Los Banos Unified outlines Community Schools plan, seeks a Family Resource Center and hires liaisons

The Los Banos Unified School District presented a multi-year plan to implement California's Community Schools Partnership Program and approved temporary staff positions to begin the work.

Dr. Richie, the district's Community Schools coordinator, told the board the state grant and planning process created an opportunity to build a network of supports around students. "A community school is distinguished by its integrated focus," Richie said. "Everything is integrated together focusing on academics, youth development, family support, health and social services and community development." The presentation described four pillars for the program and said the district will pair site-based bilingual liaisons and social workers with a leased Family Resource Center that will act as a central hub for services.

Richie said…