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District submits CCPP grants for all 21 schools as it prepares Community Schools rollout
Summary
District staff said they submitted Community Schools Partnership Program grant applications for all 21 schools and described phased implementation, statewide timelines, and preparatory work including family engagement, partner meetings, and staffing considerations.
Santa Maria-Bonita School District staff told the board on March 12 that the district submitted California Community Schools Partnership Program (CCPP) grant applications for all 21 school sites and is preparing for phased implementation if funded.
Jose Segura, the district's Community Schools coordinator, described the model's four pillars (integrated student supports; expanded learning time and enrichment; family and community engagement; collaborative leadership) and summarized district engagement since his hiring in late April: community-partner meetings, family cluster meetings at junior highs, certificated and classified staff surveys, site-level conversations and 21 school applications submitted in early February.
Staff explained the timeline: State Board review in May, official notification in June and funds typically dispersed in August (previous cohorts saw some August and some October disbursements). The grant is structured for five years with annual progress reporting; staff emphasized the need to build sustainable systems beyond the initial funding period.
Board members asked about staffing models, Family Resource Centers, community partnerships and phased start dates. Staff said districts may phase sites based on readiness, can draw on county and regional technical assistance, and are coordinating grant-writing and local partner outreach while planning job descriptions and site-level supports.
