CIS of Southeast Harris and Brazoria County 2022 Impact Report

IN SCHOOLS AND BEYOND

COMMUNITIES IN SCHOOLS OF SOUTHEAST HARRIS AND BRAZORIA COUNTY IMPACT REPORT

M essage from our CEO

Dear Friends, Family, and Partners, Communities In Schools (CIS) of Southeast Harris and Brazoria County would like to express our sincere gratitude for your continued support. Despite our challenges, we remain steadfast in our mission to provide a supportive community for students, empowering them to stay in school and achieve in life. Our success is primarily due to our partners’ unwavering dedication and our staff’s passion, who work tirelessly to meet the needs of students and families in these unprecedented times.

With a deep commitment to serving children and families, we have expanded our reach to serve more students than ever. We are fully committed to providing resources and quality programs to all students and

families, and during the 2021-2022 school year, we served over 8,500 case-managed students. However, we have also observed an increase in the need for mental health services, and we are working diligently to ensure that all students have access to the support they require. Once again, we want to express our heartfelt appreciation for your continued support as we work together to make a difference in the lives of the students we serve.

Sincerely,

Donna Montes

Donna Montes, CEO

CIS OF BRAZORIA COUNTY BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Jo Mapel

BOARD CHAIRPERSON

Brenda George

COMMUNITY LEADER

Chris Miller

ASSISTANT SUPERINTENDENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT

COLUMBIA – BRAZORIA ISD

Clara Sale-Davis

SOLUTION TREE ASSOCIATE

Dana Blackstock

EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT

1ST STATE BANK OF LOUISE

Donna Tate

COORDINATOR OF FEDERAL PROGRAMS/GRANTS

PEARLAND ISD

Harry Priesmeyer

VICE PRESIDENT & DIRECTOR

LOREASE AND ED PRIESMEYER FOUNDATION

Judge John Vasut

JUSTICE OF THE PEACE, PCT. 2, PLACE 1

Kimi Hunter

ANGLETON ISD BOARD MEMBER

Sandy Mathews BOARD CHAIRPERSON

Gloria Gallegos, M.ED ASSOCIATE SUPERINTENDENT SPECIAL PROGRAMS - PASADENA ISD

Mike Jackson VICE-CHAIRPERSON

ASSISTANT CHIEF, PASADENA POLICE DEPT.

Dr. Stacy Guzzetta

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF STUDENT OPERATIONS - FRIENDSWOOD ISD

Adam Shulke

SUPERINTENDENT OPERATIONSVALERO ENERGY CORPORATION

Dr. Teddy Farias

DEAN OF ALLIED HEALTH AND NATURAL SCIENCES, SAN JACINTO COLLEGE

Lori Laird ATTORNEY

Merie Abercrombie

OWNER - BEST BODY BY MERIE FITNESS STUDIOS

Commissioner Ryan Cade PRECINCT 2 - BC

Jennifer Flowers

SR. ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT

- ASCEND PERFORMANCE MATERIALS

Paul Glenn

THIRD COAST TERMINALS

Crystal Harris

DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT

- STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIPS - TDECU

Wendy Irwin

PUBLIC AFFAIRS REPRESENTATIVE

- CHEVRON PHILLIPS CHEMICAL COMPANY

Judge Lori Rickert

COUNTY COURT AT LAW NO. 4

AND PROBATE COURT BC

Mayor Gerald Roznovsky

CITY OF LAKE JACKSON

Dorothy Thomas

PRESIDENT - MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. CELEBRATION COMMITTEE

Liz Sitta

CHIEF ADMINISTRATOR PRECINCT 3 - BC

Kyle Teat

CHIEF JUVENILE PROBATION OFFICER - BC

Kevin Venable

CULTURE AND COMMUNICATIONS MANAGER

- AMOCO FEDERAL CREDIT UNION

CIS OF SOUTHEAST HARRIS COUNTY BOARD OF DIRECTORS

CIS ADVISORY COMMITTEE

Donna Montes, CEO

A bout CIS

Our Mission

Our Mission is to surround students with a community of support, empowering them to stay in school and achieve in life.

What We Do

Communities In Schools (CIS) collaborates with school districts, educators, parents, and community partners to provide during the school day and afterschool programs that address the challenges students face in achieving academic success. By identifying and removing barriers to learning, CIS creates customized support plans for students and families, including individual case management services. The organization also engages with the community to ensure that all students receive the resources they need to succeed. CIS continually monitors academic progress, behavior, and attendance, tracking educational outcomes for all students served. Ultimately, the goal of CIS is to empower young people to learn, stay in school, graduate, and prepare for a successful future.

Our 2022 Results | TEA Student Outcomes

CIS Current Profile

6 Counties | 140 Programs

121 Campuses | 15 School Districts

Alvin ISD | Angleton ISD

Bay City ISD | Brazosport ISD

Columbia-Brazoria ISD

El Campo ISD | Friendswood ISD

Galena Park ISD | La Porte ISD

Palacios ISD | Pasadena ISD

Pearland ISD | Rice Consolidated ISD

Van Vleck ISD | Wharton ISD

CIS provides the following Six Components for all students:

Academic Support

College/Career Readiness

Enrichment Activities

Health/Human Services

Parent/Family Involvement

Supportive Guidance/ Child Development

137,493 services were provided by the CIS of Southeast Harris and Brazoria County programs and collaborating agencies.

*Case-management can involve a variety of services from our 6 components

CIS-ACE Afterschool Programs

The mission of ACE is to empower students to realize their potential and change the world! The Communities In Schools ACE program is a free program providing targeted academic support, alignment with the school-day, engaging enrichment, and family engagement. Students receive academic support tailored to specific needs, assistance with homework, and hands-on enrichment activities. ACE is funded by the U.S. Department of Education Nita M. Lowey 21st Century Community Learning Centers.

2,242 Students served 2021-2022

1,889 Students attended at least 45 days

2,358 Adult family members participated in ACE activities

Outcomes:

Academic 91% students had grade point average of over 70 in core subjects at the end of the school year

Attendance 91% of ACE students had less than 15 days of school day absences

Behavior 98% of regular ACE students had less than 10 behavior referrals during the school day

Crisis Intervention

The Communities In Schools (CIS) Crisis Intervention Program provides essential services like crisis response, emergency response, individual case-management, group services, and public awareness services. The program provides immediate access to crucial resources such as mental health, legal, and other community resources for students and family victims affected by crimes like child abuse/neglect, domestic and family violence, bullying, homicide, and sex-trafficking. Additionally, the specialists collaborate with schools to ensure effective support to reduce the likelihood of children engaging in criminal behavior due to victimization or lack of access to resources that meet their basic needs.

We specialize in providing mental health services to all students and families including:

Advocacy – Ensuring that students and families VOICES are HEARD, and that fair, equal, and appropriate assistance is received.

Intervention support – Providing intervention for family support to help rebuild HOPE and restore FAITH after a crisis or trauma has occurred.

Trauma informed and victim care – Ensuring the emotional HEALTH of our STUDENTS and FAMILIES, through education, empowerment, support, and TRUST.

SEL – Social, Emotional Learning support including establishing a trusting RELATIONSHIP, intentional RELEVANT activities and discussions, while creating a goal of lasting RESILIENCE.

Mental health support – Professional SUPPORTIVE RESOURCES provided to those students, and families whose thoughts, feelings, moods, and ability to relate has been disrupted.

Students Served

1,162

*Total Services Provided

27,775

Total Service Hours Provided

11,367

*Services during this time consisted of professional mental health services, crisis counseling, social and emotional coping skills, coping skills activities/discussion, connection and bullying intervention.

Community Youth Development Program (CYD)

2021-2022

MENTORING PROGRAM PROVIDED SERVICES TO 62 YOUTH

Services included 1-1 mentoring, family involvement, and life skills

YOUTH ADVISORY COUNCIL (YAC) PROGRAM PROVIDED SERVICES TO 71 YOUTH

Services included youth leadership development, youth-based curriculum, and basic needs

CIS-CYD PROGRAM PROVIDED SERVICES TO 337 YOUTH AT De Zavala Middle School, Jackson Intermediate, Pasadena High School, Red Bluff Elementary and Sam Rayburn High School

Services included life skills, enrichment activities, academic support and basic needs

The Community Youth Development (CYD) Program offers services to young people aged 17 and below, with a particular focus on those between the ages of 10 and 17. Eligible youth must reside or attend school in one of our designated ZIP codes. Our program offers a range of services, including mentoring, youth leadership development, and our Youth Advisory Committee. We tailor our programs to meet the specific needs of young people in the community, including academic support services, life skills and career development, character education, conflict resolution, rites of passage programs, youth sports and recreational services, and programs that promote family support and involvement.

Premier Academy Afterschool Program

Campus Locations 2021-2022

Alvin

The mission of Premier Academy is to promote a safe, organized, caring and supportive environment that strives to empower children to be a community of learners in which each member strives for academic excellence and cares about one another. Our focus is on the whole child as we encourage each child to meet academic challenges with openness, enthusiasm, and a willingness to solve problems while encouraging integrity, leadership, and global citizenship.

“I think Premier is really fun, because I get to meet all kinds of new friends, and we also get to do really fun things like baking!” - 6th grade Premier Academy Student

“I love Premier because it helps me calm down when we do activities like painting, and I get to learn about spiders, bugs, and whales.” -1st Grade Premier Academy Student

“I really enjoy it when we do science activities and my favorite activity which is cooking!” 4th Grade Premier Academy Student

“I like when we get to do robotics and STEM stations, especially when we get to build something” - 3rd Grade Premier Academy Student

“This program has been a lifesaver for my child and me. It has taken a huge burden and stress off my shoulders. I don’t have to worry about who is watching my child and if he is in a good learning environment. He has blossomed so much with this program. He went from refusing and being upset about having to change his routine. Telling me he did not want to go and that I couldn’t make him to now, loving it and getting mad if I picked him up to early. He talks about how nice and helpful everyone is in the program. This program has been a huge blessing to me. Thank you for everything you guys do.” Premier Academy Parent

"We are very happy with the services provided by Premier Academy! My son loves this after-school program so much, that he asks to stay later than necessary. They help him with homework and then engage the kids in fun and educational activities. My son says Ms. T is a great teacher. Ms. T goes above and beyond. She knows the kids well and provides us with constant updates/communication." Premier Academy Parent

ISD | Shirley Dills Brothers Elementary

Don Jeter Elementary | James “Red” Duke Elementary

Mary Burks Marek Elementary

Nolan Ryan Junior High Pamona Elementary

Success Stories

Two sisters were referred to CIS for help with food assistance. As the year progressed, Mr. Cullen and the campus staff began to notice that the girls would come to school with clothing that had an unpleasant odor. The young girls felt self-conscious, and it began to affect their self-esteem. Mr. Cullen immediately requested new clothing items for the girls and also purchased personal hygiene products. As the year went on, the girls were case managed by the CIS Program and they were able to receive items such as a warm jacket, shoes and more items that the girls needed. Mr. Cullen also partnered them with a mentor who met with the students twice a month to help build their self-esteem. By the end of the school year, the sisters were thriving. They walked the campus with confidence and a huge smile knowing there were no barriers that would keep them from focusing in school. Mr. Cullen understood the CIS mission, which is to empower students so they can be successful in the classroom and beyond.

Nahomi and Yuleni, both 21-22 Columbia High School honors graduates, have been actively involved in Communities In Schools Stand by Peace for all four years of high school. They demonstrated exceptional leadership skills by serving as president and co-president of Stand by Peace for their last two years of high school. During their freshman year, they volunteered over 50 hours mentoring for the ACE Afterschool program at West Columbia Elementary through CIS- Stand by Peace. Their selfless commitment to community service is truly remarkable. We are thrilled to share that Yuleni will attend Texas A&M University, where she will major in biomedical science, while Nahomi will attend Texas University, where she will major in public health. Congratulations to Nahomi and Yuleni on their outstanding achievements, and we wish them all the best in their future endeavors!

Dominic faced a significant setback during his senior year of high school when he lost his grandfather. The loss left him feeling unmotivated and unsure if he could complete his studies. However, with the unwavering support and guidance of his CIS Site Coordinator, Mrs. Dana Buckley, Dominic was able to overcome his struggles and successfully walk across the stage on Friday, May 20th of 2022. We recognize Dominic's remarkable achievement and know that his grandfather would be immensely proud of him. Congratulations, Dominic, on this well-deserved accomplishment!

Mayte faced challenges during her high school journey, but she proudly celebrated her graduation day. Her success is credited to the support and guidance of her Communities In Schools Site Coordinator, Mrs. Lewis, who recognized her potential and encouraged her throughout her academic journey. Mayte's achievements are a testament to her hard work and determination. Congratulations, Mayte, on this remarkable accomplishment!

For Your Generous Support

Albemarle Foundation

Alvin ISD

AMOCO

Angleton ISD

Ascend Performance Materials

BASF

Bay City ISD

Brazosport ISD

Chevron Phillips Chemical Company

Columbia-Brazoria ISD

Community Health Network

El Campo ISD

First National Bank of Alvin

Freeport LNG

Alvin Community College

Andrea Shaw

Annabelle Perez

Blackbaud Giving Fund

Brenda George

C R Dawson

Cato

Cheryl Sellers

Communities Foundations of Texas

Danica Marrelli

Diana St. Clair

Dixon Funeral Home

Donna Montes

Donna Tate

Eric Shaw

Esmeralda Serna

Ezreal Garcia

Friendwood ISD

Galena Park ISD

Hamman Foundation

Harris County Community Development and Wellfare

HEB

La Porte ISD

Martin Luther King Celebration Committee

Office of the Governor

- Criminal Justice Juvenile Grants

Office of the Governor

- Victims of Crimes Grant

Palacios ISD

Fairmont Park Church

Fairway Independent Mortage Company

First Assembly Church

Harry Priesmeyer

Jo Mapel

Judge John Vasut

Kimi Hunter

Laura Gomez

Leticia Silva

Maria Aldvete

Micheal P. Johnson

MiTenda 66

Natalie Salinas

Network for Good

Palacios Dental Center

Palacios Lions Club

Panda Cares

Pasadena ISD

Pearland ISD

Rice Consolidated ISD

TDECU

Texas Education Agency

The First State Bank

The Lubrisol Foundation

The Trull Foundation

United Way of Brazoria County

Valero

Van Vleck ISD

Wharton ISD

Palacios Shipyard

Panera Bread

Pearland Pediatrics

Pearland State Bank

Rebecca Decker

Rebecca Long

San Jacinto College

Sandy Matthews

Sasha Buchheit

Saul Blair

Shahnaz Davis

Solmaz Gokee

Terrance Lawrence

Traci Chiappetta

Turner Storage

United Way of Midland

Our Mission is to surround students with a community of support, empowering them to stay in school and achieve in life.

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