Agenda Item
Meeting Date:
10/11/2023 - 6:00 PM  
Category:
Technology  
Type:
Action  
Subject:
13.14 Review and Potential Approval of Renewal of Contract with Aeries Software for Aeries Communications (ParentSquare) Parent Messaging Software  
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.
Goal 2:
High quality, culturally proficient, and responsive staff will provide engaging instruction respectful of all students' backgrounds to ensure they are college and career ready.
Goal 3:
Parents, family, and community will be informed, engaged and empowered as partners with Mt. Diablo Unified to support student learning and achievement.
Goal 4:
Focus scholars, specifically Black/African American students, Foster Youth, students experiencing homelessness, students with disabilities and emerging bilingual students, will experience culturally responsive practices and instruction, high expectations, equal access to educational opportunities, within an educational environment that builds trust and inclusive partnerships between the students, parents/guardians and staff.
 
Policy:
 
Enclosure:
ParentSquare Renewal Quote  
File Attachment:
ParentSquare Renewal - 2023.pdf
 
Summary:
ParentSquare is a communications platform associated with the Aeries student information system. ParentSquare facilitates District and site notifications and classroom communications directly with families and students, including two-way communication in over 100 languages. Using a single communications platform District-wide allows streamlined communication and support for school sites.  
Funding:
IT Department  
Fiscal Impact:
$131,441.20  
Recommendation
Move to approve renewal of contract with Aeries Software for Aeries Communications (ParentSquare) parent messaging software  
Approvals:
Recommended By:
Signed By:
Robert Sidford - Director of Technology and Innovation
Signed By:  
Adrian Vargas - Chief Business Officer
Signed By:  
Dr. Adam Clark - Superintendent
 
Vote Results:

Original Motion
Member Debra Mason Moved, Member Cherise Khaund seconded to approve the Original motion 'Move to approve renewal of contract with Aeries Software for Aeries Communications (ParentSquare) parent messaging software'. Upon a Roll-Call Vote being taken, the vote was: Aye: 5 Nay: 0.
The motion Carried 5 - 0
   
Debra Mason     Yes
Linda Mayo     Yes
Keisha Nzewi     Yes
Cherise Khaund     Yes
Erin McFerrin     Yes