Review Agenda Item
Meeting Date: 10/16/2024 - 6:00 PM
Category: Consent Agenda
Type: Action
Subject: 13.5 Review and Potential Approval of the Marathon Corporations Grants
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:
Marathon Grants 2024 - 2025.pdf
Summary: Staff is requesting the approval of the Marathon Corporation grants to increase access, expanded learning opportunities, and professional development in Science Technology Engineering and Math (STEM) and Robotics for Mt. Diablo Unified School District (MDUSD) students. The following programs would be served by these three grants. The grants would include; $75,000.00 to continue offering the Robotics and STEM after school clubs at the nine MDUSD middle schools; $75,000 to offering the High School FIRST Robotics Teams at College Park, Concord, Mt. Diablo, Northgate, and Ygnacio Valley High Schools; and $35,000 to host Summer 2025 STEM Camps. These grants will inspire innovative student and adult learners by fostering community, personalizing learning, infusing technology, developing leadership, and advocating educational opportunities. The total grant amount would be $185,000 for the 2024-2025 school year.
Funding: Marathon Corporations
Fiscal Impact $185,000
Recommendation: Move to approve the Marathon Corporation Grants 39632 & 39633
Approvals:
Recommended By:
Signed By:
Robert Humphrey - Administrator, Expanded Learning
Signed By:
Stephanie Roberts - Director of Development
Signed By:
Elizabeth McClanahan - Director of Purchasing and Warehouse
Signed By:
Gustavo Aguilera - Executive Director, Fiscal
Signed By:
Samantha Allen - Chief, Educational Services
Signed By:
Dr. Adam Clark - Superintendent
Vote Results:

Original Motion
Member Keisha Nzewi Moved, Member Debra Mason seconded to approve the Original motion 'Move to approve the Marathon Corporation Grants 39632 & 39633'. 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
Keisha Nzewi     Yes
Cherise Khaund     Yes
Erin McFerrin     Yes