Dr. Mari Estrada - OUHSD Board of Trustees, Area 5

📢 Oxnard Union High School District Leadership Update

Superintendent Dr. Thomas McCoy has informed the Board of Trustees that he will be leaving OUHSD at the end of this school year. His last day with the district will be June 30, 2026.

I want to express my sincere appreciation to Dr. McCoy for his years of service, leadership, and commitment to our students, staff, and families. One of the qualities I have most admired is his consistent presence throughout our community. Dr. McCoy has been visible at school events, athletic competitions, performances, community meetings, and activities across the district. Having worked across multiple educational systems, I know that this level of engagement from the leader of a large district is uncommon and deeply valued.

As the Board moves forward, our focus must remain on two critical priorities: maintaining the district’s long-term financial stability and conducting a thoughtful, transparent search for our next superintendent.

To begin that work, Vice President of the Board Trustee Flores-Haro and I met with two potential consultants who could help guide the superintendent search process. The district has also issued an RFP for a superintendent search firm.

This transition is still very new, and the Board has not yet had the opportunity to fully discuss and plan for the process ahead. The timeline to have a new superintendent in place by July 1, 2026 is extremely tight. I will strongly advocate for a careful and deliberate process, including keeping the option of an interim superintendent on the table if additional time is needed.

It is important that we provide meaningful opportunities for staff, students, families, and community members to help shape the profile of our next superintendent and participate in this important decision.

I will continue to share updates as I am able. To contact the Board of Trustees visit: https://www.oxnardunion.org/board-of-trustees/board-members

Go Bruins, and congratulations to Gabriela Jaquez, an alumna of Camarillo High School!

We will be cheering her on as UCLA faces the Texas Longhorns in the Final Four 🏀

¡Felicidades to the Jaquez family! ¡Qué orgullo!

Camarillo High graduate Gabriela Jaquez and UCLA will face Texas with a chance to avenge a Nov. 26 loss in a second straight Final Four appearance on Friday night. See link below ⬇️

📸 DOMINIC MASSIMINO/THE STAR

Adult education changes lives.

Oxnard Adult School creates real opportunities for adults to gain skills, earn credentials, and move onto a new career path. The Accounting Assistant Certificate Program is a three-course sequence that prepares students with practical, in-demand business and accounting skills. This is an excellent option for adults looking to enter the workforce, advance in their current role, or transition into a new field.

The next sequence begins Tuesday, and there is still time to enroll! Morning classes are offered Monday through Friday.

Course dates
Level 1: January 27 to March 9
Level 2: March 17 to March 25
Level 3: April 14 to May 29

If you or someone you know is looking for a fresh start or a career change, please share this opportunity. For more information or to register, call 805 385 2578 or visit oxnardadulted.us

Dear OUHSD students and families,

The application window to apply for the State Seal of Biliteracy closes on Friday, January 30.

Students who qualify for the State Seal of Biliteracy will receive recognition for their language skills, including the State Seal affixed to their high school diploma, a Language Arts graduation cord, and an OUHSD Seal of Biliteracy medal.

To apply, please use the application link sent via Parent Square on 01/06/2026.

If you have any questions, please contact Lupe Zamora at [email protected] or 805-385-5719.

We encourage eligible students to apply and celebrate the achievement of biliteracy!

Congratulations to the on their well deserved recognition this evening at the West Ventura County Business Alliance Business Awards 2025. We had 3 incredible alumni join Principal Saavedra to receive the award and OUHSD received a surprise shout-out by the incredible MC and local comedian Denise Carter who is also an alumni! Thank you and for the recognition.

Update: Classes at Camarillo High School are cancelled for today. Please see Parent Square for details. Classes are planned for tomorrow.

Due to the water main break, school is cancelled for the day. We plan on seeing all students tomorrow morning! Please keep on eye on social media for information for athletic practices!

Housing for teachers and staff, especially affordable options, continues to be an important topic across the state and the nation. Ventura County ranks among California’s most expensive housing markets, with a median home price near $900,000 and fewer than 15 percent of households able to afford a median-priced home.

The projects funded by Measure E, approved by voters in November 2024, were determined before I joined the board. Among the list is a feasibility study for workforce housing and preparation of district-owned land in Camarillo, located behind Rancho Campana High School, for potential future use.

It is essential that our community and local government work together to determine what role K–12 schools, public funds, and bond measures should play in addressing this national housing crisis.

I encourage residents of District 5 and the greater Camarillo community to get involved and help connect these important conversations.

Learn more about OUHSD Measure E here:
https://www.oxnardunion.org/departments/business-services/measure-e

Apply to join the City of Camarillo General Plan Advisory Committee (GPAC) here:
https://camarillo2050.com/join-the-gpac/

📣 OUHSD Regular Board Meeting: Wednesday, October 15, 2025, 2025 - 5:30pm
Board Meeting Details

Time: 7:30 PM Open Session
📍 Location: District Office Board Room, 1800 Solar Drive, Oxnard, CA 93030
- Agenda & Link to Livestream: https://www.oxnardunion.org/boa.../watch-live-board-meetings
- Interested in joining an Educational Partners Committee? Learn more at: https://www.oxnardunion.org/.../educational-partner-meetings

➡️ Meet your OUHSD trustees: https://www.oxnardunion.org/board-of-trustees/board-members

Thank you again for your continued engagement.

📣 OUHSD Special Board Meeting: Tonight - Monday, October 6, 2025, 2025 @ 5pm

Board Meeting Details
Time: 5:00 PM Open Session
📍 Location: District Office Board Room, 1800 Solar Drive, Oxnard, CA 93030

- Agenda & Link to Livestream: https://www.oxnardunion.org/boa.../watch-live-board-meetings
- Interested in joining an Educational Partners Committee? Learn more at: https://www.oxnardunion.org/.../educational-partner-meetings

➡️ Meet your OUHSD trustees: https://www.oxnardunion.org/board-of-trustees/board-members

Thank you again for your continued engagement.

It was a pleasure visiting the new SCAIR - Southern California American Indian Resource Center, Inc. in Ventura yesterday. I look forward to building a strong partnership to support Native Americans, Alaska Natives, Native Hawaiians, and their families from early childhood through high school, college, career, and life.

Special thanks to Nathan Ramos Rodriguez, Career Counselor at SCAIR, for the warm invitation.

✨ To learn more about SCAIR’s mission and programs, visit: https://www.scairinc.org/

SCAIR provides career, educational, cultural, mental health, and supportive services to Native Americans, Alaska Natives, and Native Hawaiians and their families in San Diego and Ventura Counties.

Check out our Native Networks program here at SCAIR!
We offer a variety of career services and supportive services to eligible participants!

Call our office for any questions or stop by SCAIR during our business hours to check out the center and get more information on our programs!