Agenda Item
Meeting Date:
11/13/2024 - 6:00 PM  
Category:
Consent Agenda  
Type:
Action  
Subject:
15.12 Review and Potential Approval for the 2025/26 and 2026/27 two year Community Block Grant for Contra Costa and Concord for the CARES Expanded Learning Program  
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:
 
Summary:
Staff requests to apply for the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) for Contra Costa and Concord to provide increased enrichment services to eleven eligible CARES Expanded Learning Program sites in the Bay Point and Concord communities.

CDBG Contra Costa is funded by the Contra Costa Consortium for Bel Air Elementary, Rio Vista Elementary, Shore Acres Elementary, and Riverview Middle School in Bay Point. These funds would continue to pay for expanded enrichment services and opportunities, and STEM through high quality curriculum, increased specialty instructors, field trips and youth development opportunities. MDUSD has received CDBG funds since 2005. The grant will provide $2,500 annually per school (Bel Air Elementary, Rio Vista Elementary, Shore Acres Elementary, and Riverview Middle School) for the 2025-2026 and a renewal in 2026-2027 school years for a total of $10,000 annually.

CDBG Concord is funded by the City of Concord. These funds would continue to pay for expanded enrichment services and opportunities, and STEM through high quality curriculum, increased specialty instructors, field trips and youth development opportunities. MDUSD has received CDBG funds since 2005. The grant will provide up to $7,142 annually per school (Cambridge Elementary, El Dorado Middle, Fair Oaks Elementary, Meadow Homes Elementary, Oak Grove Middle, Wren Ave Elementary, Ygnacio Valley Elementary) for the 2025-2026 and a renewal in 2026-2027 school years for a total of up to $50,000 annually.
 
Funding:
Funding is provided by the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) of Contra Costa and CDBG City of Concord.  
Fiscal Impact:
CDBG Contra Costa $10,000 annually for two years for a total of $20,000 25/26 and 26/27.
CDBG Concord up to $50,000 annually for two years for a total of $100,000 25/26 and 26/27.
There is no unrestricted general fund contribution requirement. Funding from 3871- After School Education and Safety (ASES) Grant also supports these services. CDBG program code 3661 and 3666.
 
Recommendation
Move to approve submission of the application for the 2025-2026/2026-2027 year Community Development Block Grants (CDBG) for Contra Costa and City of Concord for the CARES Expanded Learning Program.  
Approvals:
Recommended By:
Signed By:
Robert Humphrey - Administrator, Expanded Learning
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 Cherise Khaund Moved, Member Debra Mason seconded to approve the Original motion 'Move to approve submission of the application for the 2025-2026/2026-2027 year Community Development Block Grants (CDBG) for Contra Costa and City of Concord for the CARES Expanded Learning Program.'. 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
Cherise Khaund     Yes
Keisha Nzewi     Yes
Erin McFerrin     Yes