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SIERRA UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT

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Native American Edcuation Program

Native American Education Program

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The purpose of the Native American Education Program is to meet the unique cultural, language, and educational needs of American Indian, Alaskan Native students; and ensure that all students meet the challenging State academic standards.

MEETINGS & AGENDAS

NATIVE AMERICAN EDUCATION COMMITTEE

    • Increase academic success and achievement
    • Increase academic and educational opportunities
    • Encourage parent participation (Join our Parent Committee)
    • Improve the graduation rate of American Indian students
    • Increase communication between home and school
    • Improve daily attendance
    • Reduce the dropout rate among American Indian students
    • Empowering families for appropriate self-advocacy
    • Increase college matriculation
    • Connect families to tribal, county, district, community resources
    • Utilization of academic and cultural resources
  • NATIVE AMERICAN EDUCATION COMMITTEE

    • APRIL 9, 2024 MEETING
    • NOVEMBER 5, 2024 MEETING
  • Logo for Table Mountain Rancheria, featuring a Native American profile and text.​​​​​​​

  • Logo for Big Sandy Rancheria featuring a stylized eagle and text.​​​​​​​

  • Logo for Cold Springs Rancheria, featuring a howling wolf silhouette.​​​​​​​

Children play on a grassy field near a building.

Native American Day at Foothill Elementary 9.25.25

Smiles all around at Foothill Elementary's Native American Day celebration! Our students had a wonderful time participating in the rich traditions of our local Native Community. #NativeAmericanDay #FoothillElementary #Community

PARENT COMMITTEE

The Parent Advisory Committee is composed of parents or guardians of American Indian students, school district representatives and secondary American Indian students. The parent committee meets to review the program and help monitor, advise, and consult with the district about the Native American Program.

TITLE VI PARENT COMMITTEE MEMBERS

Jackie Badoni
Chairperson

Erica Lee
Vice Chairperson

Mona Marvin
Secretary/Treasurer

Devin Jones
Member at Large

Nylan Marvin
Student Representative

JOM COMMITTEE MEMBERS

Erica Lee
Chairperson

Phyllis Hunter
Vice Chairperson

Rebecca Riley
Secretary/Treasurer

 

BYLAWS

Title VI American Indian Advisory Bylaws
JOM Bylaws

NATIVE AMERICAN EDUCATION PARENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEETINGS

2025-2026 Committe Meeting Dates - All meetings are held at 5:30 p.m. in the SJSHS Library

  • Monday, September 29, 2025
  • Monday, December 1, 2025
  • Monday, February 23, 2026
  • Monday, April 27, 2026
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2025-2026 Committee Meeting Dates - All meetings are held at 5:30 p.m. in the SJSHS Library

  • 2025-2026 Committe Meeting Dates - All meetings are held at 5:30 p.m. in the SJSHS Library

    • Monday, September 29, 2025
    • Monday, December 1, 2025
    • Monday, February 23, 2026
    • Monday, April 27, 2026
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  • 2025-2026 Committee Meeting Dates - All meetings are held at 5:30 p.m. in the SJSHS Library

CONTACT

Cecelia Moreno

Native American Program Mentor

SUSD/Sierra Junior Senior High School

33326 Lodge Rd.

Tollhouse, CA 93667

Stephanie Coston

Native American Program Advocate

Foothill Elementary

29147 Auberry Rd.

Prather, CA 93651

Sierra Unified School District
29143 Auberry Rd
Prather, California 93651
Phone: +1 559-855-3662