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.
Ravenswood Regular Board Meeting - 2/8/24 - via Zoom Video
published: 09 Feb 2024
The Ravenswood Promise: Our Journey (So Far)
In Summer 2023, we kicked off an essential and transformative journey to reimagine the Ravenswood educational experience. Through this community-centered strategic planning process, we will collectively define the Ravenswood Promise: our shared vision of what we want to be true for students AND a community action plan to help us get there. Through this work, we seek to empower students to realize their unique talents and capabilities, ultimately shaping a brighter future for themselves and their community.
We invite all members of the Ravenswood community to join us in shaping this vision and bringing it to life. Over this 18-month journey, your voice, perspective, and engagement will be key to our shared success. Help us build a Ravenwood educational experience that is not only excepti...
published: 12 Mar 2024
Ravenswood Regular Board Meeting - 2/29/24 - via Zoom Video
published: 01 Mar 2024
School Attendance = Success
At the Ravenswood City School District, we want to emphasize the importance of attendance and how attending school every day will enable students to be academically successful. Cindy Chin, Director of the Student Services Department, and Rafael Rodriguez, Assistant Principal at Ravenswood Middle School, share important factors and tips to help improve your child’s attendance.
published: 28 Feb 2020
Ravenswood Regular Board Meeting - 1/18/24 - via Zoom Video
published: 19 Jan 2024
Ravenswood City School District Social Distancing Distribution event
published: 19 Nov 2020
Ravenswood City School District Keynote
Ravenswood City School District Keynote
published: 07 Sep 2022
Ravenswood City School District STEM Fair
published: 02 Aug 2017
Ravenswood City School District 2016 Election Measure H - Pro and Con
Ana M. Pulido presents her arguments in favor of Ravenswood City School District Bond Measure H.
Mark Hinkle presents his arguments against Ravenswood City School District Bond Measure H.
Presented by the Midpen Media Center, based in Palo Alto, California
published: 02 May 2016
A Video Message from Ravenswood City School District
Hear the latest updates from your Ravenswood Leadership team in regards to services and support during this time that there is a shelter-in-place.
In Summer 2023, we kicked off an essential and transformative journey to reimagine the Ravenswood educational experience. Through this community-centered strate...
In Summer 2023, we kicked off an essential and transformative journey to reimagine the Ravenswood educational experience. Through this community-centered strategic planning process, we will collectively define the Ravenswood Promise: our shared vision of what we want to be true for students AND a community action plan to help us get there. Through this work, we seek to empower students to realize their unique talents and capabilities, ultimately shaping a brighter future for themselves and their community.
We invite all members of the Ravenswood community to join us in shaping this vision and bringing it to life. Over this 18-month journey, your voice, perspective, and engagement will be key to our shared success. Help us build a Ravenwood educational experience that is not only exceptional, but transformative for all!
Learn more at https://tinyurl.com/ravenswoodstrategy.
In Summer 2023, we kicked off an essential and transformative journey to reimagine the Ravenswood educational experience. Through this community-centered strategic planning process, we will collectively define the Ravenswood Promise: our shared vision of what we want to be true for students AND a community action plan to help us get there. Through this work, we seek to empower students to realize their unique talents and capabilities, ultimately shaping a brighter future for themselves and their community.
We invite all members of the Ravenswood community to join us in shaping this vision and bringing it to life. Over this 18-month journey, your voice, perspective, and engagement will be key to our shared success. Help us build a Ravenwood educational experience that is not only exceptional, but transformative for all!
Learn more at https://tinyurl.com/ravenswoodstrategy.
At the Ravenswood City School District, we want to emphasize the importance of attendance and how attending school every day will enable students to be academic...
At the Ravenswood City School District, we want to emphasize the importance of attendance and how attending school every day will enable students to be academically successful. Cindy Chin, Director of the Student Services Department, and Rafael Rodriguez, Assistant Principal at Ravenswood Middle School, share important factors and tips to help improve your child’s attendance.
At the Ravenswood City School District, we want to emphasize the importance of attendance and how attending school every day will enable students to be academically successful. Cindy Chin, Director of the Student Services Department, and Rafael Rodriguez, Assistant Principal at Ravenswood Middle School, share important factors and tips to help improve your child’s attendance.
Ana M. Pulido presents her arguments in favor of Ravenswood City School District Bond Measure H.
Mark Hinkle presents his arguments against Ravenswood City Scho...
Ana M. Pulido presents her arguments in favor of Ravenswood City School District Bond Measure H.
Mark Hinkle presents his arguments against Ravenswood City School District Bond Measure H.
Presented by the Midpen Media Center, based in Palo Alto, California
Ana M. Pulido presents her arguments in favor of Ravenswood City School District Bond Measure H.
Mark Hinkle presents his arguments against Ravenswood City School District Bond Measure H.
Presented by the Midpen Media Center, based in Palo Alto, California
In Summer 2023, we kicked off an essential and transformative journey to reimagine the Ravenswood educational experience. Through this community-centered strategic planning process, we will collectively define the Ravenswood Promise: our shared vision of what we want to be true for students AND a community action plan to help us get there. Through this work, we seek to empower students to realize their unique talents and capabilities, ultimately shaping a brighter future for themselves and their community.
We invite all members of the Ravenswood community to join us in shaping this vision and bringing it to life. Over this 18-month journey, your voice, perspective, and engagement will be key to our shared success. Help us build a Ravenwood educational experience that is not only exceptional, but transformative for all!
Learn more at https://tinyurl.com/ravenswoodstrategy.
At the Ravenswood City School District, we want to emphasize the importance of attendance and how attending school every day will enable students to be academically successful. Cindy Chin, Director of the Student Services Department, and Rafael Rodriguez, Assistant Principal at Ravenswood Middle School, share important factors and tips to help improve your child’s attendance.
Ana M. Pulido presents her arguments in favor of Ravenswood City School District Bond Measure H.
Mark Hinkle presents his arguments against Ravenswood City School District Bond Measure H.
Presented by the Midpen Media Center, based in Palo Alto, California
This story is about the successful public/private partnership between the RavenswoodCitySchoolDistrict and REF, the partnership’s impact on Ravenswood students, and the two visionary leaders spearheading the effort.
REDWOOD CITY – Allegations that a longtime RavenswoodCitySchoolDistrict employee molested a student came to light after his wife searched his cellphone and found text exchanges and photos of the student in her underwear, prosecutors said.
Some south San Mateo County districts, including the RavenswoodCitySchoolDistrict, are also eligible to take part in the project as a result of a $25 million grant from Meta, the tech company formerly known as Facebook.
After the hazy skies and unhealthy air quality during recent fire seasons, RavenswoodCitySchoolDistrict classrooms and common areas were outfitted with sensors last week as part of a five-year Stanford University study.
As a member of the RavenswoodCitySchoolDistrictBoard of Trustees, Pulido led the charge to make Ravenswood City School District the first in the nation to successfully navigate out of being under federal receivership.
A neighborhood group spearheaded the initiative, called Measure V, in response to the RavenswoodCitySchoolDistrict’s plans to build a 90-unit affordable teacher housing complex on land it owns that is currently zoned for single-family homes.