Agenda Item
Meeting Date:
2/1/2023 - 6:00 PM  
Category:
Consent Agenda  
Type:
Action  
Subject:
15.11 Ratification of Memorandum of Understanding among Mt. Diablo Adult Education, Opportunity Junction and Empowered Aging.  
LCAP (Local Control Accountability Plan) Goal:
 
Policy:
 
Enclosure:
MOU  
File Attachment:
CNA MOU Partners Jan 2023.pdf
 
Summary:
Mt. Diablo Adult Education (MDAE) requests approval to enter into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Opportunity Junction and Empowered Aging to renew the Health Career Pathway regional partnership and initiative launched in 2019. The terms of this MOU would be effective from January 1, 2023 through June 30, 2024.

This Health Career Pathway creates a regional response to significant allied health professional staffing and quality improvement needs for those delivering care to Contra Costa County residents most at-risk for poor health.

This proposed MOU supports the continuation of the MDAE Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) program, nationally accredited by the Council on Occupational Education (COE), in collaboration with these partners, to train low-income individuals for careers in medical assisting, nursing and other medical professions.
 
Funding:
California Adult Education Program (CAEP) State annual apportionment and in-kind contributions for “wrap-around” student support services from said partners.  
Fiscal Impact:
There is no impact to the Adult Ed Unrestricted General Fund.  
Recommendation
Move to approve the ratification of the Memorandum of Understanding among Mt. Diablo Adult Education, Opportunity Junction and Empowered Aging.  
Approvals:
Recommended By:
Signed By:
Vittoria Abbate - Director, College & Career and Adult Education
Signed By:  
Cesar Alvarado - General Counsel
Signed By:  
Jennifer Sachs - Chief, Educational Services
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 the ratification of the Memorandum of Understanding among Mt. Diablo Adult Education, Opportunity Junction and Empowered Aging.'. 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
Cherise Khaund     Yes
Keisha Nzewi     Yes