MBEF supports programs that will inspire change and nurture a productive and honest dialogue in our schools through the Social Inclusion Grants. Originally initiated by Malissia and Ron Clinton in 2015, the Social Inclusion Grants help to bridge the racial divide and create a more inclusive and supportive environment for all children. MBUSD students, teachers and administrators are encouraged to apply for small grants to introduce programs that will focus on celebrating and respecting diversity — racial, ethnic, religious, sexual, economic and cultural. Applications will be accepted through November 1, 2018.
Click here to download 2018-19 Social inclusion Grant Application.
| 2017/18 Social Inclusion Grant Recipients | |||||
| Grant Title | Description | School | Amount Approved | Lead Grantee | Category |
| Buddy Bench | Foster friendship on the elementary playground and promotes a climate of kindness and inclusion. | Pennekamp | $1,595 | Suzanne Tynan | Teacher |
| Changing Perspectives Program | Help students and staff recognize their own challenges and help to promote understanding, respect, and acceptance of all people. | Meadows | $4,500 | Heather Tuttle | Teacher |
| Club Harmony | Inclusion Club at Mira Costa to foster diversity awareness and acceptance. | MCHS | $2,000 | Nisha Chatwani | Student |
| Dream School | Unify all stakeholders at MCHS (students, teachers, administrators, and parents) to work towards an improved, more ideal version of Costa. | MCHS | $2,500 | Kelly Cunningham | Teacher/ Student |
| EMPact iGeneration | Bring together local area high schoolers to brainstorm, discuss and share cultural inclusivity issues. | MCHS + Comm | $1,000 | Kristi Knowles | Parent |
| Girls Who Wear | Create wearable technology to encourage girls to pursue computer science. | MCHS | $1,850 | Aaron Braskin | Teacher/ Student |
| Kutoa Kinder | Inform students about global issues affecting children and adults across the world. | Grand View | $176 | Dina Moll | Teacher |
| Link Crew at MCHS | Foster a welcoming environment for freshman students. | MCHS | $5,000 | Maddie Hutchinson | Teacher/ Counselor |
| MCHS Freshman Bridge | Bridging incoming freshman with a focus on students of color. | MCHS | $2,550 | Shalyn Tharayil | Counselors |
| Mix It Up at Lunch | Expand social circles to challenge preconceived opinions and attitudes. | Grand View | $1,500 | Laura Hoyos Kainsinger | Parent |
| MSU | Multi-Cultural Scholars Union to support diversity lessons for all students. | MBMS | $2,000 | Katelyn Quach | Teacher/ Student |
| Second Step Social Emotional Learning | Build social equity and awareness tools to problem solve and recognize, report and refuse bullying in their communities. | Pacific | $657 | Emily Brunnick | Teacher |
| World Peace Game | Students collaborate and problem solve in a team setting. | Meadows | $2,900 | Crista Riccio | Teacher |
| Total Funding | $28,228 | ||||
