SMMUSD and City of Malibu Reach New Milestone in School Separation Efforts with Three Key Agreements

The Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District (SMMUSD) and the City of Malibu are pleased to announce that both entities’ subcommittees have come to an agreement on a proposed school separation package. This package is a significant milestone in their ongoing efforts to establish an independent Malibu Unified School District (MUSD). The package is now ready for public review and includes three key agreements: A Revenue Sharing Agreement, an Operations Transfer Agreement, and a Joint Powers Authority (JPA) Agreement.

These agreements outline the framework for how resources, operations and services will be shared or divided between the two entities, ensuring that both Malibu and Santa Monica students continue to receive a high-quality education post-separation.
Separation Package details:

1. Revenue Sharing Agreement: This agreement outlines the distribution of existing and projected revenues between SMMUSD and the successor educational entities, ensuring financial stability for both districts.
2. Operational Transfer Agreement: This agreement details the allocation of staffing, operational processes, and resources, facilitating an efficient division of services and resources between SMUSD and MUSD.
3. Joint Powers Agreement (JPA): This agreement establishes a shared entity responsible for overseeing and implementing the agreements governing the planned division of SMMUSD.

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