Senator Richard D. Roth (D-Riverside) presented a check for $5,000 to Mission Bell Elementary School in Jurupa Valley, a grant award from the Barona Band of Mission Indians.
“Mission Bell Elementary is one of the many incredible schools in our region and we thank the Barona Band of Mission Indians for this generous grant which enables this school to purchase needed books for current and future students." said Roth “Our schools are not only laboratories of education for our children, they're key to building vibrant, safe and healthy communities and deserve our support to continue their vital work."
“Jurupa Unified is grateful to the Barona Band of Mission Indians for their generous donation to Mission Bell Elementary School's library," said Trenton Hansen, PhD, Superintendent, Jurupa Unified School District. “We also thank Senator Richard Roth for helping us secure this grant and for personally awarding this special gift to our Mission Bell scholars. This is a wonderful example of how dedicated educational partners are helping Jurupa Unified to ensure Learning Without Limits and Literacy Without Limits for every student."