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Hamilton Unified School District

CCSPP Implementation Plan Overview

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Framework Guiding Our Community Schools Work

California Community Schools Framework

4 Pillars

  • Integrated Student Supports
  • Family & Community Engagement
  • Collaborative Leadership
  • Extended Learning Time & Opportunities

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Overarching Values

  • Racially just, relationship-centered spaces: HUSD prioritizes creating a safe, inclusive environment where all students, families, and staff feel valued. This commitment is reflected through ongoing training, culturally safe spaces, and inclusive curriculum.
  • Shared power: HUSD is dedicated to empowering all stakeholders through shared leadership & transparent decision making. This is accomplished by community engagement and transparency.
  • Classroom-community connections: HUSD connects classroom learning to real-world experiences, emphasizing cultural wealth and local issues.
  • Continuous improvement: HUSD commits to using data and feedback for continuous improvement, emphasizing innovation and adaptability.

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Identified Needs & Assets

(Hamilton Elementary, Hamilton High, and

Ella Barkley)

Based on districtwide needs & assets assessments:

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  • Increased need for mental health and wellness supports
  • Gaps in health and nutrition access
  • Ongoing need to improve academic equity
  • Strong existing community partnerships to build on

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Strategy 1: Shared Commitment & Priorities

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What Implementation looks like:

  • Community School Advisory representing all school sites
  • Inclusive engagement of students, families, staff, and partners
  • Alignment with existing governance bodies (SSC, ELAC, DELAC)
  • Transparent decision-making and shared leadership

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Strategy 2: Community-Based Learning

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  • Connecting learning to real-world, local experiences
  • Professional learning in culturally responsive and project-based instruction
  • Elevating student voice and engagement
  • Leveraging community partners to enrich learning

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Strategy 3: Collaborative Leadership

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  • Community Schools Advisory
  • Collaboration with existing PODs and HUDLEs (curriculum, wellness, safety)
  • Shared decision making

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Strategy 4: Staffing and Sustainability

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  • Dedicated community school leadership and coordination
  • Wellness and social service supports for students and families
  • Long-term sustainability planning:
    • Braided & blended funding
    • Alignment with LCAP
    • Exploring Medi-Cal/CalAIM billing where applicable (such as CYBHI)

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Strategy 5: Strategic Community Partnerships

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  • Expanding partnerships that support
    • Mental, nutritional, and physical health
    • Expanded learning opportunities
    • Family engagement
  • Strengthening key partners
  • Clear roles, accountability, and continuous improvement

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Accountability, Outcomes, and Next Steps

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  • Clear, measurable goals
  • Regular progress monitoring and reporting
  • Biannual review of implementation plans
  • Focus on long-term systems beyond grant funding
  • Board oversight supports sustainability and alignment