Playworks

OUSD vendor no. 003388OrganizationOakland, CAOn the consent report Oct 10, 2019 – May 13, 2026

$1.18Mnot to exceed, approved on consent
36items approved on consent
43official Legistar records, all years

About this vendor

Playworks is a national nonprofit that helps schools and youth programs create safe, inclusive play environments. It offers staff training, onsite coaching, online learning and resources for recess and games. Its stated mission is to improve children's health and well-being by increasing opportunities for physical activity and safe, meaningful play.

Registered name
Playworks Education Energized
Type
Nonprofit
Address
1440 Broadway STE 200 PMB 161 Oakland, CA 94612

Researched by AI from public sources on Oct 2, 2026, checked by a second, independent AI review, with every contact detail matched to a cited page. Not from OUSD or Legistar; may be incomplete or out of date. Sources: Playworks Education Energized - Nonprofit Explorer - ProPublica, About Playworks, Contact Us - Playworks.

What the district contracts them for

  • Classroom & academic programs 31
  • Student health, support & family services 5
  • New agreement 34
  • Amendment 2

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Official information from Legistar

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OUSD vendor number
003388
Named in the agenda text as
Playworks
Presenting offices
Chief Academic Officer (43)
Record types
Agreement or Contract (43)
Funding sources
AB1840 School Consolidation; CCSPP Implementation Grant; Carol White Pep Grant; Carol White Physical Education Program (PEP) Grant; ESSA: Comp Support & Improvmt; Expanded Learning Opp Prop98; Iasa-i Basic Grants Low Income; School Improvement Grant SIG; School Improvement Grant Sig; Title 4 - Student Support; Unrest Concentration Support; Unrest Supplemental Support; Unrestricted Concentration Support; Unrestricted Concentration Support ; Unrestricted Supplemental Support; Unrestricted Concentration Support; Unrestricted Supplemental Support; Unrestricted Supplemental; Unrestricted Supplemental Support
Resource / site codes
0002-1060002-1230002-1310002-1330002-175, 0003-1750002-1780002-179, 0003-1790002-179, 4127-1790002-186, 0003-1860002-186; 0003-1860003-1490003-1790041-1383010-1253180-1233180-1493182-1173182-1794127-1785854-9226332-1176332-1386332-1656332-1756332-1776332-1786332-1797425-177VR20-00501

Approved on the consent report (36)

  1. Pays Playworks up to $38,000 for a recess coordinator at Manzanita SEED ElementaryMay 13, 2026 · O.-73 · 26-0918 · Aug 8, 2025 – May 29, 2026 · Adopted on the General Consent ReportAfter work began
    $38Knot to exceed
  2. Ratifies up to $38,000 for Playworks recess coaching and staff training at Fruitvale ElementarySep 24, 2025 · O.-48 · 25-2162 · Aug 18, 2025 – May 28, 2026 · Adopted on the General Consent ReportAfter work began
    $38Knot to exceed
  3. Ratifies up to $36,000 for a Playworks on-site coach for recess and student leaders at Esperanza ElementarySep 24, 2025 · O.-54 · 25-2169 · Aug 14, 2025 – May 28, 2026 · Adopted on the General Consent ReportAfter work began
    $36Knot to exceed
  4. Pays Playworks up to $65,000 for a full-time recess and game coach at Bridges Academy @MelroseSep 10, 2025 · O.-40 · 25-1998 · Aug 1, 2025 – Jul 31, 2026 · Adopted on the General Consent ReportAfter work began
    $65Knot to exceed
  5. Pays Playworks up to $65,000 for a fitness and recess coach at Acorn Woodland ElementarySep 10, 2025 · O.-46 · 25-2023 · Aug 11, 2025 – May 29, 2026 · Adopted on the General Consent ReportAfter work began
    $65Knot to exceed
  6. Ratifies up to $13,500 for Playworks' recess program at Fruitvale ElementaryApr 9, 2025 · L.-59 · 25-0771 · Jan 31, 2025 – Jun 30, 2025 · Adopted on the General Consent ReportAfter work began
    $14Knot to exceed
  7. Ratifies up to $36,000 for Playworks to place a trained site specialist at Manzanita SEED ElementaryFeb 26, 2025 · L.-16 · 25-0263 · Aug 12, 2024 – May 29, 2025 · Adopted on the General Consent ReportAfter work began
    $36Knot to exceed
  8. Pays Playworks up to $26,674.22 to supervise recess games at Manzanita Community ElementaryJan 8, 2025 · L.-66 · 24-3117 · Aug 19, 2024 – May 27, 2025 · Adopted on the General Consent ReportAfter work began
    $27Knot to exceed
  9. Pays Playworks up to $62,000 for a full-time recess coach at Bridges Academy @ MelroseSep 25, 2024 · T.-68 · 24-2210 · Aug 15, 2024 – May 29, 2025 · Adopted on the General Consent ReportAfter work began
    $62Knot to exceed
  10. Pays Playworks up to $62,000 for a recess and fitness coach at Acorn Woodland ElementarySep 11, 2024 · T.-73 · 24-2069 · Aug 12, 2024 – May 30, 2025 · Adopted on the General Consent ReportAfter work began
    $62Knot to exceed
  11. Pays Playworks up to $24,000 to train Markham Elementary teachers and student leaders in structured playMay 22, 2024 · T.-33 · 24-0997 · Sep 1, 2023 – May 31, 2024 · Adopted on the General Consent ReportAfter work began
    $24Knot to exceed
  12. Pays Playworks up to $59,000 for recess coaching and play programs at Bridges AcademyApr 10, 2024 · T.-24 · 24-0597 · Aug 16, 2023 – May 23, 2024 · Adopted on the General Consent ReportAfter work began
    $59Knot to exceed
  13. Pays Playworks up to $34,000 for a site specialist at Manzanita SEED to build school cultureApr 10, 2024 · T.-34 · 24-0621 · Aug 16, 2023 – May 23, 2024 · Adopted on the General Consent ReportAfter work began
    $34Knot to exceed
  14. Pays Playworks up to $59,000 for a school coach at Acorn Woodland ElementaryOct 25, 2023 · T.-64 · 23-2259 · Aug 7, 2023 – May 24, 2024 · Adopted on the General Consent ReportAfter work began
    $59Knot to exceed
  15. Ratifies $13,000 for Playworks to train staff to improve recess at Acorn WoodlandApr 26, 2023 · T.-52 · 23-0902 · Jan 3, 2023 – May 26, 2023 · Adopted on the General Consent ReportAfter work began
    $13Knot to exceed
  16. Pays Playworks up to $22,000 for structured recess support at Markham ElementaryApr 12, 2023 · T.-38 · 23-0607 · Jun 13, 2022 – May 25, 2023 · Adopted on the General Consent ReportAfter work began
    $22Knot to exceed
  17. Pays Playworks up to $27,000 for recess coaches and games at Manzanita Community ElementaryApr 12, 2023 · T.-39 · 23-0608 · Feb 1, 2023 – May 25, 2023 · Adopted on the General Consent ReportAfter work began
    $27Knot to exceed
  18. Ratifies $55,000 for Playworks to run recess coaching and games at Bridges AcademyMar 8, 2023 · T.-14 · 23-0359 · Aug 22, 2022 – May 26, 2023 · Adopted on the General Consent ReportAfter work began
    $55Knot to exceed
  19. Pays Playworks up to $27,000 for a recess coach to build a positive school culture at Manzanita CommunityNov 9, 2022 · S.-55 · 22-2460 · Oct 10, 2022 – Jan 31, 2023 · Adopted on the General Consent ReportAfter work began
    $27Knot to exceed
  20. Pays Playworks up to $1,000 to support yard staff at Chabot Elementary SchoolApr 27, 2022 · V.-24 · 22-0813 · Mar 28, 2022 – Jun 30, 2022 · Adopted on the General Consent ReportAfter work began
    $1Knot to exceed
  21. Pays Playworks up to $15,960 for a recess and game-time coach at Bridges Academy @ MelroseDec 15, 2021 · V.-22 · 21-2868 · Aug 9, 2021 – May 31, 2022 · Adopted on the General Consent ReportAfter work began
    $16Knot to exceed
  22. Pays Playworks up to $25,040 for a recess and game-time coach at Bridges Academy @ MelroseDec 15, 2021 · V.-23 · 21-2869 · Sep 1, 2021 – May 27, 2022 · Adopted on the General Consent ReportAfter work began
    $25Knot to exceed
  23. Pays Playworks up to $17,500 for AmeriCorps literacy and family support at Esperanza ElementaryDec 15, 2021 · V.-24 · 21-2870 · Oct 5, 2021 – May 31, 2022 · Adopted on the General Consent ReportAfter work began
    $18Knot to exceed
  24. Pays Playworks up to $33,900 for a recess and game-time coach at Manzanita Community ElementaryDec 15, 2021 · V.-29 · 21-2892 · Nov 1, 2021 – May 25, 2022 · Adopted on the General Consent ReportAfter work began
    $34Knot to exceed
  25. Pays Playworks up to $15,000 for a teacher training course on play at Manzanita Community ElementaryMar 10, 2021 · V.-8 · 21-0290 · Feb 8, 2021 – May 21, 2021 · Adopted on the General Consent ReportAfter work began
    $15Knot to exceed
  26. Adds $3,200 to Playworks contract for more recess and play programs at Community UnitedMay 13, 2020 · P.-24 · 20-0511 · Aug 12, 2019 – May 28, 2020 · Adopted on the General Consent ReportRaises existing contract
    +$3Knew total $36K
  27. Adds $38,934 to Playworks contract for an extra play coach at Futures ElementaryMay 13, 2020 · P.-25 · 20-0512 · Aug 12, 2019 – May 28, 2020 · Adopted on the General Consent ReportRaises existing contractLarge increase
    +$39Knew total $71K
  28. Approves up to $10,000 for Playworks to run a recess coach program at New Highland AcademyMay 13, 2020 · P.-68 · 20-0781 · Jan 6, 2020 – Mar 13, 2020 · Adopted on the General Consent ReportAfter work began
    $10Knot to exceed
  29. Pays Playworks up to $19,249 for a full-time recess coach at International Community SchoolFeb 12, 2020 · P.-30 · 20-0102 · Aug 12, 2019 – May 28, 2020 · Adopted on the General Consent ReportAfter work began
    $19Knot to exceed
  30. Pays Playworks up to $40,000 to train recess staff at up to 40 sites and supply play equipmentFeb 12, 2020 · P.-31 · 20-0103 · Jan 31, 2020 – Jun 30, 2020 · Adopted on the General Consent ReportAfter work began
    $40Knot to exceed
  31. Pays Playworks up to $18,430 for a recess and game-time coach at Fruitvale ElementaryJan 22, 2020 · P.-19 · 19-2669 · Sep 2, 2019 – May 28, 2020 · Adopted on the General Consent ReportAfter work began
    $18Knot to exceed
  32. Pays Playworks up to $36,375 for recess and play programs at Bridges Academy at MelroseDec 11, 2019 · P.-53 · 19-2222 · Aug 28, 2019 – May 31, 2020 · Adopted on the General Consent ReportAfter work began
    $36Knot to exceed
  33. Pays Playworks up to $32,500 for recess and game programs at Community United ElementaryOct 10, 2019 · P.-58 · 19-1860 · Aug 12, 2019 – May 28, 2020 · Adopted on the General Consent ReportAfter work began
    $33Knot to exceed
  34. Pays Playworks up to $32,500 for a recess coach at Futures ElementaryOct 10, 2019 · P.-61 · 19-1863 · Aug 12, 2019 – May 28, 2020 · Adopted on the General Consent ReportAfter work began
    $33Knot to exceed
  35. Pays Playworks up to $19,000 for recess and game programs at Lincoln ElementaryOct 10, 2019 · P.-62 · 19-1866 · Aug 12, 2019 – May 28, 2020 · Adopted on the General Consent ReportAfter work began
    $19Knot to exceed
  36. Pays Playworks up to $60,000 for coaching and game programs at Manzanita Community ElementaryOct 10, 2019 · P.-83 · 19-1914 · Sep 23, 2019 – May 28, 2020 · Adopted on the General Consent ReportAfter work began
    $60Knot to exceed

All Legistar records (43)

Every Legistar record carrying this vendor number in any year, on consent or not, plus records Legistar links to this vendor's consent items (for example, an amendment's original agreement). Newest first.

DateFileOfficial titleTypeStatus
Oct 14, 202626-2089Services Agreement 2026-2027 - Playworks - Acorn Woodland Elementary SchoolChief Academic OfficerAgreement or ContractBoard, General Consent Report
May 13, 202626-0918Services Agreement 2025-2026 - Playworks - Manzanita SEED Elementary SchoolChief Academic Officer · Enactment no. 26-0818 · Plain-English summaryAgreement or ContractPassed
Sep 24, 202525-2169Services Agreement 2025-2026 - Playworks - Esperanza Elementary SchoolChief Academic Officer · Enactment no. 25-1620 · Plain-English summaryAgreement or ContractPassed
Sep 24, 202525-2162Services Agreement 2025-2026 - Playworks - Fruitvale Elementary SchoolChief Academic Officer · Enactment no. 25-1614 · Plain-English summaryAgreement or ContractPassed
Sep 10, 202525-2023Services Agreement 2025-2026 - Playworks - Acorn Woodland Elementary SchoolChief Academic Officer · Enactment no. 25-1516 · Plain-English summaryAgreement or ContractPassed
Sep 10, 202525-1998Services Agreement 2025-2026 - Playworks - Bridges Academy @MelroseChief Academic Officer · Enactment no. 25-1510 · Plain-English summaryAgreement or ContractPassed
Apr 9, 202525-0771Services Agreement 2024-2025 - Playworks - Fruitvale Elementary SchoolChief Academic Officer · Enactment no. 25-0495 · Plain-English summaryAgreement or ContractPassed
Feb 26, 202525-0263Services Agreement 2024-2025 - Playworks - Manzanita SEED Elementary SchoolChief Academic Officer · Enactment no. 25-0163 · Plain-English summaryAgreement or ContractPassed
Jan 8, 202524-3117Services Agreement 2024-2025 - Playworks - Manzanita Community Elementary SchoolChief Academic Officer · Enactment no. 24-2365 · Plain-English summaryAgreement or ContractPassed
Sep 25, 202424-2210Services Agreement 2024-2025 - Playworks - Bridges Academy @ MelroseChief Academic Officer · Enactment no. 24-1768 · Plain-English summaryAgreement or ContractPassed
Sep 11, 202424-2069Services Agreement 2024-2025 - Playworks - Acorn Woodland Elementary SchoolChief Academic Officer · Enactment no. 24-1642 · Plain-English summaryAgreement or ContractPassed
May 22, 202424-0997Services Agreement 2023-2024 - Playworks - Markham Elementary SchoolChief Academic Officer · Enactment no. 24-0932 · Plain-English summaryAgreement or ContractPassed
Apr 10, 202424-0621Services Agreement 2023-2024 - Playworks - Manzanita SEED Elementary SchoolChief Academic Officer · Enactment no. 24-0606 · Plain-English summaryAgreement or ContractPassed
Apr 10, 202424-0597Services Agreement 2023-2024 - Playworks - Bridges Academy @ MelroseChief Academic Officer · Enactment no. 24-0596 · Plain-English summaryAgreement or ContractPassed
Oct 25, 202323-2259Services Agreement 2023-2024 - Playworks - Acorn Woodland Elementary SchoolChief Academic Officer · Enactment no. 23-1875 · Plain-English summaryAgreement or ContractPassed
Apr 26, 202323-0902Services Agreement 2022-2023 - Playworks - Acorn Woodland Elementary SchoolChief Academic Officer · Enactment no. 23-0735 · Plain-English summaryAgreement or ContractPassed
Apr 12, 202323-0608Services Agreement 2022-2023 - Playworks - Manzanita Community Elementary SchoolChief Academic Officer · Enactment no. 23-0616 · Plain-English summaryAgreement or ContractPassed
Apr 12, 202323-0607Services Agreement 2022-2023 - Playworks - Markham Elementary SchoolChief Academic Officer · Enactment no. 23-0615 · Plain-English summaryAgreement or ContractPassed
Mar 8, 202323-0359Services Agreement 2022-2023 - Playworks - Bridges AcademyChief Academic Officer · Enactment no. 23-0441 · Plain-English summaryAgreement or ContractPassed
Nov 9, 202222-2460Services Agreement 2022-2023 - Playworks - Manzanita Community Elementary SchoolChief Academic Officer · Enactment no. 22-1924 · Plain-English summaryAgreement or ContractPassed
Apr 27, 202222-0813Services Agreement 2021-2022 - Playworks - Chabot Elementary SchoolChief Academic Officer · Enactment no. 22-0698 · Plain-English summaryAgreement or ContractPassed
Dec 15, 202121-2892Services Agreement 2021-2022 - Playworks - Manzanita Community Elementary SchoolChief Academic Officer · Enactment no. 21-2010 · Plain-English summaryAgreement or ContractPassed
Dec 15, 202121-2870Services Agreement 2021-2022 - Playworks - Esperanza Elementary SchoolChief Academic Officer · Enactment no. 21-2005 · Plain-English summaryAgreement or ContractPassed
Dec 15, 202121-2869Services Agreement 2021-2022 - Playworks - Bridges Academy @ Melrose Elementary SchoolChief Academic Officer · Enactment no. 21-2004 · Plain-English summaryAgreement or ContractPassed
Dec 15, 202121-2868Services Agreement 2021-2022 - Playworks - Bridges Academy @ Melrose Elementary SchoolChief Academic Officer · Enactment no. 21-2003 · Plain-English summaryAgreement or ContractPassed
Mar 10, 202121-0290Professional Services Agreement 2020-2021 - Playworks - Manzanita Community Elementary SchoolChief Academic Officer · Enactment no. 21-0301 · Plain-English summaryAgreement or ContractPassed
May 13, 202020-0781Professional Services Contract - Playworks - New Highland Academy Elementary SchoolChief Academic Officer · Enactment no. 20-0645 · Plain-English summaryAgreement or ContractPassed
May 13, 202020-0512Amendment No. 1, Professional Services Contract - Playworks - Futures Elementary SchoolChief Academic Officer · Enactment no. 20-0602 · Plain-English summaryAgreement or ContractPassed
May 13, 202020-0511Amendment No. 1, Professional Services Contract - Playworks - Community United Elementary SchoolChief Academic Officer · Enactment no. 20-0601 · Plain-English summaryAgreement or ContractPassed
Feb 12, 202020-0103Professional Services Contract - Playworks - Community Schools and Student Services DepartmentChief Academic Officer · Enactment no. 20-0210 · Plain-English summaryAgreement or ContractPassed
Feb 12, 202020-0102Professional Services Contract - Playworks - International Community SchoolChief Academic Officer · Enactment no. 20-0209 · Plain-English summaryAgreement or ContractPassed
Jan 22, 202019-2669Professional Services Contract - Playworks - Fruitvale Elementary SchoolChief Academic Officer · Enactment no. 20-0123 · Plain-English summaryAgreement or ContractPassed
Dec 11, 201919-2222Professional Services Contract - Playworks - Bridges Academy @ MelroseChief Academic Officer · Enactment no. 19-1813 · Plain-English summaryAgreement or ContractPassed
Oct 10, 201919-1914Professional Services Contract - Playworks - Manzanita Community Elementary SchoolChief Academic Officer · Enactment no. 19-1506 · Plain-English summaryAgreement or ContractPassed
Oct 10, 201919-1866Professional Services Contract - Playworks - Lincoln Elementary SchoolChief Academic Officer · Enactment no. 19-1485 · Plain-English summaryAgreement or ContractPassed
Oct 10, 201919-1863Professional Services Contract - Playworks - Futures Elementary SchoolChief Academic Officer · Enactment no. 19-1484 · Plain-English summaryAgreement or ContractPassed
Oct 10, 201919-1860Professional Services Contract - Playworks - Community United Elementary SchoolChief Academic Officer · Enactment no. 19-1481 · Plain-English summaryAgreement or ContractPassed
Apr 24, 201919-0596Professional Services Contract - Playworks - Manzanita SEED Elementary SchoolChief Academic Officer · Enactment no. 19-0565Agreement or ContractPassed
Mar 13, 201919-0304Professional Services Contract - Playworks - Bridges AcademyChief Academic Officer · Enactment no. 19-0422Agreement or ContractPassed
Dec 12, 201818-2368Professional Services Contract - Playworks - Laurel Elementary SchoolChief Academic Officer · Enactment no. 18-1891Agreement or ContractPassed
Oct 24, 201818-2087Professional Services Contract - Playworks - International Community SchoolChief Academic Officer · Enactment no. 18-1668Agreement or ContractPassed
Oct 24, 201818-2082Professional Services Contract - Playworks - Futures Elementary SchoolChief Academic Officer · Enactment no. 18-1667Agreement or ContractPassed
Oct 24, 201818-2047Professional Services Contract - Playworks - Community Schools and Student Services DepartmentChief Academic Officer · Enactment no. 18-1657Agreement or ContractPassed

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