Review Agenda Item
Meeting Date: 12/14/2022 - 6:00 PM
Category: Consent Agenda
Type: Action
Subject: 15.4 Review and Potential approval of the After School Education and Safety (ASES) Grant Renewal Application
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 MDUSD After School Education & Safety (ASES) aligned ELOP Program Plan 2022-26
File Attachment:
MDUSD ASES aligned ELO Program Plan Guide 2022_26.pdf
Summary: Staff is requesting the approval of the After School Education & Safety (ASES) grant Renewal Application to the California Department of Education (CDE). The application is needed in order to continue providing comprehensive academic enrichment and safe after school programs to eleven elementary and three middle schools in the Mt. Diablo Unified with the districts highest Free and Reduced Price Meal (FRPM) eligibility. The district has been the recipient of ASES grant since 1999.

The After School Education and Safety (ASES) Program is the result of the 2002 voter-approved initiative, Proposition 49. These programs are created through partnerships between schools and local community resources to provide literacy, academic enrichment and safe, constructive alternatives for students in kindergarten through ninth grade. Funding is designed to maintain existing before and after school programs.

Mt. Diablo CARES currently operates ASES funded expanded learning programs at 14 district schools serving approximately 2,000 K-8 students each day. The K-8 programs are primarily funded by the California Department of Education’s (CDE) After School Education & Safety (ASES) grant and aligned to the MDUSD Expanded Learning Program Plan. The ASES renewal grant will continue to provide funding for staff, supplies, materials, and program activities. If awarded, the renewal grant will provide $3,845,796 per year for a total of $11,537,377 over three years (2023-2026).
Funding: Funding is provided by the California Department of Education After School Education and Safety (ASES) grant
Fiscal Impact The grant is $3,845,796 per year for a total of $11,537,377 for three years. Program code 3871.
Recommendation: Move to approve the After School Education and Safety (ASES) Grant Renewal application
Approvals:
Recommended By:
Signed By:
Stephanie Roberts - Director of Development
Signed By:
Marji Calbeck - Director of Elementary
Signed By:
Samantha Allen - Director of Secondary Schools
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 Linda Mayo Moved, Member Debra Mason seconded to approve the Original motion 'Move to approve the After School Education and Safety (ASES) Grant Renewal application'. 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