Etna Union High School District and the Siskiyou Institute will partner with Scott Valley educational, recreational, municipal, service-oriented, and business groups to form the SCOTT VALLEY RURAL COMMUNITY SCHOOL PARTNERSHIP

VISION STATEMENT

We envision the diverse people groups in Scott Valley working together to create one community with a commitment to affirm one another, respect our differences and focus on shared values. To improve the quality of life for everyone through:

• Life-long learning experiences;
• Viable access to recreational activities;
• Solutions to needs of our under-served people;
• An improved economic climate; and
• A healthy, safe environment.

PROJECTS TO BE ADDRESSED INCLUDE:

• Developing a SVRCSP catalog, website and calendar;
• Securing umbrella insurance for members;
• Implementing a Distance Learning Center/Tech Lab;
• Providing adequate licensed day care;
• Increasing senior activities and services;
• Obtaining intra-valley transportation services; and
• Creating a database of volunteers and 'job' opportunities.

 

OUR GOALS:

• Improve communication among Valley groups
• Encourage increased cooperative use of our resources
• Provide a common platform to address unmet needs of under, served groups
• Promote EHS and other schools as community centers, open and available to all citizens
• Provide facilities and resources for recreation, skill development, visual and performing arts, crafts, etc.
• Technology Lab & Distance Learning Center open for all ages, with some classes taught by students
• Provide leadership development programs and classes
• Involve seniors and other volunteers to fill the need for leaders and workers in Valley organizations and classroom activities.
• Promote sharing of facilities, parks, recreational areas to make them available to more people

***We have applied for a $300,000 grant to develop the Partnership: however, with or without the grant, we intend to pursue the goals of the Partnership.

PARTIAL LIST OF GROUPS AND INDMDUALS COMMITTED TO THE PAR1NERSHIP:

Etna Union High School District-Gary Potter, Police Activities League, FOCUS, 21st Century, City of Etna, Etna Elementary,Scott Valley Chamber of Commerce, Kathy Murray, Clifford Munson, Pamela Coy-Armantrout, Marcia H. Armstrong, Diana Callahan, Linda Romaine, Marilyn Seward, Pam Reimer, Diane Friden, Chris Brown, Tom Sly.