Review Agenda Item
Meeting Date: 12/10/2012 - 7:00 PM
Category: Consent Agenda
Type: Action
Subject: 9.23 (Item #26) Approve contract between Talk Solutions and Mt. Diablo CARES After School Program
LCAP (Local Control Accountability Plan) Goal:
Policy:
Enclosure Talk Solution CARES Contract
File Attachment:
Talk Solution.CARES.pdf
Summary: Staff requests authorization to enter into a contract with Talk Solutions to implement and provide professional development to after school at four Mt. Diablo CARES After School Programs (Delta View, El Monte, Sun Terrace and Wren Avenue Elementary) during the 2012-13 school year.

Talk Solutions is a social/emotional learning program which focuses on communication skills. The contract will include student workshops on bullying/kindness and support, I-message/apology, resolving conflict, review session/support project/skits, presentations, ongoing staff training and coaching and family nights. The latter part of the year will focus on workshops for students and staff about respect, impulse control, recognizing and managing feelings, making connections/ telling your story and calming down/ mindfulness/breathing.

The contract is for $40,000 ($10,000 per school). Funds will be used for program staff, training, coordination and materials.
Funding: Funding is provided by 21st Century Community Learning Center grant.
Fiscal Impact The contract is for $40,000. There is no unrestricted general fund contribution requirement. Funding from the After School Education & Safety (ASES) and 21st Century Community Learning Center grants also support these services. Program codes 3871 and 3156.
Recommendation: Approve contract as presented.
Approvals:
Recommended By:
Signed By:
Stephanie Roberts - Director of Development
Signed By:
Gretchen Jacobs - Administrator
Signed By:
Rose Lock - Assistant Superintendent of Middle
Signed By:
Greg Rolen, Esq. - General Counsel
Signed By:
Bryan Richards - Chief Financial Officer
Signed By:
Steven Lawrence - Superintendent