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Murrieta Valley Unified board votes 3–1 to join amicus brief after heated public opposition
Summary
After more than an hour of public comment objecting to the short notice, potential fundraising language and diversion of classroom resources, Murrieta Valley Unified’s board approved an attorney engagement agreement to join an amicus brief, 3–1.
The Murrieta Valley Unified Board of Education voted 3–1 on Sept. 17 to approve an attorney engagement agreement (item E1) that adds the district’s name to an amicus brief before the U.S. Supreme Court, overriding repeated public pleas to delay or reject the move.
Board President Nicholas Parteu opened the special meeting at 5:00 p.m., announced the session was livestreamed and noted that Trustee Munoz had resigned earlier in the week, leaving four members present. The board approved the meeting agenda by motion before hearing public comment.
Nut graf: Dozens of parents, teachers and staff urged the board not to sign on, saying the district should prioritize classroom needs — smaller class sizes, special education supports and facility fixes —…
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