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FlockWorks reports major after‑school growth; district partnership continues under existing grants
Summary
FlockWorks executive director Jeff Tosh told trustees the nonprofit now serves nearly 170 students at Redwood and about 120 at Dana Gray, highlighted enrichment partnerships and said program sustainability depends on state ELOP funding and a one‑year MOU.
Jeff Tosh, executive director of FlockWorks, updated the board on after‑school programming and expansion under the organization's contract with the district. He said Redwood site enrollment climbed from about 60 last year to “nearly 170 students” this year and Dana Gray serves nearly 120; the middle school program serves roughly 70 students.
Tosh described partnerships that support enrichment — including gymnastics at the Mendocino Coast Recreation Park District, ocean‑science trips with the Noyo Center and projects with the Mendocino Arts Center — and listed new staffing and program investments, improved pay and benefits, and a shift to a digital workforce management and registration system to manage growth.
On funding and sustainability, staff and FlockWorks representatives said current operations are rooted in ELOP and grant funding. The presenter said the organization's MOU with the district is in place for one more year and they will reevaluate operations and record‑keeping as part of federal monitoring in June.
Trustees asked about staffing ratios and the durability of state funding; presenters said ELAP/ELOP funding is presently a stable stream but continuing to monitor state budget proposals is required.
