CIS Supporters Gather For 2008 Annual Meeting (March 2009)

	"Communities In Schools of Harvey County continues to serve students and their families in our area. We are committed to extending our mission and we value your interest and input." - Susan Lamb, CIS Executive Director		CIS Advisory Council Chair Ken Grochowsky introduces new Executive Director, Susan Lamb and the 2008-2009 CIS Board of Directors.  Lamb joined CIS in December bringing lots of energy and vision.

Lamb Joins Communities In Schools as Executive Director
 

NEWTON — Susan Lamb joins Communities In Schools of Harvey County (CIS) as Executive Director. Lamb took the position in December.

She brings more than 18 year of experience as an educator with the Hesston and Newton school districts and small business expertise from her roles as a real estate agent with GLC Realty and owner of Emma Creek Co.

Lamb will direct CIS in its mission to champion the5 connection of needed community resources with schools to help young people successfully learn, stay in school and prepare for life. With site coordinators in two USD 373 schools, it is hoped to expand the National CIS model of bringing resources to teachers and families so focus can be on education, according to a press release.

In addition, building on the Harvey County Drug-Free Youth Coalition and the early education piece of CIS Family Connection, Lamb will continue outreach to strengthen CIS across the county. To reach her, e-mail susan@cisharveyco.org or call 284-6520.

Posted April 17, 2009
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Communities In Schools Keeps Kids in School!

Communities In Schools is the nation’s leading community-based organization helping young people stay in school and prepare for life. Since 1990, Communities In Schools has been helping local students choose success by ensuring their access to the "Five Basics":

A one-on-one relationship with a caring adult

A safe place to learn and grow

A healthy start and a healthy future

A marketable skill to use upon graduation

A chance to give back to peers and community
 

Each year, more than two million young people in 27 states and the District of Columbia have access to services through Communities In Schools.
 

Programs Don't Change Kids – Relationships Do!

Communities In Schools helps students stay in school and make right choices by connecting schools with needed community resources. By bringing resources, services, parents, and volunteers into schools, we create a community of caring adults who work hand in hand with educators.

Communities In Schools helps communities assess the needs of their youth. We then design plans for meeting those needs, using existing resources. We connect young people with services in a variety of ways. In partnership with the local school system, CIS identifies the most critical needs of students and families – needs that are preventing children from succeeding in school, and in life. CIS then locates and coordinates community resources, dedicated volunteers and agencies to serve in partnership with the public schools, both during the day and after school, thereby making the work of our educators much more effective. 
 

Economic Stimulus Bill Hits Home for CIS

President Barack Obama signed the $787 billion stimulus package into law, marking the passage of one of the biggest pieces of economic legislation in history. Prior to the bill passing, Communities In Schools advocated for funding to support site coordinators – the backbone of the CIS network in delivering integrated student services.