Review Agenda Item
Meeting Date: 10/12/2022 - 6:00 PM
Category: Consent Agenda
Type: Action
Subject: 15.10 Review and Potential Approval to Purchase the National Inventors Hall of Fame Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) Modules
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 Overview-CARES Expanded Learning Program Partnership with the National Inventors Hall of Fame 2022
File Attachment:
Overview -CARES Expanded Learning Program Partnership with the National Inventors Hall of Fame Fall 2022.pdf
Summary: Staff is requesting to purchase the National Inventors Hall of Fame (https://www.invent.org) modules to support and enrich the 21 CARES Expanded Learning Prrogram TK-8 schools. CARES has been using these research based, hands-on, engaging, and problem based learning modules within the after school, intersession, and summer programs since 2017. The modules will be implemented one to two times a week at the 21 ( CARES 18 elementary and 3 middle school sites) and include; 7, Pod Pals and Zoom (TK-1), Lost Treasure and Robotic Pet Vet (2/3), Innovation Force and Champions (4/5), Fly Gliders and Wear It Out (6/8). All modules are aligned to the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) and empower students to collaborate, create, gain confidence and practice divergent thinking with the acclaimed summer enrichment program that has reached children nationwide for more than 30 years. Based on credible research and directly informed by world-changing inventors, Camp Invention® provides a new, tested program each year. Their engaging, hands-on modules are designed to meet the needs of TK-8 students, helping develop the Innovation Mindset — a growth mindset that instills essential skills for any area of life. The total purchase total for all modules for 2,100 students across 21 sites is $198,208.50 (modules, shipping and tax).
Funding: $108,900.53 After School Education and Safety (“ASES”) Grant (program 38710)
$56,114.08 Expanded Learning Opportunities Program (“ELOP” program 27260)
$5,532.50 Community Development Block Grant (“CDBG”) Contra Costa (program 36610)
$27,661.39 Community Development Block Grant (“CDBG”) Concord (program 36660)
Fiscal Impact $198,208.50
Recommendation: Move to approve the purchase of the National Inventors Hall of Fame Program Modules for the CARES Expanded Learning Fall Program
Approvals:
Recommended By:
Signed By:
Stephanie Roberts - Director of Development
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 'Move to approve the purchase of the National Inventors Hall of Fame Program Modules for the CARES Expanded Learning Fall Program'. 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