Since 2006, the Barona Band of Mission Indians has awarded over $2.6 million to 532 schools statewide to help bridge school budget gaps and share resources through its Barona Education Grant Program. 'It is our hope that this grant will encourage the students to continue to explore their educational interests and help them achieve their academic potential.' 'Coastal Academy is making a tremendous impact working to reinvent public education,' said Chairman Clifford LaChappa. The school's grant was sponsored by State Senator Patricia Bates, who remarked, 'Barona's educational grant will help provide cutting edge technology and materials to Coastal Academy's students, in-person and online, which will play a significant role in their future and the opportunities they will receive.' Barona Tribal Councilwoman Beth Glasco attended the event and presented Principal Marcy Cashin with the check. The K-12 grade charter school plans to use the funds to purchase 6 computer tablets and 80 customized self-leadership materials for online middle school programs. SAN DIEGO, CA-(Marketwired - Feb 19, 2016) - Staff and students at the Coastal Academy School in Oceanside received a $5,000 Barona Education Grant today from the Barona Band of Mission Indians.
