Ratifies Buddhist Tzu Chi Medical Foundation's free vision screening and glasses at Franklin Elementary

The foundation would screen students' vision, identify who needs corrective glasses, and provide glasses at no cost if a family cannot afford them. The agreement runs from August 18, 2025 through May 28, 2026 and costs the district nothing. The period began before the board's vote, which approves it after the fact.

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Vendor / partner: Buddhist Tzu Chi Medical Foundation · El Monte, CA
Action: MOU or data sharing
Category: Student health, support & family services
Term: Aug 18, 2025 – May 28, 2026
Schools: Franklin Elementary School
Funding: No Fiscal Impact
Presented by: Chief Academic Officer
File: 25-2157 · agenda O.-43
Outcome: Adopted on the General Consent Report, Sep 24, 2025

Official text

Ratification by the Board of Education of a No Cost Services Agreement - 2025-2026 by and between the District and Buddhist Tzu Chi Medical Foundation, El Monte, CA, for the latter to provide vision screening for students and identify if they need corrective glasses; provide corrective glasses at no cost, if family cannot afford, at Franklin Elementary School, for the period of August 18, 2025 through May 28, 2026, at no cost to the District.

History

Sep 24, 2025 Adopted on the General Consent Report

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