“A” rated district for 10 consecutive years. DISTRICT GOVERNANCE AND FISCAL RESPONSIBILITY ROOTED IN COMMUNITY TRUST Continuous improvement is a foundational practice in the Oxford School District, guiding everything from classroom instruction to system-wide decision-making.The district uses a comprehensive communications process, extending from the boardroom to classrooms and into the wider community, to ensure inclusivity in major decisions. By engaging staff, families, and community members in feedback loops, testing ideas on short cycles, and using data to refine practices, the district creates a culture where improvement is not an initiative—but a mindset. “We also have to make sure we’re doing a great job closing the communication loop as well. It’s not just about getting feedback; it’s equally important that we communicate the actions that result from the feedback,” Roberson clarifies, emphasizing that this effectively closes the communication loop. However, the district doesn’t just look to the community for feedback and direction; it also looks out for the community in the financial sense.A prime example of this is the district’s ability to pass a significant bond referendum without raising taxes, as well as its innovative budgeting model that allocates resources based on student needs. The Oxford School District also strives to create an ideal learning environment by demonstrating exemplary fiscal responsibility in consideration of its community. At the core of the Oxford School District’s operational philosophy is a deep-seated belief that all district resources are the property of the taxpayers. “When you keep that as your frame of reference, that you are literally representing the stakeholders in your community, you tend to make wiser decisions for the community as a whole, and we really practice that in the Oxford School District,” says Superintendent Bradley Roberson. opportunity to grow,” Roberson proudly expresses. Oxford’s use of the i-Ready platform shines a light on the profound impact of partnerships on the district’s results and, more importantly, the results of its students. Oxford’s remarkable operational effectiveness has garnered consistent accolades, including being an 418 CIVIL AND MUNICIPAL VOLUME 06, ISSUE 07
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