Review Agenda Item
Meeting Date: 3/27/2024 - 6:00 PM
Category: Consent Agenda
Type: Action
Subject: 14.14 Review and Potential Approval of the Dual Enrollment Opportunities Middle College and Early College Grant
LCAP (Local Control Accountability Plan) Goal:
College and Career California State Standards (CCSS) Goal 1.1-1.5, 1.17, 1.22-1.23
California State Standards (CCSS) Goal 1.1-1.5, 1.17, 1.22-1.23
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
File Attachment:
Summary: Review and Potential Approval of the 2024-25 Dual Enrollment Opportunities Middle College and Early College Grant to support the expansion of College Now. College Now is in the middle of expanding to provide more opportunities for MDUSD students to participate in this dual enrollment program. In 2023-2024 College Now had 38 11th graders and 30 12th graders. In 2024-2025 College Now anticipates 60 11th graders and 48 12th graders. In 2025-2026 College Now anticipates 60 11th graders and 60 12th graders, which will be its maximum capacity.

MDUSD will also use the grant funds to support transportation needs and embeding additional student support programs into the middle college program. MDUSD will partner with DVC to develop a student advisory group, partnering with Latinx groups on the college campus. MDUSD will also use funds to develop community building activities. With the small expansion this year, College Now is seeing some cracks in its learning community based on the different schools. College Now will use the funds to proactively address these issues throughout next year. The Dual Enrollment Opportunities Middle College and Early College Grant woul dbe for $250,000 over 3-years (July 1, 2024-June 30, 2027).
Funding: Dual Enrollment Opportunities Middle College and Early College Grant
Fiscal Impact $250,000
Recommendation: Approve submission of the Dual Enrollment Opportunities Middle College and Early College Grant
Approvals:
Recommended By:
Signed By:
Stephanie Roberts - Director of Development
Signed By:
Heather Fontanilla - Program Spec/Career Pathways/Linked Learning
Signed By:
Samantha Allen - Director of Secondary Schools
Signed By:
Elizabeth McClanahan - Director of Purchasing and Warehouse
Signed By:
Nancy Chen - Chief Accountant
Signed By:
Jennifer Sachs - Chief, Educational Services
Signed By:
Dr. Adam Clark - Superintendent
Vote Results:

Original Motion
Member Debra Mason Moved, Member Linda Mayo seconded to approve the Original motion 'Approve submission of the Dual Enrollment Opportunities Middle College and Early College 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