Approves a free mindfulness training and curriculum agreement with Peace in Schools at Castlemont High

Peace in Schools will train a Castlemont High School teacher and provide curriculum and materials for semester-based classes on mindfulness and mediation, which build social-emotional skills. The agreement runs July 1, 2026 to June 30, 2028, at no cost to the district.

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Vendor / partner: Peace in Schools · Oakland, CA
Action: MOU or data sharing
Category: Classroom & academic programs
Term: Jul 1, 2026 – Jun 30, 2028
Schools: Castlemont High School
Funding: No Fiscal Impact
Presented by: Chief Academic Officer
File: 26-1605 · agenda R.-20
Outcome: Adopted on the General Consent Report, Aug 12, 2026

Official text

Approval by the Board of Education of a Training and Licensing Agreement by and between the District and Peace in Schools, Oakland, CA, for the latter to partner with Castlemont High School to train a teacher and provide curriculum and materials to teach class(es) on mindfulness and mediation, which will be semester based and develop crucial SEL skills for students, for the period of July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2028, at no cost to the District.

History

Aug 12, 2026 Adopted on the General Consent Report

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