The newest elementary school in the Brentwood Union School District, located at 2340 Smith Road, is currently under construction and on schedule to open for the 2024-25 school year. In May, the Board of Education began a process by asking the community for suggestions for the naming of our newest school. Board members Steve Gursky and Emil Geddes led a naming committee that included past district honorees. The naming committee reviewed the thoughtful community suggestions and are recommending that the district’s newest school be named Isaac R. Montanez School. This recommendation will be an action item at the district’s September 13th, 2023 Board Meeting starting at 7PM, at 255 Guthrie Lane in Brentwood.
Isaac R. Montanez was born in Tempe, Arizona in 1936. His father was a farm worker and Isaac also worked in the fields as a young man. Education was very important, especially to his mother, who taught him the importance and love of reading. Isaac R. Montanez graduated from Arizona State University with a degree in Education. He completed his Masters Degree in School Administration at California State University Sacramento.
After starting his education career in the Mount Diablo Unified School District, he served as a teacher, bilingual program director, principal and school board member in the Brentwood Union School District for almost thirty years. His last year as a school board member was in 2000.
He has continued to serve his community in retirement with several non-profits through steady volunteer work for decades. He has played significant roles supporting local non-profits like the Village Community Resource Center, A Place of Learning, One Day at a Time and the Brentwood Regional Community Chest. For several years, the family awarded a scholarship to a Hispanic student graduating from the Liberty Union High School District through the Isaac Montanez Family Scholarship Fund. He was selected as Brentwood Citizen of the Year in 2005 and the Loma Vista library is named in his honor. He has lived in Brentwood for 51 years.
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What happens when rain falls on natural materials? Mrs. Mullholland's 3rd graders were busy experimenting at Pioneer Elementary to see what materials absorb and which one repel. #WeareBUSD
Students at Krey are kicking off the celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month! We are proud to celebrate this month as part of our Community Celebrations! #WeareBUSD
Students at Loma Vista Elementary were busy during their community celebration lesson. Students created self portraits including their interests, values, and beliefs. #WeareBUSD.
Bristow Science Camp was a hit! Principal Perales also had the opportunity to have some fun! Adams is up next week! This is such a wonderful opportunity for our 6th graders! #WeareBUSD
Harvest Grove Virtual Academy families came together this week to meet friends, play fun games and make cards for the students in Maui! #WeareBUSD
We have baby chicks in Mrs. Lyman's class at Edna Hill MS! The students were so excited to see the new arrivals! #WeareBUSD
It is amazing to see 4th graders so engaged with our new science curriculum-FOSS. Students at Mary Casey Black are exploring energy with a science lab on “What is needed to light a bulb?” #WeareBUSD
Bulldog Bash was a success at Brentwood Elementary this weekend! Thank you to the parents club and our involved families for helping put on a great event! They even had a spare change coin drive fundraiser for Maui schools! #WeareBUSD
ASB students from Edna Hill and Excelsior joined with Adams to participate in a leadership development day and focused on creating positive school culture. We love seeing our students across the district working together! #WeareBUSD
The Back to School GATE BBQ Social had a fantastic turnout of 4-8th grade GATE students and their families. They enjoyed lunch, socialized, and had fun participating in team building challenges. It was a fun way to celebrate the beginning of a great year! #WeareBUSD
Students at Marsh Creek Elementary took advantage of the fresh morning air and outside seating for their group/partner work last Friday. #WeareBUSD
On August 18th, Ron Nunn Eagles sent love to Hawaii on National Hawaiian Shirt Day! The celebration marks the official day that Hawaii joined the U.S., making it the fiftieth state in the U.S.A. #WeareBUSD #MauiStrong
Did you know we have a virtual school? Harvest Grove Virtual Academy supports students through 8th grade with an online curriculum. They kicked off the school year with a meet and greet in the park! To learn more about this program, visit their website at: https://www.brentwood.k12.ca.us/o/hgva
Welcome back Pioneer Colts! We see the joy in all of your smiles! Happy Friday! #WeareBUSD
Lots of learning and smiles at Marsh Creek Elementary as students and teachers adjust back into the new school year! #WeareBUSD
There is no lack of great spirit and energy at Garin Elementary! Welcome back families! #WeareBUSD
Where are our Loma Vista Elementary Leopards?! Congratulations on an incredible kick-off to the new school year! #WeareBUSD
It's been an amazing start to the year at Edna Hill Middle School! We love the spirit! #WeareBUSD
The BUSD Citizens' Oversight Committee is accepting applications through September 15th, 2023 at 4:00 pm. The committee is responsible for actively monitoring all projects and expenditures approved by the voters and providing proper oversight and accountability to ensure that Measure B funds are used as they were intended. For more information and to submit an application, please click on the link below: https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/3938/BUSD/3382352/Citizens_Oversight_Committee_Application_Rev_081023.pdf
