Marin County Grand Jury
• 2024-2025
• Agency Response
Response to:
Marin's Telecommunications Disconnect
Sausalito Marin City School District Superintendent: LaResha Huffman Board of Trustees: Lisa Bennett (President),
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Findings and Recommendations 5 findings
F1
Some Marin public schools do not comply with the “free public education” law because they ask students or their families to bring supplies to school. Response We agree with the finding.
Related Recommendations (1)
R1
All Marin public schools should follow California’s “free public education” law. Response The recommendation has been implemented. The Sausalito Marin City School District follows California Education Code 49011 and 56040(a) regarding the provision of a free and appropriate public education.
F2
Schools may not circumvent the “free public education” law by offering families any kind of waiver or exemption option. Response We agree with the finding.
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R2
Marin public schools should provide, at no cost to the student or their families, all the supplies, materials, and equipment necessary for students to fully participate at school. Response The recommendation has been implemented. The Sausalito Marin City School District provides all required supplies, materials, and equipment at no cost to students or their families to fully participate at school.
F3
Some Marin public schools distribute supply lists to families that indicate the family can seek a waiver or become exempt from bringing supplies in some specified way. Response We agree with the finding.
Related Recommendations (1)
R3
Marin public schools should not distribute school supply lists to students or their families. Response The recommendation has been implemented. The Sausalito Marin City School District does not provide school supply lists to students or their families.
F4
Some Marin public schools distribute supply lists to families that are labeled “optional.” Response We agree with the finding.
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R4
Marin public schools should not distribute school supply lists that indicate the supplies are optional. Response The recommendation has been implemented. The Sausalito Marin City School District does not distribute school supply lists indicating that the supplies are optional.
F5
Teachers often spend their personal funds to provide supplies, materials, or equipment for students. Response We agree with the finding. Sausalito Marin City School District Responses to the 2023-2024 Marin County Civil Grand Jury Report A Free Public Education Includes School Supplies
Related Recommendations (1)
R5
The superintendent of each school district should ensure that the schools in their district are in compliance with California law with respect to school supplies. Response The recommendation has been implemented. The Sausalito Marin City School District Superintendent has directed and ensured that all supplies, materials, and equipment needed to participate in educational activities within SMCSD are provided free of charge.