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District seeks renewal of 21st Century Community Learning Centers grant for after-school programs
Summary
Mr. Benson asked the board to approve year 3 of a five-year 21st Century grant, with three $350,000 allocations (K–2, grades 3–5, middle school) supporting seven centers and summer and after-school programming for roughly 268–310 students per day in summer.
Mr. Benson asked the board to approve the renewal of the 21st Century Community Learning Centers grant, which he said is entering year 3 of a five-year cycle. "This year is as year 3 of 5 for the grant, and the allocations are as follows, 350,000 for students in grades k through 2, 350,000 for the program serving grades 3 through 5, and then 350,000 for our middle school students," Benson said, explaining that families are not charged for services and that the program includes academics plus enrichment and meals.
Benson said the program currently operates seven centers—three elementary sites (Altamah, Burrows and Goodyear) and four middle school centers—and that daily participation during the summer ranged between about 268 and 310 students on typical days. He noted the Boys & Girls Club remains a key partner for enrichment activities and said continuation depends on receiving grant funds; if grants are not renewed, responsibility for program funding would revert to the school system and partner organizations to decide on continuation. The board was asked to approve renewal; no vote was recorded in the work session transcript.
