Camino Pablo Elementary

Los Perales Elementary

Donald Rheem Elementary

Joaquin Moraga Intermediate

1540 School Street

Moraga, CA 94556

(925) 376-5943

Tip Line: (925) 377-4106

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School Year 2018-2019

Board Adopted: Dec. 12, 2017

School Year 2017-2018

Board Adopted:  February 14, 2017  

April 2018

March 2018

February 2018

December 2017

October 2017

September 2017 

The Moraga School District recognized Los Perales School librarian Constance Russell at the April 10 Governing Board meeting as the first recipient of the Moraga School District CSEA Employee of the Year Award. Superintendent Burns made the announcement recognizing Mrs. Russell for going above and beyond in work performance, including creating a fun learning environment for students, and providing exemplary service to students, parents and staff. The LP community benefits from a list of activities that Mrs. Russell provides throughout the year such as: Read Across America Day, Read-in days with therapy dogs, LP Mock Caldecott medal voting, Book Fairs with dancing, shopping and story time, Dot Day, and great costumes promoting the events which generate a huge interest in students reading books.

Pictured left to right:  Board members Jon Nickens and Jim Obsitnik, Mrs. Russell, Board President Severy and Superintendent Burns.

Karlene Steelman was recognized by the Governing Board on March 13 as the Moraga Teacher of the Year. For the past fourteen years, Ms. Steelman has been teaching math to 6th - 8th graders at Joaquin Moraga Intermediate School. Ms. Steelman is a leader within the math department and JM.  She actively collaborates and shares teaching methods and content. Her efforts to bring Math Olympiad to JM have produced new opportunities for student exposure to mathematical problem solving and math competitions. As an educator, she uses innovative programs such as the Silicon Valley Math Initiative to support students at all levels learn to be better problem solvers while making math fun.  Ms. Steelman will represent the Moraga School District in the Contra Costa County Teacher of the Year selection process. 

Fourth Grade students from Mrs. Fallon's class offered background information to the Governing Board on discourse, and how it provides opportunities for students to collaborate, discuss their opinions and share knowledge for the purpose of gaining a better understanding of a topic or subject matter.

Principal Reddam, MSD Governing Board members Jon Nickens, Jim Obsitnik, Richard Severy, Joe Rosenbaum and Superintendent Burns pictured with Mrs. Fallon and the CP students.

A Calendar Survey was administered in January to different stakeholder groups within the partner school districts: Acalanes Union High School District, Lafayette School District, Moraga School District, Orinda Union School District and Walnut Creek School District.  7741 respondents participated in the survey.

The survey results are currently being considered by the School Year Calendar Task Force as they continue their work with the aim to determine recommendations and/or findings by the middle of February.  The survey data are also being considered by the partner school boards.

Parent Survey – 4036 respondents

High School Staff Survey – 328 respondents

TK – Grade 8 Staff Survey – 496 respondents

High School Student Survey – 2881 respondents

A Five Part Series For Teachers & Families will be presented by JM School Psychologist, Olivia Flint, and JM Counselor, Gaby Alvarez. This series begins on Thursday, February 15 at 6:30 PM in the JM library. Please RSVP to Sally McLaughlin - smclaughlin@moraga.k12.ca.us   Click HERE for more info

In March, the Moraga School District sold $12 million in general obligation bonds from Measure V, the 2016 ballot measure that authorized the sale of $33 million in general obligation bonds. District voters overwhelmingly approved Measure V with support from more than 72% of voters. Proceeds of the Measure V bonds will be used to repair leaky roofs, improve student access to technology, modernize, renovate and construct school facilities, upgrade electrical systems, and make health, seismic, safety and security improvements. In conjunction with the passage of Measure V, a Citizen’s Bond Oversight Committee was established.

The District sold its 2017 Bonds during a period in which interest rates were near all-time lows. Rates on the 2017 Bonds ranged between 0.88% and 3.88% for an average borrowing cost of 3.63%. Superintendent Bruce Burns stated, “We are excited to begin the projects approved by District voters in November. Improving existing facilities and building new ones will allow us to maintain the high standards of education Moraga is accustomed to.” Daniela Parasidis, Chief Business Official added, “Our low borrowing cost will allow us to keep tax rates low while maintaining flexibility to sell additional bonds in the future to continue the Measure V projects.” The sale of the 2017 Bonds was unanimously approved by the District Board of Trustees in February 2017.

The Moraga School District is located in Moraga, California, beyond the Oakland hills and east of San Francisco.  Our students consistently score advanced and proficient on California standardized tests while excelling in art, music, technology, physical education and a variety of intermediate school electives.  The Moraga School District values the involvement of Moraga parents and families, our PTAs, the Moraga Education Foundation, and local businesses.  Together we deliver to our TK-8th grade students a first class education addressing the academic, social and emotional needs of our students to succeed in a diverse global world.

Nondiscrimination Policy: MSD prohibits unlawful discrimination against any protected group as identified under Education Code 200 and 220 and Government Code 11135, and Title IX, including actual or perceived sex, sexual orientation, gender, ethnic group identification, race, ancestry, national origin, religion, color, mental or physical disability, age, or on the basis of a person’s association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics in any District program or activity that received or benefits from state financial assistance, including athletic programs. Complaint information is available at the MSD District Office, 1540 School Street, CA, 94556.  For further information, call 925-376-5943