• Johnson-O’Malley (JOM) is a federal program whose main objective is to ensure that Indian children receive educational opportunities that would not otherwise be provided through the public school system. JOM is a supplemental program providing special services to Indian students based on the needs of individual communities.

  • The purpose of the CGESD Indigenous Parent Committee is to assist the Casa Grande Elementary School District in bringing about the most effective Indian Education Program possible. To achieve this purpose, the Indigenous Education Committee shall provide advice and assistance to the CGESD in developing, operating, and evaluating the JOM program.

    Current JOM Indigenous Committee Members

    • Committee Chairman: Joshua Albert
    • Committee Vice Chairman: Alyssa Dixon
    • Committee Secretary: Elisia Manuel

    Come to our JOM meetings to hear about important school information and updates, announcements, and other school related information. All parents and current CGESD American Indian/Alaska Native students in grades K-8 are encouraged to attend. The Indigenous Education Committee and Parent meeting dates are listed below:

    • Thursday, January 23, 2025 - IEC/Parent Meeting 5:30--7:30 pm at Mesquite Elementary School, 129 N. Arizola Rd., Casa Grande, AZ 85122 
    • Tuesday, March 4, 2025–IEC/Parent Meeting 1:30-2:30 at Cottonwood Elementary School, 1667 N. Kadota Ave, Casa Grande, AZ 85122
    • Wednesday, May 7, 2025 - IEC/Parent Meeting 4:15-5:15 Villago Middle School, 574 E. Lakeside Parkway, Casa Grande, AZ 85122

    If you have any questions, concerns, suggestions, or other information you would like to share at our parent meetings, please contact Ramona Gonzales at ramona.gonzales@cgesd.org or 520-876-3255.

     

    Current JOM Program benefits for students:

    -Advisor support at middle school sites 
    -Connection with fellow Indigenous students
    -Middle School Native American Club Participation
    -Engagement in cultural experiences- field trips, summer school
    -Support with eligible K-8 fees- funding permitted

     

    Program Requirements for Eligible Services
    Parent or legal guardians will need to complete the JOM form 305 for your student to be included in the count for funding. In addition, one of the following is required: a copy of your student’s Certificate of Indian Blood (CIB) or a parent CIB, copy of Tribal Enrollment ID, or a letter from the Tribe/Nation letter stating enrollment or descendancy.

    Fill out the Eligibility Form here