Accepts $1,198,000 more in state funding for the CalNew program supporting newcomer students

The district accepts an increase of $1,198,000 from the California Department of Social Services for the California Newcomer Education & Well Being (CalNew) program. The not-to-exceed amount of the agreement rises from $3,578,306.56 to $4,776,306.56. The program provides outreach, case management and wellness supports for newcomers, and the term is unchanged at July 1, 2021 through June 30, 2027.

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Vendor / partner: California Department of Social Services
Action: Grant or funding in
Category: Student health, support & family services
Term: Jul 1, 2021 – Jun 30, 2027
This vote: $1,198,000
Previous total: $3,578,306.56
New total: $4,776,306.56
Presented by: Chief Academic Officer
File: 26-0598 · agenda O.-30
Outcome: Adopted on the General Consent Report, Apr 22, 2026

Official text

Approval by the Board of Education of Amendment No. 4, Standard Agreement - State of California - Health and Human Services Agency - California Department of Social Services by and between the State of California and the District, with the latter accepting an increase in California Newcomer Education & Well Being funding in the amount of $1,198,000.00, increasing the Agreement not to exceed amount from $3,578,306.56 to $4,776,306.56, to continue the "CalNew" Program, providing outreach, case management and wellness supports for newcomers, for the unchanged term of July 1, 2021 through June 30, 2027. All other terms and conditions of the Agreement remain in full force and effect.

History

Apr 22, 2026 Adopted on the General Consent Report

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