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Tolleson rebrands student services as OASIS, cites 11,000 student contacts and reduced suspensions
Summary
District staff presented a rebrand of student services to ‘OASIS,’ highlighted expansion of multi-tiered supports, reported 11,000 one-to-one student contacts since August and a 50% reduction in out-of-school suspensions, and celebrated growth in Unified Sports in partnership with Special Olympics Arizona.
Tolleson Union High School District officials told the governing board on April 5 they have reorganized student-support programs under a rebranded umbrella called OASIS and reported increased outreach and improved disciplinary outcomes.
Derek Folsom, presenting for the Student Services department, described OASIS as “the office of activities, arts, athletics, safety and security, intervention prevention, and support.” He said the department will group campus-based supports under that single identity to create clearer pathways for students and partners.
Folsom reported the office and campus teams documented more than 11,000 one-on-one student contacts and support…
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