Review Agenda Item
Meeting Date: 1/22/2025 - 6:00 PM
Category: Consent Agenda
Type: Action
Subject: 15.4 Review and Potential Approval of Independent Service Contract between Mt. Diablo Unified School District and Walker Creek Ranch for the Outdoor Education Program for Westwood Elementary School.
LCAP (Local Control Accountability Plan) Goal:
Goal 1:
All students will receive a high quality education in a safe and welcoming environment with high expectations and rigorous instruction in the California State Standards that prepare them for college and career.
Policy:
Enclosure
File Attachment:
Westwood_Walker Creek_Contract.pdf
Summary: Walker Creek Ranch provides students with a quality science education, strengthens bonds with their peers and increases their environmental awareness. The program allows each group time to connect with the land, each other and science. Staff are well-versed in social emotional learning and NGSS offering creative lessons that are centered around the land. Westwood Elementary students will attend March 3-6, 2025. Students will travel with chaperones by bus.
Funding: Through parent and community donations. All funding goes through the site's 4343 account.
Fiscal Impact $12,189.00
Recommendation: Move to approve the Independent Service Contract between Mt. Diablo Unified School District and Walker Creek Ranch for the Outdoor Education Program for Westwood Elementary School.
Approvals:
Recommended By:
Signed By:
Kimber Trombley - Administrative Secretary II
Signed By:
Erin DeMartini - Director, Elementary
Signed By:
Samantha Allen - Chief, Educational Services
Signed By:
Adrian Vargas - Chief Business Officer
Signed By:
Elizabeth McClanahan - Director of Purchasing and Warehouse
Signed By:
Dr. Adam Clark - Superintendent
Vote Results:

Original Motion
Member Cherise Khaund Moved, Member Thomas McDougall seconded to approve the Original motion 'Move to approve the Independent Service Contract between Mt. Diablo Unified School District and Walker Creek Ranch for the Outdoor Education Program for Westwood Elementary School.'. 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
Thomas McDougall     Yes