VISION STATEMENT
Empowering All Children to Achieve Excellence.
MISSION STATEMENT
Ensure a culturally diverse education for each student in a safe, healthy and supportive environment that prepares students for college and career opportunities.
DISTRICT DEMOGRAPHICS
| District/School | Grade Span | # of Schools | Type | School Size | District Size | County | Geo Lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oxnard School District Emilie Ritchen Elementary | K-8 K-5 | 21 | Rural | 629 | 16,134 | Ventura | Kern |
County: Ventura
Grades Served: K-8
Number of Schools: 21
- African American – 0.9%
- American Indian – 0.1%
- Asian – 0.7%
- Filipino – 1.3%
- Hispanic – 93.2%
- Pacific Islander – 0.2%
- White – 3.0%
- Two or More Races – 0.8%
Oxnard SD's Community Engagement Problem of Practice
EQUITY CONCERN
• Meeting the needs of newcomer and migrant students and transforming districs/parent relationships
STRATEGY
• CABE Project 2 INSPIRE
• Newcomer Academy
PARTNER
• Partnership with local businesses in support of Migrant Families
Voices from the Field
Steven Sterling Mitchell
Steven Sterling Mitchell, Assistant Director of Community Engagement in the California System of Support at the California Collaborative for Educational Excellence, introduces six videos featuring “Voices from the Field” of the Oxnard School District, a Cohort 1 participant in the California Community Engagement Initiative (CEI). This video provides an overview of the district’s CEI journey as told through the stories of a parent, school counselor, parent support liaison, and three district administrators.
Dr. Karling Aguilera Fort
In this “Voices from the Field” video, the Superintendent of the Oxnard School District, Dr. Karling Aguilera-Fort, describes his district’s journey as a Cohort 1 participant in the California Community Engagement Initiative.
Dr. Ana DeGenna
In this “Voices from the Field” video, the Assistant Superintendent of the Oxnard School District, Dr. Ana DeGenna, describes her district’s journey as a Cohort 1 participant in the California Community Engagement Initiative.
Maria Magana
In this “Voices from the Field” video, María Magana, a school counselor in the Oxnard School District, describes her experience as a CEI team member of this Cohort 1 district of the California Community Engagement Initiative.
Lola Brisco
In this “Voices from the Field” video, Lola Brisco, a parent leader in the Oxnard School District, describes her experience as a CEI team member of this Cohort 1 district of the California Community Engagement Initiative.
Teresa Ruvalcaba
In this “Voices from the Field” video, Teresa Ruvalcaba, Manager of Equity, Family, and Community Engagement in the Oxnard School District, describes her district’s journey as a Cohort 1 participant in the California Community Engagement Initiative.
Alberto Mendoza
In this “Voices from the Field” video, Alberto Mendoza, District Parent Support Liaison, describes his experience as a CEI team member of this Cohort 1 district of the California Community Engagement Initiative.