Review 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