Greeley‑Evans School District 6 outlines multi‑year community‑schools rollout starting with Maplewood
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District leaders proposed a phased community‑schools model that would begin exploration at Maplewood this year, with full implementation at select Title I schools supported by 21st Century grant funds and a pending WellTrust application. Each site would have an onsite facilitator and centralized oversight.
District leaders told the Board of Education of Greeley‑Evans School District 6 on Jan. 12 that they plan to pilot a community‑schools model at Maplewood in an exploration year, then expand full implementation to additional Title I sites in a multi‑year rollout.
Assistant Superintendent Anthony Asmus said the approach builds on prior site experience and research: “Research around community schools says it's effective because it recognizes that academic success is closely tied to student well‑being, family stability, and strong community connections,” he told the board. He recounted Centennial’s on‑site health clinic, dental partnerships and a community laundry service as examples of supports that improved attendance and engagement.
Director of Multilingual Learners and Family Engagement Brian Lamos described five pillars the district intends to use — powerful student and family engagement; collaborative leadership and shared voice; expanded and enriched learning opportunities; culture of belonging, safety and care; and integrated systems of support — and said the plan aligns with the district’s I‑2030 vision. “Families and students are key partners within the decision‑making process,” he said.
The district identified five initial sites for the first three years of the plan. Year 0 (exploration) would focus on Maplewood, with Year 1 targeting Centennial and Madison — both of which already house health centers — and later phases adding Romero and Scott. District staff said each community‑school site would have a full‑time community‑school facilitator on campus and that Brian Lamos would serve as the director overseeing the initiative.
Funding for the initiative would draw in part on existing federal‑flow grants the district already operates: the district said the listed sites are recipients of the 21st Century after‑school grant and Title I funds, which make them a natural fit for expanded services. Presenters also said the district has applied to the WellBeing Trust (WellTrust) for launch support and is seeking durable partnerships with community health providers and nonprofits to sustain services if grant dollars change.
Board members pressed staff on staffing and funding contingencies. The presentation noted the district has already shifted staffing at Maplewood to support a site coordinator and emphasized planning for sustainability if grant funding is reduced. The district said more detailed implementation milestones and a progress update will come to the board in approximately six months.
Next steps: district staff will conduct a school needs survey, finalize facilitator job descriptions, pursue WellTrust funding and report back with a timeline and metrics for Year‑1 readiness.