Efforts to split the District -- which were supported by both the School Board and the Santa Monica and Malibu City councils -- hit a major roadblock after Malibu officials walked away from negotiations in October.

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AND: https://www.smdp.com/coucil-set-to-reaffirm-smmusd-unification-position/203164