Moraga families are advised that the proposed California 2012-2013 budget from the governor has provisions to NOT mandate Transitional Kindergarten for school year 2012-2013.  If Transitional Kindergarten is not mandated by the state of California, the Moraga School District will not provide this program.  

Kindergarten Registration and "Pre-Registration" for Transitional Kindergarten will take place on February 9-10, 2012 at all Moraga elementary schools from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM.  The district is encouraging parents to "Pre-Register" children for Transitional Kindergarten on these days.  
 

For more information visit our Kindergarten Information web page.    

The Moraga School District will implement changes to enrollment for Kindergarten.  California SB1381 changes the age when children can enroll in Kindergarten beginning in School Year  2012-2013.  This new law will be phased in over the next three years requiring children to turn 5 years old by September 1st in order to begin Kindergarten. 

The legislation also requires school districts to offer a two-year Transitional Kindergarten program for students with 5th birthdays between September 2nd and December 2nd.   To learn more about these changes vist our Kindergarten Information web page.

Please be advised that the proposed California 2012-2013 budget from the governor has provisions to NOT mandate Transitional Kindergarten for school year 2012-2013.  If Transitional Kindergarten is not mandated by the state of California, the Moraga School District will not provide this program. 

The Time Has Come for a New Local Parcel Tax

The quality education we are so proud of has become more challenging to provide. The State’s structural funding deficit has significantly impacted our schools and is chipping away at the quality we strive for in educating our future surgeons, judges, engineers, teachers, musicians, software developers, and community leaders.

Fact: The State has reduced our funding by more than $1,200 per student over the past three years (a 20% reduction in state revenues), requiring the use of dwindling district reserves to cover expenses.

Fact: The Moraga School District has endured over $1.2 million in program cuts since the 2007‐08 school year, including but not limited to:

■ Four unpaid furlough days for teachers

■ Increases in class size

■ Elimination of custodial, maintenance and administrative positions

■ Reduction of music, art, library, and counseling programs

Fact: The Moraga School District depends on the support of the Moraga Education Foundation and school PTAs to fund valued programs, including music, art, science, technology, elective classes, counseling, and even classroom teachers.

Our community places a high value on education. We are privileged to provide quality public education with small class sizes and school sizes. We are small enough to offer individual attention for students, and large enough so that students have numerous opportunities for participation in sports, student government, drama, music, and other enriching activities. Our graduates enter high school well prepared thanks to the collaborative efforts of our highly‐qualified teachers, staff, and parents.

The MSD has reached a crossroad where an ever increasing gap between revenue and expenditures necessitates taking local control to ensure we can continue to provide our students a quality educational experience. To this end, the Moraga School District Governing Board plans to vote on a parcel tax resolution for a possible May 2012 parcel tax election at the January 10, 2012 Governing Board meeting. (Agendas and documentation are available on the MSD website at least three days prior to the meeting).

Our schools are the heart of our community.  We hope that by working together we can remain a source of pride for the Town of Moraga.

Sincerely,

Bruce K. Burns, Superintendent

We are a public school district of four schools located in Moraga, California.  Moraga is in Contra Costa County, beyond the Oakland hills, east of San Francisco.  Our students consistently score advanced and proficient on the California standardized STAR test, and  continue to master their grade level subject area content standards.  Our teachers, staff and administrators are committed to delivering the best instructional program that challenges and supports all learners.  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 students a first class education addressing the academic, social and emotional needs of our students to succeed in a diverse global world.