Sausalito Marin City School District

What Sausalito Marin City School District does

Sausalito Marin City School District (SMCSD) is a public TK-8 school district serving the communities of Sausalito and Marin City in Marin County, California, operating under California Education Code and oversight from the California Department of Education and Marin County Office of Education. The district runs a single school, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Academy, across two campuses: the Phillips Campus at 200 Phillips Drive, Marin City (administrative headquarters) and the Nevada Campus at 636 Nevada Street, Sausalito. It is governed by an elected Board of Trustees (currently including Board President Lauren Walters, Vice President Caroline Tiziani, Trustees Danielle Diego and Jamal Graham following a 2026 provisional appointment) and led by Superintendent LaResha Huffman and Chief Business Officer Gina Garrett-Murphy. The district employs 11-50 staff and serves students from Transitional Kindergarten through 8th grade.

The district delivers a comprehensive academic program aligned to California Content Standards, augmented by tiered social-emotional learning (Kimochis for TK-5, Wayfinder for 6-8), Special Education and MTSS frameworks (PBIS, COST, culture/climate planning), and an organic meal program delivered through its Conscious Kitchen partnership. Its technology stack centers on Aeries for student information, ParentSquare for two-way family communications, Kelvin for real-time school climate and SEL assessment, MAP Growth and ESGI for academic measurement, a Salesforce-based data dashboard for COST referrals and intervention tracking, and Facilitron for facility scheduling. Extended learning is delivered through the Expanded Learning Opportunity Program (ELO-P), After School Education and Safety (ASES), and General Childcare and Development Program (CCTR) serving a minimum of 120 TK-8 students.

SMCSD is a non-market government entity with no tuition and no public revenue disclosure. Funding is assembled from a diversified mix of recurring and transactional sources: Measure G parcel taxes ($0.15 per building square foot, eight-year term with senior and SSI/SSDI exemptions), state Education Protection Account payments under Proposition 30, federal and state grants (LCAP, CCSPP, ASES/ELOP, Cal Teach, CEI, Bridge the Gap, MCF), residential and commercial developer fees ($3.48 and $0.56 per square foot respectively), and Measure P bond proceeds for facility reconstruction. Operational scope is bounded by the district's geographic service area within Marin County, with no expansion beyond Sausalito and Marin City.

Name

Sausalito Marin City School District

Legal name

Sausalito Marin City School District

Website

https://smcsd.org

Company type

Public

Founded year

1895

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Sausalito Marin City School District is a public TK-8 school district in Marin County, California, operating Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Academy across two campuses for students in Sausalito and Marin City.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

City Of Industry

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Parcel Tax Revenue: Property tax levied at $0.15/building area square foot up to 23,000 square feet and $25/unimproved parcel, duration 8 years, to fund STEAM programs, career training, competitive wages, and mental health professionals
2. Developer Fees: Residential development fees of $3.48 per sq. ft. and commercial development fees of $0.56 per sq. ft. for school facility construction and reconstruction
3. State and Federal Education Grants: Funding from grants including LCAP, Bridge the Gap, MCF, CEI Grant, ASES/ELOP, CCSPP, Cal Teach Grant for specific educational programs and interventions
4. Education Protection Account (EPA): Quarterly state funding from Proposition 30 revenues for instructional materials and teacher salaries; cannot be used for administrative costs

Pricing tiers

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Operates Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Academy, a public TK-8 school providing California Content Standards-aligned academic instruction across two campuses (Phillips in Marin City and Nevada in Sausalito). Augments classroom instruction with social-emotional learning programs (Kimochis TK-5, Wayfinder 6-8), expanded learning and after-school care, organic meal service, wellness counseling, special education, and an MTSS framework under a Full Service Community School model supported by California Community Schools Partnership Program funding through 2026-27.

Product overview

Sausalito Marin City School District operates as a single unified TK-8 school district with one primary campus, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Academy, offering comprehensive educational services. The district's portfolio includes core academic instruction aligned to California Content Standards, supported by specialized programs: Food and Nutrition Services (partnering with Conscious Kitchen for organic meals), Wellness/Counseling Services (with SEL curricula Kimochis and Wayfinder), and Special Education/MTSS support. Extended learning is provided through ELO-P, ASES, and CCTR childcare programs for eligible families. The district utilizes Aeries for student information management, ParentSquare for family communications, and Facilitron for facilities scheduling. The Full Service Community School model integrates these services with community partnerships, supported by California Community Schools Partnership Program funding through 2026-27.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Academy: TK-8 grade school operated by the district with Nevada Campus and Phillips Campus locations
• Nevada Campus
• Phillips Campus

Products and services

• Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Academy District's primary TK-8 public school campus providing California Content Standards-aligned academic instruction, social-emotional learning, enrichment programs, and expanded learning opportunities for resident students.
• Expanded Learning Opportunity Program (ELO-P) High-quality after-school and intersession care for students in grades TK-8, including homework support, literacy, enrichment activities, physical activity, and nutritious snacks; free for income-eligible, multilingual learner, and homeless/foster youth families.
• After School Education and Safety Program (ASES) After-school program serving a minimum of 120 students with academic support, enrichment, and safety programming following the instructional day.
• General Childcare and Development Program (CCTR) Childcare and development services for children ages 4-14 (grades TK through 8) operated at the Nevada Campus.
• Food and Nutrition Services District meal program in partnership with Conscious Kitchen providing healthy, nutritious, locally grown, fully organic, freshly prepared breakfast, lunch, and snacks to all TK-8 students daily, with free meals for eligible students.
• Wellness and Counseling Services Social-emotional well-being and mental health support offering individual and group counseling, crisis response, SEL curricula (Kimochis for TK-5, Wayfinder for grades 6-8), and family partnership services including a licensed social worker provided via Marin Health and Human Services partnership.
• Full Service Community School Model Community school approach integrating student supports, family and community engagement, expanded and enriched learning time, and collaborative leadership practices, supported by a 5-year California Community Schools Partnership Program implementation grant through the 2026-27 school year.
• Special Education Services Comprehensive special education and related services for students with diverse learning needs, including IEPs and 504 accommodations.
• MTSS (Multi-tier Systems of Support) Whole-school intervention system combining PBIS (Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports), COST (Coordination of Services Team), and culture and climate planning across Tier 1, Tier 2, and Tier 3 supports.
• Measure P Bond Program Bond-funded program supporting facility improvements including MLK Academy (Nevada Campus) reconstruction and Phillips Field renovation.

Quantifiable outcome

• Goal to reduce chronic absenteeism from 32% to 17%
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration10 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• California Community Schools Partnership ProgramcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner5-year implementation grant securing funding for student and family services through the 2026-27 school year; supports the district's Community School Model with integrated student supports, family engagement, expanded learning, and collaborative leadership
• Conscious KitchencoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership providing healthy, nutritious, fully organic, locally grown, freshly prepared meals daily to all students; supports wellness and nutrition education goals
• Marin Health and Human ServicescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvides funding for one fully licensed social worker and one social work intern to support student mental health; social worker provides supervision for the intern
• Rise Up 94965 FoundationmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity foundation partner funding garden program instructors and contributing to arts enrichment programs at district schools
• Improve Your TomorrowmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership to increase academic success rates and high school readiness for Young Men of Color grades 6-8; provides 1.0 Program Director and 0.5 Mentor fellow
• Marin City Community ClinicminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHealth clinic at 100 Phillips Drive providing services to community including Well Child Visit Days
• Marin Community ClinicminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFederally Qualified Health Center providing medical services including locations in San Rafael with extended hours
• ParentSquarecoreTechnology or IntegrationCommunication platform providing two-way district, school, and classroom communication; emergency notifications; picture/file sharing; and calendar access
• Arts +minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner funding music instruction and integration programs in district schools
• EdJoinminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOnline platform for posting career opportunities and job applications for district employment

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Mill Valley School District: Neighboring Marin County K-8 public school district of comparable size and demographics; serves as the most direct operating peer given shared county office oversight, similar parcel-tax funding model, and equivalent grade span.
• Reed Union School District: Adjacent Marin County K-8 district with parcel-tax-supported funding; comparable in scale, governance structure (elected Board of Trustees), and program portfolio including expanded learning and SEL.
• Ross Valley School District: Another small Marin County K-8 district; comparable revenue mix, same county office oversight, similar parcel-tax and bond funding mechanics, and overlapping community demographics.
• Larkspur-Corte Madera School District: Geographically adjacent K-8 district sharing Marin County service characteristics, parcel-tax structures, and roughly equivalent enrollment scale; directly comparable for revenue and outcome benchmarking.
• Bolinas-Stinson Union School District: Small Marin County K-8 district with a similarly tiny enrollment footprint; useful peer for understanding the economics of operating two campuses in a high-cost-of-living Bay Area county.

Broad incumbents

• Oakland Unified School District: Large urban California district with an established Community Schools network and California Community Schools Partnership Program participation; relevant as a scaled reference point for the same CCSPP framework SMCSD is implementing.
• San Francisco Unified School District: Bay Area urban district with comparable equity-focused programming (targeted SEL, expanded learning, English Learner reclassification goals); useful broad comparable for LCAP-style outcome targets.

Others

• Marin County Office of Education: County-level oversight body for all Marin districts including SMCSD; relevant as ecosystem participant and the entity that processes district superintendent resignations and approves board appointments like the recent Lytle/Graham transition.
• California Community Schools Partnership Program: State grant program directly funding SMCSD's Full Service Community School Director and integrated supports through 2026-27; relevant as the funder that defines the program's accountability framework and renewal criteria.
• EdJoin: SMCSD's contracted recruiting platform (Channel/Reseller tier partnership); adjacent vendor also used by most California K-12 districts for substitute and certified-staff posting, relevant as ecosystem participant for understanding district hiring channels.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/DrGSMCSD
• YouTubeyoutube.com/@sausalitomarincityschooldistrict
• Facebookfacebook.com/SuperintendentSMCSD
• Instagraminstagram.com/sausalitomarincitysd

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles13 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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Investments

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