Review Agenda Item
Meeting Date: 6/23/2021 - 6:00 PM
Category: Consent Agenda
Type: Action
Subject: 14.8 Review and Potential Approval of the Marathon Corporation Grants
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 Marathon Grants 2021/22 Overview
File Attachment:
Marathon Grants 2021_22 Overview.pdf
Summary: Review and Potential Approval of the Marathon Corporation grants to increase access, expanded learning opportunities, and professional development in Science Technology Engineering and Math (STEM) and Robotics for Mt. Diablo Unified School District (MDUSD) students. The following programs would be served by these five grants. The grants would include; $80,000.00 to continue offering the Robotics and STEM after school clubs at the nine MDUSD middle schools; $60,000 to continue offering the High School FIRST Robotics Teams at College Park, Concord, and Ygnacio Valley High Schools; $35,000 to host Summer 2022 STEM Camps; $20,000 to host and coordinate the CUE Conference for educators, and $10,000 to support the Construction Project Pathways program. These grants will inspire innovative student and adult learners by fostering community, personalizing learning, infusing technology, developing leadership, and advocating educational opportunities. The total grant amount would be $210,000.00 for the 2021-2022 school year.
Funding: Marathon Corporation
Fiscal Impact $210,000
Recommendation: Review and Potential Approval of the Marathon Corporation Grants
Approvals:
Recommended By:
Signed By:
Stephanie Roberts - Director of Development
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. Lisa Gonzales - Chief Business Officer
Signed By:
Dr. Adam Clark - Superintendent