Agenda Item
Meeting Date:
2/22/2023 - 6:00 PM  
Category:
Consent Agenda  
Type:
Action  
Subject:
15.16 Review and Potential Approval of Contract with Nichols Strategies, LLC  
LCAP (Local Control Accountability Plan) Goal:
Goal 3:
Parents, family, and community will be informed, engaged and empowered as partners with Mt. Diablo Unified to support student learning and achievement.
 
Policy:
 
Enclosure:
 
File Attachment:
Independent Contract for Nichols Strategies 2-9-23.pdf
 
Summary:
Mt. Diablo Unified continues to explore ways to engage and empower parents/families in our schools. The contract with Nichols Strategies: Public Relations & Management will include an analysis of all documents, emails, reports and surveys impacting communication objectives; an audit of the District website and newsletter to determine strengths and opportunities; developing and conducting professional development for District administrators on effective communication strategies for implementation at the local school level; and to develop an action plan on enhancing educational partner engagement through the district website and newsletter.  
Funding:
LCFF 504.0930 (Parent/Family Engagement)  
Fiscal Impact:
$35,360  
Recommendation
Move to approve the independent service contract with Nichols Strategies  
Approvals:
Recommended By:
Signed By:
Louise Neville - Administrative Assistant
Signed By:  
Jennifer Sachs - Chief, Educational Services
Signed By:  
Dr. Lisa Gonzales - Chief Business Officer
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 the independent service contract with Nichols Strategies'. 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