: A certification of whether the LEA can meet its financial obligations for the current and two following fiscal years (Positive Certification) or not (Qualified Certification).
This report will be presented at the December 9th MUSD School Board Meeting, which is aired on YouTube (link provided on the MUSD Board Agenda) and then posted to the MUSD Financial Reports Webpage. If you have any questions regarding the District's financial reports, please reach out to Andy Cannon, Chief Business Official by email, acannon@martinez.k12.ca.us or call (925)335-5925. For more information please visit the MUSD Business Office page, on the District's website..
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MUSD District Events and Information
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Click here for the current calendar for all school events.
Click here for up to date information on the MUSD School Board members, meeting dates and agendas and minutes.
Click here for easy access to Parent Information on the MUSD website.
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AHS PTSA - Holiday Pie Sale
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Facilities Update - Measure R Projects
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MPE Modernization Project Ribbon Cutting
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On October 28th the MUSD held a ribbon cutting ceremony to celebrate the finalization of the MPE Modernization Project. Staff, students, parents, admin , facilities staff and the construction vendors involved in the project were on site for the celebration. The ribbon was held and cut by MPE students who provided tours of both the new and renovated facilities throughout the school. Chartwells, our Food Service Management Company was also in attendance and provided Mango smoothie samples to those who stopped by to see the new kitchen facilities.
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Measure R Projects Completed
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A HUGE Thank You to the MUSD taxpayers!
The MPE Ribbon Cutting Ceremony marks the completion of the final Measure R project. In 2016 the voters of the MUSD Community approved Measure R, providing the MUSD $120,000,000 to rebuild or renovate our 4 elementary sites. Three of the four sites, which were built in the late 50's early 60s, were rebuilt as the infrastructure of each was failing. The 4th elementary, MPE, was a modernization and expansion project, modernizing all existing buildings and adding four additional classrooms, a new commercial kitchen (they only had a warming kitchen), a new kindergarten playground, and additional parking lot to the original site built in the mid 90s. With the first three elementary rebuild projects coming in under budget, it allowed the district to add additional updates to the MPE project that otherwise would have needed to be done in the next 10 years.
The MUSD Facilities Plan, created in 2014 , and the subsequent update in 2020, together with the 25 year maintenance plan provides the district with a roadmap for facility needs and improvements. With our 4 elementary sites, the District Office, VMHS all updated or rebuilt in the past ten years, the MUSD will now have to focus on bringing our remaining sites up to date (MJHS, AHS and MAE) in terms of electrical, plumbing, HVAC, classrooms, and campus safety features.
Our Facilities Committee will be reviewing and updating the District's master plan with project completions and revisiting the needs of our 3 remaining campuses in the near future.
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Looking for local and engaging extra curricular activities for your student?
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All flyers to be distributed to students are posted here. Flyers are updated by the 1st and 15th of each month, or if possible when received. Only PTA, ASB and school sponsored events will be distributed at the sites for students to take home. |
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