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Board discusses formalizing MOU with Rules World for after‑school care; legal check requested
Summary
Board heard a proposal to formalize a memorandum of understanding with nonprofit Rules World to provide after‑school care at some district sites, especially for students with behavioral needs; administrators will check for conflicts of interest and legal concerns before returning with a finalized MOU.
Superintendent Dr. Perry and staff asked the board whether to proceed with a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Rules World, a nonprofit after‑school care provider that already operates in district schools. Administration said Rules World has capacity to serve students with behavioral needs and could fill gaps if federal 21st Century funding is reduced. The proposed MOU would mirror an existing agreement used with the Boys & Girls Club and would not be exclusive; other providers may also be considered.
Board members asked whether any employee ownership or financial conflict of interest existed. Administration said the provider is a 501(c)(3) and that, in practice, employees who have relationships to external providers already work in similar arrangements; the superintendent offered to have the district attorney review the specific relationship to ensure there is no conflict. The board signaled no objection to the district continuing work on the MOU and indicated administration could return with a formal agreement for a vote once legal review is complete.
Administrators noted the MOU is intended to maintain before/after-school childcare capacity for families and to ensure care for students with higher behavioral needs who may not be accepted by other providers.
