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Burlington district outlines grant portfolio that funds after‑school, mentoring and college‑prep programs
Summary
District staff detailed grant‑funded programs serving hundreds of students — including PIECES after‑school, ClubM mentoring and GEAR UP — noted looming funding reductions in later grant years and asked the board for continued support and transparency on grant applications and outcomes.
District staff provided the Burlington Community School District board with a detailed briefing on the district’s portfolio of competitive grants and how those funds are being used to support students.
At the heart of the presentation, a grants staff member, Sybil, described the PIECES after‑school program — which she said serves “over 250 students” across multiple elementary buildings — and the ClubM mentoring program, which pairs high‑school mentors with elementary students. Natalie Hall, identified in the meeting as the ClubM coordinator, was credited for achieving a recent “gold certification” for the mentoring program.
“Those students, whom are the mentors, they also are quite unique as well. We have 5 of…
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