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Board reviews City Year contract and grant status; staff say program shows attendance and literacy associations

5556241 · May 20, 2025
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Board members debated renewal and placement of City Year teams in schools, asked for impact data where City Year was removed, and were told the local City Year office currently has committed funding though some national offices have not.

Board members reviewed the contract and grant status of City Year, a nonprofit partner that provides near‑peer mentors and in‑school supports, and asked staff for data tying City Year presence to student outcomes.

District staff said the City Year contract under discussion continues work begun in prior years and that the local City Year office has indicated funding commitments; City Year is supported by a competitive state grant on a three‑year cycle, and the current award is in its third year. Staff said the district may seek a no‑cost…

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