Loading...
CC - Item 4K - Collaborative Project with Rosemead Elementary School District ®wo- � stat ap ort ' 0: FRANK G. TRIPEPI, CITY MANAGER ROM: MICHAEL D. BURBANK, DIRECTOR OF PARKS AND RECREATI ` ) PATE: JANUARY 12 , 1999 'E: COLLABORATIVE PROJECT WITH ROSEMEAD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL DISTRICT •ecently we were contacted by Dr. Foland (see attached) Principal at uscatel to see if we would be interested in participating in a collaborative Afterschool Program. tenerally speaking the program consist of acquiring a State Education .rant that would allow a school to design a Remedial Education Program .ccompanied by a Recreation Component that would operate Monday - Friday, rom 3 : 00 p.m. - 6: 00 p.m. , during the school year. he School District will develop the Grant and if they succeed, will . eceive and administer the grant funds. They will also be responsible for .eveloping and operating the Educational aspect of the program. The City ,ill work with the school to develop recreation activities that would compliment the Educational Aspect of the Program. t is anticipated that we would employ one (1) part-time staff who would e supervised by the current supervisor that oversees the existing rograms that we operate at Muscatel. he grant will cover all of the part-time staff salary and a portion of he supervisor 's time. ince the District will be the recipient of the grant we will act as a Contractor and bill the District for the part-time staff and supervisor' s expenses. RECOMMENDATION: ft is recommended that the City Council approve the City ' s participation With the Rosemead Elementary School District in operating the recreation portion of Afterschool Learning and Safe Neighborhood Partnership Program. 07-N-B6S COUNCIL AGENDA attachments JAN 261999 1 ITEM No. 11 • et-i< Muscatel Middle School "Setting the Standard for Excellence" ,rkokk RONALD E.FOLAND, Ph.D.,PRINCIPAL • DEAN WHARTDN,.ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL GINNY FORD, PSYCHOLOGIST MUSTANGS November 24, 1998 Mr. Mike Burbank, Director City of Rosemead Parks and Recreation 8838 E. Valley Blvd. Rosemead, CA. 91770 RE: AFTER SCHOOL LEARNING AND SAFE NEIGHBORHOODS PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM Dear Mr. Burbank: The State of California is providing 50 million dollars in grant funds to local • partnerships (City/School) to develop after school educational/recreational programs. This program will provide a program for Muscatel Middle School children (3:00 P.M. - 6:00 P.M.) when crime against, and by young people are at their peak. Cities in partnership with local schools may apply for these three year renewable grants for up to $100,000 for middle school children. Programs must be located on the school sites and operate at least three hours (3:00 P.M. - 6:00 P.M.) every school day. The program must include: 1 . An educational and literacy component to provide tutoring or homework assistance in reading, writing, math, history, social sciences and 2. An educational enrichment, recreation or prevention component which might involve sports, arts, music, work preparation activities, teen pregnancy and substance abuse prevention services, gang awareness activities, conflict resolution techniques, community services and other activities. School Office Hours: 7:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. 4201 `\. War Avenue Rosemead, California 91770 (626)287-1139 Fax(626)292-1741 Page 2. Mr. Mike Burbank, Director City of Rosemead Parks and Recreation Muscatel Middle School would like to partner with the City of Rosemead to establish this valuable program at our site. City representatives, school staff, students, parents and community members can collaborate, and together create a state of the art program for our kids at Muscatel Middle School. Please consider this unique opportunity to work together to provide a meaningful program for our kids. Sincerely, fa,: RONALD E.FOLAND, Ph.D. PRINCIPAL REF/pp c n I. II (I NIA DELAINE EASTIN ni.rn itr at r. Ai State wp.,,m..a..,of Public ,ntr,mo. a r i, ouc'nr Ion +o<,00.om.ra December 1, 1998 Attention: District Superintendents; School Board Presidents; and School Principals for Elementary,Middle, and Junior High Schools; County Superintendents; Chairs, Boards of Supervisors; County Board Presidents; City Managers; City Clerks; Mayors; County Administrative Officers After School Leaning and Safe Neighborhoods Partnerships Program Request for Application (RFA) Materials SB 1756(Chapter 318),AB 1428(Chapter 319),AB 2284 (Chapter 320) Statutes of 1998 Grant Application Deadline: March 15, 1999 The California Department of Education(CDE) and the CCS (Cities, Counties, and Schools) Partnership are pleased to announce this application opportunity for participation in California's new After School Program. This source of grant funding is available to local education agencies (LEAs) and to cities, counties, or nonprofit organizations with the approval of their partner LEAs. This year$50 million is available for local After School Programs to provide both an education and literacy component and an enrichment component as safe, constructive alternatives for students in the kindergarten through ninth grades. This innovative program builds on the strengths,resources, and dedication of local communities. The goals for the After School Program are to improve academic achievement and to provide a selection of age-appropriate,youth development activities for students in elementary,middle, ' and junior high schools. Grants will be calculated based on an allocation of S5 per day per student participating in the program. Local match (cash or in-kind) is required in an amount equal to 50 percent of the state grant amount. The enclosed RFA provides background information on the program, grant requirements, application instructions,technical assistance resources, and partnership opportunities. We invite you to attend one of the eleven RFA Information Meetings scheduled December 7-17, 1998 throughout California. Please refer to the RFA for dates and locations. Please check the After School website for information such as Frequently Asked Questions (www.cde.ca.eov/cvfsbranch/]sp/asp/asphome.htm) or call the CDE Healthy Start and After School Partnerships Office at (916) 657-3558 if you have questions as you plan for your After School Program. Sincerely, rfri , lax � ,� � Kathy B. Lewis ohn Upton Deputy Superintendent Chair Child, Youth and Family Services Branch CCS Partnership KL:IU:rp Enclosure