Pays HERO up to $45,000 to help Emerson Elementary design a structured recess program

HERO will advise Emerson Elementary School on designing and running a structured recess program that reduces conflicts and keeps the playground safe and inclusive. It will also help the school run physical activity workshops. The term is August 11, 2025 to May 28, 2026, and the district can pay up to $45,000. The work started before the board vote.

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Vendor / partner: HERO · Oakland, CA
Action: New agreement
Category: Classroom & academic programs
Term: Aug 11, 2025 – May 28, 2026
This vote: $45,000
Schools: Emerson Elementary School
Funding: PTA Local Schools and Unrestricted Supplemental Funds
Resource / site: 0002-115, 9337-115
Vendor no.: 002055
Presented by: Chief Academic Officer
File: 25-1888 · agenda L.-34
Outcome: Adopted on the General Consent Report, Aug 27, 2025

Official text

Ratification by the Board of Education of a Services Agreement 2025-2026 by and between the District and HERO, Oakland, CA, for the latter to provide consultation services to support the school in designing and implementing a structured recess program that enhances student engagement, reduces conflicts, and fosters a safe and inclusive playground environment, including structured guidance on integrating monthly leadership workshops, interactive cooperative games, and recess-based student development; and support the school in implementing physical activity workshops that promote social-emotional learning and skill development at Emerson Elementary School, for the period of August 11, 2025 through May 28, 2026, in an amount not to exceed $45,000.00.

History

Aug 27, 2025 Adopted on the General Consent Report

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