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District to partner with Rising Stars (Latinos Count) for college and career mentoring; enrollment and outreach plans discussed
Summary
A no‑cost memorandum of understanding with Rising Stars, an entity of Latinos Count, was presented. Staff said the program will mentor up to 50 students over the year, split between underclassmen and upperclassmen, and that counselors will help select and promote the program.
District staff presented a memorandum of understanding with Rising Stars, an initiative of Latinos Count, to provide mentoring, college and career exploration and support for students over the 2025–26 school year.
Doctor Yanders said the program is designed to serve up to 50 students (25 underclassmen and 25 upperclassmen), is grant‑funded and would be provided at no cost to the district. Counselors will promote the opportunity and select students; staff said they will coordinate transportation, outreach to parents and community distribution of materials. Trustees requested promotional flyers and asked staff to include community distribution channels such as libraries and churches.
The MOU is for the period beginning in June 2025 and running through June 30, 2026, and district staff said it would focus on college admission counseling, career exploration and mentoring. No formal contract signature was recorded in the work session; staff said they will finalize outreach and participant rosters.
