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Banning USD previews expanded learning options and a high‑school after‑school pilot
Summary
District staff described the ACES and ELOP funding structure for expanded learning, reported over 150 participants across programs, described new provider partnerships (Boys & Girls Club and Right at School) and previewed a proposed high‑school after‑school pilot to be considered by the board.
Dr. Merlos (Student Services) presented the district’s expanded learning programs and funding structure, explaining how ACES and ELOP grants are used together: ACES funds after‑school programming and is adjusted annually, while ELOP is a larger funding source used to supplement and sustain programming when ACES funding is exhausted.
Merlos said this year the district has partnered with two providers — the longstanding Boys & Girls Club and a new provider, Right at School — and reported overall enrollment of "over a 150 kids" across sites. The presentation described typical after‑school components (sign‑in/check‑out, supper/snack, tutoring, enrichment in STEM/music/arts, social‑emotional learning) and emphasized alignment to instructional goals and planned progress monitoring to compare participants with non‑participants.
Staff said the district intends to pilot an after‑school program at the high school in the next calendar year; that pilot would be funded from ELOP and would include college and career supports (FAFSA and college application assistance), and potentially driver's‑education opportunities. The board asked whether the high‑school program funding would come from ACES or ELOP; staff confirmed the high‑school pilot would be funded with ELOP.
Questions from trustees addressed data‑comparison methodology for evaluating program impact and logistical issues such as sign‑out windows and transportation. Staff said they will run data analyses comparing matched cohorts and will phase in flexibility for staggered sign‑outs while maintaining structured check‑out procedures. Merlos said next steps include progress monitoring, additional partner contracts and evaluation of program outcomes for possible expansion.
