WHEREAS, Fresno Unified School District’s Expanded Learning Camps are funded by a state-wide initiative aimed to provide educational enrichment opportunities focused on science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics curriculum; and
WHEREAS, Fresno Unified School District’s Expanded Learning Camps provides influential college and career exposure to students and introduces them to cultural arts, culinary classes, first re sponder programs, sports, and fitness activities at no cost; and
WHEREAS, this past summer, Fresno Unified School District’s Expanded Learning Camps partnered with over 30 local community-based organizations, introducing them to the vibrant and diverse workforce Fresno has to offer; and
WHEREAS, Fresno Unified School District’s Expanded Learning Camps nearly doubled the programs that were offered in 2022 and filled the program to 96% of its capacity. The Expanded Learning Camps delivered enriching and engaging instruction for 7,800 enrolled students ranging from transitional kindergarteners to 12
th graders; and
WHEREAS, Fresno Unified School District’s Expanded Learning Camps have been recognized as the Nation’s “Gold Standard” model for their distinguished use of expanded learning funding and estimable attendance.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that we, Mayor Jerry Dyer, and the Fresno City Council do hereby proclaim the 7th of December 2023 to be:
“Fresno Unified School District’s Expanded Learning Camps Day” in the City of Fresno.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, we have hereunto set our hands and
affixed the Great Seal of the City of Fresno, California, this 7 th day of December
2023.