It has had broad appeal to both YISD students and parents. For example, Rockwell sends engineers to Mesa Vista Elementary School to perform mathematics and science demonstrations. These partnerships are initiated both by individual schools and at the district level. Partnerships are formalized through signed agreements outlining specific activities agreed to by each party. Each school reports its total number of partners to the district at the end of the year.
Every elementary school has at least one partner and many have multiple partners.
At the secondary school level, about two-thirds of schools have business partners. For example, the district relies on its schools to maintain information on its parental involvement programs. Some stated that the information would need to be compiled before it could be submitted. Maintaining a list of ongoing activities, current participants, and additional needs is critical if parent and community volunteers are to be used effectively. In addition, information provided by the schools is not always accurate.