Community Partners Network » Ways to Network

Ways to Network

How can I be involved?

The Community Partners Network provides a combination of ways to invest your time and resources. Whether your business or organization is directly related to academic development, or you simply have a passion for supporting education in general, we have an opportunity that’s right for you. We strive to match your goals to our district’s needs to create a beneficial and rewarding experience for all partners. Partners have the opportunity to connect through the following ways: 

 

  • Giving Time and Charitable Works
  • Providing Services or Goods and Materials
  • Sharing Expertise and Professional Skills
  • Sponsoring Monetary Donations and Charitable Giving 

Approved Partner Activities

Your volunteer efforts and donation of resources provide immeasurable value to help transform our schools and campus communities. Approved partner activities include, but are not limited to:

 

  • Academic Support - tutoring, mentoring, materials, and resources
  • Student Leadership & Character Development - field trips, community service opportunities, internships, and workshops
  • Program Support - Career & Technical Education, Fine Arts, Athletics, and P.E. Health & Wellness
  • Career, College and Military Readiness - career exploration, internships, job shadow, guest speaker
  • Professional Learning for Educators - externships, job shadow, workshops, and pilot programs
  • Campus/Facilities Improvement - beautification projects
  • Staff Appreciation - discounts, coupons, snacks, and meals 
  • Student Recognition - incentives
  • Local Scholarships for Graduating Seniors 
  • Charitable Donation or Engaging with PTA, Comal Education Foundation, and Booster Clubs

General Guidelines

  • Must complete Community Partners Network Interest Form
  • Must agree to district processes for campus visitors
  • Partners can choose to opt out at any time with written reason
  • Comal ISD has the right to deny or terminate partners at anytime
  • Partners and all volunteers are subject to Volunteer Background Check
  • Favorable partnerships include a long-term commitment with Comal ISD, or a campus, or select number of campuses within a feeder pattern preferably for a minimum of 2 years.