SMMPTA
The Santa Monica-Malibu PTA Council is an association of the PTAs in the Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District. SMMPTA works with local PTAs to support their work in their PTA units while also serving as a liaison between PTAs and SMMUSD, the cities and Santa Monica and Malibu, and other community and educational organizations. SMMPTA is part of the 33rd District PTA and the California State PTA and is a not-for-profit 501(c)(3)
ADVOCACY
California State PTA currently supports the following state ballot measures:
Proposition 15: California Schools and Local Communities Funding Act
Proposition 16: Repeal Proposition 209 – Restore Affirmative Action
Click here for detailed information about these ballot measures.
LOCAL ADVOCACY
Measure SM - Support
Measure SM is an essential local funding measure on the November 3, 2020 ballot to provide critical funds to support Santa Monica’s economic recovery and keep our city safe and strong.
Voting YES on Measure SM is a vote to provide locally controlled funding to:
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Maintain clean beaches and parks
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Protect 911 emergency response services
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Fund economic recovery efforts, including helping businesses to re-open safely
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Restore library programs
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Continue programs and services proven to reduce homelessness
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Support rental assistance programs for local seniors and other to keep them in their homes
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Fund Meals on Wheels and the Westside Food Bank
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Restore after-school programs and mental health services for Santa Monica youth
SMMPTA worked with the Santa Monica League of Women Voters to cosponsor two candidates forums via webinar.
SMMUSD BOARD OF EDUCATION CANDIDATES
September 30
SMC BOARD OF TRUSTEES CANDIDATES
October 7
View the recordings of these forums HERE
FOR UPDATED COMMUNCATION FROM THE SCHOOL DISTRICT REGARDING THE IMPACT OF COVID-19
ON OUR SCHOOLS, GO TO THE DISTRICT'S DEDICATED WEB PAGE.
HIGHLIGHTS
The SMMUSD Council of PTAs wishes to remind you that this year it is especially important for you to protect yourself and your family against the seasonal flu. The CDC has helpful information regarding seasonal flu on their website. You can click on these links for more information in English or Spanish. PDF
SMMUSD has launched a video library for the recorded sessions from the BACK TO LEARNING 2020 Parent Engagement event that took place on Friday, August 21st.
National PTA launches webpage to support families and educators During COVID-19 crisis.
JOIN
Joining PTA supports your school and shows our children that you care about their education! Click here for information on how to join.
The Ed Foundation raises funds to support students at all Santa Monica schools. Support the Santa Monica Education Foundation to help students thrive. smedfoundation.org
UPCOMING EVENTS
For all Zoom meetings, participants must display their full first and last name prior to entering the waiting room, or they will not be admitted into the meeting.
October 21, 2020
Presidents Meeting, 11:00am
(Via Zoom video conference)
October 27, 2020
SMMPTA Executive Board Meeting, 11:00am
(Via Zoom video conference)
November 17, 2020
SMMPTA Association Meeting, 11:00am
(Via Zoom video conference)