New Superintendent joins district
Dr. Michael Mathews was introduced to the Manhattan Beach Unified School District board as the new district superintendent in the district office on April 27. […]
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Administration revokes schedule policy
The Mira Costa administration revoked a new policy that prevented students from taking two classes within the same department, effective today, because the Manhattan Beach Unified School District school board decided to provide funding for two new class sections for the upcoming year. […]
Architects begin drafting BB plans
Architects are drawing up the blueprints for the Measure BB Mira Costa Modernization Project between now and April 30, now that teachers, administrative staff and architects have given their input at their meeting. […]
LAUSD students can attend MBUSD schools next year
More than 120 Manhattan Beach Unified School District permit students from the Los Angeles Unified School District will be allowed to return to the district next year after much speculation, allowing the MBUSD to retain approximately $500,000. […]
Teachers organizing spring break trips may experience pay reductions
Teachers attending Mira Costa’s spring break trips may lose retirement pay because of the days missed from school due to the trips. School policy stipulates that teachers cannot use personal time for more than one week without losing pay. […]
Maintenence staff temporarily repairs damaged overhang
Damage to the overhang of the main hall between the sixties and seventies classrooms due to dry rotting was noticed on March 22. […]
Band and orchestra perform in spring concerts
The Mira Costa band held its spring concert, “The Festival Concert,” on March 10 in the auditorium. The orchestra’s spring concert will be tonight at 7 p.m. […]
Costa implements new and improved Voluntary Drug Testing Program
A new Voluntary Drug Testing Program is replacing the previous program and providing substance abuse support to Costa students and their families. […]
District, Teachers’ Union negotiate teacher contracts
Negotiations for the renewal of teacher contracts and raises are beginning between the Manhattan Beach Unified School District board and the Manhattan Beach Unified Teachers’ Association. […]
ASB alters officer election process
The Associated Student Body voted to amend its constitution by changing the election process at its March 1 meeting, beginning with the 2010 elections. […]