San Marcos Unified School District

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San Marcos Unified School District
San Marcos Unified School District Official Logo.svg
Address
255 Pico Avenue
San Marcos
, California , 92069
United States
District information
TypePublic
GradesK–12 [1]
SuperintendentAndy Johnsen
Deputy superintendent(s)Tiffany Campbell
Chair of the boardJaime Chamberlin
Director of educationSteve Baum
NCES District ID 0634880 [1]
Students and staff
Students19,767 (2020–2021) [1]
Teachers796.83 (FTE) [1]
Staff1,030.22 (FTE) [1]
Student–teacher ratio24.81:1 [1]
Other information
Website www.smusd.org

San Marcos Unified School District (SMUSD) is a public school district based in San Marcos, California, and includes 19 schools with educational programs for kindergarten through adult education students. SMUSD serves San Marcos, as well as sections of Vista, Escondido, Carlsbad, and some unincorporated areas of the county. SMUSD is the 5th largest school district in San Diego County, serving over 19,000 students. [2]

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Governing Board

The district is governed by a five-member governing board, also known as the school board. [3]

The five current board members include Carlos Ulloa, Sarah Ahmad, Andrés Martín, Jaime Chamberlin, and Stacy Carlson. [4]

Current board members

AreaBoard MemberTerm expires
ACarlos Ulloa (Vice President)2024
BSarah Ahmad (Clerk)2024
CAndrés Martín2026
DJaime Chamberlin (President)2024
EStacy Carlson2026

District office

Superintendent

The superintendent of the San Marcos Unified School District is Andy Johnsen, beginning in July 2021. He previously served as associate superintendent, and later superintendent of the Lakeside Union School District between 2015 and 2021. [5]

Educational Services

Tiffany Campbell is deputy superintendent of schools. She previously served as assistant superintendent of educational services, director of secondary education, and principal of San Marcos High School.

Steve Baum, executive director of educational services, leads the department. He previously served as director of secondary education, and principal of Double Peak School, and Twin Oaks and Knob Hill Elementary Schools. [6] Nicole DiRanna is director of curriculum and instruction.

Business Services

Erin Garcia serves as assistant superintendent of business services.

Human Resources

Gary DeBora is director of human resources and development.

Schools

High schools

Middle schools

Elementary schools

K-8 schools

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