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Communities In Schools partnership proposed to continue at 16 LISD campuses; district contribution and CIS investments outlined
Summary
Laredo ISD staff presented a Communities In Schools (CIS) renewal and 2024–25 implementation update, reporting CIS invested $821,008.69 in student support last year and that the district's 2025–26 contribution across 16 campuses would total $408,007.50 if the agreement proceeds.
Laredo ISD officials reviewed the district's annual partnership with Communities In Schools (CIS) during the Curriculum & Instruction Committee meeting, describing program outcomes for 2023–24, 2024–25 investments, and a 2025–26 renewal proposal that would maintain CIS coordinators at 16 campuses.
"The purpose of Communities in Schools is to bring community resources into our schools, and help our students to stay in school, empower them, and provide that provide resources that are necessary," presenter Miss Dominguez said, giving an overview of CIS services that include social‑service supports (school supplies, uniforms, vouchers), college‑ and career‑readiness activities (FAFSA,…
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