Review Agenda Item
Meeting Date: 9/23/2019 - 7:00 PM
Category: Consent Agenda
Type: Action
Subject: 14.15 (Item #16) Submission and Approval of Marathon Corporation Grants
LCAP (Local Control Accountability Plan) Goal:
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.
Policy:
Enclosure
File Attachment:
Summary: Approve submission of the Marathon Corporation grants to increase access and expanded learning in STEM and Robotics for 6th-12th grade students. The following programs would be served by this grant. The grant would provide $80,000.00 to continue offering the Robotics and STEM after school clubs at Mt. Diablo Middle Schools. The grant would provide $60,000 to continue offering the High School Robotics Club and participation in competitions at College Park High School, Concord High School and Ygnacio Valley High School. The grant would provide $20,000 to host and coordinate the CUE Conference inspiring innovative learners by fostering community, personalizing learning, infusing technology, developing leadership, and advocating educational opportunities. The total granted amount would be $160,000.00 for the 2019-2020 school year.
Funding: The Marathon Corporation Grant
Fiscal Impact $160,000.00
Recommendation: Approve the submission and acceptance of the Marathon Grants, if awarded.
Approvals:
Recommended By:
Signed By:
Stephanie Roberts - Director of Development
Signed By:
Michael Jimenez - Assistant Superintendent, High Schools
Signed By:
Mika Arbelbide - Director of Fiscal Services
Signed By:
Robert Martinez - Superintendent
Vote Results:

Original Motion
Member Brian Lawrence Moved, Member Debra Mason seconded to approve the Original motion 'Approve the submission and acceptance of the Marathon Grants, if awarded.'. 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