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Meeting Date:
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1/15/2014 - 7:30 PM
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Category:
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Consent Agenda
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Type:
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Action
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Subject:
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11.14 (Item #14) Approve submission of the After School Education and Safety Renewal Grant for fourteen elementary and middle schools and a new ASES grant for Westwood Elementary School.
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LCAP (Local Control Accountability Plan) Goal:
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College and Career
Interventions Goal 1.6, 1.13-1.16 Interventions Goal 1.6, 1.13-1.16 Professional Learning
Professional Development, Coaching and Support Goal 1.1, 1.3-1.5, 1.11 Professional Development, Coaching and Support Goal 1.1, 1.3-1.5, 1.11
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Enclosure
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File Attachment:
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Summary:
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Mt. Diablo CARES currently operates after school programs at 15 district schools serving 2,700 K-12 students each day which are primarily funded by the California Department of Education’s (CDE) After School Education & Safety (ASES) grant and the Federal 21st Century Community Learning Center grant. Staff requests approval to submit the After School Education & Safety grant Renewal Application to the California Department of Education (CDE) to continue providing comprehensive academic and enrichment after school programs to fourteen elementary and middle schools in the district. The district has been the recipient of ASES grant since 1999. The district operates one high school (Ygnacio Valley) CARES After School Programs which is supported by 21st Century Community Learning Centers funds. High Schools are not eligible for ASES funding. In addition, the district is eligible to apply for one new elementary school (Westwood) to ensure more students have access to high quality after school programming. A total of 84 new students would receive daily after school services if funded.
MDUSD received ASES funding for the 2011–14 school years to develop and operate partnerships that provide academic and literacy support, and safe, constructive alternatives for students in grades kindergarten through eighth. Programs operate at elementary and middle school campuses with large numbers of children and youth, primarily from low-income families. This renewal request provides the opportunity for grantees to apply for renewal for another three-year period (2015–17), consistent with the California Education Code (EC) Section 8483.7(a)(1)(A).
The CARES After School Program provides daily academic, enrichment, recreation, nutrition and leadership activities from the end of the regular school day until 6:00 p.m. during the school year and during the summer. MDUSD operates the CARES After School Programs through a collaborative partnership with Bay Area Community Resources (BACR) and the City of Concord’s Community & Recreation Services Department. On average, an elementary after school program serves 120 students and a middle up to 150. MDUSD's ASES grants range from $130,500-$364,500 annually. The ASES grant is based on $7 per day per student allocation and is awarded to schools that have 50% or higher student populations eligible for free and reduced price meals.
Mt. Diablo CARES After School Programs are meeting program goals and impacting student achievement, improved attendance and strengthening school-family connections. CARES programs have consistently met program evaluation goals over the last three years.
The ASES renewal grant will continue to provide funding for staff, supplies and materials, program evaluation, program activities and tutoring. If awarded, the renewal grant will provide $2,995,042 per year for a total of $8,985,125 over three years for the existing programs and $112,000 annually for the new proposed site.
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Funding:
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Funding is provided by the California Department of Education After School Education and Safety grant.
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Fiscal Impact
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The grant is for up to $3,107,042 annually and $9,321,126 for three years. There is no unrestricted general fund contribution requirement. Program code 3871.
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Recommendation:
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Approve submission of grant application and acceptance if awarded, of the After School Education and Safety Renewal Grant for fourteen elementary and middle schools and a new ASES grant for Westwood Elementary School.
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Approvals:
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Recommended By:
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Signed By:
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Stephanie Roberts - Director of Development
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Signed By:
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Rose Lock - Assistant Superintendent of Middle
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Signed By:
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Bryan Richards - Chief Financial Officer
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Signed By:
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Dr. Nellie Meyer - Superintendent
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Vote Results:
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| Original Motion | | Member Moved, Member seconded to approve the Original motion 'Approve Consent Agenda.'. Upon a Roll-Call Vote being taken, the vote was: Aye: 5 Nay: 0. | | The motion Carried 5 - 0 | | | | | Barbara Oaks | Yes | | Brian Lawrence | Yes | | Lynne Dennler | Yes | | Cheryl Hansen | Yes | | Linda Mayo | Yes | |
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