COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT TEAM MEETING
Wednesday October 30th, 2024
Rochester City School District
Rochester, NY
Welcome to CET!
Mission
Vision
Agenda
1 min. | Welcome |
4 min. | Words from our Principal Jason Muhammad and Community Schools Director Lieselle Taylor |
3 min. | Purpose of CET Meetings |
2 min. | Monroe High Schools Needs Assessment Update |
5 min. | Shine Bright Student Spotlights |
10 min. | In-Building Community Partner Updates |
10 min. | Out of Building Community Partner Updates |
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.
Goals
Become familiar with Partnerships at Monroe
Discuss opportunities that would benefit the Monroe Family
In-building Community Partner Updates
Provider | Service | Goals and Deliverables | Impact on Students/Families | |
Hillside Work-Scholarship Connection | Mentoring, Social/Emotional Development, Life Skills, Employment Readiness, Academic Support, College & Career Exposure | Graduation, College, and Career readiness. Ongoing mentorship, enrichment opportunities, and post-secondary planning. | September Student Mentoring Contacts - 236 October 1st-18th Student Mentoring Contacts - 150 Academic Support - 46 Extracurricular Activities - 72 | |
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.
LOCATION: Room 3
Highlights
Staff | Position | Cell Phone | |
Christina Alvarado | Youth Advocate I | 585-261-7845 | |
Karelyn Torres-Rivera | Youth Advocate II | 585-481-4563 | |
Omayra Ramos-White | Supervisor | 585-301-0281 |
In-building Community Partner Updates
Provider | Service | Goals and Deliverables | Impact on Students Families | |
SUNY Brockport | Academic & Mentorship College & Career Readiness Mentoring, Social/Emotional Development, Life Skills, Employment Readiness, Academic Support, College & Career Exploration LOCATION: ROOM 3 Basement | Graduation, College, and Career readiness. Ongoing mentorship, workshops, career exploration, & college tours | September Student Contacts -50 October Student Contacts - 67 Workshps: 10/9 Hispanic Heritage Activity-15 10/23 Super Hero Activity-12 10/30 Spooky BINGO- | |
Overview:
Highlights
Staff | Position | Cell Phone | |
Ingrid Gonzalez | College & Career Advisor | 585-217-2213 | |
Melissa Utez | Supervisor | 585- 366-4122 | muetz@brockport.edu |
SUPERHERO ACTIVITY
Students worked on Frida Kahlo Puzzle in honor of Hispanic Heritage Month
In-building Community Partner Updates
Provider | Service | Goals and Deliverables | Impact on Students Families | |
| Help Zone Social-Emotional Learning, Hygiene supplies, Re entry from suspension, mediations, clothing closet, small groups, restorative trainings, youth development, life skills LOCATION: Room 232 | 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 | September/October: Contacts with Students: 1143 | |
Highlights
Staff | Position | Cell Phone | |
Brittany Dorman | SLS | 585-474-5617 | |
Daekwon Ruffin | SLS | 585-414-3434 | |
Eric Egan | Supervisor | | eeagan@centerforyouth.net |
In-building Community Partner Updates
Provider | Service | Goals and Deliverables | Impact on Students Families | |
Pathways to Peace | -Violence Prevention -Youth Intervention -Mediations -Re Entry from suspension or Youth and Justice -Gang Intervention -Mentor LOCATION: RM 223 | Pathways goal is to assist youth in the community by teaching alternatives instead of resulting to violence. Conducting Home visits, Mediations and Advocating in Court as needed. Detailed Student Curriculum Based on Stradegies for avoiding violence and Social Emotional Tools | September/October: Contacts with Students: 985 Interventions: 56 Mediations: 35 Parent Conference (in person and via phone):12 | |
Overview:
Highlights
Staff | Position | Cell Phone | |
Courtney Allen | Intervention/Gang Specialist | 585-943-4650 | |
Mauel Rosario | Supervisor | | |
In-building Community Partner Updates
Provider | Service | Goals and Deliverables | Impact on Students Families | |
UR Upward Bound | Academic LOCATION: Room 005 | Academic support, Graduation, College readiness, Career Readiness | Students: 63 Parents: 3 | |
Overview:
Upward Bound cater to specific areas such as, Access to Academic Advisor, Programming and events catered to expand students' college and career awareness, Academic support (tutoring, check-ins, etc.), Trips to college campuses (local, regional, and national), 6-week summer program (In-person hosted on UR campus), Intensive support during senior year college and financial aid application season.
Highlights
Staff | Position | Cell Phone | |
Whitnee Shipman | Academic Coach | 585-363-0334 | wshipman@rochester.edu |
Jerri-Ann Cadet | Supervisor | | |
In-building Community Partner Updates
Provider | Service | Goals and Deliverables | Impact on Students Families | |
Gear Up |
LOCATION: ROOM 001 | Increase the academic performance and preparation for post-secondary education for GEAR UP students. Increase the rate of high school graduation and participation in postsecondary education for GEAR UP students. Increase GEAR UP students’ and their families knowledge of postsecondary education options, preparation and financing | The GEAR UP program significantly impacts students and families by providing comprehensive support for college preparation, including academic tutoring, college planning, financial aid guidance, parental engagement initiatives, and mentorship, ultimately increasing the likelihood of students enrolling in and succeeding in postsecondary education, especially for low-income and first-generation college-bound students | |
Overview:
NYGEAR UP follows a cohort approach, beginning with students in 7th grade and providing support through the first year after high school graduation.
Highlights
Staff | Position | Cell Phone | |
Brendalee Roman | GEAR UP Site Coordinator | 585-317-7131 | broman@ulr.org |
Christina Thadsamany | GEAR UP Supervisor | N/A | cthadsamany@ulr.org |
In-building Community Partner Updates
Provider | Service | Goals and Deliverables | Impact on Students Families | |
Food link Open Door Mission | Food Pantry | Goals:
Deliverables:
| October 7 adults 10 students 0 seniors | |
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.
Highlights
Staff | Position | Cell Phone | |
Jeremy Hinz | Director of Emergency Services | 585-490-1205 | jhinz@opendoormission.com |
Lowan Brown | Schools Program Manager | | lbrown@foodlink.org |
Outside Community Partners & Future Opportunities
Partner / Support | Service | Deliver | Impact on Students Families |
US Army National Guard | Job Readiness and Recruitment | Recruitment and resources | 35 + Students |
ROC The Peace/ Youth for Peace | collaborate with Monroe to meet needs of students/families | Mentorship and Life Skills | New (Came to Parent Teacher Conference) |
Monroe County Public Defender’s Office | Know Your Rights Workshops Juvenile Justice Progam | Education services and programs | Future Partner |
Advantage Federal Credit Union | Financial Literacy | Student/Family services connections | Future Opportunity |
PrimeTime585 | collaborate with Monroe to support student and staff success | Mentoring/Connections | Supports the Monroe family, social media, SMART program. |
School Highlights & Events
Parent Teacher Conference
School Highlights & Events
Homecoming
School Highlights & Events
In House Partnership Fair
School Highlights & Events
September and October
Future Events for Parents
Student / Parent / Alumni / Partner
Discussion
Closure
Next Meeting: November Date TBD
Please take a moment to reflect:
Welcome Shine Bright Students