Agenda Item
Meeting Date:
6/28/2023 - 6:00 PM  
Category:
Consent Agenda  
Type:
Action  
Subject:
15.9 Review and Potential Approval of Independent Contract with Life Lab for 2023-2024 School Year  
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:
 
File Attachment:
Independent Contract for Life Lab 6-21-23.pdf
 
Summary:
Life Lab will support the implementation of garden and nutrition education lessons aligned with NGSS, Common Core and CA Health Standards during the school day at 16 elementary sites and maintain outdoor learning gardens and spaces at participating garden education schools. Partnering with Mt. Diablo Unified, Life Lab staff will plan, implement, and report all grant activities outlined in the 2022 MDUSD CDFA Farm to School Education and Procurement grant, including garden education field trips for MDUSD elementary students at the Riverview Middle School Garden through March 2025, community plant giveaways, Riverview Middle School garden infrastructure improvements, procurement partnerships with 3 ultra-local farms, and implement a food forest at Rio Vista Elementary. Life Lab staff will provide training and consultation for any MDUSD school sites seeking outdoor education curriculum or outdoor classroom development and provide training and internships opportunities in partnership with MDUSD Career Pathways.  
Funding:
Multiple school sites funding Expanded Learning Opportunities Program 27260 CDFA 38120  
Fiscal Impact:
Not to exceed $712,190  
Recommendation
Move to approve Independent Contract with Life Lab for 2023-2024.  
Approvals:
Recommended By:
Signed By:
Louise Neville - Administrative Assistant
Signed By:  
Jennifer Sachs - Chief, Educational Services
Signed By:  
Nancy Chen - Chief Accountant
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 Independent Contract with Life Lab for 2023-2024.'. 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