Where community and land are family
Help save the McPhail School Site for the neighborhood
Where community and land are family
Help save the McPhail School Site for the neighborhood
Breaking News from San Rafael City Schools
"...After months of extended good faith negotiations the District was not able to come to what we believe is an acceptable purchase agreement. We appreciate their interest and engagement, but we remain committed to our duty to our students to ensure that the property is only sold at fair market value. "
LAST CHANCE TO SUPPORT THIS EFFORT - Sept 23, 2025
Come to the School Board Meeting Tonight
Joint your neighbors during open session on Tuesday, Sep. 23 at 6 pm at the District Office (310 Nova Albion Way).
Our Mission
In partnership with Pazala, a private family foundation supporting art, the environment, and community projects, our goal is to promote the reimagining of the McPhail School site into Santa Venetia Commons. Located next to Marin County's Santa Venetia Open Marsh Reserve, SV Commons will be designed as an uncommon experience that energizes the Santa Venetia community and protects a pristine environment in unincorporated Marin.