Ishi Hills sixth graders at the ninja Warrior workout?
Ninja Warriors from our middle schools. Both Studios and Ishi Hill students who had 95% or better attendance get to be part of this incentive program.
Oroville City Elementary School District put a bond measure on this year's ballot to raise funds for much-needed facility improvements to our aging buildings and also to expand Ishi Hills Middle School to accommodate growth and inclusion of career technical education programs. This bond would have replaced our expiring bond from 20 years ago, so homeowner taxpayers would not see a tax increase, but an extension of the current taxes paid. OCESD would also use these funds to be able to access the State bond funding that did pass in this election, Proposition 2.
This school bond would require 55% of voter approval to pass. Our bond measure, Measure E, received 53.75% in support, just 135 votes shy of the 55.0% threshold to pass.
We are disappointed with the result but would like to thank all of the people and groups that helped support our bond measure. Though this is a setback for the district, this will not change our focus on providing the best possible education for thousands of students who live in the Oroville community every day.
New construction on the covered sports pavilions taking place at both Ishi Hill and the Studios at Central middle schools.
The OCESD staff want to wish everyone a happy and safe Thanksgiving.
We are grateful for all of our students, families and community partners.
Schools will be closed Nov 25-29. We look forward to seeing our students back in school on Monday, Dec 2.
Spencer Holtom Ed.D
Superintendent
The agenda for the November 20, 2024, regular meeting of the Board of Trustees may be accessed here: https://go.boarddocs.com/ca/ocesd/Board.nsf/goto?open&id=DAXQ6667BAF6
Community Partner Announcement:
Discover Girl Scouts & Make New Friends! join us for a Girl Scout Meet & Greet
Calvary Lutheran Church, 10 Concordia Ln, Oroville, 95966
November 23rd, 1pm-2pm.
Girl Scouts are always up for new experiences—spotting owls on a night time hike, learning to cook with solar power, writing poetry, or even starting a business.
Sound like you? We want you in our crew. At Girl Scouts, you'll find a place to try new things, discover new talents, and most importantly, be fully, totally yourself. Join the Girl Scout community and get ready to make awesome memories with forever friends.
Our troops are led by adult volunteers, scan the QR code below to RSVP for a parent information session for the interested families in your community so we can get a new troop formed for the youth in your community right away!
Have questions or can’t wait to get started? Contact Jessika at jpunzor@gsnorcal.org or 530-528-8655
Scan the code to RSVP or visit
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/oroville-ca-girl-scout-meet-up-tickets-1066162413479?aff=oddtdtcreator
Studios at Central neighborhood social
The agenda for the October 16, 2024, regular meeting of the Board of Trustees may be accessed here: https://go.boarddocs.com/ca/ocesd/Board.nsf/goto?open&id=D9TNU7619435
The agenda for the September 18, 2024, regular meeting of the Board of Trustees may be accessed here: https://go.boarddocs.com/ca/ocesd/Board.nsf/goto?open&id=D87SZ2750B80
An Urgent Message for OCESD Parents:
If your student rides bus route 12 or takes a bus past Kelly Ridge Road, please pick them up today at their school site at dismissal time. Our transportation team cannot take students on bus route 12 due to the Quincy Fire.
PUBLIC AUCTION: 1999 Chevrolet Express 3500 Cargo Van with 102,893 miles. This unit will be available for inspection on September 19, 2024 at 2858 Wyandotte Ave. from 10:00 to 10:30 AM. Sealed bids shall be received at the O.C.E.S.D. District Office located at 2795 Yard St. no later than 2:00 PM, September 20, 2024. The winning bid will be notified by phone Monday September 23, 2024. Cashiers check will be the only form of payment accepted.
Community Partner Message:
The Oroville Southside Community Improvement Center would like to invite you to Chico State Community Day. The event is for the community to come out and see what Chico State University has to offer the community. The target audience is our elementary through high school students. The event will enhance the possibilities for our youth and their future.
Come out and join us Saturday, September 21, 2024, from 11 am - 3 pm. You will not want to pass up this opportunity.
Hope to see everyone there.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact
Lisa Torres, Facility Administrator at (530) 693-4305.
OCESD will hold a public hearing regarding the sufficiency of textbooks and instructional materials on September 18, 2024. Public notice can be accessed here: https://5il.co/2v0cm
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE OROVILLE CITY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL DISTRICT, of the County of Butte, State of California, will receive up to and no later than 1:00 P.M., October 4, 2024, sealed bids for the award and contract for the furnishing of all labor, materials, transportation and services required for the Sport Court Addition at Central Middle School and Ishi Hills Middle School, and such bids shall be received at the office of the Oroville City Elementary School District at 2795 Yard Street, Oroville, California 95966.
Read the full bid document here: https://5il.co/2ulju
Last night, the OCESD Board of Trustees voted to further restrict cell phone and other device usage for students at school. Students are expected to have cell phones and other devices off and put away at all times while at school except when deemed medically necessary, required by a student’s individualized education program, or when, otherwise, permitted by the teacher or administration. No student shall be prevented from using his/her cell phone/signaling device in case of an emergency, except where that use inhibits the ability of school district employee(s) to effectively
communicate instructions for the safety of students.
Superintendent Holtom and his administrative team recommended this change to improve the learning environment for students, increase positive interactions between students, protect student privacy, and improve student behaviors. We are excited for this change to and believe it is already having a positive impact on students.
The updated student policy can be found here: https://5il.co/2tcg1
Are you a community partner wanting to get your message or announcement out to the OCESD community or looking for a way to volunteer? Maybe looking for a service project?
Go to our new Community Partner webpage to learn how! https://www.ocesd.net/page/communitypartners
Community Partner Message: Goat Grazing/Ownership Workshop: Sept 21, 10 AM to 3 PM at Ishi Hills Middle School.
Ready to get your grazers? As you may have herd, we love goats at the Butte County Fire Safe Council! Goats and sheep are a valuable tool to help us improve wildfire safety and reduce fuels around our communities. Join us to learn from multiple experts in the grazing field about what you need to know if you are thinking about owning goats or hiring a grazing contractor. Of course, friendly goats will be at the workshop!
More details here: https://buttefiresafe.net/event/goat-ownership-workshop-oroville/
The agenda for the August 21, 2024, regular meeting of the Board of Trustees may be accessed here: https://go.boarddocs.com/ca/ocesd/Board.nsf/goto?open&id=D85MCQ5A3C40
The running track between Wyandotte Academy and The Studios @ Central has been completely rebuilt and is ready for runners! If you look carefully at the new asphalt surface, the darker grey surface and white stripes are made of solar-reflective paint to make the temperature on the track significantly cooler.
