Review Agenda Item
Meeting Date: 10/12/2022 - 6:00 PM
Category: Consent Agenda
Type: Action
Subject: 15.4 Review and Potential Approval of the K12 Stronger Workforce Program Grant
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 MDUSD K12SWP 2022/23 Grant Overview
File Attachment:
MDUSD K12SWP 2022_23 Grant Overview.pdf
Summary: Staff request approval to apply for the K-12 Strong Workforce Program (K12SWP) 2022-23 grant to expand and enhance supportive services for students. The K12SWP will assist the district in creating, supporting, and expanding high-quality career technical education programs and work-based learning opportunities at the K-12 level aligned with workforce development efforts and collaborative regional approach to increase the transition to post-secondary and career. Mt. Diablo Unified School District (MDUSD) has been the recipient of this project based grant since 2018.

MDUSD proposes to submit three K-12 SWP grant applications; two individually and one in partnership with the Contra Costa County Office of Education (CCCOE) Consortium. The two MDUSD K12SWP grants include development of a career ladder program and expansion of dual enrollment opportunities during the school day. The Career Ladder Project will develop an accelerated program for students who successfully complete MDUSD's health care pathways in collaboration with Mt. Diablo Adult Education and the Career Technical Education (CTE) programs at Diablo Valley College (DVC) and Los Medanos College (LMC). The Dual Enrollment Program will build on the existing partnership between MDUSD & DVC and support expansion of dual enrollment opportunities. The primary goal is to expand dual enrollment into the school day by hiring a certificated teacher to partner with the community college instructor and to expand dual enrollment into the afterschool program, with an emphasis on career pathway courses.

The third application is with the Contra Costa County Office of Education (CCCOE) Consortium which includes 3 community colleges and 11 school districts, and will target all pathways continuing the work started under the 2018-19 K-12 SWP grant. The consortium is applying for Equitable Access to CTE Pathways with Student Opportunities. The emphasis will be supporting marketing materials, the California College Guidance Initiative (CCGI) Alignment, and expansion of student opportunities. The total amount received and match required will depend on the award amount. The total MDUSD CCCOE Consortium grant application is for approximately $116,750.

The K12SWP grant is a 30-month grant and requires a 2:1 match from district grants and funds. The total MDUSD grant application is for approximately $825,894 ($411,670 for the Career Ladder Project and $414,225 Dual Enrollment Expansion). Matching funds include district general funds and grants supporting Career Technical Education (CTE) teachers, school counselors, work-based learning coordinators and supplies and materials.
Funding: California Community Colleges Chancellor's Office; Division of Workforce and Economic Development
Fiscal Impact $825,894 K-12 Strong Workforce Program Grant for MDUSD
$116,750 K-12 Strong Workforce Program Grant for Consortium

Matching Funds:
$107,400 California Partnership Academy (CPA) grant
$58,000 Expanded Learning Opportunity Program (ELOP)
$140,000 Workforce Innovation & Opportunity Act (WIOA) grant
$1,340,124 Local Control Funding Formula (LCFF)
Recommendation: Approve submission and acceptance if awarded of the K12 Stronger Workforce Program Grant
Approvals:
Recommended By:
Signed By:
Stephanie Roberts - Director of Development
Signed By:
Heather Fontanilla - Program Spec/Career Pathways/Linked Learning
Signed By:
Elizabeth McClanahan - Director of Purchasing and Warehouse
Signed By:
Mika Arbelbide - Director of Fiscal Services
Signed By:
Jennifer Sachs - Chief, Educational Services
Signed By:
Dr. Adam Clark - Superintendent
Vote Results:

Original Motion
Member Keisha Nzewi Moved, Member Linda Mayo seconded to approve the Original motion 'Approve submission and acceptance if awarded of the K12 Stronger Workforce Program Grant'. Upon a Roll-Call Vote being taken, the vote was: Aye: 5 Nay: 0.
The motion Carried 5 - 0
   
Linda Mayo     Yes
Debra Mason     Yes
Cherise Khaund     Yes
Keisha Nzewi     Yes
Erin McFerrin     Yes