Agenda Item
a. Letter of Agreement Between the DCSD and Communities in Schools of Atlanta Inc. (not to exceed $325,000)
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 Letter of Agreement between Communities in Schools of Atlanta, Inc., and the DeKalb County School District (DCSD), for an additional year for an amount not to exceed $325,000.
Why: This request supports strategic goals one and two; student success with equity and access, and culture and climate. This is a contract renewal for Communities in Schools, Inc. (CIS), whereas CIS agrees to provide students with a continuum of support services to strengthen academic achievement, attendance, and promote post-secondary success. Communities in Schools is a research-based partnership to improve outcomes for students and this amount will provide a CIS employee for five (5) identified schools. The five schools include Clarkston HS, Cross Keys HS, Towers HS, Columbia HS and Stone Mountain HS.
Details: Communities in Schools (CIS) will work collaboratively with DCSD, to deliver community-based integrated student services through the implementation of the Community in Schools Model that includes Needs Assessment, Planning, Integrated Student Supports, Monitoring/Adjusting, and Evaluation. CIS will also provide case management services for at-risk students.
Financial impact: The total budget of $325,000 annually for case management services will be allocated from Purchased Professional and Technical Services under Title IV - Account Code: 462.2100.530000.03221.7020.1779.8010.090.2022.
Contact: Dr. Kishia Towns, Deputy Superintendent of Student Support and Intervention, Division of Equity and Student Empowerment, 678.676.1200
Mrs. Manomay Kidd, Executive Director, Student Advancement, Division of Equity and Student Empowerment, 678.676.0309
Status: Approved by General Counsel.
Letter of Agreement between
Communities In Schools of Atlanta and
DEKALB COUNTY SCHOOLS DISTRICT
School Year 2023-2024
This Letter of Agreement (hereinafter referred to as the “Agreement”) commences on the __1st ______day of
____August __________2023 for the establishment of an understanding by and between the following: the Dekalb
Public Schools, which is organized and existing under the laws of the State of Georgia, (hereinafter referred to as
“DCSD”) and Communities In Schools of Atlanta, Inc. (hereinafter referred to as “CIS”), a nonprofit corporation duly
organized and existing under the laws of the State of Georgia.
WHEREAS, the mission of CIS is to surround students with a community of support, empowering them to stay in
school and achieve in life.
WHEREAS, CIS and DCSD value collaborative efforts to deliver community-based integrated student services through
the implementation of the Communities In Schools Model of Service Delivery, a true and correct copy of which is
attached hereto as Exhibit “A,” and incorporated herein by reference (hereinafter referred to as the “Program”);
WHEREAS, DCSD has agreed to pay to CIS $325.000.00, which represents 100% of the cost of the Program. (See
Exhibit D: Payment Schedule);
WHEREAS, an Agreement between CIS and DCSD is needed to specify and define the understanding of the Parties;
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual promises, covenants and agreements contained herein, and for
other valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which is hereby acknowledged, the Parties agree as
follows:
I. Term of Agreement
The services to be performed under this Agreement shall commence on the effective date of this agreement and
terminate absolutely and without further obligation on the part of any party June 30, 2024.
II. This contract shall not be deemed to create a debt of DCSD for the payment of any sum beyond the fiscal
year of execution or, in the event of a renewal, beyond the fiscal year of such renewal.
III. Obligations of Parties:
Communities In Schools of Atlanta will Dekalb Public Schools will
1. Designate CIS Director of Programs as the liaison to 1. Designate a staff member at DCSD as the liaison to
Clayton Schools. This liaison will ensure that CIS has CIS. This liaison will assist CIS’s access and ongoing
access and ongoing communication with the communication with the appropriate departments and
appropriate departments and persons that are persons that are necessary for support of this
necessary for support of this collaboration. collaboration.
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2. Hire and assign a full-time Site Coordinator to provide the 2. Provide appropriate workspace for the CIS Site
services identified on Appendix “1” hereto collectively, Coordinator, including office space, access to the
“Services”) at: Internet, fax machine, and a telephone line.
1. Clarkston High School
2. Columbia High School
3. Cross Keys High School (2 Site Coordinators)
4. Stone Mountain High School
5. Towers High School
3. Prior to any student contact, require each employee 3. Verify CIS staff or volunteers working in the school
or volunteer who provides direct Services, supervises have received the required criminal background checks.
Services, has contact with students or comes onto DCSD
property will have undergone the same criminal
background check, within the last 365 days, as required
of DCSD employees, in addition to any mandatory
background check performed by CIS for employees and
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volunteers, and has obtained a valid DCSD identification
badge issued to the individual as a contractor of DCSD.
Such background checks will be performed by DCSD at
the expense of CIS or the individual CIS employee or
volunteer. Each such employee, representative or
volunteer must then have an additional criminal
records/background investigation completed no later
than 365 days from the previous background check;
however, at any time, DCSD may require an updated
criminal records investigation on any such person at the
expense of CIS or the individual CIS employee or
volunteer.
Additionally, CIS agrees that any individual charges
against such persons may be deemed unacceptable in
DCSD’s sole discretion regardless of whether dismissed,
expunged, sealed, removed from a record, treated as a
“first offender” action, or if the matter has not been
prosecuted (nolle prosequi or dead docketed).
CIS agrees to maintain an up-to-date list of the full
legal names and contact information of employees or
volunteers. This list will be furnished to DCSD upon
request. CIS will also maintain a copy of government-
issued photo identification (driver’s license, passport,
government identification card, etc.) for every
volunteer or employee that has any contact with a
student. Upon receipt and evaluation of DCSD’s
background check results, DCSD may demand that an
individual have no contact with DCSD students or
parents or otherwise be barred from performing
Services hereunder. Any failure by CIS to ensure that
every CIS employee who works full-time in a DCSD
school receives a criminal records background check
through DCSD may result in the immediate termination
of this Agreement. Any failure by CIS to ensure that
every CIS representative or volunteer who works part-
time or visits a DCSD school receives a criminal records
background check through CIS or its partner
organizations or volunteer agency may result in the
immediate termination of this Agreement.
4. Work with administrators, parents, and the 4. Assist and advise CIS in identifying at-risk populations
community at each school to complete the annual needs within DCSD by sharing relevant student data and the
assessment to determine needed resources and Services school's annual improvement plans, as permitted by
as shown in the CIS Model and in Appendix 1. state and federal law, including but not limited to the
Family Education Rights and Privacy Act, 20 U.S.C.
§1232g.
5. Develop a CIS annual site operations plan as provided 5. Work with CIS to identify appropriate performance
in Appendix 1 and which contains the measurable measures by which the effectiveness of the services
performance benchmarks set forth in Appendix 2 for each delivered can be evaluated.
school year by which the effectiveness of the services
delivered can be evaluated.
6. Keep all student records and information obtained 6. Require and receive written consent from the
parent/guardian/Student 18 years old or older for
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in a secure location preventing access by unauthorized participation in CIS programming and for DCSD to release
individuals. CIS agrees that any personally identifiable or share data of participating students with CIS.
student information and educational records as defined
pursuant to the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act, DCSD will make relevant student data available to CIS in
20 U.S.C. § 1232g and the Georgia Student Data Privacy, a timely manner for monitoring and evaluating student
Accessibility and Transparency Act, O.C.G.A. § 20-2-660 progress and allow CIS to enter relevant student data into
et seq., as well as any other confidential information of
the CIS data management system, fully contingent upon
DCSD that CIS may come in contact with, will be deemed
CIS’s strict compliance with this Agreement as well as
to have been received in confidence and will be used only
for the provision of Services by CIS pursuant to this state and federal law safeguarding the privacy of such
Agreement. Without the written permission of the student information, including O.C.G.A. Title 20 and the
parent/guardian/Student 18 years old or older, CIS agrees Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act, 20 U.S.C. §
not to disclose to any third parties any student 1232g.
information including the identity of the student or the
fact that the student is receiving or is eligible for Services. In the case of any breach of student privacy by CIS, DCSD
DCSD will not release any educational records or is under no obligation to provide further student
personally identifiable student information to CIS without information and may immediately terminate the
an appropriate and completed authorization. Agreement.
CIS agrees to use the same means it uses to protect its Provided that CIS has complied with the requirements of
own confidential information, but in no event less than O.C.G.A. § 50-18-72(a) (34), DCSD will provide CIS with
commercially reasonable means, to prevent the notice prior to disclosing any of CIS’s trade secrets as
disclosure and unauthorized use and to protect the permitted by such section of the Act.
confidentiality of all Student information and other
confidential information. CIS expressly acknowledges
and agrees that the breach, or threatened breach, by it
of any provision of this section may cause DCSD to be
irreparably harmed and that DCSD may not have an
adequate remedy at law. Therefore, DCSD will be entitled
as a matter of right to seek injunctive relief to prevent
the CIS from commencing or continuing such a breach
without having to post a bond or other security and
without having to prove the inadequacy of any other
available remedies. Nothing in this section will be
deemed to limit or abridge any other remedy available to
DCSD at law or in equity or under this Agreement. Upon
termination of this Agreement, CIS will turn over to DCSD
all Student records of the District’s Students to whom CIS
has provided Services under this Agreement.
CIS understands and agrees that DCSD must comply with
the Georgia Open Records Act OCGA § 50-18-70 et. seq.
(the “Act”) and release public documents as defined by
the Act upon request, including this Agreement and all
records prepared and maintained in relation to this
Agreement.
However, the OCGA § 50-18-2(a) exempts students’
educational records which shall be kept confidential as
required by the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act
(FERPA), its supporting regulations, and Georgia law.
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CIS shall comply with all provisions of the Act and make
records received or maintained by CIS in the performance
of Services or functions on behalf of DCSD available for
public inspection upon request but only to the extent
required by the Act.
Upon termination of this Agreement for any reason, CIS
shall promptly return to DCSD or destroy all personally
identifiable student information in its possession, except
such information or documentation which it is legally
required to maintain.
7. Collect the types of data at the student level as 7. Support the evaluation of CIS programming and provide access
identified in (Exhibit B: CIS Evaluation Requirements and to Student data as identified in Exhibit B: CIS Evaluation
Assurances.) Requirements and Assurances following the receipt of written
parental consent for the release of such information and student
participation in the CIS program.
In the case of any breach of Student privacy by CIS, DCSD is under
no obligation to provide student information pursuant to this
Agreement.
8. Provide an orientation and ongoing training as 8. Provide ongoing communication to CIS on school system
requested by DCSD for staff, school faculty, policies and procedures that could impact the provision of Services
volunteers and partners. hereunder.
9. In the event of an issue arising with a CIS employee or 9. Work with CIS to resolve any issues arising with CIS school site
volunteer, ensure that the assigned CIS Program Manager employees as needed to the satisfaction of DCSD.
will promptly investigate and resolve the matter to the
reasonable satisfaction of DCSD and CIS.
CIS agrees to cooperate fully with DCSD and to comply
with all reasonable requests with regard to the
evaluation of Services under this Agreement and the
completion and timely submission of forms and
information requested.
10. Provide day-to-day programmatic and operational 10. If an emergency, as determined by DCSD personnel or other
supervision and support necessary for delivery of appropriate authority occurs at DCSD, ensure that the principal will
Services as outlined in the school's annual site direct CIS's staff as he/she deems appropriate and necessary under
operations plan. the circumstances, until the emergency conditions have subsided.
In the event a CIS Staff member is injured, he/she will contact CIS
to follow guidelines for reporting injury according to CIS policy.
11. Perform annual written performance reviews for all 11. Ensure that principal or designee at participating school will
CIS staff assigned to the school. CIS will seek input from cooperate with CIS by providing honest feedback on the
appropriate DCSD staff including the principal or performance of the individual CIS employee assigned to his/her
designee of each school to which the CIS employee is school and on the performance of the program overall.
assigned.
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13. Comply with all applicable Federal, State and local
health, safety and civil rights laws and provide services
consistent with these laws including by not limited to,
Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the
Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the
Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Americans with Disabilities
Act of 1990, and the Age Discrimination Act of 1975. CIS
will not discriminate against or deny participation or the
provision of services to any student on the basis of race,
religion, national origin, sex, or disability. CIS will
document compliance with the above laws.
14. Ensure that all Services provided under this 13. Allow CIS to provide Services to students that are
Agreement will be secular, neutral and non-ideological in secular, neutral and non-ideological in content.
content.
15. Not allow any student to participate who has not 14. Provide potential participants with such required
completed all forms required by DCSD including, but not DCSD documentation, including a waiver and a form
limited to, a DCSD approved permission form which permitting release of educational information by DCSD
includes a waiver and a form permitting release of to CIS.
educational information by DCSD to CIS.
15. Immediately report to the Department of Family and 12. Ensure that Professional Development trainings
Children Services (DFCS) any suspected child abuse or offered by DCSD will also be made available to CIS
neglect of any DCSD student(s) and share the report with Staff and volunteers and maintain records of such staff
the principal or DCSD designee immediately thereafter. and volunteers who have completed such training.
Reports of abuse must also be reported pursuant to
O.C.G.A. § 19-7-5. Such reports will be made orally and
in writing with as much information about any suspected
abuse as may be practicable under the circumstances.
No later than within ten (10) business days from the date
of the execution of this agreement, all new CIS personnel
(including employees and volunteers) serving Students
must participate in the mandatory reporter training,
which is available online from DCSD, and confirm
completion by notifying DCSD’s indicated designee.
III. Termination of Agreement
A. This Agreement may be terminated as follows:
1. DCSD may terminate this Agreement without cause upon sixty (60) day written notice to CIS.
2. DCSD may also terminate this Agreement without prior notice if CIS breaches any of the material obligations
and terms hereof.
3. This Agreement may be terminated at any time in writing upon the mutual agreement of the parties. This
Agreement will terminate in any event at the end of the term, unless sooner terminated as provided for in
this section.
B. In the event of any termination of this Agreement, CIS agrees to promptly return to DCSD or destroy (with
such destruction confirmed in writing) any educational records of DCSD students, any other documents or
information containing or including any personally identifiable student information, or any other DCSD
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property, and to return the aforementioned DCSD property in substantially the same condition as it was when
received with the exception of the normal wear and tear.
C. In the event this Agreement is terminated by DCSD with cause, which shall include a breach by CIS of its
material obligations under this Agreement, prior to the end of the original term (i.e., the end of the school
year during which this Agreement is signed), CIS will promptly refund to DCSD any amounts paid by DCSD
that which were not earned by CIS. The fees payable hereunder shall be deemed earned by CIS on a pro-
rata basis for each school day during the original term hereof.
IV. Indemnity
CIS agrees to indemnify, defend and hold Dekalb Public Schools, the Dekalb County Board of Education, and its past,
present and future members, officials, officers employees, volunteers, assigns and agents (herein after “DCSD Entity”),
harmless from any and all claims, actions, liabilities, losses, damages, costs and expenses (including reasonable
attorneys’ reasonable fees) associated with any claim including but not limited to, a claim or loss or destruction of
property, bodily injury, personal injury or action brought against DCSD Entity to the extent that any such claim or suit
was caused by, arose out of, or contributed to, in whole or in part, by reason of any act, omission, professional error,
fault, mistake, or negligence whether active or passive or imputed to CIS including, without limitation: (A) the negligent
acts or omissions or intentional misconduct of CIS or CIS’s agents or employees, (B) CIS’s breach of its representations,
warranties or covenants set forth herein, or (C) any loss, claim or damage incidental to CIS’s performance of the
agreed-upon services. Notwithstanding the foregoing, CIS’s agreement to indemnify DCSD Entity shall be limited to
the extent such liability, claim, damage, loss cost or expense is attributable, in whole or part, to the actions of DCSD
entity.
V. Insurance
CIS will procure and maintain general liability insurance in an amount not less than $1,000,000 per occurrence with an
aggregate of $3,000,000 for any claims for injury or damage which may arise out of the services provided or performed
under this Agreement. DCSD shall be named as
an “Additional Insured” for all insurance policies required in this
Agreement. An approved Certificate of Insurance evidencing the acquired insurance and the Additional
Insured shall be provided to DCSD prior to the commencement of services by CIS under this Agreement.
VI. Modification, Controlling Law, Authority and Validity of Agreement
A. This Agreement and its exhibits constitute the entire agreement of the parties with respect to the subject
matter hereof and may not be modified or amended without the signed written agreement of the parties.
B. This Agreement will be interpreted under and governed by the laws of the State of Georgia. In the event of
any dispute arising out of this Agreement, the parties hereby irrevocably consent to the exclusive jurisdiction
and venue for any litigation related to such suit in the Superior Court of Dekalb County, Georgia.
C. CIS and DCSD agree and acknowledge that each is acting as an independent contractor of the other and that
neither party will have the authority to incur any financial obligation on behalf of, or to enter into any contract
or agreement binding upon, the other, and neither party has or will have authority to sell, pledge, transfer or
otherwise dispose of any assets of the other Party. Specifically, CIS and any person providing services
hereunder will not be an agent of DCSD and CIS will be solely responsible for all costs and expenses of
providing services hereunder over and above the amounts paid by DCSD.
D. Should any section, paragraph, clause, provision, sentence, word or any other part of this Agreement, for any
reason, be declared or held invalid, such invalidity will not affect the validity of the remaining portion thereof,
which remaining portion will remain in full force and effect as if this Agreement had been executed with the
invalid portion thereof eliminated.
E. No party may assign this Agreement, or any part of this Agreement, or any rights, duties or obligations arising
under this Agreement without the prior written consent of the other parties. Any attempted assignment
without such prior written consent will be void and of no force or effect.
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F. This Agreement may be executed in counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original, and all
counterparts so executed shall constitute one Agreement binding on all Parties.
VII. Notice
All notices and other communications hereunder shall be in writing and shall be deemed given (A) Notice to Director
of Purchasing with a copy (not constituting notice) (B) immediately if delivered personally, (C) five business days after
it is sent by registered or certified mail, return receipt requested, postage prepaid, or (D) one day after receipt is
electronically confirmed (it being agreed that an automated reply shall not constitute confirmation), if sent by facsimile
or e-mail, in each case, to the applicable party at the following addresses (or at such other address for a party as shall
be specified by like notice):
If CIS:
Communities In Schools of Atlanta, Inc.
260 Peachtree Street, Ste. 750
Atlanta, Georgia 30303
Attention: Frank Brown
Facsimile: (404) 877.1938
E-Mail:fbrown@cisatlanta.org
With a copy to (which shall not constitute notice):
Alston & Bird LLP
Attn: Brian Harvel
1201 West Peachtree Street
Atlanta, Georgia 30309
If to DCSD: Dekalb County School District
Attn: Dr. Devon Horton
Superintendent
Dekalb Public Schools
1701 Mountain Industrial Boulevard
Stone Mountain, Georgia 30236
AGREED TO AND ACCEPTED BY:
Communities In Schools of Atlanta:
By: ____________________________
Name: Frank Brown, Esq.
Title: Chief Executive Officer
Date: July ____, 2023
Dekalb Public Schools:
By: ____________________________
Name: Dr. Devon Horton
Title: Superintendent
Date: July ____, 2023
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Exhibit A: The CIS Model Service Delivery
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The key elements of the CIS Model include:
1. CIS Site Team
The CIS site team is led by a CIS Site Coordinator responsible for planning and managing all CIS
operations at the site and providing all Services. The site coordinator works closely with school
administrators, staff and teachers in this effort. The remaining part of the team may include varied
combinations of additional CIS staff, reassigned or repositioned staff, partners and volunteers, each with
defined roles and responsibilities based on CIS site operations plans.
2. Annual Needs Assessment
Each year CIS identifies needs based on multiple sources of data. These may include data collected by
DCSD and schools as part of overall school improvement initiatives, surveys and discussions with
staff, parents and students, and evaluation results from the previous year. Needs are prioritized in
consultation with school administrators and are used as the foundation for site operations planning.
3. Annual Site Operations Planning
Each year the CIS site team develops a comprehensive site operation plan to address identified needs. The
plan includes measurable objectives, as well as procedures for delivering Levels One and Two services,
monitoring and adjusting services, and evaluating and reporting effectiveness.
4. Delivery of Evidence-Based Services
According to the site operations plan, widely accessible Level One services are provided to help address
identified school-wide needs or to build and reinforce student assets. Targeted and sustained Level Two
services are provided for specific students who are identified as having the greatest risk of eventually
dropping out of school. Level Two services are provided based on individualized assessments and plans. CIS
Total Quality System standards define the frequency and saturation levels of services required for full
implementation of the CIS Model.
5. Monitoring and Adjusting Services
According to the site operations plan, the CIS site team regularly monitors and adjusts services as needed to
maximize effectiveness and impact. The team also provides regular progress reports to school and affiliate
leadership.
6. Evaluating the Effectiveness of Services
According to the site operations plan and the affiliate’s uniform data collection system, the CIS site team
implements a systematic data collection plan to evaluate the effectiveness of services on achieving school-wide
goals and addressing the needs of individual students, which goals and metrics are set forth in Appendix 2.
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7. Annual Reporting
The CIS Atlanta Leadership provides annual reports no later than August 1, 2024, unless there is a
district or state delay in data sharing. These reports are instrumental in planning site services for the
following year, as well as contributing to affiliate level reports for partners, the state office (if
appropriate) and the national office.
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Exhibit B:
Communities in Schools
Evaluation Requirements and Assurances
1. In compliance with CIS National Accreditation standards, CIS of Atlanta is required to collect data
on students to whom they provide case-management services, including data on students who
have exited the program and, in some cases, non-participants. The following data elements are
required:
• Unique student identifier
• Grade level
• Age
• Ethnicity
• Gender
• Free/reduced price lunch status
• Zip code
• English language learner (ELL) status
• Individualized Education Program (IEP) status
• Risk factors
• State test scores if applicable
• District benchmark tests, if available
• Grades
• Courses failed
• Credits earned
• Attendance
• Discipline records — ISS, OSS, disciplinary incidents
• Graduation data including plans for post-secondary education, if available
• Dropout data
• Retention data
• Parental engagement data
• Survey data (teachers, students, parents, etc.)
2. Tier II and Tier III (case-management) service delivery by CIS, including type of service and
service level.
3. Tier I (schoolwide) service delivery, including type of service and number of students served. The
following data elements are required:
• School-wide attendance rate
• Behavior- Suspension rate
• 4-year and 5-year graduation rate
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Exhibit C:
LIST OF SCHOOLS
2023-2024
1. Clarkston High School
2. Columbia High School
3. Cross Keys High School
4. Stone Mountain High School
5. Towers High School
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Exhibit D:
Dekalb Public Schools
Schedule for Payment of Services: 2023-2024
Communities In Schools of Atlanta will provide a monthly data report to DCSD, along
with a monthly invoice for services rendered. CIS Atlanta will provide all necessary ACH
Authorization to Dekalb County School District to process payments. Invoices are
submitted monthly along with Monthly Program Data Reports. The payment schedule for
the contracted amount of $325,000.00 is as follows:
Payment Due Dates Payment Amount
August 15, 2023 $32,500.00
September 15, 2023 $32,500.00
October 16, 2023 $32,500.00
November 15, 2023 $32,500.00
December 15, 2023 $32,500.00
January 16, 2024 $32,500.00
February 15, 2024 $32,500.00
March 15, 2024 $32,500.00
April 15, 2024 $32,500.00
May 15, 2024 $32,500.00
____________________________________________________________________
Total $325,000.00
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Appendix 1 – Services
During the term hereof, CIS shall provide the following services pursuant to the Agreement:
• Conduct a Needs Assessment to analyze multiple data points to determine the needs of the
individual students, school, and community
• Utilize the data from the Needs Assessment to identify the tiered supports that will be offered
to Clarkston High School, Columbia High School, Cross Keys High School, Stone Mountain High
School and Towers High School.
Tier I: School Wide Services
Tier II: Targeted Programs
Tier III: Individualized Support
• Create a Support Plan for each student on the assigned caseload and school
• Coordinate additional community-based supports for Clarkston High School, Columbia High
School, Cross Keys High School, Stone Mountain High School and Towers High School that are in
alignment with the school's Graduation Rate Improvement Plan which is an extension of the
School's Improvement Plan
• Provide quarterly written updates on assigned caseload to include data on the tiered supports
offered to
• Present an annual evaluation that will include data on the success of the tiered supports
provided to the identified students on caseload
• Serve a caseload that meets CIS caseload saturation which consists of at-risk students identified
by the principal and/or advisory support team (i.e., insufficient credits for graduation,
attendance, discipline, home-family challenges, etc.).
• Serve a caseload of 40-65 high school students with a focus on social emotional learning,
building caring relationships, and preparing for academic success in high school.
• Conduct individual and group integrated supports to include:
o Conduct home visits
o Conduct activities to improve their academic progress
o Monitor academic performance, attendance, and discipline
o Contact parents to perform status checks
o Conduct parent engagement activities
o Collaborate with Counselors to ensure students participate in credit recovery
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Appendix 2 – Program Goals and Metrics
Attendance
• 85% overall average attendance rate for case-managed students
• 65% of case-managed students will have an attendance rate of 90% or higher
Behavior
• 80% of the case-managed students will receive no In-School or Out-of-School Suspensions
Core Courses
• 85% of the case-managed students will fail no more than one core class during the 2022-2023
school year.
• 75% of case-managed students will pass all core courses
Promotion/Graduation
• 90% of case-managed students will remain in school
• 90% of case-managed students will be promoted to the next grade.
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