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15.8 Review and Potential Approval of the Submission of the K12 Strong Workforce Grants, and Acceptance if Awarded |
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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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MDUSD K12SWP 2023-24 Grant Overview |
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File Attachment:
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Summary:
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Staff request approval to apply for the K12 Strong Workforce Program (K12SWP) Grants to create, support, and/or expand high-quality career technical education programs at the K-12 level aligned with the workforce development efforts, and encompasses a collaborative regional approach to increase the transition to post-secondary and career. Applications must be project based and occur within 30 months. MDUSD proposes to submit three SWP grant applications; two individually and one in partnership with Contra Costa County Office of Education (CCCOE) Consortium.
MDUSD’s first proposal is to develop the “21st Century Transportation Pathways: Modern and Expand” by establishing a Transportation Advisory Committee; revising the current Transportation curriculum to reflect current trends including hybrid, electronic & autonomous vehicles; exploring articulation and dual enrollment; expanding the pathway to Mt. Diablo High School; and developing a system of work based learning to support students and provide industry based certifications. This MDUSD grant would be $700,000 and requires a 2:1 match from district grants and funds.
MDUSD’s second proposal is to create the “Equitable Access for Alternative Education Sites to Career Exploration & Career Technical Education (CTE) Pathways” by establishing an Alternative Education Advisory Committee to support implementation of CTE pathways based on student interest and Labor Market Information; update the Career Transitions course of study and implement at career pathways sites; Implement career exploration, readiness workshops and articulation at Alternative Education sites; and Implement CTE courses that lead into a post secondary pathway. This MDUSD grant would be $300,000 and requires a 2:1 match from district grants and funds.
The third application is with the Contra Costa County Office of Education (CCCOE) Consortium which includes 5 community colleges and 11 school districts, and will target pathway “Innovation Across All CTE Pathways” focused on Embedding Virtual Reality (VR) / Artificial Intelligence (AI), Design Thinking / Project Based Learning (PBL), and Career Exploration. The consortium is applying for approximately $2M; the required match will be 1:1. The total amount received and match required will depend on the award amount. Staff anticipates matching up to 80,000, making MDUSD eligible for $80,000 SWP funds. |
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Funding:
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$1,000,000 K12 Strong Workforce Program Grant for two MDUSD grants
$80,000 K12 Strong Work Program Grant for Consortium |
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Grant match would come from:
3277 Workforce Investment and Opportunity Act (WIOA), and 2726 Expanded Learning Opportunity Program (ELOP), Local Control Funding Formula (LCFF), 0927 LCFF 9-12 Augmentation, 4011 unrestricted General Fund-Career Center, and 0930 Local Control Funding Formula (LCFF) Supplemental.
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Recommendation
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Move to approve the submission of the K12 Strong Workforce Grants, and acceptance if awarded. |
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Approvals:
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Stephanie Roberts - Director of Development |
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Heather Fontanilla - Program Spec/Career Pathways/Linked Learning |
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Elizabeth McClanahan - Director of Purchasing and Warehouse |
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Nancy Chen - Chief Accountant |
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Jennifer Sachs - Chief, Educational Services |
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Dr. Adam Clark - Superintendent |
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Vote Results:
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| Original Motion | | Member Debra Mason Moved, Member Cherise Khaund seconded to approve the Original motion 'Move to approve the submission of the K12 Strong Workforce Grants, and acceptance if awarded.'. Upon a Roll-Call Vote being taken, the vote was: Aye: 4 Nay: 0. | | The motion Carried 4 - 0 | | | | | Linda Mayo | Yes | | Debra Mason | Yes | | Keisha Nzewi | Yes | | Cherise Khaund | Yes | |
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