CITY OF MENIFEE
SUBJECT: 2025 Education Summit Review
MEETING DATE: March 18, 2026
TO: Mayor and City Council
PREPARED BY: Jennifer Jackson, Senior Management Analyst REVIEWED BY: Rebekah Kramer, Assistant City Manager
APPROVED BY: Armando G. Villa, City Manager
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RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Receive and file a review of the 6 th Annual Menifee Education Summit held October 23, 2025.
DISCUSSION
Established in 2020, the City & School Districts Committee (“Committee”) is a City Council subcommittee dedicated to fostering the partnership between City officials and local school districts. The Committee is responsible for convening the annual Menifee Education Summit, a forum where school representatives assemble to exchange information, identify opportunities for collaboration, and address common challenges.
Held on October 23, 2025, at City Hall, the 6 th Annual Menifee Education Summit focused on growth and safety measures impacting both the City and schools. The meeting included representatives from Menifee Union School District (MUSD), Mt. San Jacinto Community College (MSJC), Perris Union High School District (PUHSD), Romoland School District, Santa Rosa Academy, and Springs Charter Schools. Acting Mayor Bob Karwin and Councilmember Ben Diederich participated as the Committee’s City Council representatives.
City Updates
The Community Development Director provided an update on housing developments in the City, including the Haven Community adjacent to Menifee Middle School. The Public Works Director reported on completed, current, and planned roadway, lighting, pedestrian and bicycle infrastructure safety improvement projects. The Police Chief gave an update on community engagement efforts, the e-bike ordinance passed by the City Council this past year, the Every 15- Minutes program, and the new Drone as a First Responder program. The Fire Chief reported on the Menifee Life Savers and Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) programs offered by the City. The Assistant City Clerk introduced the City’s upcoming opportunity for students through the Menifee Leaders of Tomorrow program.
City of Menifee Staff Report
2025 Education Summit Review
March 18, 2026
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School Updates
School representatives provided updates on key initiatives and successes. MUSD highlighted the expansion of Hans Christen Middle School to a TK-8 Academy, the Expanded Learning Opportunities Program (ELOP), the general education transportation reinstatement, awards and recognitions received, and the new District Service Center to house cafeteria services. Romoland School District reported on rapid enrollment growth, new school construction, and stated the need for infrastructure improvements like crossing guards and traffic relief and for expanded e-bike safety education for elementary grades. Santa Rosa Academy highlighted progress on the Monterey Hall Project and recognition received. MSJC discussed campus growth and facility upgrades, and the expansion of specialized academic programs including nursing, digital media, and computer science. PUHSD emphasized the effectiveness of police partnerships in campus safety, discussed strategic pillars for student success, program expansions, academic achievements, and fiscal responsibility. Springs Charter Schools discussed enrollment growth and recent collaborative events with Menifee PD, Menifee Fire Department, and the K9 FEMA team.
At the conclusion of the school updates, the City Manager commended the collaboration between the City and school districts in addressing growth and safety and praised the joint effort to provide a secure environment for students and residents.
Committee Comments
The Committee recognized the strong partnership between the City and schools, while emphasizing the value of face-to-face collaboration, acknowledging that building relationships and familiarity is key. The Committee thanked the representatives for their participation.
STRATEGIC PLAN OBJECTIVE
Community Engagement and Social Infrastructure
FISCAL IMPACT
There is no fiscal impact associated with the recommended action.
ATTACHMENTS
None.