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Board approves Agents of Change tutoring contract to support AVID students
Summary
Trustees approved a contract with Agents of Change to supply college‑age tutors for AVID students at participating middle schools, describing a 7:1 student‑to‑tutor ratio, two rounds of training and use of local college recruits; the motion passed with the board recorded as 'all in favor.'
The Lancaster School District Board of Trustees approved an agreement to bring college‑age tutors from a vendor called Agents of Change to support AVID students in several district middle schools.
Staff and the presenter described the program model: tutors will be college students (the presenter cited Antelope Valley College as a recruiting source), trained in two phases and deployed in a roughly 7:1 student‑to‑tutor ratio during targeted sessions that reinforce standards‑based classroom work rather than provide direct answers. The presenter said initial training is scheduled for late October, followed by observations and follow‑up training after tutors begin service.
Board members asked about tutor qualifications and whether the contract would require additional district spending; staff answered that training would be provided in partnership with the Los Angeles County Office of Education and that the pilot would not increase the district’s current spending beyond approved program dollars. The board moved the item and recorded approval when the president called for the vote.
Why it matters: the contract creates a paid tutoring pipeline that pairs near‑peer mentors with AVID students, aiming to increase college and career readiness through consistent academic support and mentorship. The board’s approval clears the way for implementation at identified middle schools pending scheduling and program logistics.
The board did not specify a detailed implementation timeline at the vote; staff said scheduling details would be finalized after vendor kickoff.
