Agenda Item
a. Memorandum Of Understanding Between Big Brothers Big Sisters of Metro Atlanta and DCSD (not to exceed $249,983)
Summary: Presented by: Dr. Kishia Towns, Deputy Superintendent of Student Support and Intervention, Division of Equity and Student Empowerment
Request: It is requested that the Board of Education approve the Memorandum Of Understanding (MOU) between Big Brothers Big Sisters of Metro Atlanta and DCSD in the amount of $249,983 to provide Level Up: In-School Mentoring services to 100 students at Lithonia Middle School during the 2024 school year. This request is aligned to Strategic Goal Area IV, Culture and Climate.
Why: DCSD would like to implement the Level Up: In-School Mentoring program at Lithonia Middle School to support our students in developing a vision for the future, avoiding risky behavior(s), and developing a sense of belonging. Lithonia was selected based on at-risk concerns presented by students.
Details: The Level Up program utilizes three paid staff members, including, one mentoring supervisor, and two lead mentors, who meet weekly with eight groups of five students and hosts 10 (1:1) sessions with students. They will have the capacity to serve one hundred students, including group and individual sessions.
Financial impact: The total budget of $249,983 to implement the Level Up Program at Lithonia Middle School will be allocated using funds from Purchased Professional and Technical Services: 448.2100.530000.30521.7370.4190.8010.090.2022.
Contact: Dr. Kishia Towns, Deputy Superintendent of Student Support and Intervention, Division of Equity and Student Empowerment, 678.676.0520
Mrs. Denise Revels, Director of Wrap Around and Support Services, Division of Equity and Student Empowerment, 678.676.2011
Status: Approved by General Counsel.
Program Budget for one DeKalb Middle School
Year 1
Director of Program Innovation
8% of salary $ 6,250
Expanded Site Manager
50% of salary Year 1; 33% of salary year 2 & 3 $ 30,000
School Personnel
Mentoring Coordinator (1 per school) $ 45,000
Lead Mentors (1 per 50 kids served) $ 86,000
Total Salaries $ 167,250
Benefits (21@%) $ 35,123
Technology (laptops) $ 4,000
Salesforce licenses $ 2,520
Local travel ($230/month for MC, Manager, Director) $ 2,760
Supplies & Classroom Materials ($5000 per school) $ 5,000
Subtotal (Annual Operating) $ 216,653
Curriculum Purchase/Development $ 2,000
Administrative Support $ 31,331
Total $ 249,983
Cost per child served $ 2,499.83
Children served 100