Oxford Schools is revamping the elementary level Spanish and Chinese language curriculum, according to Superintendent of Curriculum Dr. James Schwarz. Schwarz described the new curriculum as being more ‘in-sync with each other.? ‘So, the same topics are taught nearly the same time as each other from language to language in each grade level,? he said. […]
By default, Oxford Community Schools is taking over the education of Crossroads for Youth, after Deer Trail Academy (DTA) decided to ‘close their doors? a few weeks ago due to financial reasons. ‘Financial viability is the reason I believe the (DTA) board (voted for) the termination. They did not make their enrollment goals this year,? […]
Two new bills (HB 4465 and HB 4466) passed by Governor Rick Snyder’s desk last week that revise high school graduation requirements as they relate to math, foreign language, health and physical education, the arts and giving students more options and flexibility. Instead of having to sit through an algebra II math class, under the […]
Michigan Secretary of State is just one of the many government offices, Ruth Johnson has held. She’s been a three-term member of the Michigan House of Representatives, Oakland County’s clerk/register of deeds, and a member of the Oakland County Board of Commissioners. ‘Coming back to Oxford is coming back home,? said Johnson as she addressed […]
When it came time to decide at the June 23 special meeting whether to renovate the existing township hall or build a brand new one, the Addison Township Board voted 6-0 in favor of a concept plan that does both. Partners in Architect, the firm hired for the job, proposed a concept plan at the […]
Oxford Schools had 26 teachers obtain tenure this year and seven teachers retire. Tenure teachers included, Clear Lake Elementary: Kristina Boyd, Eric Kerr, Jodie Vivano and Stacy Zmikly; Lakeville Elementary: Brian Luba, Emily Malbouef and Norma Parker; Leonard Elementary: Jennifer Coggins and Amy Granger; Oxford Elementary: Nora Krol; Oxford Middle School: Michelle Gibson, Amber Golden, […]
Oxford School’s proposed $48.9 million budget for the 2014-15 fiscal year contains no layoffs and no pay cuts, according to Assistant Superintenent of Business & Finance Pamela Anstey. All staff will receive a 1 percent pay increase, with the exception of executive salaries, which will remain at their negotiated contract level. ‘We know that’s not […]
By Trevor Keiser Leader Staff Writer Jenna Duronio, an Oxford High School 2014 graduate, brought a smile to some Lakeville Elementary Students with Autism as she handed out five Nabi Tablets on June 12. Nabi Tablets are similar to an iPad, but they function a little bit differently The tablets were purchased through fundraising as […]
As of deadline on Monday, only one candidate has filed so far for one of the four open seats on the Oxford School Board. That candidate is Paula Foster. Foster has lived in Oxford for more than 15 years with her husband of 18 years, Erick, and their 10-year-old son, who will be a fifth-grader […]
Is Oxford Schools Superintendent Dr. William Skilling looking to move? A recent listing on the website Craigslist showed his house, located at 45 Park Street in Oxford Village, was posted for sale on May 27 at a price of $229,900. When asked why his house was for sale in a June 6 phone interview, Skilling, […]