Superintendent highlights professional development, community engagement and PTO fundraising at Oxford Area SD meeting
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Summary
Superintendent and district staff described Nov. 4 professional development, STEM opportunities, veterans recognition and community food programs; PTO representative reported an $8,738.15 profit from spiritwear and announced volunteer events.
At the Nov. 18 Oxford Area School District board meeting, Dr. Martyr Williams Jones presented a district report summarizing recent professional development, student enrichment and community outreach activities.
Jones said the Nov. 4 professional development day included technology training led by Mister Mellinger and PSCA‑run Pearl courses; a STEM teacher escorted 14 students to Westchester University for a globalization of light program. Jones also described family outreach events (a family meeting at Bank attended by nearly 100 parents), holiday activities, veterans recognition across district schools and food‑program efforts including backpacks for students in need.
PTO student representative Ruby Kennedy told the board PTO Spiritwear sales were distributed and netted a profit of $8,738.15; she also announced volunteer needs for Santa’s Secret Workshop (Dec. 13) and upcoming PTO meetings and events.
Why it matters: The presentations highlight curricular and community supports that affect student learning and family engagement, from classroom technology use to food security initiatives. The superintendent invited the board and public to review building‑level Future Ready Index data to track growth measures across schools.
Board members thanked staff and volunteers for the events and programs; committee reports also noted athletics playoff advancement and a stadium/town‑hall reveal held Nov. 17.