In the United States, public schools belong to school districts, which are governed by school boards. Each district is an independent special-purpose government, or dependent school systems, under the guidelines of state government and local school boards. A school district is a legally separate body corporate and politic. School districts are local governments with powers similar to that of a town or a county including taxation and eminent domain, except in Virginia, whose school divisions have no taxing authority and must depend on another local government (county, city, or town) for funding. Its governing body, which is typically elected by direct popular vote but may be appointed by other governmental officials, is called a school board, board of trustees, board of education, school committee, or the like. This body appoints a superintendent, usually an experienced public school administrator, to function as the district's chief executive for carrying out day-to-day decisions and policy implementations. The school board may also exercise a quasi-judicial function in serious employee or studentdiscipline matters.
School District 53 Okanagan Similkameen is a school district that serves fragments of the southern Okanagan and lower Similkameen regions, which include Cawston, Hedley, Keremeos, Okanagan Falls, Oliver, and Osoyoos, totaling to six communities in the district, all of which are in British Columbia, Canada. Its main "maintenance department" office is held in Oliver, consisting of ten schools, five of which are elementary, three are high or secondary schools, while two are alternative schools. This district's superintendent is Beverly Young, while 2,665 students attend schools in it; there are 480 employees for the Okanagan Simlkammen school district. Their motto is "Learning Today for Living Tomorrow", and all places within the district are towns or villages.
In addition to the conventional school programs, School District 53 offers three adult learning outlets, an outreach school, three early learning centres, as well as one elementary hockey academy; the district supports Aboriginal people. It provides a school bus transportation service, in order for children to get to their school and home, being responsible to the Director of Facilities. This bus service has been considered for expansion. School District 53 maintains a policy on emergency, which was amended on April 30, 2008. There is also a "smoke-free" policy that was amended on September 26, 2007.
Oceanside Unified School District launches new community school program
published: 18 Mar 2022
Oceanside Unified addressing 'chronic absenteeism' ahead of upcoming school year
They're called the attendance team. It’s a group of Oceanside Unified School District staff members, who, for the past several weeks, have been visiting homes, making phone calls, texting, and mailing flyers to families whose children are considered chronically absent.
"We have about 180 days of school each year, and a chronically absent student is someone who has missed 18 to 20 or more days of school per year, which really contributes to them falling behind," said Dr. Jordy Sparks, the district's Executive Director of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Student Supports.
Of the nearly 16,000 students in the district, last year, more than 3,000 were considered chronically absent, or about 18%.
FULL STORY: https://www.cbs8.com/article/news/education/oceanside-school-chronic-absenteei...
published: 29 Jul 2023
Oceanside BOE : July 5 Part 1
published: 10 Jul 2023
Four Oceanside schools become community schools
They are part of a $3 billion initiative coming to some California schools, aimed at meeting students' and families needs.
published: 04 Feb 2022
District unveils plan for students and staff of closed Oceanside elementary school
Reynolds Elementary parents found out where their children will go to school next year. It comes after the Oceanside Unified School District Board of Education voted to close the school, citing safety concerns. KPBS North County reporter Tania Thorne has the update.
published: 25 Mar 2023
Oceanside school board votes to close Reynolds Elementary School
Oceanside Unified is closing an elementary school that the district says is literally on dangerous ground. KPBS North County reporter Tania Thorne says the decision came at the end of an emotional meeting.
published: 15 Mar 2023
Oceanside School Board delays plans to close and consolidate schools in the district
On Tuesday, the Oceanside School Board voted on proposals that could bring big changes to some of its schools. KPBS North County reporter Tania Thorne tells us some parents feel the plans target schools serving mostly students of color.
published: 03 Nov 2021
Oceanside Unified makes home visits to reduce chronic absenteeism
The summer heat gives way to the fall semester for thousands of students across the county. In Oceanside…school officials are working to combat chronic absentee-ism even before the first day of school. KPBS Education Reporter M.G. Perez explains.
published: 05 Aug 2023
Oceanside School District considering plans to close or merge schools to save funds
The Oceanside School District is considering plans to close or merge elementary schools as it expects to be millions of dollars in the red next school year. On Wednesday, parents, teachers and students spoke about the potential impact on their neighborhoods.
The district has will vote on Nov. 2 to approve one of two plans.
Full story at CBS8.com: https://www.cbs8.com/article/news/education/oceanside-school-district-considering-plans-to-close-or-merge-schools-to-save-funds/509-581939ce-9ebe-43f7-989a-683b80971395
published: 28 Oct 2021
Oceanside district honored on National Coming Out Day
The State Schools Chief was in North County, this morning, to honor LGBTQ students in the Oceanside district. Thurmond led a panel discussion on this National Coming Out Day. KPBS Education Reporter M.G. Perez was there.
They're called the attendance team. It’s a group of Oceanside Unified School District staff members, who, for the past several weeks, have been visiting homes, ...
They're called the attendance team. It’s a group of Oceanside Unified School District staff members, who, for the past several weeks, have been visiting homes, making phone calls, texting, and mailing flyers to families whose children are considered chronically absent.
"We have about 180 days of school each year, and a chronically absent student is someone who has missed 18 to 20 or more days of school per year, which really contributes to them falling behind," said Dr. Jordy Sparks, the district's Executive Director of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Student Supports.
Of the nearly 16,000 students in the district, last year, more than 3,000 were considered chronically absent, or about 18%.
FULL STORY: https://www.cbs8.com/article/news/education/oceanside-school-chronic-absenteeism/509-a1578ae9-20e4-4fbe-b11a-0902d066b33c
They're called the attendance team. It’s a group of Oceanside Unified School District staff members, who, for the past several weeks, have been visiting homes, making phone calls, texting, and mailing flyers to families whose children are considered chronically absent.
"We have about 180 days of school each year, and a chronically absent student is someone who has missed 18 to 20 or more days of school per year, which really contributes to them falling behind," said Dr. Jordy Sparks, the district's Executive Director of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Student Supports.
Of the nearly 16,000 students in the district, last year, more than 3,000 were considered chronically absent, or about 18%.
FULL STORY: https://www.cbs8.com/article/news/education/oceanside-school-chronic-absenteeism/509-a1578ae9-20e4-4fbe-b11a-0902d066b33c
Reynolds Elementary parents found out where their children will go to school next year. It comes after the Oceanside Unified School District Board of Education ...
Reynolds Elementary parents found out where their children will go to school next year. It comes after the Oceanside Unified School District Board of Education voted to close the school, citing safety concerns. KPBS North County reporter Tania Thorne has the update.
Reynolds Elementary parents found out where their children will go to school next year. It comes after the Oceanside Unified School District Board of Education voted to close the school, citing safety concerns. KPBS North County reporter Tania Thorne has the update.
Oceanside Unified is closing an elementary school that the district says is literally on dangerous ground. KPBS North County reporter Tania Thorne says the deci...
Oceanside Unified is closing an elementary school that the district says is literally on dangerous ground. KPBS North County reporter Tania Thorne says the decision came at the end of an emotional meeting.
Oceanside Unified is closing an elementary school that the district says is literally on dangerous ground. KPBS North County reporter Tania Thorne says the decision came at the end of an emotional meeting.
On Tuesday, the Oceanside School Board voted on proposals that could bring big changes to some of its schools. KPBS North County reporter Tania Thorne tells us ...
On Tuesday, the Oceanside School Board voted on proposals that could bring big changes to some of its schools. KPBS North County reporter Tania Thorne tells us some parents feel the plans target schools serving mostly students of color.
On Tuesday, the Oceanside School Board voted on proposals that could bring big changes to some of its schools. KPBS North County reporter Tania Thorne tells us some parents feel the plans target schools serving mostly students of color.
The summer heat gives way to the fall semester for thousands of students across the county. In Oceanside…school officials are working to combat chronic absente...
The summer heat gives way to the fall semester for thousands of students across the county. In Oceanside…school officials are working to combat chronic absentee-ism even before the first day of school. KPBS Education Reporter M.G. Perez explains.
The summer heat gives way to the fall semester for thousands of students across the county. In Oceanside…school officials are working to combat chronic absentee-ism even before the first day of school. KPBS Education Reporter M.G. Perez explains.
The Oceanside School District is considering plans to close or merge elementary schools as it expects to be millions of dollars in the red next school year. On ...
The Oceanside School District is considering plans to close or merge elementary schools as it expects to be millions of dollars in the red next school year. On Wednesday, parents, teachers and students spoke about the potential impact on their neighborhoods.
The district has will vote on Nov. 2 to approve one of two plans.
Full story at CBS8.com: https://www.cbs8.com/article/news/education/oceanside-school-district-considering-plans-to-close-or-merge-schools-to-save-funds/509-581939ce-9ebe-43f7-989a-683b80971395
The Oceanside School District is considering plans to close or merge elementary schools as it expects to be millions of dollars in the red next school year. On Wednesday, parents, teachers and students spoke about the potential impact on their neighborhoods.
The district has will vote on Nov. 2 to approve one of two plans.
Full story at CBS8.com: https://www.cbs8.com/article/news/education/oceanside-school-district-considering-plans-to-close-or-merge-schools-to-save-funds/509-581939ce-9ebe-43f7-989a-683b80971395
The State Schools Chief was in North County, this morning, to honor LGBTQ students in the Oceanside district. Thurmond led a panel discussion on this National C...
The State Schools Chief was in North County, this morning, to honor LGBTQ students in the Oceanside district. Thurmond led a panel discussion on this National Coming Out Day. KPBS Education Reporter M.G. Perez was there.
The State Schools Chief was in North County, this morning, to honor LGBTQ students in the Oceanside district. Thurmond led a panel discussion on this National Coming Out Day. KPBS Education Reporter M.G. Perez was there.
They're called the attendance team. It’s a group of Oceanside Unified School District staff members, who, for the past several weeks, have been visiting homes, making phone calls, texting, and mailing flyers to families whose children are considered chronically absent.
"We have about 180 days of school each year, and a chronically absent student is someone who has missed 18 to 20 or more days of school per year, which really contributes to them falling behind," said Dr. Jordy Sparks, the district's Executive Director of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Student Supports.
Of the nearly 16,000 students in the district, last year, more than 3,000 were considered chronically absent, or about 18%.
FULL STORY: https://www.cbs8.com/article/news/education/oceanside-school-chronic-absenteeism/509-a1578ae9-20e4-4fbe-b11a-0902d066b33c
Reynolds Elementary parents found out where their children will go to school next year. It comes after the Oceanside Unified School District Board of Education voted to close the school, citing safety concerns. KPBS North County reporter Tania Thorne has the update.
Oceanside Unified is closing an elementary school that the district says is literally on dangerous ground. KPBS North County reporter Tania Thorne says the decision came at the end of an emotional meeting.
On Tuesday, the Oceanside School Board voted on proposals that could bring big changes to some of its schools. KPBS North County reporter Tania Thorne tells us some parents feel the plans target schools serving mostly students of color.
The summer heat gives way to the fall semester for thousands of students across the county. In Oceanside…school officials are working to combat chronic absentee-ism even before the first day of school. KPBS Education Reporter M.G. Perez explains.
The Oceanside School District is considering plans to close or merge elementary schools as it expects to be millions of dollars in the red next school year. On Wednesday, parents, teachers and students spoke about the potential impact on their neighborhoods.
The district has will vote on Nov. 2 to approve one of two plans.
Full story at CBS8.com: https://www.cbs8.com/article/news/education/oceanside-school-district-considering-plans-to-close-or-merge-schools-to-save-funds/509-581939ce-9ebe-43f7-989a-683b80971395
The State Schools Chief was in North County, this morning, to honor LGBTQ students in the Oceanside district. Thurmond led a panel discussion on this National Coming Out Day. KPBS Education Reporter M.G. Perez was there.