District did not get safety, security grants By Shelby Stewart-Soldan Staff Writer OXFORD TWP. – During the regular meeting on Jan. 9, Courtney Makowski, director of budgets for Oxford Schools, gave an update to the board of education on the current grants awarded in the district. “Every grant that is awarded to the district comes […]
Reis named board president By Shelby Stewart-Soldan Staff Writer OXFORD TWP. – The Oxford Board of Education held their annual election of officers during its regular meeting on Jan. 9, and appointed members of the board to board of education committees. All of the votes were unanimous, though board member Mike Whitney was absent. Dr. […]
District to use focus groups, surveys for guidance By Shelby Stewart Soldan Staff Writer OXFORD TWP. – During a special meeting on Dec. 18, the Oxford Board of Education received a draft timeline and plan for the superintendent search from Hazard, Young, Attea & Associates. “My goal tonight is to talk you through the planning […]
By Shelby Stewart-Soldan Staff Writer OXFORD TWP. – During the Dec. 12 regular meeting, the Oxford Board of Education and Superintendent Dr. Vicki Markavitch gave a response to the Guidepost investigation in regard to current and future school and board of education policy and practices. “As you know, the Oxford School Board hired Guidepost Solutions […]
By Shelby Stewart-Soldan Staff Writer OXFORD TWP. – During the Dec. 12 regular school board meeting, Oxford Middle School principal Brad Bigelow gave a report on a false alarm that occurred on Dec. 1. The false alarm was triggered by a technical issue. According to the timeline, at 8:31 a.m., a network switch was found […]
Process to begin mid-December By Shelby Stewart-Soldan Staff Writer OXFORD TWP. – During the regular meeting on Nov. 28, the Oxford Board of Education voted unanimously to hire Hazard, Young, Attea and Associates as their superintendent search firm. “They really tailored (their proposal) to Oxford,” said Trustee Amanda McDonough. “I really think Hazard-Young stood out […]
Oxford High School students — fueled by a pizza party pre-decorating — worked in teams to decorate the high school, from hanging lights and garland to decorating Christmas trees around the school. Photos by Jim Newell Oxford High School students get in the holiday spirit By Jim Newell Managing Editor OXFORD TWP. — From hanging […]
Interviews scheduled for Nov. 28 By Shelby Stewart-Soldan Staff Writer OXFORD TWP. – During the regular meeting on Nov. 14, the Oxford Board of Education voted unanimously to approve the recommendation of the superintendent search firm subcommittee to invite Michigan Leadership Institute, McPherson & Jacobson LLC, and Hazard, Young, Attea and Associates to present to […]
Members of Community Catalyst spoke during a press conference on Nov. 13 demanding changes in the Oxford school district to ensure the safety of students. Photo by Megan Kelley. By Megan Kelley Staff Writer OXFORD – Oxford based parent organization, Community Catalysts held a press conference on Nov. 13 to call for action in the […]
By Shelby Stewart-Soldan Staff Writer OXFORD – Clear Lake Elementary students are linking up to connect with one another through the school’s new Link program. “We’re very honored as a school to have such diversity in learning, and when it comes to special education, to be able to provide the resources and the services for […]