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Subject:
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16.13 (Item #14) Review and Potential Approval to Ratify Submission of the Farm to School Grant |
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LCAP (Local Control Accountability Plan) Goal:
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Goal 1: All students will receive a high quality education in a safe and welcoming environment with equitable and high expectations, access to technology, and instruction in the California State Standards that prepare them for college and career.
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Enclosure:
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File Attachment:
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Summary:
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Staff requests approval to ratify submission of the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) for a Farm to School Implementation Grant in the amount of $100,000 over a 24-month period from July 1, 2020 through June 30, 2022. Grant funds will be used to further educational priorities around science, health, and wellness for elementary students. Specifically, funds will be used to: provide experiential school garden and nutrition lessons; hold two new annual professional learning workshops on “Growing Healthy Kids” to allow collaboration among Garden Educators, Lead Teachers, Instructional Support, After-School Program and Food Services staff; create and hold “in-school” field trips to the cafeteria for 4th grade students at 10 schools; and create and install educational signage for school cafeterias. Partial funding for Garden Educators and the Project Director are also included. This grant will continue to support the districts efforts to engage students in hands-on learning about Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS), health and wellness. |
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Funding:
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USDA Farm to School Grant for |
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Fiscal Impact: |
The grant is for $100,000 for over two years. There is no unrestricted general fund contribution requirement. There is 25% in-kind match which will come 0930-LCFF, community partnerships and donations. |
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Recommendation
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Ratify Submission of the Farm to School Grant |
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Approvals:
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Recommended By: |
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Stephanie Roberts - Director of Development |
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Jennifer Sachs - Chief, Educational Services |
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Dominic Machi - Director, Food & Nutrition Services |
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Mika Arbelbide - Director of Fiscal Services |
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Elizabeth McClanahan - Director of Purchasing and Warehouse |
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Robert Martinez - Superintendent |
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Vote Results:
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Original Motion | Member Linda Mayo Moved, Member Debra Mason seconded to approve the Original motion 'Ratify Submission of the Farm to School Grant'. Upon a Roll-Call Vote being taken, the vote was: Aye: 5 Nay: 0. | The motion Carried 5 - 0 | | | Linda Mayo | Yes | Joanne Durkee | Yes | Brian Lawrence | Yes | Debra Mason | Yes | Cherise Khaund | Yes | |
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