Community Schools
What is a Community School?
A Community School is any school serving Pre-Kindergarten through high school
students using a “whole-child” approach, with “an integrated focus on academics, health
and social service, youth and community development, and community engagement.”
As a school improvement strategy, community school initiatives enable the local
education agency (LEA) and school to work closely with educators, students, and
families to understand and address the unique needs, assets, and aspirations of the
school community.
California Community School Partnership Program Framework:
The Montebello Unified School District (MUSD) was awarded the California Community
Schools Partnership Program Planning Grant. Part of the planning process is to
establish a Community Schools District Steering Committee. In collaboration with the
Montebello Teachers Association, California School Employees Association, parents,
students, and community members, our first steering committee meeting was held on
Monday, June 12, 2023. The steering committee will meet regularly in the upcoming
2023-2024 school year to engage and inform the school community on the California
Community Schools Framework. The framework makes a commitment to asset-driven
and strength-based practices, racially just and restorative school climates, a
commitment to powerful, culturally proficient and relevant instruction and shared
decision making and participatory practices. The steering committee will develop,
facilitate, and implement the application process in order for MUSD schools to be
considered for the California Community Schools Partnership Program Implementation
Grant.
If you have any questions regarding Community Schools, please contact the
Community Schools Program Specialist, Rocio Zargoza at (323) 887-7900 ext. 2262 or
via email at [email protected].
June 12, 2023
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