| Address: | 255 Pico Avenue |
| Country: | United States |
| Type: | Public |
| Chair Of The Board: | Jaime Chamberlin |
| Director Of Education: | Steve Baum |
| Grades: | K–12 |
| Superintendent: | Andy Johnsen |
| Deputy Superintendent: | Tiffany Campbell |
| Students: | 19,767 (2020–2021) |
| Teachers: | 796.83 (FTE) |
| Staff: | 1,030.22 (FTE) |
| Ratio: | 24.81:1 |
San Marcos Unified School District (SMUSD) is a public school district based in San Marcos, California. It includes 19 schools with educational programs for kindergarten through adult education students. The district serves San Marcos, as well as sections of Vista, Escondido, Carlsbad, and some unincorporated areas of the county. SMUSD is the fifth largest school district in San Diego County, serving over 19,000 students.[1]
The district is governed by a five-member governing board, also known as the school board.[2]
The five current board members include Carlos Ulloa, Sarah Ahmad, Andrés Martín, Jaime Chamberlin, and Stacy Carlson.[3]
| Area | Board Member | Term expires | |
|---|---|---|---|
| A | Carlos Ulloa (Vice President) | 2024 | |
| B | Sarah Ahmad (Clerk) | 2024 | |
| C | Andrés Martín | 2026 | |
| D | Jaime Chamberlin (President) | 2024 | |
| E | Stacy Carlson | 2026 |
Superintendent
The superintendent of the San Marcos Unified School District is Andy Johnsen, as of July 2021. He previously served as associate superintendent, and later superintendent of the Lakeside Union School District between 2015 and 2021.[4]
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.[5] 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.