Agenda Item
a. Letter of Agreement Between the DCSD and Communities in Schools of Atlanta Inc. (Not to exceed $325,000) ~ Updated 7.7.2024
Summary: Presented by: Mr. Christopher Key, Executive Director, Student Advancement, Division of Wrap Around Services
Request: It is requested that the DeKalb County 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 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, Chief of Wrap Around Support, Division of Wrap Around Services 678.676.1200
Mr. Christopher Key, Executive Director, Student Advancement, Division of Wrap Around Services, 678-676-1200
Status: Approved by General Counsel.