Prepared for the City of San Pablo
Community Services Department
Youth, School, and Community Partnerships Division
San Pablo Beacon Community Schools Initiative
2022-23 Evaluation Findings
About
SPBCSI
About the
Evaluation
Key
Findings Questions
Overview
•Welcome
•Today’s Presentation
Welcome!
About the Initiative
About the Initiative: San Pablo Beacon Directors
Iza Rodriguez
Lake Elementary
Natasha Hancock
E.M. Downer Elementary
Omar Williams
Bayview Elementary
Sam Topacio
Riverside Elementary
Sheila Ramirez
Dover Elementary
Tana Monteiro
Helms Middle
The Evaluation
Purpose
•Inform the City and the
public about the quality
and benefits of San
Pablo Beacon
Community Schools
Initiative
•Support continuous
quality improvement
Data Sources
•Participation, referral,
and event data
•Youth surveys
•Beacon Director,
Principal, Lead Agency,
and District Partner
interviews
•Document review
Deliverables
•School Profiles
•Citywide Summary
•Citywide Infographic
About the Evaluation
Participation
2,543 youth served by Beacon Directors at
6 San Pablo schools
82 students served in direct programming
Key Findings
Students and families attended over 85 events
of youth say they try harder in school
of youth report they feel safe in their program
of youth say they are better at setting goals
High Quality Programs
In this program I feel safe.
This program has helped me to
try harder in school.
In this program I can go to an
adult for advice if I have a
serious problem.
In this program I feel safe.
This program has helped me to
try harder in school.
In this program I can go to an
adult for advice if I have a
serious problem.
99%
85%
92%
Key Findings
“I like that we take time for ourselves, and it makes me feel a part of middle school. This is a program that helps students feel like someone gets them.”
“It helps me by teaching me how to balance my
responsibilities.”
Youth Quotes
“It helps you learn how to help people and plan things.” Key Findings
“Beacon Directors are attuned with the community. They
know what is important from a student and parent
perspective. That insight is helpful in identifying root causes and the right solutions.” - District Partner
“We are the luckiest of the community school directors. And the reason is because we've been tasked with a lot from the District, and the City of San Pablo has just been so
supportive in helping us understand.” - Beacon Director Adult Quotes
“We didn't really feel their absence until we didn't have a Beacon Director. On a daily level they support
administration, programs, and students. We rely on them so heavily. They are a huge plus.” - Principal
.”
Key Findings
CARE: Crisis Assessment and Referral Evaluation
10% of the
student population
Students referred
Schools overall
Most students were referred
because of academic needs
267 students were referred 16% of referred students were Black Nearly 3 in 10 referred students
were in 7th or 8th grade
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Key Findings
Community Schools Coordination
3 Priorities
Health and Wellness
Family Engagement
School Culture and Climate
Key Findings
School Success & Community Well-Being
Suspension rates at San Pablo elementary schools have
continued to decrease, as rates at Helms Middle School
and Richmond High have increased.
San Pablo chronic absenteeism has increased following
the COVID-19 pandemic.
San Pablo schools have had attendance rates near or
above the District average over the past several years.
Key Findings
SPBCSI benefits the whole community.
Key Findings
Reflections and Looking Ahead
Continue to provide funding opportunities
Provide guidance and support to continue meaningfully
engage families in community schools
Assist with recruitment of mental health and enrichment providers
Key Findings
Questions & Answers
Questions
Thank you
Sylvia Kwon
sylvia@publicprofit.net
(510) 835-1669
Thanks