Superintendent's Newsletter January 2025

Posted Date: 1/10/25 (10:54 PM)

MUSD Superintendent's Newsletter

January 2025

Dear Parents and Guardians,

Welcome to 2025! As with most new years, come new changes! This year we are starting off with a change in the MUSD School Board.

In Trustee Area 1, we say goodbye to Carlos Melendez, who served the district from 9/2021 through 12/2024. Trustee Melendez was instrumental in helping pass our recent Parcel Tax in support of the Arts and Measure O in support of our Facilities. He was one of two liaisons from the District to formally meet with the City Council twice per year to collaborate on topics such as Safe Routes to School, District Facility Projects, City Road Projects and more.

In Trustee Area 3, Yazmin Llamas leaves the MUSD for her newly elected position as Trustee for the Contra Costa County Board of Education. Trustee Llamas has been with the MUSD from 12/22 until 12/24. Yamin also worked hard to pass the Measure O Bond for the District and was an active participant on the District English Learner Advisory Committee, the Curriculum Advisory Committee and the MUSD Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee.

We thank both former trustees for their time and devotion to the students and staff of the MUSD.

Moving forward...

Logan Campbell took the Oath of Office on December 16th and will represent Area 1 for the term of December 2024 through November 2028.

Area 3 is currently VACANT and we are searching for a Provisional Candidate to fill the seat. As Trustee Llamas' term would have ended in November of 2026, this position will run through November of 2026, at which time the appointed trustee would have to decide whether to run again or vacate the seat.

If you are interested in applying for this Provisional Appointment or have any questions about applying for this appointment, please call Helen Rossi or Nikki Green at 925-335-5908 or email me at hrossi@martinez.k12.ca.us. Applications are due by 4:00pm on January 17th, 2025.

The application and more information about the position can be found on the MUSD website.

Helen Rossi

Superintendent

District Updates

Students writing. Explains open enrollment

TK/K Registration

TK & Kindergarten Information

2025-2026 TK & KINDERGARTEN ENROLLMENT TIMELINE

January 13, 2025 - Completed enrollment applications must be submitted by January 13th in order to be included in a lottery should a lottery be necessary at your resident school.
Enrollment applications submitted after January 13th are processed on a first come, first serve basis for space at your resident school.

* If your child is currently enrolled in any district program, you DO NOT need to complete a new enrollment for the next school year

*Please note that for the 2025-26 school year, the TK program offered at some schools may be only available in an AM / PM program, not extended day.

AGE REQUIREMENTS

MUSD strictly follows California Education Code on age eligibility for entry to TK and Kindergarten programs. Please carefully read the age eligibility requirements below.

2025-2026 School Year

Kindergarten:

Children who turn five years of age on or before September 1, 2025 are eligible to enroll in Kindergarten only.

Transitional Kindergarten:

If your child turns four years of age on or before September 1, 2025, you may only enroll in the TK program.

SCHEDULE OF TK AGE ELIGIBILITY BASED ON AB130

School Year 5th Birthday Occurs

2025-26

All students who turn 4 by September 1, 2025

CA Dashboard

California's accountability and continuous improvement system provides information about how local educational agencies and schools are meeting the needs of California's diverse student population based on a concise set of measures. The 2024 Results in the following areas can be found for the district and all sites by clicking here. Amy Espinoza, the MUSD Director of Educational Services will be presenting the MUSD Results at Monday's Board Meeting.

State Indicator 5x5 Placement Reports
College/Career Placement Report
College/Career Measures Report
A-G/CTE Completion Report
Graduation Rate Additional Report
Academic Participation Rate Report
Summative ELPAC and Summative Alternative ELPAC Participation Rate Report
Student Group Report
District Performance by County
Charter Performance by County

MUSD District Events and Information

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.

Measure O Passes!   Thank You Martinez!

A huge thank you to the Community of Martinez for passing Measure O. These dollars will allow the MUSD create a safe and updated learning environment for our secondary students by repairing and upgrading existing classrooms and school facilities.

We are just beginning the planning stages of our secondary sites and working on a timeline for the sale of bonds and start of projects. We will be providing all information to the School Board as it becomes available and posting it to our MUSD Website, under Business Services, on the Bond webpage.

Community Flyers

Looking for local and engaging extra curricular activities for your student?

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.