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Board unanimously appoints SMMUSD alum Waseem Issa as special‑education coordinator
Summary
The board approved the appointment of Waseem Issa as a special‑education coordinator. Presenters highlighted his SMMUSD roots, two master’s degrees, credentialing, and experience facilitating about 300 IEPs annually; Issa thanked the board and said he was honored to return.
The Santa Monica‑Malibu Unified School District Board unanimously approved the appointment of Waseem Issa as a special‑education coordinator.
Doug (staff presenter) introduced Issa as an SMMUSD alumnus and described his special‑education leadership roles in the LAUSD charter sector, noting his professional credentials and two master’s degrees. The presenter said Issa “facilitated approximately 300 IEPs” annually and has experience coordinating special education operations and professional development. After a motion to appoint by Jen and a second by Maria, the board voted unanimously to confirm the appointment. Issa spoke briefly: "Very excited, very honored to come back to the district and serve our community, our students, and our educators," he said, expressing thanks and readiness to begin work.
Staff recorded the appointment as an administrative action; board members welcomed Issa and invited a photo following the vote.
