Agenda Item
b. Renewal of Memorandum of Understanding (MOU): Communities in Schools (Not to exceed $325,000)
Summary: Presented by: Triscilla Weaver, Ph.D., Chief of Access & Opportunity, Division of Access & Opportunity,
Kishia K. Towns, Ph.D., Chief, Wrap Around Services, Division of Wrap Around Services
Request: It is requested that the DeKalb Board of Education approve the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between Communities in Schools of Atlanta, Inc., and the DeKalb County School District (DCSD) one additional year for an amount not to exceed $325,000.
Why: This request supports Strategic Goals 1: Student Success with Equity and Access and Strategic Goals 4: 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 the 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 utilizing funds from Purchased Professional and Technical Services under Title IV - Account Code: 462.2100.530000.03221.7020.1779.8010.090.2022.
Contact: Kishia Towns, Ph.D., Chief of Wrap Around Services, Division of Wrap Around Services, 678.676.1200
Triscilla Weaver, Ph.D., Chief of Access & Opportunity, Division of Access & Opportunity, 678-676-1200
Mr. Christopher Key, Executive Director, Student Advancement, Division of Wrap Around Services, 678-676-1200
Effective: Upon Board Approval
Status: Approved by the Office of Legal Affairs