SMMUSD Separation Efforts Move Forward With Revenue Sharing Agreement

MALIBU, CA — The City of Malibu and the Santa Monica Malibu Unified School District announced a significant milestone in the district separation efforts with a revenue-sharing arrangement.

Both parties have reached a tentative agreement on the arrangement, which marks a crucial step forward in the journey to establish an independent Malibu Unified School District. The agreement is subject to approval by the Malibu City Council and the Board of Education.

"This milestone achievement reflects the commitment of both the City of Malibu and SMMUSD to uphold guiding principles that prioritize equity, fairness, and local control in education," district officials said. "By working together, the parties have demonstrated their dedication to ensuring that every student, whether a resident of Santa Monica or Malibu, has access to quality education and that decisions regarding educational policies are made with the best interests of the community in mind."

Both parties will be holding community workshops with their respective residents to share more details about the agreement and its implications. Officials will provide dates and locations for the workshops in the coming weeks.

"The tentative agreement on the revenue sharing arrangement is a testament to the collaborative spirit and shared vision of the City of Malibu and SMMUSD," district officials said.