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Community schools program reports $15M+ in grants across 12 Marysville sites, expands coordinators and services
Summary
District community schools leaders told trustees the California Community Schools Partnership Program has placed coordinators at sites, directed more than $15 million toward 12 schools and launched health, family‑engagement and after‑school supports the district plans to sustain beyond the grant period.
James Lowman, director of community partnerships, and Stephanie McKenzie, grant data and community services manager, presented a second‑year update on the California Community Schools Partnership Program (CCSP) in Marysville Joint Unified School District.
Lowman and McKenzie said the program has launched in 10 schools with two additional sites added in cohort three, with more than $15 million invested across 12 schools over five‑year grant periods. The team reported hiring eight community school coordinators with plans to hire four more to cover all 12 sites and described core services built around four pillars: integrated student supports, family and community engagement, collaborative leadership and educator practices, and extended learning time.
Program highlights cited in the presentation included site‑level metrics — a wellness center that served 250 students, a food program serving about 100 families at one school, clubs and tutoring with 92 students participating at another site, and $12,000 in local donations supporting Ela Elementary initiatives. Lowman credited community partners such as Kiwanis, the Elks and First 5 of California and described professional learning communities and data supports embedded in grant implementation.
"This funding is meant to be seed money to help us establish and structure practices that will support community schools work beyond the life of the grant," McKenzie said, noting the district is planning to identify sustainable practices and local resources to continue services after grant expiration.
Board members asked clarifying questions about staffing and sustaining site practices; presenters emphasized partnership development, use of regional technical assistance, and coordination with the Yuba County Office of Education community schools staff. No formal board action was taken on the grant update, which was presented as informational.
