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Board approves Communities & Schools contract after questions about CARE program differences
Summary
Trustees approved a 2026–27 contract with Communities & Schools, which provides FTE and family support services; members asked how that work differs from the county/ESD CARE program and whether CARE could expand FTE.
The board approved a contract with Communities & Schools for the 2026–27 school year, a provider trustees said has helped the district increase available FTE and family outreach.
A presenter described that Communities & Schools provides additional FTE and links families to services such as local food banks, which distinguishes it from the CARE program run by the ESD/county. "The CARE program is ESD/the county...communities and schools provide a lot more outside of wall law areas services that are available to our students," the presenter said. Trustees asked whether CARE could increase FTE; staff said CARE has not been able to add FTE under its current contract. The motion to approve the contract was seconded and passed by voice vote.
