District Advisory Committee Report
The District Advisory Committee met on Wednesday, 2/10/16. The following topics were discussed:
- Local Control and Accountability - where we are with the feedback and what the district is doing with the feedback. Click here to view the presentation.
- Technology Classroom Integration Initiatives - update on what teachers are learning about technology to improve education in the classroom. Link to the presentation - https://goo.gl/Kh56vp
- Summer Projects/Deferred Maintenance/Prop 39 - It is budgeted to have the asphalt re-coated for AHES this summer. Click here to view the schools who will benefit from Prop 39 initiative. Click here to view the other schools and the projects planned for this summer.
- Student Calendars - the calendars for 2016/17 and 2017/18 is approved and available on the OUSD website.
- OUSD Facilities - A bond feasibility study was conducted. Link to the presentation: http://www.orangeusd.k12.ca.us/facilities/pdf/2016/BondFeasibilityStudy01212016.pdf
- Vote for the open trustee position - Mail-in ballots have been distributed. Ballots must be postmarked by 3/1. Follow the instructions carefully to ensure your vote counts. Do your research on the two candidates before you research.
Click here to learn about the purpose of the District Advisory Committee.
Dear Panther Families,
OUSD’s strategic plan goal of parent and community partnerships calls for more intensive support to parents for student achievement through the District Advisory Council (DAC).
The purpose of the DAC is to involve parents in the planning, development and evaluation of programs and services in the district.
My responsibilities as your DAC representative is to learn about state and federal regulations, discuss academic programs and services, share effective practices from our school site, strategize to increase parent involvement and provide recommendations to district administrators and the Board of Education.
We had our first meeting last Wednesday, 10/28. The following was discussed:
Facilities Bond - OUSD is soliciting feedback on the possibility of another Facilities bond for the 2016 ballot to improve our high schools. If you would like to provide your feedback, please contact me directly as I am consolidating feedback to forward on to the district.
Local Control & Accountability Plan (LCAP) Survey – If you recall, in 2013 CA implemented the Local Control Funding Formula (LCCF) as a means to disburse education funds and provide school districts more autonomy on how those funds are allocated. The LCAP is an important component of the LCFF. It describes how the district intends to meet annual goals for all students with specific activities to address state and local priorities. The districts must obtain parent and public input in developing, revising, and updating LCAPs. Here’s your opportunity to have your opinions about OUSD’s programs and services to your children be heard. Take the survey
Visual and Performing Arts (VAPA) update – Since the implementation of the VAPA program, the district has provided to all 27 of its elementary schools a music program for its 5th an 6th grade students. Each of those students has been receiving 90 minutes of instruction per week and an instrument to learn to play (if applicable). The K-4th students have been fiscally provided the Art Masters Program (or in our case Fibo Arts funded by PTA). To view the power point presentation on the VAPA program
please visit: http://www.orangeusd.k12.ca.us/DAC/pdf/2016/VAPA1028.pdf.
Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEAM) Labs – Several schools have been implementing a hands-on learning environment where they can incorporate the CA state standards involving cooperation, creativity, collaboration and critical thinking in the areas of science, technology, math and engineering. To view the power point presentation, go to:
http://www.orangeusd.k12.ca.us/DAC/pdf/2016/DACSTEAMPresentation1028.pdf.
Our next meeting is scheduled for January. If you have questions or concerns you would like addressed at the next District Advisory Committee meeting, you may email me at ahesptamail@gmail.com.
If you’d like to learn more about the District Advisory Committee, please visit http://www.orangeusd.k12.ca.us/DAC/.
Proudly representing AHES,
Jennifer Schuerger
OUSD’s strategic plan goal of parent and community partnerships calls for more intensive support to parents for student achievement through the District Advisory Council (DAC).
The purpose of the DAC is to involve parents in the planning, development and evaluation of programs and services in the district.
My responsibilities as your DAC representative is to learn about state and federal regulations, discuss academic programs and services, share effective practices from our school site, strategize to increase parent involvement and provide recommendations to district administrators and the Board of Education.
We had our first meeting last Wednesday, 10/28. The following was discussed:
Facilities Bond - OUSD is soliciting feedback on the possibility of another Facilities bond for the 2016 ballot to improve our high schools. If you would like to provide your feedback, please contact me directly as I am consolidating feedback to forward on to the district.
Local Control & Accountability Plan (LCAP) Survey – If you recall, in 2013 CA implemented the Local Control Funding Formula (LCCF) as a means to disburse education funds and provide school districts more autonomy on how those funds are allocated. The LCAP is an important component of the LCFF. It describes how the district intends to meet annual goals for all students with specific activities to address state and local priorities. The districts must obtain parent and public input in developing, revising, and updating LCAPs. Here’s your opportunity to have your opinions about OUSD’s programs and services to your children be heard. Take the survey
Visual and Performing Arts (VAPA) update – Since the implementation of the VAPA program, the district has provided to all 27 of its elementary schools a music program for its 5th an 6th grade students. Each of those students has been receiving 90 minutes of instruction per week and an instrument to learn to play (if applicable). The K-4th students have been fiscally provided the Art Masters Program (or in our case Fibo Arts funded by PTA). To view the power point presentation on the VAPA program
please visit: http://www.orangeusd.k12.ca.us/DAC/pdf/2016/VAPA1028.pdf.
Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEAM) Labs – Several schools have been implementing a hands-on learning environment where they can incorporate the CA state standards involving cooperation, creativity, collaboration and critical thinking in the areas of science, technology, math and engineering. To view the power point presentation, go to:
http://www.orangeusd.k12.ca.us/DAC/pdf/2016/DACSTEAMPresentation1028.pdf.
Our next meeting is scheduled for January. If you have questions or concerns you would like addressed at the next District Advisory Committee meeting, you may email me at ahesptamail@gmail.com.
If you’d like to learn more about the District Advisory Committee, please visit http://www.orangeusd.k12.ca.us/DAC/.
Proudly representing AHES,
Jennifer Schuerger