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NTA representative urges Natomas Unified to apply for remaining Community Schools grant funds
Summary
A representative speaking for NTA gave a land acknowledgment, urged the district to apply for remaining California Community Schools Partnership grant funds (noting about 10% of the initial balance remains) and highlighted community schools as transformational for local students.
A representative speaking on behalf of NTA opened with a land acknowledgment for the Nisenan people, recognized September 11 remembrances and urged the district to pursue remaining state Community Schools Partnership grant funds.
The speaker noted that "this is the last year" for the grant opportunity and said "there's only about 10% of the initial balance remaining in those state grant funds," adding that "last year, we were able to get $3,500,000 to support our two sites." The representative advocated that Natomas Unified apply in this final year so sites left out last year could be considered.
The remarks included a broader defense of community schools as a model and noted staffing and curriculum challenges observed in classrooms. The board thanked the speaker and invited the community to participate in upcoming Hispanic Heritage events.
