Plans under way for five new regions to begin July 1 Local history will be made July 1 when the sixth largest district in the county reorganizes into five regions with the goal of improving achievement, access and accountability. Regional autonomy promoted Each region will be responsible for K-12 education to students within that region. Currently, divisions for elementary and secondary education serve students in their respective grades across the district. They can then make decisions based on what is best for their community. Orci will oversee the five regional superintendents, who will each have two assistant regional superintendents.
Regional staffs are a blend of elementary and secondary.
Offices for each region are expected to be open by September. The transition to the regional concept will be an ongoing process, according to Orci. Creativity, innovation encouraged Orci, Garcia and the regional administrators have been planning for the transition and developing operational guidelines. This includes those areas that regions have autonomy over and can tailor programs and services specific to their regions. Regions are encouraged to be creative and innovative in providing leadership and support to improve student achievement and community access.