OSD4ALL & School Efficiency Review Updates

  **Keep up with the status of proposed closures and support our neighboring schools**

August 2024 Update: 

OSD School Board Meeting 8/22/24 @6:30pm - agenda:

- updates to the 6000 policy series

- update on school enrollment ahead of the start of the school year 

- consent agenda to schedule discussion of 'District Health' and 'Trigger Metrics' for school closure

 OSD4ALL gathering August 24th, 2-5pm

at Three Magnets, 600 Franklin St SE

"Give your feedback on the mission of OSD4ALL & learn more about

the programs in our district. There will be:

- District Information - Family-friendly Activities & Live Music - Food & Drinks - Free Supplies"

May Update: 

April Update: OSD School Board Work Session added 4/18/24

The School Board is expected to indicate their directive on whether to include school closures in the budget for 2024-25.

**Public comments accepted through 4/17**

Scheduled for 6 - 8pm, session will be livestreamed & open to the public 

NEXT Olympia School Board meeting

scheduled for Thursday, April 25th @ 6:30pm - agenda:

- 2024-2025 Budget Update 

- School Efficiency & Potential School Consolidation

Community members may sign up to provide comment on OSD webpage here

>> Meeting links for Zoom and agendas available in BoardDocs <<

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**OSD4ALL "We Love ALL Schools" Rally 4/25 @ 4:30-6:30pm**

outside the Knox Building,  

OSD4ALL celebration for Madison & McKenney Friday 4/26

regardless of 4/25 meeting outcome

OSD4ALL will provide breakfast for staff & goodie bags for students at both schools

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Update 3/7/24: a Thurston County Judge ruled in favor of a legal appeal against OSD and that the process to close schools must halt.

Pioneer families are encouraged to remain engaged and provide feedback regarding how the School Board will address the remaining budget deficit. 

- Access the most current documents on the OSD Efficiency Review webpage (scroll to the bottom to "Recent Reports/Resources")

Update from the January Pioneer PTA Meeting - OSD4ALL:

Pioneer PTA members voted to join in supporting OSD4ALL

in their efforts to stop school closures and identify

alternatives to address the OSD budget deficit.

** OSD4ALL Solutions Report available here **

OSD4ALL Solutions Forum held Tuesday, Jan 30th > 

VIEW the informational slides here & video of the meeting here 

More info on OSD4ALL available on their website - individuals may also sign up to receive updates including and email newsletter