Approves up to $10,000 for Playworks to run a recess coach program at New Highland Academy

The district is approving a contract with Playworks for a full-time coach who helps lead positive play at recess at New Highland Academy. The coach also trains the noon supervisor and student junior coaches in healthy play and safety. The contract period is January 6 to March 13, 2020. The text also mentions a COVID amendment without describing it.

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Vendor / partner: Playworks · Oakland, CA
Action: New agreement
Category: Classroom & academic programs
Term: Jan 6, 2020 – Mar 13, 2020
This vote: $10,000
Schools: New Highland Academy
Funding: Iasa-i Basic Grants Low Income
Resource / site: 3010-125
Vendor no.: 003388
Presented by: Chief Academic Officer
File: 20-0781 · agenda P.-68
Outcome: Adopted on the General Consent Report, May 13, 2020

Official text

Approval by the Board of Education of a Professional Services Contract between the District and Playworks, Oakland, CA, for the latter to provide: the contractor, Playworks, will provide a full time TeamUp coach who will help facilitate positive play at recess, provide comprehensive on-site training and support in youth development, group management, and safety to the identified school site Noon Supervisor. Playworks coordinator, will train Noon Supervisor and student Junior coaches in healthy play and physical activities for all enrolled elementary-age students. Playworks TeamUp Coordinator will be on-site for five-days each month to model and teach fair and cooperative strategies, games, and systems to develop and sustain a positive educational culture for everyone, starting at recess at New Highland Academy (ES) for the period of January 6, 2020 through March 13, 2020 in an amount not to exceed $10,000.00 and COVID Amendment thereto.

History

May 13, 2020 Adopted on the General Consent Report

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