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| April 27, 2021 | Agenda Item:
| Request Approval of Contract for Services between Madera Unified School District and Madera County Superintendent of Schools to reimburse Madera Unified School District $20,000 for additional cost of services provided by FIT and Foster Consultants from April 28, 2021, through June 30, 2021. | Responsible Staff:
| Todd Lile, Superintendent
Dr. Rebecca Malmo, Executive Director of Student and Family Support Services
Alyson Crafton, Director of Student Services | Agenda Placement: | Consent | Effective Dates: | 4/28/2021 |
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| | | | | | | | Foster youth and FIT students are among the most vulnerable children in our school district. They are highly likely to confront factors associated with school failure as poverty and disability. Additionally, these children must cope with physical and psychological trauma associated with abuse, neglect, and separation from family, friends, and teachers. The effects of this trauma is often compounded by disruptions by frequent changing of schools as well as homes. The Consultant can provide significant supports for these students to not only complete their K-12 education, but to have a plan of action for college and career opportunities.
On May 26, 2020, Madera Unified School District Board approved a Consultant Service Agreement with Angelina Rodriguez to provide academic, social/emotional support opportunities for “at-risk” foster and Families In Transition/homeless (FIT) students. This contract of services with Madera County Superintendent of Schools will reimburse MUSD $20,000 to cover the amended cost of the Consultant Services Agreement with Ms. Rodriguez. |
In the beginning of the year, informational workshops were provided for the FIT/Foster families and concluded with a backpack, school supplies, hygiene kit give away for the students. At the onset of the school closures, the consultants reached out to our Foster/FIT families weekly to make sure they had their basic needs met. They reached out to families to see if they needed to have school meals provided and delivered them to families who do not have the means to pick them up during the closure. The consultants also provided Chromebooks and hot spots to those who were in need. Consultants also provided basic hygiene products, laundry detergent, etc. to our FIT families who needed it throughout the year. They met with our secondary students to support their graduation efforts and qualify them for AB credit reduction if applicable. Further, in conjunction with consultants, donations were raised to pay for FIT graduates' year books, and Title I funds were used to purchase caps and gowns for FIT/Foster seniors. Students in all grade levels received consulting support this year utilizing the three consultants, by pyramid.
The consultants were also overseeing the learning cohort at Millview Elementary school specifically created for our foster and FIT students. Our learning hub/cohort was different than the other schools as we provided support two days a week for the entire day. Breakfast, lunch and transportation was provided to our students. We opened our learning hub/cohort in November, two weeks prior to the district rolling out the school site learning cohorts. They are providing social-emotional activities with the students by dropping off birthday bags filled with school supplies and treats during the students birthday month. They have also help coordinated a couple of events, including our Halloween Trunk or Treat Drive thru event and our Spring Eggstravaganza. Weekly paint parties have been scheduled by grade level for students to participate in and get to know the consultants. They will also be overseeing the summer STEAM camp at John Wells Youth Center. The camp will run from June 14 – July 1, Monday through Thursday from 8 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. |
Madera County Superintendent of Schools will pay MUSD $20,000 to cover the amended contract of the consultant. |
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Community Compact Core Values These questions frame our decisions when considering expenditures and initiatives. We want our budget, programs, and priorities to be aligned to our vision, mission, goals, beliefs, and values to ensure we're moving the district in a positive direction our community and trustees believe in and support.
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Equity Before Equality Will this prioritize Equity?
| X | Student Centered Is this focused on students' needs? | | Collaborative Culture Will this facilitate a collaborative culture?
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Excellence for All Will this promote excellence for all?
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Learning Organization Will this further the development of our learning organization?
| X | Community Relationships Will this foster and deepen relationships with our community partners? | X | Results Oriented Will this be measured effectively and results oriented?
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HONESTY + COMPETENCY = TRUST
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Madera Unified Strategic Goals Check the LCAP Pillar supported by this item.
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Pillar 1:
Equitable access to rigorous high-level programs
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Pillar 3:
Safe and healthy environments for learning and work
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Pillar 2:
Data-driven professional learning and collaboration
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Strong relationships with families and community
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Governing Board of Trustees' Goals
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| Clarity and Consistency at All Levels
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X | Changing Perceptions & Mindsets of Staff and Community
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| | | | | | | | This item complies with the following Board Policy(ies) and Board Bylaw(s): |
6173 Education for Homeless Children (FIT) and 6173.1 Education for Foster Youth |
This items fulfills/complies with Board Policy through the following ways: |
The Governing Board recognizes that FIT and foster youth may face significant barriers to achieving academic success due to their family circumstances, disruption of their educational program, and their emotional, social, and other health needs. To enable such students to achieve state and district academic standards, the Superintendent or designee shall provide them with full access to the district's educational program and implement strategies identified as necessary for the improvement of the academic achievement of foster youth in the district's local control and accountability plan (LCAP). To address the needs of FIT and foster youth and help ensure the maximum utilization of available funds, the Superintendent or designee shall collaborate with local agencies and officials including, but not limited to, the county placing agency, social services, probation officers, juvenile court officers, nonprofit organizations, and advocates. |
Superintendent's Recommendation to the MUSD Governing Board of Trustees: |
The Superintendent recommends the Board approve the Contract for Services between Madera Unified School District and Madera County Superintendent of Schools to reimburse Madera Unified School District $20,000 for additional cost of services provided by FIT and Foster Consultants from April 28, 2021, through June 30, 2021. |
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