Ratifies Stanford research on heavy metal soil contamination at certain district sites, at no cost

Researchers from Stanford University (Leland Stanford Junior University) will assess the extent and severity of heavy metal soil contamination at certain district sites, and the risk it poses to students and staff. The agreement costs the district nothing and runs September 29, 2021 through September 28, 2022. The agreement period began before this ratification.

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Vendor / partner: Leland Stanford Junior University
Action: MOU or data sharing
Category: School buildings & construction
Term: Sep 29, 2021 – Sep 28, 2022
Presented by: General Counsel
File: 21-2506 · agenda V.-36
Outcome: Adopted on the General Consent Report, Oct 27, 2021

Official text

Ratification by the Board of Education of the Research Collaboration Agreement by and between Leland Stanford Junior University and the District to allow researchers from the former to assess the extent of, severity of, and risk to students/staff from heavy metal soil contamination in certain District sites, via the Office of the Chief of Staff, for the term September 29, 2021 through September 28, 2022, at no cost to the District.

History

Oct 27, 2021 Adopted on the General Consent Report

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