Review Agenda Item
Meeting Date: 8/17/2022 - 6:00 PM
Category: Consent Agenda
Type: Action
Subject: 15.12 Review and Potential Approval to Ratify the Submission of the Farm to School Grant
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.
Policy:
Enclosure California Department of Food and Agriculture Education and Procurement Grant Summary & School 2022-23
File Attachment:
California Department of Food and Agriculture Education and Procurement Grant Summary & School 2022-23.pdf
Summary: Staff requests approval to ratify submission of the 2022 California Department of Food and Agriculture Education and Procurement Grant is a grant for $309, 939 over a 24 month period from December 1, 2022 through November 30, 2024. Grant funds will be used to expand MDUSD's multifaceted garden-based science and nutrition education program for the highest need students through culturally relevant field trips, adding ultra-local produce production and procurement to inspire student’s lifelong love of fresh, healthful foods and create sustainable income for ongoing FTS programming. The grant will continue and expand the district's efforts to engage students in hang-on learning about NGSS, health and wellness.

Various schools will participate in the CDFA Education and Procurement grant including (1) Schools Impacted by field trips/Riverview Garden renovations include: All district elementary schools, with Title 1 schools have priority, Riverview Middle. (2) Schools increasing food production include: Riverview Middle, Rio Vista Elementary, Holbrook Elementary. (3) Schools benefiting from local procurement and Events to sustain MDUSD FTS activities include: All MDUSD schools
Funding: California Department of Food and Agriculture Education and Procurement Grant
Fiscal Impact The grant is for $309,939 for over two years.
Recommendation: Move to ratify the submission of the Farm to School Grant
Approvals:
Recommended By:
Signed By:
Stephanie Roberts - Director of Development
Signed By:
Dominic Machi - Director, Food & Nutrition Services
Signed By:
Elizabeth McClanahan - Director of Purchasing and Warehouse
Signed By:
Mika Arbelbide - Director of Fiscal Services
Signed By:
Jennifer Sachs - Chief, Educational Services
Signed By:
Dr. Adam Clark - Superintendent
Vote Results:

Original Motion
Member Keisha Nzewi Moved, Member Linda Mayo seconded to approve the Original motion 'Move to ratify the submission of the Farm to School Grant'. 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