Be Better Together: Share the Umbrella Dr. Phillip Cook, Superintendent Tracie Skaggs, Public Relations Director Carl Junction Schools, Carl Junction, Missouri

From the start 3,276 students 38% qualify for Free or Reduced Lunch 7,551 people reside in our community Small bedroom community (near Joplin) with very few businesses Very involved community, many are business leaders in the Joplin area

From the start Weekend Food Backpacks – District At-Risk Committee School Supplies for students in need – Ministerial Alliance Mentors – High School Guidance Shop with a Cop – Police Department Angel Mommies – Parent Network Vision Needs – Lions Club

Bright Futures April Joplin began Bright Futures Dec – Carl Junction signed a Bright Futures affiliate agreement April 2011 – Carl Junction began Bright Futures

Same & Different We are in the “kid-business” Bright Futures is a BRIDGE to services & Social Services agencies in our community Parents were added as BF Partners (businesses, faith-based, social-service agencies, parents)

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Community Connections Businesses Faith-based Organizations Social Service Agencies Parents They all want to be a part and invest in our schools

Bringing them together They are not alone Strength, consistency, continuity, sustainability Organization, record keeping Everyone is invited to participate

Grow with Community Resources ProgramBefore BFAfter BF Food Backpack Program65180 School Supplies45300 Mentors545

The Bright Futures Umbrella Bulldog Buddies Bulldog Spirit Wear/ Share Angel Fund Shop with a Cop

Community Connections Involving our community has led to 45.5 M in bond issue improvements + levy increases Partnership for Wellness (staff & students) Athletic improvements with ‘private’ money Access to SS grant funds

“Take Aways” Involve everyone Make BF fit your community needs Always stay kid focused DON’T BE AFRAID TO ASK PEOPLE TO HELP KIDS!!!!

Questions? Dr. Phillip Cook Tracie Skaggs