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File ID: 2023-00885 8/8/2023 Consent Item 8.
Agreement with the Robla School District (RSD) for START After School Education and Safety (ASES) Program to Accept Funding for Expanded Learning Opportunity Program (ELOP) for FY2023/24
File ID: 2023-00885
Location: Districts 1, Represented by Councilmember Kaplan; District 2, Represented by Councilmember Loloee
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution: 1) authorizing the City Manager or the City Manager’s designee to execute a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) agreement with the Robla School District (RSD) to accept Expanded Learning Opportunity Program (ELOP) funding for coordination with the After School Education and Safety (ASES) Program at five elementary schools in the RSD for an amount not-to-exceed $1,428,625 during Fiscal Year (FY) 2023/24; 2) establishing the FY24 ELOP project (I19150100); and 3) establishing revenue and expenditure budgets of $1,428,625 in the ELOP Project (I19150100) in the Externally Funded Program Fund (Fund 2703) to implement and administer the MOU agreement.
Contact: Joyce Wenger Johnson, Recreation General Supervisor, (916) 808-3849, [email protected]; Monica Blanco, Youth Division Manager, (916) 808-6308, [email protected], Department of Youth, Parks, & Community Enrichment Presenter: None
Attachments:
1-Description/Analysis
2-Resolution
3-Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) and Budget
4-Robla School District Superintendent Letter
5-Robla School District Expanded Learning Opportunity Program (ELOP) Plan Description/Analysis
Issue Detail: The Department of Youth, Parks & Community Enrichment (YPCE) has provided after school services for RSD since 2006 through the ASES Program at five elementary schools. The program is a collaboration between the district and the City of Sacramento. The RSD community's response to the ASES program has been extremely positive. Parents see the after-school program
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as an important service that is necessary to keep their children safe. The schools served are Bell Avenue Elementary (D2), Glenwood Elementary (D1), Main Avenue Elementary (D2), Robla Elementary (D2), and Taylor Street Elementary (D2).
ELOP funding will allow for the expansion of our existing ASES program. This will mean that hundreds more families will be allowed to take advantage of this service. Not only will the number of students served be increased, but new grade levels will be able to benefit from the service.
Previously, Transitional Kindergarten (TK) and Kindergarten students were not included in the after- school program. The additional funding will expand the ASES program to these grade levels. ELOP funding will continue to allow enrichment opportunities and further coordination of the academic part of the program. The $1,428,625 of ELOP funding from RSD will be used to fund positions, fund training, supplies, and cover administrative costs of fifteen percent. The detailed budget is included in Attachment 3. The ASES program has three components: homework assistance, physical activity, and enrichment opportunities. All program components are planned with input from RSD staff to ensure that they are enhancements to the learning that happens during the school day. ASES funding and ELOP funding will be braided in a way that allows for the maintenance of all ASES goals and the alignment of the goals of expanded learning.
The City’s Finance Department, YPCE, and the Chief Business Official of the RSD will work together closely to ensure all program requirements are met for both programs and no disruption to services will be experienced by students, parents, or RSD staff. The RSD Board of Trustees approved unanimously the ELOP Plan on 5/26/2022 (Attachment 5) and the City of Sacramento, Youth Division Manager received a letter (Attachment 4) from Superintendent Reyes confirming RSD will direct $1,428,625 to cover the complete costs of the START ASES after school program expansion for FY2023/24.
Policy Considerations: Continued delivery of expanded learning programs is consistent with the City’s Citywide Youth Development Plan of providing resources, support, and connection to effective programs and services that lead to success in education.
Economic Impacts: None.
Environmental Considerations: None.
Sustainability: Not applicable.
Commission/Committee Action: None.
Rationale for Recommendation: YPCE has provided after school services for RSD since 2006 through the ASES Program at five elementary schools. ELOP funding will allow for the expansion of our existing ASES program.
File ID: 2023-00885 8/8/2023 Consent Item 8.
Financial Considerations: For FY2023/24, RSD will direct up to $1,428,625 to cover the complete costs of the START ASES after school program expansion at five elementary schools. The funding is sufficient to cover the City’s costs of operating the expansion.
Staff recommends establishing the FY24 ELOP project (I19150100) and establishing the revenue and expenditure budgets to properly account for the grant funding of up to $1,428,625 in the Externally Funded Program Fund (Fund 2703).
Local Business Enterprise (LBE): Not applicable.
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RESOLUTION NO. 2023-
Adopted by the Sacramento City Council
Approving Memorandum of Understanding with the Robla School District (RSD) for START After School Education and Safety (ASES) Program and Accepting Funding for Expanded Learning Opportunity Program (ELOP) for Fiscal Year (FY) 2023/24
BACKGROUND
A. The Department of Youth, Parks & Community Enrichment (YPCE) has provided after school services for the RSD since 2006 through the ASES Program at five elementary schools, and the City endeavors to continue such services for Fiscal Year (FY) 2023/2024.
B. For FY2023/24, RSD will direct up to $1,428,625 to cover the complete costs of the START ASES program expansion at the five elementary schools. The funding is sufficient to cover the City’s costs of operating the expansion.
C. City Council approval is required for the establishment of an externally funded program and approval of agreements of over $250,000.
BASED ON THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE BACKGROUND, THE CITY COUNCIL RESOLVES AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1.
The City Manager or the City Manager’s designee is authorized to execute an agreement with RSD for the ASES Program at five elementary schools and accept ELOP funding in the not-to exceed amount of $1,428,625 for FY2023/24.
Section 2.
The City Manager or the City Manager’s designee is authorized to establish the FY24 ELOP Project (I19150100).
Section 3.
The City Manager or the City Manager’s designee is authorized to establish the revenue and expenditure budgets of $1,428,625 in the FY24 ELOP Project (I19150100) (Fund 2703).
1 AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE
CITY OF SACRAMENTO AND ROBLA SCHOOL DISTRICT REGARDING
EXPANSION OF AFTER SCHOOL EDUCATION AND SAFETY FOR
EXPANDED LEARNING OPPORTUNITY PROGRAM FUNDING
This Agreement is made as of ___________, 2023, between the CITY OF SACRAMENTO, a municipal corporation, (“City”) and the ROBLA SCHOOL DISTRICT, a school district of the State of California (“District”).
RECITALS
A. Since 2006, the District has provided the City with facilities to operate the After School Education and Safety Program (ASES).
B. ASES will serve more District students with additional Expanded Learning Opportunity Program (ELOP) funding pursuant to the District’s Expanded Learning Opportunities Program Plan.
C. The expanded ASES is intended to benefit District students and families by providing additional opportunities to participate in ASES, which will provide a “locally driven before and after school enrichment program both during schooldays and summer, intersession, or vacation days that partner public schools and communities to provide academic and literacy support and safe, constructive alternatives for youth.” Cal. Educ.
Code § 8482.
AGREEMENT
In consideration of the mutual promises set forth in this Agreement, City and District agree as follows:
1. ASES Program. City agrees that, beginning with the 2023-2024 school year, ASES, as provided through the City, will:
A. Provide in-person expanded learning opportunities from school dismissal through 6:00 p.m. that, when added to the District’s provided daily instructional minutes, recess, and meals, is no less than nine hours of combined instructional time, recess, meals and expanded learning opportunities per instructional day;
B. Provide for at least 30 non-school days, during intersessional periods, no less than nine hours of in-person expanded learning opportunities per day;
C. Comply with the District’s ELOP Program Plan, attached hereto as Attachment A;
D. Operate at each of the District’s five campuses – Bell Ave Elementary, Glenwood Elementary, Main Elementary, Robla Elementary, Taylor Street Elementary (“District Facilities” or singularly, “District Facility”), prioritizing services provided at District Facilities in the lowest income communities, as determined by
2 prior year percentages of pupils eligible for free and reduced-price meals, while maximizing the number of schools and neighborhoods with expanded learning opportunities programs across the District’s attendance area;
E. Expand enrollment in ASES at each District campus to 200 students;
F. Maintain a student-to-staff ratio for transitional kindergarten and kindergarten students of no more than 10 to 1, for all other grades, a student to staff ratio of no more than 20 to 1;
G. Ensure that all staff members hired to serve students in ASES meet the minimum qualifications for a District Instructional Assistant as attached hereto as Attachment B;
H. Ensure that all ASES staff and volunteers complete health screening and fingerprint clearance requirements in current law and District policy for school personnel and volunteers in the District as provided herein and as attached hereto as Attachment C.
2. District Contribution. District will compensate the City up to, but not to exceed, $1,428,624.80 to be paid in quarterly installments as invoiced by the City for fiscal year 2023. District shall pay the City’s invoice within 30 days of issuance.
3. District Roles and Responsibilities. The District agrees to:
A. Designate a District employee at each Facility as a contact for the ASES operation at the school site;
B. Designate a District representative as a contact for City ASES staff;
C. Collaborate with the City to create a comprehensive program plan for ASES including but not limited to, an educational and literacy element in which tutoring or homework assistance is provided in one or more of the following areas:
language arts, mathematics, history and social science, computer training, or science and an educational enrichment element that may include, but need not be limited to, fine arts, career technical education, recreation, physical fitness, and prevention activities;
D. Meet City ASES staff as needed;
E. Help train program staff and volunteers on school procedures and educational/curriculum materials being used at the school site to be integrated into ASES;
F. Help recruit students into ASES;
3 G. Provide facilities for ASES operation including storage and meeting space and other locations, in addition to the aforementioned District Facilities, as agreed upon by the Parties;
H. Provide an after-school snack for students participating in ASES consistent with requirements of USDA (42 United States Code Section 1766 et seq.) and California Education Code section 49430 et seq.; and
I. Help coordinate custodial and storage needs for ASES.
4. City Roles and Responsibilities. The City agrees to:
A. Adhere to District protocols and policy pertaining to after school and out of school time programs;
B. Provide a comprehensive after school academic, enrichment, and recreation program to include at least one hour of homework and tutoring assistance daily from school dismissal until 6:00 p.m. at designated schools. Program elements shall also include other educational, and enrichment/activities as determined by the Parties;
C. Comply with all ASES grant requirements;
D. Monitor student attendance;
E. Collaborate with the District to create a comprehensive program plan for ASES including but not limited to, an educational and literacy element in which tutoring or homework assistance is provided in one or more of the following areas:
language arts, mathematics, history and social science, computer training, or science and an educational enrichment element that may include, but need not be limited to, fine arts, career technical education, recreation, physical fitness, and prevention activities;
F. Provide an End of Year report on status of all outcomes and objectives as agreed upon by the Parties;
G. Maintain and provide to the District monthly attendance and program activities records;
H. Maintain at least 85% of targeted attendance for each school site operating ASES unless otherwise agreed upon by both Parties;
I. Comply with requirements of the USDA (42 United States Code Section 1766 et seq.) and California Education Code section 49430 et seq. related to administration and operation of after school snack and other District-sponsored and provided nutrition programs;
4 J. Supply the staff, materials, supervision, and volunteer recruitment for ASES;
K. Develop special activities or field trips for ASES sites individually and collectively and comply with all required permissions for student attendance;
L. Attend and provide monthly reports at the Youth Engagement Advisory Board and/or other designated meetings and monthly site coordinators meetings, as well as other planning meetings as necessary;
M. Work collaboratively with the other outside service providers contracted by the District to provide after school services at school sites;
N. Provide the District with an accounting of the District Contribution as described in Section 2, as may be requested by the District; and
O. Advertise, when possible, project/partnership in newspaper, events, press releases, etc., with the prior approval of the District.
5. Independent Contractor. While engaged in providing the services under in this Agreement and otherwise performing as set forth in this Agreement, the City, and each of the City’s employees, is an independent contractor, and not an officer, employee, agent, partner, or joint venturer of the District. The Parties agree that the City is an independent contractor. The City shall be solely responsible for the conduct and control of the work performed under this Agreement. The City shall be free to render services to others during the term of this Agreement, so long as such activities do not interfere with or diminish the City’s ability to fulfill the obligations established herein to the District.
6. No Conflict of Interest. Each party represents that it currently has no interest, and shall not have any interest, direct or indirect, that would conflict in any manner with the performance required under this Agreement.
7. Mutual Indemnification.
A. District shall assume the defense of and indemnify and hold harmless City from and against all actions or claims against City, its officers, agents or employees from any and all loss, including attorneys’ fees, sustained by City by virtue of any damages to any person(s), firm or corporation who may be injured by or to any property that may be damaged arising out of the performance of this agreement, except for actions or claims alleged to have occurred in full, or in part, as a result of active negligence by the City, its officers, agents or employees and except for actions or claims alleging dangerous conditions of City property which arise out of the acts or failure to act by the City, its officers, agents or employees which are not created by a District employee or District invitee.
B. City shall assume the defense of and indemnify and hold harmless District from and against all actions or claims against District, its officers, agents or employees from any and all loss, including attorneys’ fees, sustained by District by virtue of
5 any damages to any person(s), firm or corporation who may be injured by or to any property that may be damaged arising out of the performance of this agreement, except for actions or claims alleged to have occurred in full, or in part, as a result of active negligence by the District, its officers, agents or employees and except for actions or claims alleging dangerous condition of DISTRICT property which arise out of the acts or failure to act by the District, its officers, agents or employees which are not created by a City employee or City invitee.
C. The indemnification provisions containe d in this Agreement includes but is not limited to any violation of applicable law, ordinance, regulation or rule, including where the claim, loss, damage, charge or expense was caused by deliberate, willful, or criminal acts of either party to this Agreement, or any of their agents, officers or employees or their performance under the terms of this Agreement.
D. It is the intent of the Parties that wher e negligence or responsibility for injury or damages is determined to have been shared, principles of comparative negligence will be followed and each party shall bear the proportionate cost of any loss, damage, expense and liability attributable to that party’s negligence.
E. Each party shall establish procedures to notify the other party, where appropriate, of any claims administrative actions or legal actions with respect to any of the matters described in this indemnification section. The Parties shall cooperate in the defense of such actions brought by others with respect to the matters covered in this agreement. Nothing set forth in this Agreement shall establish a standard of care for or create any legal rights for any person not a party to this Agreement.
F. The indemnity provisions of this Agreem ent shall survive the expiration or earlier termination of this Agreement.
8. Insurance.
A. City Insurance. City, at its sole cost and expense and for the full term of this Agreement shall obtain and maintain at least all of the following minimum insurance requirements. All or a portion of the required insurance may be satisfied through the use of a self-insurance program or pooled insurance, if any.
The City must provide an affidavit of self-insurance, if any.
(1) Commercial General Liability. A policy with a minimum limit of not less than $2,000,000 combined single limit for bodily injury and property damage, providing at least all of the following minimum coverages.
a. Premises Operations
b. Blanket Contractual
c. Personal Injury
6 (2) Workers’ Compensation and Employers’ Liability. A policy written in accordance with the laws of the State of California and providing coverage for any and all employees of the CITY .
a. This policy shall provide c overage for Workers’ compensation (Coverage A) with statutory limits.
b. This policy shall also provide coverage of $100,000 Employers’ Liability (Coverage B).
(3) Automobile Liability Insurance. A policy with a minimum of not less than $2,000,000 combined single limit for bodily injury and property damage.
Coverage shall be applicable (without deductibles) to any and all leased, owned, hired, or non-owned vehicles used in pursuit of any of the activities associated with this agreement.
(4) Sexual Abuse and Molestation Insurance. Required with limits not less than $2,000,000 per occurrence. This insurance shall cover potential claims of sexual abuse or molestation. This coverage must either be included under a General Liability policy or obtained in a separate policy.
Any policy inception date, continuity date, or retroactive date must be before the effective date of this agreement, and each party agrees to maintain continuous coverage through a period no less than three years after completion of the services required by this agreement.
(5) Special Provisions. The forgoing requirements as to the types and limits of insurance coverage to be maintained by City, and any approval of said insurance by the District, or its insurance consultant(s) are not intended to and shall not in any manner limit or qualify the liabilities and obligations otherwise assumed by City pursuant to this Agreement, including but not limited to, the provisions concerning indemnification.
9. District Insurance. District, at its sole cost and expense and for the full term of this Agreement shall obtain and maintain at least all of the following minimum insurance requirements. All or a portion of the required insurance may be satisfied through the use of self-insurance program. The District must provide an affidavit of self-insurance, or pooled insurance, if any.
A. Commercial General Liability.
A policy with a minimum limit of not less than $2,000,000 combined single limit for bodily injury and property damage, providing at least all of the following minimum coverages. The City, its officials, employees and volunteers shall be covered by policy terms or endorsement as additional insureds.
(1) Premises Operations
7 (2) Blanket Contractual
(3) Personal Injury
B. Workers’ Compensation and Employers’ Liability.
A policy written in accordance with the laws of the State of California and providing coverage for any and all employees of the CITY .
(1) This policy shall provide coverage for Workers’ compensation (Coverage A) with statutory limits.
(2) This policy shall also provide coverage of $100,000 Employers’ Liability (Coverage B).
C. Automobile Liability Insurance (Only used when applicable to agreement).
A policy with a minimum of not less than $2,000,000 combined single limit for bodily injury and property damage. Coverage shall be applicable to any and all leased, owned, hired, or non-owned vehicles used in pursuit of any of the activities associated with this agreement.
D. Sexual Abuse and Molestation Insurance. Required with limits not less than $2,000,000 per occurrence. This insurance shall cover potential claims of sexual abuse or molestation. This coverage must either be included under a General Liability policy or obtained in a separate policy. Any policy inception date, continuity date, or retroactive date must be before the effective date of this agreement, and each party agrees to maintain continuous coverage through a period no less than three years after completion of the services required by this agreement.
E. Special Provisions. The forgoing requirements as to the types and limits of insurance coverage to be maintained by DISTRICT, and any approval of said insurance by the CITY , or its insurance consultant(s) are not intended to and shall not in any manner limit or qualify the liabilities and obligations otherwise assumed by DISTRICT pursuant to this Agreement, including but not limited to, the provisions concerning indemnification.
F. Verification of Coverage.
(1) District shall furnish City with certificates and required endorsements evidencing the insurance required. Certificates of insurance must be
8 signed by an authorized representative of the insurance carrier. Copies of policies shall be delivered to the City Representative on demand.
(2) District shall send all insurance certificates and endorsements, including policy renewals, during the term of this Contract directly to:
City of Sacramento
c/o Exigis LLC
PO Box 947
Murrieta, CA 92564
(3) Certificate Holder must be listed as:
City of Sacramento
c/o Exigis LLC
PO Box 947
Murrieta, CA 92564
10. Fingerprinting and TB Requirements. The District has determined that services performed by the City under this Agreement will result in contact with students. The City shall obtain fingerprinting, TB and other applicable health clearances for all employees, service providers and volunteers before services can begin. The City will provide a list to the District of all personnel cleared by the Department of Justice who will provide services under this Agreement. Failure to provide such written certification before services begin will result in immediate termination.
11. Term. The term of this Agreement shall be from July 1, 2023 until June 30, 2024. Either Party may terminate this Agreement without cause and without incurring further financial obligation with a delivery of a written notice at least thirty (30) days in advance of the termination date to the other party at the address below:
If to: City of Sacramento, ASES Program
Monica Blanco
915 I Street, New City Hall, 3
rd Floor
Sacramento, CA 95814
916.808.6308
If to: Superintendent
5248 Rose St.
Sacramento, CA 95838
12. Arbitration. Any dispute arising between the Parties regarding the interpretation and application of this Agreement to any claim, including, but not limited to, any claims pertaining to the formation, validity, interpretation, effect, or alleged breach of this Agreement (“arbitrable dispute”) will be submitted to arbitration in Sacramento, California, before an experienced arbitrator licensed to practice law in California and selected in accordance with the rules of the Judicial Arbitration and Mediation Service
9 (JAMS), as the exclusive remedy for such claim or dispute. Should any party to this Agreement hereafter institute any legal action or administrative proceeding against the other with respect to any claim waived by this Agreement or pursue any arbitrable dispute by any method other than said arbitration, the responding party shall be entitled to recover from the initiating party all damages, costs, expenses, and attorneys’ fees incurred as a result of such action.
13. Severability. If any provisions of this Agreement are held to be contrary to law by final legislative act or a court of competent jurisdiction inclusive of appeals, if any, such provisions will not be deemed valid and subsisting except to the extent permitted by law, but all other provisions will continue in full force and effect.
14. Applicable Law. This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of California.
15. Assignment. This Agreement is made by and between the City and the District and any attempted assignment by either party, their successors or assigns shall be void unless approved in writing by the Parties.
16. Entire Agreement. This Agreement contains the entire agreement between the Parties with respect to the matters set forth in this Agreement. Each party represents that it has not relied on any inducements, promises or representations made by any other party that are not contained in this Agreement. To the extent any terms of this Agreement conflict with the terms of any other Agreement between the Parties – including but not limited to that Memorandum of Understanding entered into by the City and Schools Insurance Authority in May 2001 containing to Hold Harmless and Insurance provisions – the terms of this Agreement prevail.
17. Amendments. The terms of this Agreement shall not be amended in any manner except by written agreement signed by the Parties.
18. Execution In Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed in counterparts such that the signatures of the Parties may appear on separate signature pages. Facsimile or photocopy signatures shall be deemed original signatures for all purposes.
19. Authority. Each party represents that they have the authority to enter into this Agreement and that the undersigned are authorized to execute this Agreement.
20. Approval/Ratification by Board of Education. This Agreement shall be subject to approval/ratification by the District’s Governing Board of Education and/or designee.
21. Compliance with Laws, Rules, and Regulations. All services performed by the Parties pursuant to this Agreement shall be performed in accordance and full compliance with professional standards regarding the interpretation of all applicable and non-conflicting Federal, State and City laws, and any rules or regulations promulgated thereunder, as interpreted by the appropriate enforcement agency at the time of performance.
ATTACHMENT A
Expanded Learning OpportunitiesProgram Plan Guide
EXPANDED LEARNING OPPORTUNITIESPROGRAM PLAN
Robla Elementary School District5248 Rose StreetSacramento, California 95838916-649-5248robla.k12.ca.us California Department of Education 1Created September 30, 2021
Expanded Learning Opportunities
Program Plan Guide
Name of Local Educational Agency and Expanded Learning
Opportunities Program Site(s)
Local Educational Agency (LEA) Name:
Contact Name:
Contact Email:
Contact Phone:
Robla Elementary School District
Eileen Chen, Superintendent
[email protected]
916-649-5248 extension 507
Instructions: Please list the school sites that your LEA selected to operate the Expanded Learning Opportunities Program (ELO-P). Add additional rows as needed.
1. Bell Avenue Elementary School
2. Glenwood Elementary School
3. Main Avenue Elementary School
4. Robla Elementary School
5. Taylor Street Elementary School
Purpose
This template will aid LEAs in the development of a program plan as required by EC Section 46120(b)(2). In this program plan, LEAs will describe program activities that support the whole child, and students’ Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) and development.
Definitions
“Expanded learning” means before school, after school, summer, or intersession learning programs that focus on developing the academic, social, emotional, and physical needs and interests of pupils through hands-on, engaging learning experiences. It is the intent of the Legislature that expanded learning programs are pupil-centered, results driven, include community partners, and complement, but do not replicate, learning activities in the regular school day and school year. (EC Section 8482.1[a])
“Expanded learning opportunities” has the same meaning as “expanded learning” as defined in EC Section 8482.1. “Expanded learning opportunities” does not mean an extension of California Department of Education 2
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instructional time, but rather, opportunities to engage pupils in enrichment, play, nutrition, andother developmentally appropriate activities. (ECSection 46120[e][1]) Instructions
This Program Plan needs to be approved by the LEA’s Governing Board in a public meeting andposted on the LEA’s website.
The program plan template guide is considered a living document that is periodically reviewedand adjusted to reflect the needs of the community, updates in the law, and to providecontinuous improvement in the development of an effective ELO-P.
The LEA is responsible for creating, reviewing, and updating the program plan every three yearsin accordance withECSection 8482.3(g)(1). LEAs areencouraged to work collaboratively withpartners and staff to develop and review the program plan. The LEA is responsible for the planand the oversight of any community partners or subcontractors. The LEA should include anypartners in the development and review of the plan. It is recommended that the plan bereviewed annually.
The Expanded Learning Division adopted theQualityStandards for Expanded Learning inCalifornia(Quality Standards) and introduced requirementsfor Continuous Quality Improvement(CQI) to help programs engage in reflection and be intentional about program managementpractices and activities delivered to students. To create the program plan, provide a narrativedescription in response to the prompts listed under each Quality Standard below. The LEA maycustomize and include additional prompts, such as describing SEL activities, or refining theplan. In addition to the narrative response, it may be useful to include tables, charts, or othervisual representations that contribute to the understanding of the ELO-P. LEAs are encouragedto download and reference the Quality Standards in order to provide ongoing improvements tothe program. The Quality Standards can be found on the California Department of Education’s(CDE) Quality Standards and CQI web page, located athttps://www.cde.ca.gov/ls/ex/qualstandcqi.asp.
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1—Safe and Supportive Environment
Describe how the program will provide opportunities for students to experience a safe andsupportive environment. Include if the program will be offered on the schoolsite or off campus. Ifnot on site, describe where in the community it will be and how students will be supported to getthere.
The Robla School District Local Control Accountability Plan’s goal #3 focuses on creatingand maintaining learning environments that are physically and emotionally safe andsupportive at all Robla Schools. Expanded Learning Opportunities described in this planwill outline how all activities will be aligned with all district safety efforts. ExpandedLearning Opportunity activities will take place after school at all Robla elementaryschools. Summer Expanded learning Opportunities will also take place at each Roblaelementary school, allowing students to stay at their home school and engage with staffmembers with whom they already have relationships. Students who participate in theafter school program will remain on their own school campus. Expectations, proceduresand guidelines students are taught during the school day will be maintained duringExpanded Learning Opportunity times. All safety measures in place on our schoolcampuses will remain in place during ELO times. These include physical safetymeasures such as security fences, cameras and adequate adult supervision. Proceduresin place during the school day will also be followed during ELO times. These includecampus visitors checking in at the school office before being allowed on campus andguidelines with students which help maintain an orderly and calm environment at alltimes. 2—Active and Engaged Learning
Describe how the program will provide opportunities for students to experience active andengaged learning that either supports or supplements, but does not duplicate, the instructionalday.
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The Expanded Learning Opportunity activities in the Robla School District will be anexpansion of our existing after school program. The program is a collaboration with theCity of Sacramento Department of Youth, Parks and Community Enrichment. The cityhires employees and trains them to provide a balanced program to students. Theprogram has three components: homework assistance, physical activity and enrichmentopportunities. All program components are planned with input from Robla School Districtstaff to ensure that they are enhancements to the learning that happens during theschool day. Enrichment opportunities are provided by community partner organizations.For example, visual art enrichment is part of the instructional week for all Robla students.Arts enrichment during the Expanded Learning Opportunity time will focus on other artsdisciplines such as music, dance and theater. Homework assistance providesone-on-one and small group instruction that supplements the teaching that happensduring the school day. ELO staff and community-based tutors will provide individualizedtutoring and small group work and concept reinforcement as they assist students withacademic tasks. An Expanded Learning Opportunity Coordinator and AcademicAlignment Coaches will coordinate with ELO staff to ensure that activities are supportiveand supplemental. 3—Skill Building
Describe how the program will provide opportunities for students to experience skill building.
Students will build skills through engagement in learning activities that are interesting,rigorous and meaningful. Current Robla School District initiatives outlined in the RoblaSchool District Local Control Accountability Plan (LCAP) focus on areas of need andareas of great importance to the Robla community. One such area is student wellness.Current initiatives focus on physical wellness, emotional wellness and good nutrition.Expanded Learning Opportunity activities will support the building of students’ skills inthese areas beyond what happens during the school day. A recent activity focused oncooking skills preparing healthy, delicious dishes. A professional chef was engaged toteach students knife skills, food handling and other skills they can use to help preparefood at home. Students also learned about making healthy choices when they aredeciding what to eat. Other skills will be the focus in a wide variety of areas includingacademics, physical motor skills, skills within the arts, problem-solving skills as well ascoding and technology.
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4—Youth Voice and Leadership
Describe how the program will provide opportunities for students to engage in youth voice andleadership.
Robla students are given opportunities to use their voice in a variety of ways. Studentleadership groups are an important part of the programs offered at all five districtelementary schools. Student leaders engage with staff about student interests andconcerns. Students design activities to engage their classmates throughout the schoolyear. The Robla School District also surveys students each school year. Students ratethe effectiveness of programs at the school and are given a forum for expressingconcerns and needs. The results of our annual student survey are taken quite seriouslyby staff, and student input is an important part of program evaluation and planning for thefuture. Future surveys will be amended to seek student input regarding the effectivenessand value of Expanded Learning Opportunity activities.
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5—Healthy Choices and Behaviors
Describe how the program will provide opportunities for students to engage in healthy choicesand behaviors. Describe how students will be served nutritious meals and/or snacks during theELO-P hours of programming.
The Robla School District has long-maintained a focus on student wellness. A DistrictWellness Coordinator has created a variety of programs which enhance studentwellness. These include a Wellness Committee, Wellness Field Trips, Fresh Fruit andVegetable Program, Harvest of the Month as well as important collaborations with localwellness organizations and local farmers. The Expanded Learning Opportunity programwill allow these activities to expand beyond the school day - something that has alreadybegun to take place. Students who participate in the ELO program will have theopportunity to eat three nutritious meals at school each school day. Currently, Roblaserves breakfast in the classroom to ensure that all students receive a healthy start totheir day. All students eat lunch at school - currently we are non-pricing, which allows allstudents to receive their lunch at no cost. Supper is served to students in our currentafter school program. That program will expand to serve all students who participate inour Expanded Learning Opportunity activities. 6—Diversity, Access, and Equity
Describe how the program is designed to address cultural and linguistic diversity and provideopportunities for all students to experience diversity, access, and equity. Describe how theELO-P will provide access and opportunity for students with disabilities.
The Robla School District values greatly the diversity of the community it serves. Currently,and for over ten years, the Robla School District has trained hundreds of staff members aspart of a Professional Learning program called the Robla Resilience Project (RRP) The RRPhas provided training to staff members and will provide training to Expanded LearningOpportunity staff members in cultural sensitivity, equity and anti-racism. This work makes itsway into the classroom as teachers expand their skills developing relationships with studentsfrom diverse backgrounds. We see great evidence of curriculum and instructional approacheswhich now more clearly reflect who our students are. Currently, and as part of ELO we willcontinue to create partnerships with local artists who are people of color who can shareunique perspectives and honor the cultures of our students. Such focus areas includestudents with disabilities who have full access to all programs. Programs are adapted, asneeded to meet the unique needs of any individual student. The Robla School District servesa very diverse, high-poverty community. Because this is so, equity has always been a focusof our work. This philosophy will permeate the ELO program as access to resources will beequitable across all schools and programs. Students will have equal access to all services,programs, and resources no matter where they enroll in ELO activities.
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7—Quality Staff
Describe how the program will provide opportunities for students to engage with quality staff.
Robla School District’s vision statement speaks of a growth-minded mindset with reflectivelearning for all. This statement illustrates our belief that we are all lifelong learners.Professional Learning activities are plentiful in Robla and are a required part of the work yearfor employees at all levels. Professional Learning opportunities are based upon currenteducational requirements and employee needs. Professional Learning opportunities areavailable not only to district staff but to staff members in partner organizations as well. Recenttrainings have focused on Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports, Resilience,Social/Emotional Learning, Assessments and Effective Instructional Strategies in EnglishLanguage Arts and Mathematics. Providing ongoing training helps ensure that our highlyqualified staff members remain highly qualified no matter where they are in their career path.As new staff members come on board professional learning will be part of the hiring process.Staff members will be trained in district approaches to instruction, behavior management andequity. 8—Clear Vision, Mission, and Purpose
Describe the program’s clear vision, mission, and purpose.
The Robla School District’s vision statement is as follows: “Every student reaches theirpotential in a growth-minded environment rich in challenging practices and reflective learningfor all.” This vision will guide the Robla School District Expanded Learning Opportunityprogram. All students will succeed because the adults who work with them believe that theycan. This growth-minded way of thinking applies in all aspects of the program and isexemplified in activities that are challenging and that meet individual students where they are.The growth-mindedness applies to adults as well, as they continue to learn about theirstudents and about innovative approaches that are based in research. Reflective learning forall speaks to our approach to metacognition which has long been an identified instructionalapproach in Robla classrooms. Thinking about your thinking helps provide us with insights.The ability to articulate your thinking allows students to be more actively engaged in theirlearning as they teach each other new approaches to solving a problem or completing a task.Access is another part of the vision for our ELO program. The community served by theRobla School District has very limited resources. By expanding our learning opportunities, wecan further enrich our student’s lives. They will have access to a wide range of activities andresources, allowing them to open their minds to new experiences and new ways of thinking.
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9—Collaborative Partnerships
Describe the program’s collaborative partnerships. Local educational agencies are encouragedto collaborate with non-LEA entities to administer and implement ELO-P programs.
The Robla School District has many long-standing partnerships that have allowed us toexpand the array of services that we are able to offer our students and their families. At thecore of our Expanded Learning Opportunity activities is the partnership with the City ofSacramento and the Department of Youth, Parks and Community Enrichment. The twoagencies hold in common a desire to engage children in the Sacramento area in positivelearning activities that build upon their strengths and talents and provide them with engagingactivities which help them gain skills that can help them succeed in life. We also work closelywith the Roberts Family Development Center, and have done so for many years. RFDCprovides Freedom School created by the Children's Defense Fund and has roots in ourcountry’s civil rights movement. We also partner with Capital Region United Way, the FoodLiteracy Center, the Sacramento Republic Football League, and the Sacramento Foodbankwho all support our students and the community in significant ways. 10—Continuous Quality Improvement
Describe the program’s Continuous Quality Improvement plan.
The Robla School District has provided ongoing training in the improvement cycle for manyyears. Our effectiveness as a district is based upon the continued examination of data, bothanecdotal and summative, to monitor the effectiveness of programs and services. Ourcommitment to continuous quality improvement will be part of our Expanded LearningOpportunity program from the start. This commitment is exemplified in our ongoing work withProfessional Learning Communities. PLC’s, where groups of educators meet regularly toexamine all types of student data, have been built into our systems. Administrators andteachers meet in various configurations to examine the effectiveness of what is happening inour classrooms and what is happening at our schools. We analyze local benchmarkassessment data, state testing data, participation rates, attendance rates, survey results,parent feedback and observational data regularly to determine when and where programrefinement must take place. A similar system of improvement is part of the design for newELO activities. Program data will include attendance numbers; parent feedback, formal andinformal; principal observations; and student academic progress. This data will be examinedand discussed amongst leaders and program staff in their constant search for improvementopportunities.
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11—Program Management
Describe the plan for program management.
The Robla School District Expanded Learning Opportunity program will be overseen by anELO Coordinator. This newly appointed certificated staff member will help ensure that the planfor Robla’s ELO program is implemented effectively. The ELO Coordinator will supervise theprogram at all five school sites. they will communicate directly with site directors, AcademicAlignment Coaches, program staff and school principals. They will monitor the implementationclosely and report directly to the district superintendent. They will coordinate services with alldistrict departments, including transportation, nutrition services and curriculum. The ELOCoordinator will also work directly with City of Sacramento leadership to monitor all aspects ofthe program, to ensure that academic work supplements initiatives in the district, will helpguide the selection of enrichment providers to ensure that enrichment activities supplementcurrent activities and that the organizations that we collaborate with are a reflection of thediversity of our student body. The Expanded Learning Opportunity Coordinator will attend allcabinet meetings and report about progress regularly to all district leaders.
General Questions
Existing After School Education and Safety (ASES) and 21 st
Community LearningCenters (21
st
CCLC) Elementary and Middle Schoolgrantees.
ASES, 21
st
CCLC Elementary/Middle School, and theELO-P should be considered a single,comprehensive program. In coordinating all these funding streams to move towards a singleprogram, the expectation is that the most stringent requirements will be adopted for programguidance. If one or both grants are held, please describe how the ELO-P funding will be used tocreate one comprehensive and universal Expanded Learning Program.
The Robla School District has been part of an ASES grant implementation for over ten years.The program is a collaboration between the district and the City of Sacramento. Thecommunity's response to the program has been extremely positive. Parents see the afterschool program as an important service that is necessary to keep their children safe.Expanded Learning Opportunity funding will allow for the expansion of our existing program.This will mean that hundreds more families will be allowed to take advantage of this service.Not only will the number of students served be increased, but new grade levels will be able tobenefit from the service. Previously, TK and Kindergarten students were not included in theafter school program. The ELO program will be open to these grade levels. ELO funding willallow new enrichment opportunities and further coordination of the academic part of theprogram. ASES funding and ELO funding will be braided in a way that allows for themaintenance of all ASES goals and the alignment of the goals of expanded learning. Thefinance department at the City of Sacramento and the Chief Business Official of the RoblaSchool District will work together closely to ensure all program requirements are met for bothprograms and no disruption to services will be experienced by students, parents or RoblaSchool District staff.
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Transitional Kindergarten and Kindergarten
Programs serving transitional kindergarten or kindergarten pupils shall maintain a pupil to-staffmember ratio of no more than 10 to 1. (ECSection46120[b][2][D]). Please address theproposed schedule and plan for recruiting and preparing staff to work in the program, includingsupporting them to understand how to work with younger children. How will the lowerpupil-to-staff ratio be maintained? How will the curriculum and program bedevelopmentally-informed to address this younger age group? The Robla School District has been implementing Transitional Kindergarten for approximately6 years. The state of California is expanding TK beginning with the 2022-2023 school year,and the Robla School District has been planning for this expansion for many months. Aprogram guide describes all aspects of the program based upon experience and research inthe early learning world. Curriculum materials, supplies, furniture, schedules and effectivepractices are all outlined in the document. Planning efforts have also included the intentionaldesign of Expanded Learning Opportunity program activities to meet the needs of theyoungest learners in the Robla School District. Training for staff at all levels will be providedduring a Transitional Kindergarten Institute which will take place before the start of the2022-2023 school year. This professional learning opportunity will utilize the expertise ofdistrict early learning staff and staff from theSacramento County Office of Education EarlyLearning division. TK staff and support staff, including ELO program staff will learn aboutresearch that outlines the most effective approaches with young learners. Ongoing supportwill be provided by an Early Childhood Education Professional Learning Support Teacher andfuture Professional Learning days. Group sizes in the ELO program will adhere to requiredTK staffing ratios. A specific number of enrollment spaces will be reserved for TK andKindergarten students in the ELO program at each school to ensure program access for theseyoung learners.
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Sample Program Schedule
Please submit a sample program schedule that describes how the ELO-P or other fund sources,including the California State Preschool Program for children enrolled in transitionalkindergarten or kindergarten, will be combined with the instructional day to create a minimum ofnine hours per day of programming (instructional day plus ELO-P or other supports). Also,submit a sample schedule for a minimum nine-hour summer or intersession day.
Robla Expansion Program Schedule
Monday Tuesday Wednesday
Thursday-Early Out
Friday
Pick up & SignIn
30 Minutes
Project Activity(PBL)
30 Minutes
OutdoorRecreation
10 Minutes
Pick up & SignIn
Pick up & SignIn
Pick up & SignIn
Quiet Time
Pick up & SignIn
50-60Minutes
Lesson/Activity-SightLetter/Words
Lesson/Activity-SightLetter/Words
Lesson/Activity-SightLetter/Words
Lesson/Activity-SightLetter/Words
Lesson/Activity-SightLetter/Words
15 Minutes
Clean Up/WashUp
Clean Up/WashUp
Clean Up/WashUp
Clean Up/WashUp
Clean Up/WashUp
15 Minutes SUPPER SUPPER SUPPER SUPPER SUPPER
15 Minutes
CommunityCircle/ClassMeeting
CommunityCircle/ClassMeeting
CommunityCircle/ClassMeeting
CommunityCircle/ClassMeeting
CommunityCircle/ClassMeeting
50-60Minutes
HomeworkAssistance
HomeworkAssistance
HomeworkAssistance
HomeworkAssistance
HomeworkAssistance
EnrichmentBlock 45Minutes(3:45-4:45)
Community Partner Community Partner Community Partner Community Partner Centers
K-RA- Enrichment K-RA- Enrichment K-RA- Enrichment K-RA- EnrichmentK-RA- Recreation K-RA- Recreation K-RA- Recreation K-RA- RecreationPrim RA 1(20kids)-Enrichment Prim RA 1(20kids)-Enrichment
Prim RA 1(20kids)-Enrichment
Prim RA 1(20kids)-EnrichmentPrim RA 2(20kids)-Enrichment Prim RA 2(20kids)-Enrichment
Prim RA 2(20kids)-Enrichment
Prim RA 2(20kids)-EnrichmentPrim RA 3(20kids)-Enrichment Prim RA 3(20kids)-Enrichment
Prim RA 3(20kids)-Enrichment
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INT RA 1(20kids)-Recreation
INT RA 1(20kids)-RecreationINT RA 2(20kids)-Recreation
INT RA 2(20kids)-Recreation
INT RA 2(20kids)-Recreation
INT RA 2(20kids)-RecreationINT RA 3(20kids)-Recreation
INT RA 3(20kids)-Recreation
INT RA 3(20kids)-Recreation
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TK/K 2 (10kids) TK/K 2 (10kids) TK/K 2 (10kids) TK/K 2 (10kids) TK/K 3 (10kids) TK/K 3 (10kids) TK/K 3 (10kids) TK/K 3 (10kids) RecreationBlock 45Minutes(4:45-5:45)
Community Partner Community Partner Community Partner Community Partner Clubs
K-RA- Recreation K-RA- Recreation K-RA- Recreation K-RA- RecreationK-RA- Enrichment K-RA- Enrichment K-RA- Enrichment K-RA- EnrichmentPrim RA 1(20kids)-Recreation Prim RA 1(20kids)-Recreation
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Prim RA 1(20kids)-RecreationINT RA 1(20kids)-Enrichment INT RA 1(20kids)-Enrichment
INT RA 1(20kids)-Enrichment
INT RA 1(20kids)-EnrichmentINT RA 2(20kids)-Enrichment
INT RA 2(20kids)-Enrichment
INT RA 2(20kids)-Enrichment
INT RA 2(20kids)-EnrichmentINT RA 3(20kids)-Enrichment
INT RA 3(20kids)-Enrichment
INT RA 3(20kids)-Enrichment
INT RA 3(20kids)-EnrichmentTK/K 1 (10kids) TK/K 1 (10kids) TK/K 1 (10kids) TK/K 1 (10kids)TK/K 2 (10kids) TK/K 2 (10kids) TK/K 2 (10kids) TK/K 2 (10kids)TK/K 3 (10kids) TK/K 3 (10kids) TK/K 3 (10kids) TK/K 3 (10kids) 15 Minutes Sign Out Sign Out Sign Out Sign Out Sign Out The Expanded Learning Opportunity Plan will be subject to review every year andrevisions made in order to better serve our students and community.
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Below are additional legal requirements for the ELO-P. Please ensure yourProgram Planmeets all of these legal requirements:
ECSection 46120(b)(2):
[LEAs] operatingexpandedlearningopportunitiesprogramsmayoperateabeforeschool component of aprogram, anafterschool componentofaprogram,orboththe before and after school componentsof aprogram, ononeor multipleschoolsites, and shall comply with subdivisions (c), (d), and (g) of Section 8482.3,including the development of a program plan based on the following; (2) [LEAs] operating expanded learning opportunity programs pursuant to thissection may operate a before school component of a program, an after schoolcomponent of a program, or both the before and after school components of aprogram, on one or multiple schoolsites, and shall comply withsubdivisions(c),(d),and(g)ofSection8482.3,includingthedevelopmentofaprogramplanbasedon all of the following:
(A) The department’s guidance.
(B) Section 8482.6.
(C) Paragraphs (1) to (9), inclusive, and paragraph(12) of subdivision (c) of Section8483.3. (D) Section 8483.4, except that programs servingtransitional kindergarten orkindergarten pupils shall maintain a pupil-to-staff member ratio of no more than10 to 1.
ECSection 46120(b)(1)(A):
On schooldays, as described in Section 46100 and Sections 46110 to 46119,inclusive, and days on which school is taught for the purpose of meeting the175-instructional-day offering as described in Section 11960 of Title 5 of theCalifornia Code of Regulations, in-person before or after school expandedlearningopportunitiesthat, whenaddedtodailyinstructional minutes,arenolessthan nine hours of combined instructional time and expanded learningopportunities per instructional day.
ECSection 46120(b)(1)(B):
For at least 30 nonschooldays, during intersessional periods, no less than nine hoursof in-person expanded learning opportunities per day.
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ECSection 46120(b)(3):
[LEAs] shall prioritize servicesprovidedpursuant tothissectionat schoolsitesinthe lowest income communities, as determined by prior year percentages ofpupils eligible for free andreduced-pricemeals, whilemaximizingthenumber ofschools and neighborhoods with expanded learning opportunities programsacross their attendance area.
ECSection 46120(b)(4):
[LEAs] may serve all pupils, includingelementary, middle, andsecondaryschoolpupils, in expanded learning opportunity programs provided pursuant to thissection.
ECSection 46120(b)(6):
[LEAs] are encouraged to collaborate with community-based organizations andchildcare providers, especially those participatinginstateor federallysubsidizedchildcare programs, to maximize the number of expandedlearningopportunitiesprograms offered across their attendance areas.
ECSection 46120(c):
A [LEA] shall be subject to the audit conducted pursuant to Section 41020 todetermine compliance with subdivision (b).
ECSection 8482.3(d):
[LEAs] shall agreethatsnacksmadeavailablethroughaprogramshall conformtothenutritionstandardsinArticle2.5(commencingwithSection49430)ofChapter9 of Part 27 of Division 4 of Title 2. [LEAs] shall agreethat mealsmadeavailablethroughaprogramshall conformtothe nutrition standards of the United States Department of Agriculture’s at-riskafterschool meal component of the Child and Adult Care Food Program (42United States Code [U.S.C.] Section 1766).
ECSection 8482.6:
Everypupil attendingaschool operatingaprogram. ..iseligibletoparticipateintheprogram, subject toprogramcapacity. Aprogramestablished...maychargefamily fees. Programs that charge family fees shall waivethecost of thesefeesfor pupils who are eligible for free or reduced-price meals, for a child that is ahomelessyouth, asdefinedbythefederal McKinney-VentoHomelessAssistanceAct (42U.S.C. Section11434a), or for achildwhotheprogramknowsisinfoster California Department of Education 15Created September 30, 2021 Expanded Learning OpportunitiesProgram Plan Guide
care. A programthat charges family fees shall schedule fees onaslidingscalethat considers family income and ability to pay.
ECsections 8483.4 and 46120(b)(2)(D):
The administrator of every program established pursuant to this article shallestablishminimumqualificationsforeachstaffpositionthat,ataminimum,ensurethat all staff members who directly supervise pupils meet the minimumqualifications for an instructional aide, pursuant to the policies of the schooldistrict. Selectionof theprogramsitesupervisorsshall besubject totheapprovalof the school site principal. Theadministrator shall alsoensurethat theprogrammaintainsapupil-to-staff member ratioof nomorethan20to1. All programstaffand volunteers shall besubject tothehealthscreeningandfingerprint clearancerequirementsincurrent lawanddistrictpolicyforschool personnel andvolunteersin the school district, except that programs serving transitional kindergarten orkindergartenpupilsshall maintainapupil-to-staffmemberratioofnomorethan10to 1.
ECSection 8482.3(c)(1)(A–B):
Each component of a program established pursuant to this article shall consist of thefollowing two elements:
(A)Aneducational andliteracyelement inwhichtutoringorhomeworkassistanceis provided in one or more of the following areas: language arts, mathematics,history and social science, computer training, or science. (B) Aneducational enrichment element that mayinclude, but neednot belimitedto, fine arts, career technical education, recreation, physical fitness, andprevention activities.
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Year Round
Total number of days: 260
ASES budget based on current program for number of kids: 80 ELOP cost based on additional kids: 120
Staff ELOP Cost
Program Supervisor 2,959$
.90 Program Coordinator (10:15am - 6:15 M-F w/1/2 lunch break) 2,299$
1.0 Program Coordinator (10:15am - 6:15 M-F w/1/2 lunch break) (.25 FTE ELOP) 20,417$ .46 Senior Rec Aides-K (11:45-6:15 M-F w1/2 lunch break) 18,493$ .46 Senior Rec Aides-K (11:45-6:15 M-F w1/2 lunch break) 18,493$ .46 Senior Rec Aides-K (11:45-6:15 M-F w1/2 lunch break) 18,493$ .46 Rec Aides-K (1:00-6:00 M-F)- K 17,543$
.46 Rec Aides (1:00 - 6:00 M-F)- Primary 17,543$
.46 Rec Aides (1:30 - 6:00 M-F)- Intermediate 17,543$
.46 Rec Aides (1:00 - 6:00 M-F)- TK 17,543$
.46 Rec Aides (1:00 - 6:00 M-F)- TK 17,543$
.46 Rec Aides (1:00 - 6:00 M-F)- TK 17,543$
Training 5,160$
Supplies 54,140$
15% Administrative Cost 40,012$
Est. Total Operation Cost per Site: 285,725$
Est. total cost 5 sites - ELOP: 1,428,625$
**Includes school break program
Expanded Learning OpportunitiesProgram Plan Guide
EXPANDED LEARNING OPPORTUNITIESPROGRAM PLAN
Robla Elementary School District5248 Rose StreetSacramento, California 95838916-649-5248robla.k12.ca.us California Department of Education 1Created September 30, 2021
Expanded Learning Opportunities
Program Plan Guide
Name of Local Educational Agency and Expanded Learning
Opportunities Program Site(s)
Local Educational Agency (LEA) Name:
Contact Name:
Contact Email:
Contact Phone:
Robla Elementary School District
Eileen Chen, Superintendent
[email protected]
916-649-5248 extension 507
Instructions: Please list the school sites that your LEA selected to operate the Expanded Learning Opportunities Program (ELO-P). Add additional rows as needed.
1. Bell Avenue Elementary School
2. Glenwood Elementary School
3. Main Avenue Elementary School
4. Robla Elementary School
5. Taylor Street Elementary School
Purpose
This template will aid LEAs in the development of a program plan as required by EC Section 46120(b)(2). In this program plan, LEAs will describe program activities that support the whole child, and students’ Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) and development.
Definitions
“Expanded learning” means before school, after school, summer, or intersession learning programs that focus on developing the academic, social, emotional, and physical needs and interests of pupils through hands-on, engaging learning experiences. It is the intent of the Legislature that expanded learning programs are pupil-centered, results driven, include community partners, and complement, but do not replicate, learning activities in the regular school day and school year. (EC Section 8482.1[a])
“Expanded learning opportunities” has the same meaning as “expanded learning” as defined in EC Section 8482.1. “Expanded learning opportunities” does not mean an extension of California Department of Education 2
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instructional time, but rather, opportunities to engage pupils in enrichment, play, nutrition, andother developmentally appropriate activities. (ECSection 46120[e][1]) Instructions
This Program Plan needs to be approved by the LEA’s Governing Board in a public meeting andposted on the LEA’s website.
The program plan template guide is considered a living document that is periodically reviewedand adjusted to reflect the needs of the community, updates in the law, and to providecontinuous improvement in the development of an effective ELO-P.
The LEA is responsible for creating, reviewing, and updating the program plan every three yearsin accordance withECSection 8482.3(g)(1). LEAs areencouraged to work collaboratively withpartners and staff to develop and review the program plan. The LEA is responsible for the planand the oversight of any community partners or subcontractors. The LEA should include anypartners in the development and review of the plan. It is recommended that the plan bereviewed annually.
The Expanded Learning Division adopted theQualityStandards for Expanded Learning inCalifornia(Quality Standards) and introduced requirementsfor Continuous Quality Improvement(CQI) to help programs engage in reflection and be intentional about program managementpractices and activities delivered to students. To create the program plan, provide a narrativedescription in response to the prompts listed under each Quality Standard below. The LEA maycustomize and include additional prompts, such as describing SEL activities, or refining theplan. In addition to the narrative response, it may be useful to include tables, charts, or othervisual representations that contribute to the understanding of the ELO-P. LEAs are encouragedto download and reference the Quality Standards in order to provide ongoing improvements tothe program. The Quality Standards can be found on the California Department of Education’s(CDE) Quality Standards and CQI web page, located athttps://www.cde.ca.gov/ls/ex/qualstandcqi.asp.
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1—Safe and Supportive Environment
Describe how the program will provide opportunities for students to experience a safe andsupportive environment. Include if the program will be offered on the schoolsite or off campus. Ifnot on site, describe where in the community it will be and how students will be supported to getthere.
The Robla School District Local Control Accountability Plan’s goal #3 focuses on creatingand maintaining learning environments that are physically and emotionally safe andsupportive at all Robla Schools. Expanded Learning Opportunities described in this planwill outline how all activities will be aligned with all district safety efforts. ExpandedLearning Opportunity activities will take place after school at all Robla elementaryschools. Summer Expanded learning Opportunities will also take place at each Roblaelementary school, allowing students to stay at their home school and engage with staffmembers with whom they already have relationships. Students who participate in theafter school program will remain on their own school campus. Expectations, proceduresand guidelines students are taught during the school day will be maintained duringExpanded Learning Opportunity times. All safety measures in place on our schoolcampuses will remain in place during ELO times. These include physical safetymeasures such as security fences, cameras and adequate adult supervision. Proceduresin place during the school day will also be followed during ELO times. These includecampus visitors checking in at the school office before being allowed on campus andguidelines with students which help maintain an orderly and calm environment at alltimes. 2—Active and Engaged Learning
Describe how the program will provide opportunities for students to experience active andengaged learning that either supports or supplements, but does not duplicate, the instructionalday.
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The Expanded Learning Opportunity activities in the Robla School District will be anexpansion of our existing after school program. The program is a collaboration with theCity of Sacramento Department of Youth, Parks and Community Enrichment. The cityhires employees and trains them to provide a balanced program to students. Theprogram has three components: homework assistance, physical activity and enrichmentopportunities. All program components are planned with input from Robla School Districtstaff to ensure that they are enhancements to the learning that happens during theschool day. Enrichment opportunities are provided by community partner organizations.For example, visual art enrichment is part of the instructional week for all Robla students.Arts enrichment during the Expanded Learning Opportunity time will focus on other artsdisciplines such as music, dance and theater. Homework assistance providesone-on-one and small group instruction that supplements the teaching that happensduring the school day. ELO staff and community-based tutors will provide individualizedtutoring and small group work and concept reinforcement as they assist students withacademic tasks. An Expanded Learning Opportunity Coordinator and AcademicAlignment Coaches will coordinate with ELO staff to ensure that activities are supportiveand supplemental. 3—Skill Building
Describe how the program will provide opportunities for students to experience skill building.
Students will build skills through engagement in learning activities that are interesting,rigorous and meaningful. Current Robla School District initiatives outlined in the RoblaSchool District Local Control Accountability Plan (LCAP) focus on areas of need andareas of great importance to the Robla community. One such area is student wellness.Current initiatives focus on physical wellness, emotional wellness and good nutrition.Expanded Learning Opportunity activities will support the building of students’ skills inthese areas beyond what happens during the school day. A recent activity focused oncooking skills preparing healthy, delicious dishes. A professional chef was engaged toteach students knife skills, food handling and other skills they can use to help preparefood at home. Students also learned about making healthy choices when they aredeciding what to eat. Other skills will be the focus in a wide variety of areas includingacademics, physical motor skills, skills within the arts, problem-solving skills as well ascoding and technology.
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4—Youth Voice and Leadership
Describe how the program will provide opportunities for students to engage in youth voice andleadership.
Robla students are given opportunities to use their voice in a variety of ways. Studentleadership groups are an important part of the programs offered at all five districtelementary schools. Student leaders engage with staff about student interests andconcerns. Students design activities to engage their classmates throughout the schoolyear. The Robla School District also surveys students each school year. Students ratethe effectiveness of programs at the school and are given a forum for expressingconcerns and needs. The results of our annual student survey are taken quite seriouslyby staff, and student input is an important part of program evaluation and planning for thefuture. Future surveys will be amended to seek student input regarding the effectivenessand value of Expanded Learning Opportunity activities.
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5—Healthy Choices and Behaviors
Describe how the program will provide opportunities for students to engage in healthy choicesand behaviors. Describe how students will be served nutritious meals and/or snacks during theELO-P hours of programming.
The Robla School District has long-maintained a focus on student wellness. A DistrictWellness Coordinator has created a variety of programs which enhance studentwellness. These include a Wellness Committee, Wellness Field Trips, Fresh Fruit andVegetable Program, Harvest of the Month as well as important collaborations with localwellness organizations and local farmers. The Expanded Learning Opportunity programwill allow these activities to expand beyond the school day - something that has alreadybegun to take place. Students who participate in the ELO program will have theopportunity to eat three nutritious meals at school each school day. Currently, Roblaserves breakfast in the classroom to ensure that all students receive a healthy start totheir day. All students eat lunch at school - currently we are non-pricing, which allows allstudents to receive their lunch at no cost. Supper is served to students in our currentafter school program. That program will expand to serve all students who participate inour Expanded Learning Opportunity activities. 6—Diversity, Access, and Equity
Describe how the program is designed to address cultural and linguistic diversity and provideopportunities for all students to experience diversity, access, and equity. Describe how theELO-P will provide access and opportunity for students with disabilities.
The Robla School District values greatly the diversity of the community it serves. Currently,and for over ten years, the Robla School District has trained hundreds of staff members aspart of a Professional Learning program called the Robla Resilience Project (RRP) The RRPhas provided training to staff members and will provide training to Expanded LearningOpportunity staff members in cultural sensitivity, equity and anti-racism. This work makes itsway into the classroom as teachers expand their skills developing relationships with studentsfrom diverse backgrounds. We see great evidence of curriculum and instructional approacheswhich now more clearly reflect who our students are. Currently, and as part of ELO we willcontinue to create partnerships with local artists who are people of color who can shareunique perspectives and honor the cultures of our students. Such focus areas includestudents with disabilities who have full access to all programs. Programs are adapted, asneeded to meet the unique needs of any individual student. The Robla School District servesa very diverse, high-poverty community. Because this is so, equity has always been a focusof our work. This philosophy will permeate the ELO program as access to resources will beequitable across all schools and programs. Students will have equal access to all services,programs, and resources no matter where they enroll in ELO activities.
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7—Quality Staff
Describe how the program will provide opportunities for students to engage with quality staff.
Robla School District’s vision statement speaks of a growth-minded mindset with reflectivelearning for all. This statement illustrates our belief that we are all lifelong learners.Professional Learning activities are plentiful in Robla and are a required part of the work yearfor employees at all levels. Professional Learning opportunities are based upon currenteducational requirements and employee needs. Professional Learning opportunities areavailable not only to district staff but to staff members in partner organizations as well. Recenttrainings have focused on Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports, Resilience,Social/Emotional Learning, Assessments and Effective Instructional Strategies in EnglishLanguage Arts and Mathematics. Providing ongoing training helps ensure that our highlyqualified staff members remain highly qualified no matter where they are in their career path.As new staff members come on board professional learning will be part of the hiring process.Staff members will be trained in district approaches to instruction, behavior management andequity. 8—Clear Vision, Mission, and Purpose
Describe the program’s clear vision, mission, and purpose.
The Robla School District’s vision statement is as follows: “Every student reaches theirpotential in a growth-minded environment rich in challenging practices and reflective learningfor all.” This vision will guide the Robla School District Expanded Learning Opportunityprogram. All students will succeed because the adults who work with them believe that theycan. This growth-minded way of thinking applies in all aspects of the program and isexemplified in activities that are challenging and that meet individual students where they are.The growth-mindedness applies to adults as well, as they continue to learn about theirstudents and about innovative approaches that are based in research. Reflective learning forall speaks to our approach to metacognition which has long been an identified instructionalapproach in Robla classrooms. Thinking about your thinking helps provide us with insights.The ability to articulate your thinking allows students to be more actively engaged in theirlearning as they teach each other new approaches to solving a problem or completing a task.Access is another part of the vision for our ELO program. The community served by theRobla School District has very limited resources. By expanding our learning opportunities, wecan further enrich our student’s lives. They will have access to a wide range of activities andresources, allowing them to open their minds to new experiences and new ways of thinking.
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9—Collaborative Partnerships
Describe the program’s collaborative partnerships. Local educational agencies are encouragedto collaborate with non-LEA entities to administer and implement ELO-P programs.
The Robla School District has many long-standing partnerships that have allowed us toexpand the array of services that we are able to offer our students and their families. At thecore of our Expanded Learning Opportunity activities is the partnership with the City ofSacramento and the Department of Youth, Parks and Community Enrichment. The twoagencies hold in common a desire to engage children in the Sacramento area in positivelearning activities that build upon their strengths and talents and provide them with engagingactivities which help them gain skills that can help them succeed in life. We also work closelywith the Roberts Family Development Center, and have done so for many years. RFDCprovides Freedom School created by the Children's Defense Fund and has roots in ourcountry’s civil rights movement. We also partner with Capital Region United Way, the FoodLiteracy Center, the Sacramento Republic Football League, and the Sacramento Foodbankwho all support our students and the community in significant ways. 10—Continuous Quality Improvement
Describe the program’s Continuous Quality Improvement plan.
The Robla School District has provided ongoing training in the improvement cycle for manyyears. Our effectiveness as a district is based upon the continued examination of data, bothanecdotal and summative, to monitor the effectiveness of programs and services. Ourcommitment to continuous quality improvement will be part of our Expanded LearningOpportunity program from the start. This commitment is exemplified in our ongoing work withProfessional Learning Communities. PLC’s, where groups of educators meet regularly toexamine all types of student data, have been built into our systems. Administrators andteachers meet in various configurations to examine the effectiveness of what is happening inour classrooms and what is happening at our schools. We analyze local benchmarkassessment data, state testing data, participation rates, attendance rates, survey results,parent feedback and observational data regularly to determine when and where programrefinement must take place. A similar system of improvement is part of the design for newELO activities. Program data will include attendance numbers; parent feedback, formal andinformal; principal observations; and student academic progress. This data will be examinedand discussed amongst leaders and program staff in their constant search for improvementopportunities.
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11—Program Management
Describe the plan for program management.
The Robla School District Expanded Learning Opportunity program will be overseen by anELO Coordinator. This newly appointed certificated staff member will help ensure that the planfor Robla’s ELO program is implemented effectively. The ELO Coordinator will supervise theprogram at all five school sites. they will communicate directly with site directors, AcademicAlignment Coaches, program staff and school principals. They will monitor the implementationclosely and report directly to the district superintendent. They will coordinate services with alldistrict departments, including transportation, nutrition services and curriculum. The ELOCoordinator will also work directly with City of Sacramento leadership to monitor all aspects ofthe program, to ensure that academic work supplements initiatives in the district, will helpguide the selection of enrichment providers to ensure that enrichment activities supplementcurrent activities and that the organizations that we collaborate with are a reflection of thediversity of our student body. The Expanded Learning Opportunity Coordinator will attend allcabinet meetings and report about progress regularly to all district leaders.
General Questions
Existing After School Education and Safety (ASES) and 21 st
Community LearningCenters (21
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CCLC) Elementary and Middle Schoolgrantees.
ASES, 21
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CCLC Elementary/Middle School, and theELO-P should be considered a single,comprehensive program. In coordinating all these funding streams to move towards a singleprogram, the expectation is that the most stringent requirements will be adopted for programguidance. If one or both grants are held, please describe how the ELO-P funding will be used tocreate one comprehensive and universal Expanded Learning Program.
The Robla School District has been part of an ASES grant implementation for over ten years.The program is a collaboration between the district and the City of Sacramento. Thecommunity's response to the program has been extremely positive. Parents see the afterschool program as an important service that is necessary to keep their children safe.Expanded Learning Opportunity funding will allow for the expansion of our existing program.This will mean that hundreds more families will be allowed to take advantage of this service.Not only will the number of students served be increased, but new grade levels will be able tobenefit from the service. Previously, TK and Kindergarten students were not included in theafter school program. The ELO program will be open to these grade levels. ELO funding willallow new enrichment opportunities and further coordination of the academic part of theprogram. ASES funding and ELO funding will be braided in a way that allows for themaintenance of all ASES goals and the alignment of the goals of expanded learning. Thefinance department at the City of Sacramento and the Chief Business Official of the RoblaSchool District will work together closely to ensure all program requirements are met for bothprograms and no disruption to services will be experienced by students, parents or RoblaSchool District staff.
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Transitional Kindergarten and Kindergarten
Programs serving transitional kindergarten or kindergarten pupils shall maintain a pupil to-staffmember ratio of no more than 10 to 1. (ECSection46120[b][2][D]). Please address theproposed schedule and plan for recruiting and preparing staff to work in the program, includingsupporting them to understand how to work with younger children. How will the lowerpupil-to-staff ratio be maintained? How will the curriculum and program bedevelopmentally-informed to address this younger age group? The Robla School District has been implementing Transitional Kindergarten for approximately6 years. The state of California is expanding TK beginning with the 2022-2023 school year,and the Robla School District has been planning for this expansion for many months. Aprogram guide describes all aspects of the program based upon experience and research inthe early learning world. Curriculum materials, supplies, furniture, schedules and effectivepractices are all outlined in the document. Planning efforts have also included the intentionaldesign of Expanded Learning Opportunity program activities to meet the needs of theyoungest learners in the Robla School District. Training for staff at all levels will be providedduring a Transitional Kindergarten Institute which will take place before the start of the2022-2023 school year. This professional learning opportunity will utilize the expertise ofdistrict early learning staff and staff from theSacramento County Office of Education EarlyLearning division. TK staff and support staff, including ELO program staff will learn aboutresearch that outlines the most effective approaches with young learners. Ongoing supportwill be provided by an Early Childhood Education Professional Learning Support Teacher andfuture Professional Learning days. Group sizes in the ELO program will adhere to requiredTK staffing ratios. A specific number of enrollment spaces will be reserved for TK andKindergarten students in the ELO program at each school to ensure program access for theseyoung learners.
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Sample Program Schedule
Please submit a sample program schedule that describes how the ELO-P or other fund sources,including the California State Preschool Program for children enrolled in transitionalkindergarten or kindergarten, will be combined with the instructional day to create a minimum ofnine hours per day of programming (instructional day plus ELO-P or other supports). Also,submit a sample schedule for a minimum nine-hour summer or intersession day.
Robla Expansion Program Schedule
Monday Tuesday Wednesday
Thursday-Early Out
Friday
Pick up & SignIn
30 Minutes
Project Activity(PBL)
30 Minutes
OutdoorRecreation
10 Minutes
Pick up & SignIn
Pick up & SignIn
Pick up & SignIn
Quiet Time
Pick up & SignIn
50-60Minutes
Lesson/Activity-SightLetter/Words
Lesson/Activity-SightLetter/Words
Lesson/Activity-SightLetter/Words
Lesson/Activity-SightLetter/Words
Lesson/Activity-SightLetter/Words
15 Minutes
Clean Up/WashUp
Clean Up/WashUp
Clean Up/WashUp
Clean Up/WashUp
Clean Up/WashUp
15 Minutes SUPPER SUPPER SUPPER SUPPER SUPPER
15 Minutes
CommunityCircle/ClassMeeting
CommunityCircle/ClassMeeting
CommunityCircle/ClassMeeting
CommunityCircle/ClassMeeting
CommunityCircle/ClassMeeting
50-60Minutes
HomeworkAssistance
HomeworkAssistance
HomeworkAssistance
HomeworkAssistance
HomeworkAssistance
EnrichmentBlock 45Minutes(3:45-4:45)
Community Partner Community Partner Community Partner Community Partner Centers
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Prim RA 1(20kids)-EnrichmentPrim RA 2(20kids)-Enrichment Prim RA 2(20kids)-Enrichment
Prim RA 2(20kids)-Enrichment
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TK/K 2 (10kids) TK/K 2 (10kids) TK/K 2 (10kids) TK/K 2 (10kids) TK/K 3 (10kids) TK/K 3 (10kids) TK/K 3 (10kids) TK/K 3 (10kids) RecreationBlock 45Minutes(4:45-5:45)
Community Partner Community Partner Community Partner Community Partner Clubs
K-RA- Recreation K-RA- Recreation K-RA- Recreation K-RA- RecreationK-RA- Enrichment K-RA- Enrichment K-RA- Enrichment K-RA- EnrichmentPrim RA 1(20kids)-Recreation Prim RA 1(20kids)-Recreation
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INT RA 2(20kids)-EnrichmentINT RA 3(20kids)-Enrichment
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INT RA 3(20kids)-EnrichmentTK/K 1 (10kids) TK/K 1 (10kids) TK/K 1 (10kids) TK/K 1 (10kids)TK/K 2 (10kids) TK/K 2 (10kids) TK/K 2 (10kids) TK/K 2 (10kids)TK/K 3 (10kids) TK/K 3 (10kids) TK/K 3 (10kids) TK/K 3 (10kids) 15 Minutes Sign Out Sign Out Sign Out Sign Out Sign Out The Expanded Learning Opportunity Plan will be subject to review every year andrevisions made in order to better serve our students and community.
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Below are additional legal requirements for the ELO-P. Please ensure yourProgram Planmeets all of these legal requirements:
ECSection 46120(b)(2):
[LEAs] operatingexpandedlearningopportunitiesprogramsmayoperateabeforeschool component of aprogram, anafterschool componentofaprogram,orboththe before and after school componentsof aprogram, ononeor multipleschoolsites, and shall comply with subdivisions (c), (d), and (g) of Section 8482.3,including the development of a program plan based on the following; (2) [LEAs] operating expanded learning opportunity programs pursuant to thissection may operate a before school component of a program, an after schoolcomponent of a program, or both the before and after school components of aprogram, on one or multiple schoolsites, and shall comply withsubdivisions(c),(d),and(g)ofSection8482.3,includingthedevelopmentofaprogramplanbasedon all of the following:
(A) The department’s guidance.
(B) Section 8482.6.
(C) Paragraphs (1) to (9), inclusive, and paragraph(12) of subdivision (c) of Section8483.3. (D) Section 8483.4, except that programs servingtransitional kindergarten orkindergarten pupils shall maintain a pupil-to-staff member ratio of no more than10 to 1.
ECSection 46120(b)(1)(A):
On schooldays, as described in Section 46100 and Sections 46110 to 46119,inclusive, and days on which school is taught for the purpose of meeting the175-instructional-day offering as described in Section 11960 of Title 5 of theCalifornia Code of Regulations, in-person before or after school expandedlearningopportunitiesthat, whenaddedtodailyinstructional minutes,arenolessthan nine hours of combined instructional time and expanded learningopportunities per instructional day.
ECSection 46120(b)(1)(B):
For at least 30 nonschooldays, during intersessional periods, no less than nine hoursof in-person expanded learning opportunities per day.
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ECSection 46120(b)(3):
[LEAs] shall prioritize servicesprovidedpursuant tothissectionat schoolsitesinthe lowest income communities, as determined by prior year percentages ofpupils eligible for free andreduced-pricemeals, whilemaximizingthenumber ofschools and neighborhoods with expanded learning opportunities programsacross their attendance area.
ECSection 46120(b)(4):
[LEAs] may serve all pupils, includingelementary, middle, andsecondaryschoolpupils, in expanded learning opportunity programs provided pursuant to thissection.
ECSection 46120(b)(6):
[LEAs] are encouraged to collaborate with community-based organizations andchildcare providers, especially those participatinginstateor federallysubsidizedchildcare programs, to maximize the number of expandedlearningopportunitiesprograms offered across their attendance areas.
ECSection 46120(c):
A [LEA] shall be subject to the audit conducted pursuant to Section 41020 todetermine compliance with subdivision (b).
ECSection 8482.3(d):
[LEAs] shall agreethatsnacksmadeavailablethroughaprogramshall conformtothenutritionstandardsinArticle2.5(commencingwithSection49430)ofChapter9 of Part 27 of Division 4 of Title 2. [LEAs] shall agreethat mealsmadeavailablethroughaprogramshall conformtothe nutrition standards of the United States Department of Agriculture’s at-riskafterschool meal component of the Child and Adult Care Food Program (42United States Code [U.S.C.] Section 1766).
ECSection 8482.6:
Everypupil attendingaschool operatingaprogram. ..iseligibletoparticipateintheprogram, subject toprogramcapacity. Aprogramestablished...maychargefamily fees. Programs that charge family fees shall waivethecost of thesefeesfor pupils who are eligible for free or reduced-price meals, for a child that is ahomelessyouth, asdefinedbythefederal McKinney-VentoHomelessAssistanceAct (42U.S.C. Section11434a), or for achildwhotheprogramknowsisinfoster California Department of Education 15Created September 30, 2021 Expanded Learning OpportunitiesProgram Plan Guide
care. A programthat charges family fees shall schedule fees onaslidingscalethat considers family income and ability to pay.
ECsections 8483.4 and 46120(b)(2)(D):
The administrator of every program established pursuant to this article shallestablishminimumqualificationsforeachstaffpositionthat,ataminimum,ensurethat all staff members who directly supervise pupils meet the minimumqualifications for an instructional aide, pursuant to the policies of the schooldistrict. Selectionof theprogramsitesupervisorsshall besubject totheapprovalof the school site principal. Theadministrator shall alsoensurethat theprogrammaintainsapupil-to-staff member ratioof nomorethan20to1. All programstaffand volunteers shall besubject tothehealthscreeningandfingerprint clearancerequirementsincurrent lawanddistrictpolicyforschool personnel andvolunteersin the school district, except that programs serving transitional kindergarten orkindergartenpupilsshall maintainapupil-to-staffmemberratioofnomorethan10to 1.
ECSection 8482.3(c)(1)(A–B):
Each component of a program established pursuant to this article shall consist of thefollowing two elements:
(A)Aneducational andliteracyelement inwhichtutoringorhomeworkassistanceis provided in one or more of the following areas: language arts, mathematics,history and social science, computer training, or science. (B) Aneducational enrichment element that mayinclude, but neednot belimitedto, fine arts, career technical education, recreation, physical fitness, andprevention activities.
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