Prospective partners are asked to fill out this form (Partnership Application). If you have questions prior to filling out the form, you may email Aimee Kereage at aimeek@manchesterproud.org After filling out the form, the Community Partnerships Coordinator will review the provided information and reach out within 5-7 business days to schedule an intake meeting. The meeting’s purpose is to obtain necessary information about the proposed programming and/or resources, and map out how MSD and the partner can work effectively together. After all information is gathered the Community Partnerships Coordinator will present the materials to the Partnership Network Work Group and if necessary Manchester School District Leadership and the Board of School Committee (only for in school partners).

The Manchester School District (MSD) serves over 12,000 students and their families. The support provided to these families can be amplified by working in coordination with staff at the District and within the schools. MSD currently collaborates with over 70 community partners, each offering their own unique programming and/or providing critical resources. Partnering with MSD connects new partners with the robust network already in place, and allows for networking and problem solving across the City. MSD looks to community partners when it is looking to solve complex issues, and on occasion will enter into grants or other funding opportunities should they be mutually beneficial.

This process is not meant to be laborious or exclusive, simply for the school district to have a full understanding of programming and services and ensure that it’s providing resources where needed to sustain crucial resources.  An intense evaluation of community partnership was done in 2021. It was found that school-community partnerships are based on the trust that comes from personal interaction, a shared commitment to the same goals, and successfully working together. While relationships are key to successful partnerships they can also lead to a consolidation of services and programs in some schools and not others. This process is intended to ensure equitable access to opportunities across the district.

The Partnership Network Work Group will provide feedback as to why your request was not approved.  If these issues are resolved we are happy to reconsider your application. 

The Community Partnerships Director will follow up with all requests and discuss why an organization may not be approved.  Reasons may include but are not limited to a lack of need for this body of work in the district, a duplication of services, or concerns on sustainability. 

Yes, organizations that engage in unlawful or unethical behaviors may lose their right to partner with the district.  We also reserve the right to terminate partnership for other reasons.