“I know these changes for our school communities are challenging, painful, and emotional. I understand the opposition and the strong feelings resulting from this difficult decision. I also take my responsibilities as superintendent seriously, and I am committed to doing our absolute best for our students and families during these transitions — for both closing and welcoming school communities.” | By OUSD Supt. Kyla Johnson-Trammell This has been a difficult week for many people across the District, especially at schools that are being impacted by planned consolidation. The Board of Education voted (recently) to close seven schools, merge two others, and eliminate grades 6-8 at two K-8 schools. This is set to happen in two […]