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Orange Unified outlines guiding principles for school-site optimization; no closures recommended this year
Summary
School board members reviewed draft Resource Optimization Coalition guiding principles focused on equitable access, modern facilities, financial sustainability and minimizing disruption; staff said there is no recommendation to close schools for the coming school year and no action was taken.
Orange Unified School District trustees received an update March 26 on the Resource Optimization Coalition's (ROC) draft guiding principles and the process staff will use to evaluate potential school consolidations. Superintendent Dr. Menares told the board the presentation was informational and that there was no recommendation for school closures for the coming school year.
The ROC tri-chairs and staff framed the effort around four draft guiding principles: ensure equitable access to academic excellence and educational programs; maintain safe, modernized facilities and optimize space utilization; ensure long-term financial sustainability through strategic efficiencies; and minimize…
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