Agenda Item
Meeting Date:
1/12/2015 - 7:00 PM  
Category:
Business/Action Items  
Type:
Action  
Subject:
18.2 MOU between MDUSD and Contra Costa County Office of Education for the Regional Diablo Gateway to Innovation California Career Pathways Trust grant.  
LCAP (Local Control Accountability Plan) Goal:
College and Career Access to College and Career Goal 1.12, 1.18, 1.19
Access to College and Career Goal 1.12, 1.18, 1.19
College and Career Interventions Goal 1.6, 1.13-1.16
Interventions Goal 1.6, 1.13-1.16
 
Policy:
 
Enclosure:
 
File Attachment:
CPT MOU-MDUSD and CCCOE.pdf
DGI Overview_v.4.pdf
 
Summary:
Staff requests approval to enter into a MOU between MDUSD and Contra Costa County Office of Education for the Regional Diablo Gateway to Innovation (DGI) California Career Pathways Trust grant.
The DGI regional consortium is a coalition of 11 school districts, four community colleges, one California State University, two County Offices of Education, two Regional Occupation Programs, two Workforce Investment Boards and business partners. DGI grant elements include (1) Professional Development to identify and institutionalize effective practices; (2) Regional professional learning community (PLC) for college and career pathways; (3) Industry engagement intermediary; (4) Data system; (5) Leadership structure to identify blockages; and (6) Regional marketing strategy. DGI was awarded $7,998,000 over three years (2014-2017) to create a regional approach to Career Pathways that allows students from throughout the region to successfully transition from middle school to high school to post-secondary education to employment in local businesses. MDUSD will receive $354,000 of the DGI regional grant to support career academy and pathway development, professional development, personnel to support program development and supplies and materials.
 
Funding:
Funding is provided by the California Career Pathways Trust grant from the California Department of Education (CDE).  
Fiscal Impact:
The grant is for $354,000 over three years. There is no unrestricted general fund contribution requirement. Funding is from the California Career Pathways Trust Grant-Diablo Gateway to Innovation. Program code 3662.  
Recommendation
Approve the Memorandum Of Understanding with the Contra Costa County Office of Education and acceptance of funds.  
Approvals:
Recommended By:
Signed By:
Stephanie Roberts - Director of Development
Signed By:  
Joanne Durkee - Board Member
Signed By:  
Chris Holleran - Assistant Superintendent of High Schools
Signed By:  
Dr. Nellie Meyer - Superintendent
 
Vote Results:

New Motion
Member Linda Mayo Moved, Member Debra Mason seconded to approve the New motion 'Approve the Memorandum Of Understanding with the Contra Costa County Office of Education to establish the Regional Diablo Gateway to Innovation California Career Pathways Trust grant and acceptance of funds.'. Upon a Roll-Call Vote being taken, the vote was: Aye: 4 Nay: 0.
The motion Carried 4 - 0
   
Linda Mayo     Yes
Cheryl Hansen     Yes
Brian Lawrence     Yes
Debra Mason     Yes