COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT TEAM MEETING
Tuesday September 29th, 2026
Rochester City School District
Rochester, NY
Welcome Back!!
Welcome to CET!
Mission
Vision
Agenda
1 min. | Welcome |
1 min. | Review of Agenda |
3 min. | Purpose of CET Meetings |
5 min. | Review of Lead Strategies and Alignment to Community Schools |
15 min. | Monroe High Schools Needs Assessment Update and Review |
10 min. | Community Partner Updates |
5 min. | Upcoming Events |
15 min. | Student Parent Discussion |
5 min. | Student Parent Raffle |
5 min. | Next Steps/Reflection |
Purpose
Mission: To cultivate a culture of academic excellence in partnership with schools, students, families, and community stakeholders utilizing inclusive and innovative learning opportunities for all learners.
Vision: To use Community School strategies to build a solid foundation that promotes equity and educational excellence for all learners.
Review of Lead Strategies
Alignment to Community Schools
Needs Assessment
What is a Needs Assessment?
A needs assessment is a process used to identify and evaluate the needs of a group, organization, or community.
It helps determine gaps between the current situation and desired outcomes, prioritize needs, and guide decisions about resource allocation and program improvements. It often involves gathering data through surveys, interviews, or existing reports.
Goal of Needs Assessment
Identify needs: Understand the gaps between the current and desired situations.
Prioritize needs: Focus on the most urgent or important issues.
Allocate resources effectively: Ensure resources are directed to the areas of greatest need.
Inform decision-making: Guide policies, programs, and strategies based on evidence.
Evaluate existing services: Assess current programs or services to identify areas for improvement.
In House Community Partner Updates
Hillside Work Scholarship
Impact on Students/Families | |
September Current Enrollment: 16 students Student Mentoring Contacts: 34 contacts Academic Support: N/A Extracurricular activities: N/A Parent contacts: N/A |
Overview: HWSC is dedicated to supporting youth in grades 9th-12th in achieving their educational and career goals. Its main focus is to facilitate graduation, college, and career readiness. We are able to do this by providing ongoing mentorship, enrichment opportunities, and career exploration. Participants are assigned to a Youth Advocate who supports them in navigating academic challenges, personal growth, and career exposure, fostering a strong post graduation plan. Students who meet “AAA” standards (Academics, Attendance, Attitude), can be referred to our Youth Employment Training Academy and receive their certification upon completion. Lastly, HWSC provides a variety of workshops, activities, affinity groups, and resources designed to enhance skills, boost confidence, and expand knowledge in areas critical for success in school and beyond.
Service Provided: Mentoring, Social/Emotional Development, Life Skills, Employment Readiness, Academic Support, College & Career Exposure
Goals and Deliverables: Graduation, College, and Career readiness. Ongoing mentorship, enrichment opportunities, and post-secondary planning.
Brockport ETS
Impact on Students/Families | |
September Current Enrollment: 223 *20 Applications to be processed Student Mentoring Contacts: 6 Academic Support: 15 Extracurricular activities: College tour to St. John Fisher October 12th & Esthetician Workshop October 20th Parent contacts: 0 |
Overview: The Educational Talent Search Program (ETS) is a federally funded TRIO program designed to help middle and high school students develop the necessary understanding, knowledge, skills, and self-esteem to graduate from high school and continue on to postsecondary education.
Service Provided: Mentoring, Social/Emotional Development, Life Skills, Employment Readiness, Academic Support, College & Career Exposure
Goals and Deliverables: Graduation, College, and Career readiness. Ongoing mentorship, enrichment opportunities, and post-secondary planning.
Center for Youth (Help Zone)
Impact on Students/Families | |
September Student Contacts/interactions: 311 Mediations: 9 Interventions: N/A Groups: N/A Extracurricular activities: 10/30 victims of breast cancer/ gun violence day of remembrance |
Overview: The Center for Youth HelpZone is a dedicated safe space within the high school where students can access emotional, social, and academic support. Designed to promote mental wellness, personal growth, and resilience, the HelpZone offers confidential, student-centered services in a welcoming and non-judgmental environment.
Service Provided: Help Zone Social-Emotional Learning, Hygiene supplies, Re entry from suspension, mediations, clothing closet, small groups, restorative trainings, youth development, life skills
Goals and Deliverables: To help young people reach their full potential by: Creating opportunities, Removing barriers, Promoting social justice, Providing services on their terms, and Respecting and fully involving youth
Outside Community Partner Updates
Monroe Market Food Pantry
Impact on Students/Families | |
September Number of Families Served: 8 Families Adults Served: 15 Students Served: 22 |
Overview: The school food pantry offers free, accessible food support to students and their families who may be facing food insecurity. It provides a variety of non-perishable items, fresh produce (when available), snacks, and essential household items. Students can confidentially access the pantry through student request link found in google classroom. The pantry helps reduce hunger, improve focus in class, and ensure that no student has to worry about their next meal while at school.
Service Provided: Food delivery
Goals and Deliverables: Address Student hunger, Promote Healthy Eating, Support Families in Need
To access the Food Pantry at Monroe High School
Please email: Jalen.McGill@rcsdk12.org, lajoie.rice@rcsdk12.org
In the email, please identify a current phone number to be reached at.
Red Jackets Ring Ceremony
Welcome to The Roe
Back to School Event
Welcome to The Roe
Back to School Event
Upcoming Events
Student / Parent / Alumni / Partner
Discussion
Closure
Next Meeting: Monday October 26th 4PM - 6PM
Please take a moment to reflect: