Review Agenda Item
Meeting Date: 1/8/2025 - 4:30 PM
Category: Grant
Type: Action
Subject: 13.2 Accept Grant from Excellence in Education to Purchase Books for 5th Grade Reading Buddy Program
District Goals and Beliefs:
Belief 1 - Students are the focus of all decisions.
Belief 4 - The physical, social, and emotional well-being of students results from a partnership between families, the school staff, and the community.
Belief 8 - Schools, families and the community are partners in helping students develop a sense of ownership for their learning.
Community Connections - 3.1 Partner with students, families, educators, staff, and community to provide an educational experience that is committed to acceptance, inclusion, and equitable outcomes to increase belonging for all.
Enclosure Staff Report Grant Form Grant request
File Attachment:
Staff Report - Ex in Ed.pdf
Grant Form Excellence in Education Fifth Grade Reading Buddies.pdf
5th grade reading buddies TTR.pdf
Summary: This grant will be used to grow the preschool library so future 5th grade buddies will have access to these books. The 5th graders will all get a book to build their library at home as a thank you for supporting literacy.
Funding: Excellence in Education: $3,063.76
Recommendation: Accept the grant from Excellence in Education to purchase books for the 5th Grade Reading Buddy Program.
Approvals:
Recommended By:
Signed By:
Annamarie Cohen - Executive Director of Student Services
Signed By:
Kerstin Kramer - Superintendent CLO
Vote Results:

Original Motion
Member Patrick Mooney Moved, Member Kirsten Livak seconded to approve the Original motion 'Accept the grant from Excellence in Education to purchase books for the 5th Grade Reading Buddy Program.'. Upon a Roll-Call Vote being taken, the vote was: Aye: 3 Nay: 0.
The motion Carried 3 - 0
   
Kirsten Livak     Yes
Patrick Mooney     Yes
Denyelle Nishimori     Yes