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Residents and exchange students urge district to expand international exchange placements

Western Placer Unified School District Board · December 5, 2025
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Multiple speakers, including Mandy Oxendine of ISE Student Exchange, an exchange student Kelly Oh, and local host-family Kristen Rose, told the board that exchange students enrich academics and school climate and asked the district to update an MOU and allow two to three exchange placements per high school.

Several public commenters urged the Western Placer Unified board to support and expand international exchange programs.

Mandy Oxendine, representing ISE Student Exchange and host families, thanked the district "on behalf of ISE Student Exchange, our international students, and our host families" and requested the district update an out-of-date memorandum of understanding so…

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