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Approval by the Board of Education of a Services Agreement 2025-2026 by and between the District and Bay Area Community Resources, El Cerrito, CA, for the latter to provide targeted intensive support with a 1 to 4 Design that focuses on a managed, structured program aiming to equip Newcomer students with essential independent living skills, fostering community integration, and enhancing academic engagement, by: 1-Providing real-world application of academic knowledge and skills; 2-Systematically monitoring key academic performance indicators with utilizing internship staff; who will monitor student attendance, grade point averages, and progression toward graduation requirements; 3-Evaluating the development of social-emotional learning competencies by tracking indicators such as cultivating positive relationships with peers, family, and educators; reduction in out-of-class time, disciplinary referrals, and suspensions; and 4-Strengthening communication and engagement with students' caregivers, families.; Support one- on-one check-ins with students to address academic performance, well-being, and attendance, identifying and minimizing barriers to school participation, intended to improve attendance rates, decrease the likelihood of involvement with the justice system, and ultimately facilitate graduation; and additionally support immigration related issues, as delineated’ and support documentation specifying focal community needs at Castlemont High School, for the period of January 15, 2026, through June 30, 2026, in an amount not to exceed $34,000.00.