The San Rafael City Schools Board of Trustees on Aug. 18 approved a memorandum of understanding to bring Ever 4 Ever Forward to Madrone High School for a two-part program of professional development for teachers followed by student- and teacher-facing community-building workshops during the 2025–26 school year.

Board members and staff said the contract was brought forward quickly because the district has a limited pool of funds that must be spent by Sept. 30. The board voted to approve the MOU by voice vote after a motion moved by Trustee Mark Koerner and seconded by Trustee Daniella Marsh.

District staff said Madrone experienced leadership turnover last year and that new Principal Don Drake wants to focus the start of the year on setting expectations and improving school climate. The proposed services were described as a two-part series: initial professional development for teachers and a follow-up session that includes students to build community and agreed expectations for the school year.

The board did not provide a detailed dollar amount for the contract in the transcript, and no formal roll-call tally was recorded; the action was approved by voice vote.

The board expects staff to return with updates about implementation and school climate as the year progresses.