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Invitation: District Advisory Teams for the 2026-27 School Year

Dear OUSD Community,

I'm excited to invite you to apply to join one of our District Advisory Teams for the 2026-27 school year. These groups give employees, families, and students a chance to help co-create the decisions that shape our students' experience, and I'd love to hear from you. 

Here are three ways you can apply:

District of Excellence Advisory Team
(formerly the Superintendent's Forum)

This team helps bring our District's core values to life and shares input on what matters most to employees, families, and students across OUSD.

  • Time commitment: 2 years, with the option to continue for a second term
  • Meetings: 4 times a year, 6:00-7:30 p.m.
  • Location: District Office, 1402 N Handy St, Orange 
  • Who this is for: Employees, students, and caregivers
  • Questions? Contact Elizabeth Brizuela at ebrizuela@orangeusd.org 

Digital Balance Advisory Council (D-BAC)

This council looks at how we can help students build healthy habits around technology, screen time, and online safety, both at school and at home.

  • Time commitment: 1 year
  • Meetings: 5 times a year, Tuesdays, 5:30-7:30 p.m.
  • Location: District Office, 1402 N Handy St, Orange 
  • Who this is for: Employees, caregivers, and students
  • Questions? Contact Tam Nguyen at tam.nguyen@orangeusd.org 

Superintendent Community and Family Engagement Team (CAFE Team)

This team works directly with me and my office to strengthen the connection between our schools, families, and community, helping shape how we welcome and support families across the District.

  • Time commitment: Renewed annually
  • Meetings: 4 times a year, with both morning and evening options to fit your schedule
  • Location: District Office, 1402 N Handy St, Orange
  • Who this is for: Caregivers (parents/guardians)
  • Questions? Contact Rebecca Norwood at rnorwood@orangeusd.org 

How to Apply

➡️ If you're interested, please complete this short online form

Deadline to apply: Friday, September 25, 2026
Selected participants will be notified by Friday, October 2, 2026, with details about their first meeting.

Thank you for your interest in partaking in this meaningful and impactful work. 

With gratitude,

Rachel H. Monárrez, Ph.D.
Superintendent, Orange Unified School District

 

 

 

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The Orange Unified School District educates approximately 26,000 PreK-12th grade students in the Cities of Orange, Villa Park, Anaheim, Garden Grove, Santa Ana, and unincorporated county areas.  In partnership with our community, we provide a safe, equitable, and innovative culture of learning for each scholar to have a competitive EDGE as a leader.