On May 3, 2018, the SMMUSD adopted plans for the “Malibu Pathway,” the plan for the future of Malibu schools, including: Merging of Juan Cabrillo and Point Dume Marine Science Elementary Schools beginning in the 2019-2020 school year; Establishment of a Malibu Middle School campus, separate from Malibu High School; Reconstruction of Malibu High School; Formation of a Malibu School Facilities Improvement District (SFID) to be funded through a school bond that could be placed on the November 2018 ballot; Hiring of a Director of Malibu Pathway, a newly created position to oversee district functions in Malibu, effective July 1, 2018. SMMUSD Superintendent Dr. Ben Drati announced these major decisions for Malibu schools in an email to the Malibu community on June 2, 2018. The District also created a Malibu Pathway section on its "Let's Talk" web portal where community members can give their feedback on plans for the Malibu schools.