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Family engagement event funded by grant planned for Boyne City; liaison describes free weekend of classes and supports
Summary
Kendra Miller, the family liaison for Boyne City and East Jordan Strong Beginnings, described a grant‑funded family engagement weekend with vendor booths, short classes, a panel during dinner and rewards tied to local resources; administration will ask the board to receive a $1,000 grant for the program.
Kendra Miller, introduced by district staff, told the board she splits a family‑liaison role between Boyne City and East Jordan and described a grant‑funded Strong Beginnings program that provides home visits and supports for families of 3‑ to 5‑year‑olds.
Miller said the program emphasizes one‑on‑one family time to reinforce classroom practices at home and that the grant supported planning a community event comprising a kickoff night with vendors and resource booths and a weekend of short (45–60 minute) classes families could choose from. "This will be more community centered... not specific to Strong Beginnings or 3‑year‑olds," Miller said, describing outreach to a broader population. The presentation noted many local partners and that attending classes can provide community‑based rewards (for example, a pass to a local fitness class).
Administration told the board it will ask the board to receive a $1,000 grant from a family engagement regional center to support the event. The transcript records that the grant was approved at the program planning stage and that the district will rely on both grant dollars and community partnerships to deliver the weekend at no cost to families.
