Review Agenda Item
Meeting Date: 6/28/2023 - 6:00 PM
Category: Consent Agenda
Type: Action
Subject: 15.7 Review and Potential Approval of Renewal of the 2023/24 Bay Area Community Resources (BACR) Contract for the CARES Expanded Learning Opportunity Program
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 23-24 MDUSD-BACR Independent Service Contract
File Attachment:
BACR-MDUSD 2023-24 Contract signed.pdf
Summary: Staff seeks approval to renew the Bay Area Community Resources (BACR) contract to provide staff for up to 26 Mt. Diablo CARES Expanded Learning Programs at Bel Air, Cambridge, Delta View, El Monte, Fair Oaks, Gregory Gardens, Hidden Valley, Holbrook, Meadow Homes, Monte Gardens, Rio Vista, Shore Acres, Silverwood, Sun Terrace, Westwood, Woodside, Wren Avenue, Ygnacio Valley, and possibly two new Elementary Schools; El Dorado, Oak Grove and Riverview Middle Schools; and Concord, Mt. Diablo, and Ygnacio Valley High Schools. BACR has partnered with MDUSD since 2007 to provide high quality expanded learning opportunities for students every school day from 2:30-6:00 as well as summer and intersessions. The BACR contract includes personnel, training, and program costs. This collaboration ensures consistency across programs, staffing, supervision, and evaluation among all schools served by the CARES Expanded Learning Program. MDUSD district staff will continue to oversee and collaborate with BACR to ensure high quality programming, integration of academic, Science Technology Engineering and Mathematics (STEM), enrichment, student leadership and work readiness, nutrition, and physical activity in a safe and engaging environment. The CARES Expanded Learning Program will provide in person expanded learning opportunities for the 2023/24 school year.
Funding: Program Codes: 3871-California Department of Education’s After School Education and Safety (ASES) grant, 2726-Expanded Learning Opportunity Program (ELOP), 3070-Title I, and 3277-Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) grant
Fiscal Impact $8,123,967
Recommendation: Move to approve the renewal of the Bay Area Community Resources (BACR) contract for CARES Expanded Learning Program
Approvals:
Recommended By:
Signed By:
Stephanie Roberts - Director of Development
Signed By:
Elizabeth McClanahan - Director of Purchasing and Warehouse
Signed By:
Nancy Chen - Chief Accountant
Signed By:
Cesar Alvarado - General Counsel
Signed By:
Jennifer Sachs - Chief, Educational Services
Signed By:
Dr. Adam Clark - Superintendent
Vote Results:

Original Motion
Member Linda Mayo Moved, Member Keisha Nzewi seconded to approve the Original motion 'Move to approve the renewal of the Bay Area Community Resources (BACR) contract for CARES Expanded Learning Program'. 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
Erin McFerrin     Yes