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District awarded $235,000 to begin community schools model, including mentorship and transportation supports
Summary
Charlottesville City Schools received a $235,000 planning and implementation grant to pilot community schools initiatives — literacy tutoring, mentorship coalitions, and a van to support attendance and events; staff outlined three program strands and a digital talent bank.
Charlottesville City Schools announced a $235,000 community schools planning and implementation grant to support a divisionwide transition to the community schools model.
District staff described three program initiatives funded by the grant: a Confidence & Comprehension tutoring program for grades K–6 that will use division literacy software and take‑home kits; Bridge Builders for grades 7–8 focused on belonging and mentorship with monthly team events and "Real Talk" circles; and a Life Ready Academy for high school students that will rotate workshops on financial literacy, resume writing and tenant rights and match seniors with mentors for post‑secondary transitions.
The grant will also fund a one‑year community school specialist position to coordinate partners and an advisory board and working groups to begin meeting immediately. Staff said the grant includes funds for a van to transport students to events and to help with attendance initiatives such as second‑chance pickups, and they plan to create a digital talent bank of community volunteers. Staff emphasized that sustainability was part of the application and that partners will be essential for continuing successful programs after the one‑year grant period.
Board members welcomed the announcement and asked about sustainability planning; staff said partner development and data‑driven assessment of impact will guide longer‑term resourcing decisions.
