Marcus Funchess will lead Palm Springs Unified School District under a three-year contract. He starts Tuesday, July 1.

On his first day as superintendent of Palm Springs Unified School District, Marcus Funchess made one thing clear: "I'm a father first." That lens, he said, will guide him as he steps into his role as ...

A new chapter is underway at Palm Springs unified school district with the arrival of new Superintendent Dr. Marcus Funchess.

PSUSD announced Tuesday its intention to appoint Marcus Funchess, assistant superintendent at San Bernardino City Unified School District, as its next leader following Tony Signoret’s retirement ...

In today's Daily Briefing we introduce you to PSUSD's new superintendent, explain why a former mayor who pleaded guilty to bribery will likely keep most of his pension, and run down the upcoming ...

The Palm Springs Unified School District Board of Education has identified Dr. Marcus Funchess as a finalist to serve as the next superintendent after reviewing more than 30 candidates.

Recipients of the San Bernardino Black Culture Foundation’s Dr. Juanita Scott Humanitarian of the Year Award were Marcus Funchess, assistant superintendent of human resources for the San ...

Palm Springs Unified School District Superintendent Dr. Marcus Funchess, left, observes children in the Palm Canyon Theatre Kids Camp on his first day on the job in Palm Springs, Calif., July 1, 2025.