Board hears IGA to expand 'Rise' program; additional schools would cost $6,000 per session
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Summary
A district presentation described an intergovernmental agreement with Oak Park Township to formalize expansion of 'Rise' programming: six existing sites would be covered initially, expansion beyond the six would be billed at $6,000 per 8–12-week session; the IGA is scheduled for board action on Feb. 24.
Representatives from the Oak Park Township and district staff presented details of an intergovernmental agreement (IGA) to formalize and expand 'Rise' programming in Oak Park schools.
The presenter (Dominique Hickman and team) said the program, which began about two years ago at six sites, now serves roughly 170 students across middle-school locations and has recently expanded to include additional elementary campuses. The proposed IGA would formalize the relationship and set an expansion-cost model: any school added beyond the initial six would be charged $6,000 per 8–12-week session.
Board members sought clarifications. A board member asked what constitutes a 'session'; district and township presenters confirmed a session is an 8–12-week period. The presenters noted that some sites are at capacity (Irving was cited as having 15 girls in a group and a waiting list) and that adding sessions would require more adult staff and funding. The team said expansion planning will consider capacity limitations and annual reviews of where to extend programming further.
The presenter asked the board to consider the IGA at a future action meeting; meeting materials referenced an action item on Feb. 24. No board vote on the IGA occurred at this meeting; the item will return for formal action on the board’s upcoming agenda.
Next steps: the IGA will appear on the board’s Feb. 24 agenda for potential approval; presenters said they will continue discussions about capacity, waiting lists and funding for additional sessions.
