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Introduction
Message from the Superintendent of Schools
August 2014
Dear Parents and Community Members:
Welcome to the Orange Unified School District! It is an exciting time within the District as we progress on our quest to
develop state of the art facilities for students and teachers, at the same time continuously preparing our students for
successful college and career experiences by providing a 21st Century education.
Orange Unified is dedicated to academic excellence and a balanced instructional experience that will ensure our students
are able to compete in the global community. The District teachers and principals are providing a rigorous instructional
program that engages all students in deeper levels of collaboration, critical thinking and creativity. We believe that “what’s
best for our students comes first and foremost,” and we continue to push for greater levels of success within the
organization.
Award winning schools and academic success are a product of the dedication and talent of the people throughout the
process of strategic goal setting and planning. Orange USD’s faculty members are lifelong learners, demonstrating high
levels of care and commitment to student academic and social needs. Support staff is dedicated to serve in a multitude of
capacities, ensuring the successful operation of award winning schools, and our leadership team acknowledges the value of
personnel development and service to students and families. Every one of these dedicated employees strives to lead the
District to greater levels of achievement. Our community and business leaders are also dedicated to the excellent education
provided by the Orange Unified team as evidenced by their overwhelming support for advancing toward the possibility of
“state of the art” modernized facilities. The success of our students is a collaborative effort of all stakeholders in the process
of educating students.
Together we have developed the strategic priorities and goals of the District through the newly enacted State Board Adopted
Local Control and Accountability Plan (LCAP) involving all aspects of stakeholder engagement. Our Strategic Plan is a
synthesis of key elements of the LCAP and serves as a tangible blueprint of our vision for the District’s future. It outlines
our mission, values, strategic planning process utilizing the LCAP, priorities, and
goals that will continue to lead the District to educational excellence. It will guide the
schools in delivering a 21st Century education and provide the Orange community
with an understanding of the advancement of education in Orange Unified.
I encourage you all to stay up to date on the developments regarding the Strategic
Plan (2014-17), the progress toward facilities modernization, and other important
District communications by visiting the website at (www.orangeusd.org) and
following us on Facebook at OrangeUnifiedSchoolDistrictCA.
Sincerely,
Michael L. Christensen
Superintendent of Schools
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Message from the Superintendent of Schools
August 2014
Dear Parents and Community Members:
Welcome to the Orange Unified School District! It is an exciting time within the District as we progress on our quest to
develop state of the art facilities for students and teachers, at the same time continuously preparing our students for
successful college and career experiences by providing a 21st Century education.
Orange Unified is dedicated to academic excellence and a balanced instructional experience that will ensure our students
are able to compete in the global community. The District teachers and principals are providing a rigorous instructional
program that engages all students in deeper levels of collaboration, critical thinking and creativity. We believe that “what’s
best for our students comes first and foremost,” and we continue to push for greater levels of success within the
organization.
Award winning schools and academic success are a product of the dedication and talent of the people throughout the
process of strategic goal setting and planning. Orange USD’s faculty members are lifelong learners, demonstrating high
levels of care and commitment to student academic and social needs. Support staff is dedicated to serve in a multitude of
capacities, ensuring the successful operation of award winning schools, and our leadership team acknowledges the value of
personnel development and service to students and families. Every one of these dedicated employees strives to lead the
District to greater levels of achievement. Our community and business leaders are also dedicated to the excellent education
provided by the Orange Unified team as evidenced by their overwhelming support for advancing toward the possibility of
“state of the art” modernized facilities. The success of our students is a collaborative effort of all stakeholders in the process
of educating students.
Together we have developed the strategic priorities and goals of the District through the newly enacted State Board Adopted
Local Control and Accountability Plan (LCAP) involving all aspects of stakeholder engagement. Our Strategic Plan is a
synthesis of key elements of the LCAP and serves as a tangible blueprint of our vision for the District’s future. It outlines
our mission, values, strategic planning process utilizing the LCAP, priorities, and
goals that will continue to lead the District to educational excellence. It will guide the
schools in delivering a 21st Century education and provide the Orange community
with an understanding of the advancement of education in Orange Unified.
I encourage you all to stay up to date on the developments regarding the Strategic
Plan (2014-17), the progress toward facilities modernization, and other important
District communications by visiting the website at (www.orangeusd.org) and
following us on Facebook at OrangeUnifiedSchoolDistrictCA.
Sincerely,
Michael L. Christensen
Superintendent of Schools
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