What Medford School District 549C does

Medford School District 549C is a public K-12 school district organized under Oregon state law, serving approximately 14,000 students across 361 square miles in the Rogue River Valley of Southern Oregon. The district operates 24 schools — 14 elementary schools, 3 middle schools, 3 high schools, and 4 charter schools — supplemented by specialized programs including a Spanish dual-language immersion track, a Talented and Gifted (TAG) program, summer learning programs, a Homeschool Connection program, and the MSD Pathways program offering 19 career-focused course sequences integrated with MajorClarity for postsecondary planning. The district does not charge tuition per Oregon Revised Statute 339.115; financial hardship waivers cover a defined set of fees for qualifying families. Revenue is derived from the Oregon State School Fund (the largest stream, allocated via the state's per-student funding formula), local property taxes, federal Title I-IV and IDEA grants, student fees and athletics revenue, and nutrition services revenue from the Sodexo partnership. Federal programs serve specific student populations including migrant, homeless (McKinney-Vento), and English language learners.

The district's technology infrastructure is built on a layered ed-tech stack rather than proprietary systems. Canvas (Instructure) serves as the primary Learning Management System; PowerSchool Synergy via ParentVUE and StudentVUE provides student information, attendance, and grade access; HelloID provides single sign-on for staff; MajorClarity supports career and postsecondary planning; InTouch Receipting handles online payments and athletic registration; Nutrislice and MyMealtime manage nutrition menus and payments; OverDrive provides the digital e-book library; Peachjar distributes electronic flyers; Vivi enables classroom screen sharing; Proofpoint provides email security; and Finalsite powers the public-facing website. Transportation is contracted to First Student, and nutrition services are operated by Sodexo under a managed services arrangement. Community partnerships include 5 School Resource Officers from the Medford Police Department as part of a multi-layered security approach.

The district is currently in a leadership transition following the appointment of Jeanne Grazioli as Interim Superintendent, with an active superintendent search underway. The district is designated as an Oregon Department of Education Exemplar for Division 22 compliance for the fifth consecutive year. The district's website includes a "Financial Stewardship" section with an "Our Fiscal Reality" page and a December 17, 2025 budget update letter, indicating active fiscal communication with the community. Governance is provided by an elected Board of Directors accountable to the public and to Oregon Department of Education oversight.

Name

Medford School District 549C

Legal name

Medford School District 549C

Website

https://medford.k12.or.us

Company type

Public

Founded year

1865

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

Medford School District 549C is a public K-12 school district in Southern Oregon serving approximately 14,000 students across 24 schools in 361 square miles. It is funded primarily by Oregon's State School Fund, local property taxes, and federal grants, and operates a layered ed-tech stack including Canvas, PowerSchool Synergy, and HelloID.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

K-12 Public Education Services

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111), Educational Support Services (611710)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Public School Districts (K–12) (EDADABAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Public Middle Schools (EDAJAAAC), Special Education Alternative / Nonpublic Schools (NPS) & Placements (EDAKAAAF), Charter Special Education & Inclusive Programs (EDAJACAF), District Student Services Administration (Special Ed, Counseling, Health) (EDADABAJ)

Keywords

• K-12 public education
• School district services
• Career pathways programs
• Special education services
• Student nutrition programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Medford

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. State School Fund: Primary revenue source from Oregon state education funding, which accounts for the majority of the district's budget. Funding is based on student enrollment and allocated through the state's school funding formula.
2. Local Property Taxes: Local property tax revenues contribute to school district funding as part of Oregon's education financing system.
3. Federal Programs: Title I, Title II, Title III, Title IV, Title IX-McKinney-Vento, and other federal education grants supporting specific student populations and programs.
4. Student Fees and Athletics: Fees for athletics participation, after-school activities, club sports, school pictures, yearbooks, and optional programs. Financial hardship waivers are available for qualifying families.
5. Nutrition Services: Food services provided through Sodexo partnership; includes federal meal programs and summer meal programs.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Medford School District 549C is a public K-12 school district that delivers free education to approximately 14,000 students across 14 elementary schools, 3 middle schools, 3 high schools, and 4 charter schools covering 361 square miles in Southern Oregon's Rogue River Valley. The district provides core academic instruction, career and technical education through the Pathways program, special education, dual language immersion, and student support services including nutrition, transportation, and mental health resources.

Product overview

Medford School District 549C operates a comprehensive K-12 educational platform consisting of 14 elementary schools, 3 middle schools, 3 high schools, and 4 charter schools serving approximately 14,000 students. The core technology infrastructure includes Instructure Canvas (Learning Management System), PowerSchool Synergy via ParentVUE/StudentVUE (student information portal), and HelloID (identity/single sign-on). Supporting modules include MajorClarity (career planning), OverDrive (digital library), Nutrislice (meal menus), InTouch Receipting (online payments), and Peachjar (electronic flyers). The district's Pathways program enables students to pursue career-focused course sequences across 19 different areas including Agriculture Technology, Computer Science, Healthcare, and Engineering. Additional educational offerings include Spanish Dual Language immersion, Talented and Gifted programs, Summer Programs, and Homeschool Connection support. The district partners with Sodexo for nutrition services and First Student for transportation.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Canvas Learning Management System Primary Learning Management System (LMS) providing digital course content, assignments, grade tracking, and communication for students, staff, and parents across the district.
• ParentVUE/StudentVUE Student Information Portal Student information system portal enabling families and students to view attendance, class schedules, course history, fees, final grades, and demographic information.
• HelloID Single Sign-On Portal Single sign-on identity management portal providing district staff unified access to multiple applications including Canvas, Employee Online, and other systems.
• MSD Pathways Career Program Career-focused educational pathway program allowing high school students to choose specialized areas of study aligned with career interests, including sequence of courses, industry credentials, and postsecondary planning across 19 different areas.
• Nutrition Services (Sodexo Partnership) Food services provided through Sodexo partnership, including USDA and Oregon Department of Education compliant meals, summer meal programs, and free summer meals for children ages 1-18.
• First Student Bus Transportation Bus transportation services for eligible MSD students living more than 1 mile (elementary) or 1.5 miles (secondary) from school, with regular routes and snow route contingencies.
• Spanish Dual Language Program Two-way immersion bilingual program developing literacy and academic skills in both English and Spanish for participating students.
• Talented and Gifted (TAG) Program Educational services for academically gifted students including enrichment activities, acceleration options, and TAG Camp summer program.
• MajorClarity Career Learning Platform Online career learning and postsecondary planning platform supporting the Pathways program, enabling students to explore career interests and develop post-secondary plans.
• Summer Programs Summer learning opportunities including academic skill building, credit recovery, TAG Camp for gifted students, and Kindergarten Jump Start.

Quantifiable outcome

• Oregon Department of Education exemplar district designation for Division 22 compliance for 5th consecutive year

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration14 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• SodexocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMSD partners with Sodexo to provide meals meeting USDA and Oregon Department of Education food program nutrition requirements. Sodexo manages nutrition services district-wide including food preparation, menu planning, and summer meal programs. Sid Taylor serves as General Manager/Director of Nutrition Services representing Sodexo at MSD.
• First StudentcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMSD contracts with First Student to provide bus transportation for eligible students. First Student provides safe and secure transport services across all MSD schools with regular routes and snow route contingencies.
• Canvas (Instructure)coreTechnology or IntegrationCanvas Learning Management Platform serves as the district's primary LMS for classroom instruction, accessible to students, parents, and staff for coursework, assignments, and academic resources.
• Synergy (PowerSchool)coreTechnology or IntegrationPowerSchool's Synergy platform provides ParentVUE and StudentVUE portals giving families real-time access to attendance, grades, schedules, and student information.
• MajorClaritycoreTechnology or IntegrationOnline platform supporting career learning and postsecondary planning for students, used in conjunction with the Pathways program for career exploration and planning.
• Medford Police DepartmentcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMDF provides School Resource Officers (5 SROs) for MSD schools as part of the district's multi-layered security approach. Officers participate in school events and emergency response drills.
• RVTD (Rogue Valley Transportation District)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRVTD bus passes provided free to eligible MSD students enrolled in district programs, supporting student transportation needs.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Tulsa Public Schools: Mid-sized US public K-12 urban district with similar student count and a diversified portfolio of magnet/charter/specialty schools, providing national benchmark for district-level operations and Pathways-style career programming.
• Portland Public Schools: Largest Oregon public K-12 district and the broad incumbent in the state; provides reference for urban district operations at much greater scale than Medford but shares regulatory framework and funding model.

Direct peers

• Hillsboro School District: Oregon public K-12 district comparable in scale and operating under the same State School Fund/Local Option Levy model, with similar Canvas/Synergy edtech stack and dual language offerings.
• Beaverton School District: Mid-sized Oregon public K-12 district operating under identical Oregon School Funding formula, similar CTE/Pathways-style programs, and tech infrastructure (Canvas, Synergy) — directly comparable service offering and regulatory environment.
• Eugene School District 4J: Oregon public K-12 district serving a similar mid-sized metro area with comparable demographics, comprehensive high schools, charter oversight, and Pathways/career-technical programming.
• Bend-La Pine Schools: Oregon public K-12 district of similar student population scale (~14,000-18,000 students), operating under the same state funding mechanism with comparable elementary/middle/high school mix and pathways programs.
• Salem-Keizer School District: Large Oregon public K-12 district serving a comparable urban-suburban population with similar state funding model, Division 22 compliance obligations, and operational structure (multi-school campuses, transportation, nutrition).

Regional players

• Spokane Public Schools: Pacific Northwest public K-12 district of similar size and regional mid-metropolitan character; operates comparable multi-school structure and CTE/career pathway programs in an adjacent state with parallel funding mechanics.
• Chandler Unified School District: Suburban Arizona public K-12 district of comparable student population scale (mid-five-figure enrollment) operating multiple comprehensive high schools, magnet programs, and career pathways — useful national comp on operations and tech deployment.
• Redmond School District (Deschutes County): Neighboring Central Oregon public K-12 district of smaller scale but operating under the same Oregon state funding structure with parallel Pathways and edtech deployments.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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