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Dec 11, 2024·BoardMeeting
Board
Orange Southwest School District Regular Board Meeting Minutes
The board meeting focused on budget discussions, including a presentation of ten levels of budget reduction proposals, each representing approximately $250,000 in cuts. A significant portion of the meeting involved public comment and a Q&A session with the board regarding the proposed budget reductions and a potential school consolidation plan. The proposed reductions included cuts to various programs and positions, sparking considerable community discussion and concern. The board also reviewed and approved several policies, including Executive Limitations 2.4 and 2.5, and discussed the next steps in negotiations with staff. A facilities monitoring report was reviewed, and the consent agenda, including approval of minutes from previous meetings and a budget, was approved.
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Orange Southwest School District (OSSD) Special Board Meeting
This special board meeting focused on a feasibility study regarding infrastructure needs across the district's buildings. Key discussion points included the age and non-compliance of several buildings, particularly RUMHS, RTCC, and Brookfield School. The board also discussed the budget, specifically concerns about a proposed increase and potential service reductions. A presentation on the feasibility study highlighted the need for significant upgrades to electrical, mechanical, and fire safety systems. The board authorized communication with neighboring districts to explore potential collaborations on new building projects. Other agenda items included policy reviews, a review of the RU principal's presentation, and updates on various committees and initiatives.
Nov 13, 2024·BoardMeeting
Board
Orange Southwest School District Ends Committee Meeting Minutes
The committee reviewed and updated Ends Policies to reflect input from the Portrait of a Graduate. More specificity was added to the OSSD draft Ends Policy. A subsequent meeting was scheduled to finalize the draft.
Oct 30, 2024·BoardMeeting
Board
Orange Southwest School District Ends Committee Meeting Minutes
The committee reviewed and updated Ends Policies to reflect input from the Portrait of a Graduate document created in May/June 2023. A comparison of the Portrait of a Graduate document with the Educational Quality Standards (effective 2025) was conducted. The committee decided to use a draft Ends Policy from a previous meeting, planning to add more specifics from the Portrait of a Graduate document at the next meeting.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
