Grants part of new state funding through the California Community Schools Partnership Program
Fairfield, CA (May 19, 2025) – Fairfield-Suisun Unified School District (FSUSD) is proud to announce that five of its schools have been selected to receive new state funding to enhance services and supports for students and families as part of California’s Community Schools initiative. The schools awarded the grant are: Anna Kyle and Cleo Gordon Elementary Schools, David Weir and Sheldon Academy K-8 Schools, and Grange Middle School.
This funding is part of the final phase of awards under the California Community Schools Partnership Program, which is focused on helping schools serve as hubs for academic, health, and social resources. In this latest round, the California State Board of Education approved $618 million in grants to support 458 schools statewide, bringing the total number of schools funded through the program to nearly 2,500.
Community schools are designed to support the whole child by bringing services such as mental health care, academic tutoring, family engagement programs, and access to basic needs directly onto school campuses. This grant will provide over $7M to these schools for the next five years.
“This type of model is especially impactful in communities facing systemic barriers and economic challenges,” said Liz Teresi, FSUSD Director of Student and Family Services. “We are thrilled that five of our schools qualified for funding.”
“We are incredibly grateful that five of our schools have been chosen to take part in this important statewide initiative,” said Jennifer Sachs, FSUSD Superintendent. “This investment allows us to further strengthen the connection between our schools and the broader community, supporting our students and families in meaningful ways beyond the classroom.”
Three additional schools also applied for the grant, but were not funded due to not meeting the minimum requirements for total numbers of low-income students. Funding amounts vary by school and district size and are designed to help schools expand services, deepen partnerships with local organizations, and improve long-term student outcomes.