The Tam News
District announces, revises plans for fall reopening
July 21, 2020
The 2020-21 school year will begin with distance learning while public health guidelines remain restrictive.
Board reinstates assistant superintendent position
By Ronan Grele
May 22, 2020
The position will be filled by Dr. Kimberlee Armstrong, previously the Head of Equity and Public Relations for the Edmonds High School District in Northern Washington.
Board approves $1.4 million in programming cuts
May 6, 2020
The cuts include a one-year suspension of the Team program, an indefinite suspension of the teacher leader program, and removal of several release periods, including those for Leadership, Global Studies, and journalism.
TUHSD proposes second parcel tax to stabilize budget
By Logan Little
February 7, 2020
Measure B would replace a prior district parcel tax, Measure J, and raise the district $23 million dollars annually for a maximum of 10 years.
Baby monitor
By Emily Stull
November 22, 2019
Let’s break down our district’s maternity leave policy and what it means for parents.
SOAR wins Ruby Bridges Student Leadership and Courage Award
November 7, 2019
The TUHSD was awarded the Ruby Bridges Student Leadership and Courage Award by Pacific Educational Group, a nationwide firm dedicated to starting meaningful conversations about race in schools.
The budget aftermath
By Johanna Meezan, Marco Steineke, and Logan Little
September 27, 2019
Last year’s cuts have dramatically increased class sizes and worsened errors in student schedules.
District receives anti-vaping grant
By Logan Little
September 23, 2019
The $224,000 grant will be used to mitigate vaping in minority groups throughout the district.
Karen Loebbaka sworn onto board of trustees
By Logan Little
August 18, 2019
Loebbaka, the president of the Redwood High School foundation, replaced Barbara Owens, who resigned in July.
Owens resigns from TUHSD board of trustees
By Logan Little
July 8, 2019
After a three decades-long career in the TUHSD, Owens resigned from the board of trustees. She said she hopes to continue working with the district.
Administration addresses scavenger hunt at town hall
By Lucas Rosevear
July 6, 2019
Parents, students, and school and district staff attended, as did the Marin Youth Court director. Whether the administration will be able to effect change without a cultural shift is unclear.
Board approves $3 million in budget cuts
March 6, 2019
The Tamalpais Union High School District (TUHSD) board of trustees unanimously voted on Tuesday, February 26 to approve the budget cut recommendations that superintendent Tara Taupier proposed to the board on February 12. The decision to approve the budget came after a combination of rising enrollme...
