Pala CA— The Pala Band of Mission Indians announced on Tuesday that they have donated $140,000 to the Bonsall Union School District for the 2017-2018 school year.
The money will be used to support Vivian Banks Charter School and will provide the school with the necessary means to educate the youth located on the Pala Reservation.
Vivian Banks Charter School is a community school that incorporates local culture into curriculum while also emphasizing standards-based education to students in Kindergarten through 5^th grade. During the 2016-2017 school year, there was a total enrollment of 110 students and the 2017-2018 school year is estimated to be similar.
“We are happy to help the Bonsall School District provide the best education possible for our local students,” said Pala Chairman Robert Smith. “Education needs to remain a priority and Pala is pleased to contribute in any way that is beneficial to the students in the Bonsall Union School District.”
Over the past nine years, the Pala Tribe has donated over $940,000 to local school districts.
“We are so grateful to the Pala Band of Mission Indians for their consistent and generous donations to our school,” says Vivian Banks Principal, Eric Kosch. “These donations make it possible for the students to receive a great education that is aligned with the school’s mission and goals to provide an exciting, balanced academic program allowing them to develop their talents and abilities so they are prepared for future academic success.”