Review Agenda Item
Meeting Date: 10/24/2024 - 6:00 PM
Category: Finance
Type: Action
Subject: Acceptance of Grant Awards
District Goals:
Goal 1
Thriving Students
Goal 2
Engaged Community
Enclosure
File Attachment:
Summary: 2024-25- Nita M. Lowey 21st Century Community Learning Center Cycle 12 Grant Award: (Year 2)-$1,987,775 Total Grand Award: $9,938,875 The federal Nita M. Lowey 21st CCLC program supports the creation of community learning centers that provide academic and enrichment opportunities during non-school hours for students. The program helps students meet state and local student standards in core academic subjects, such as reading and math; offers students a broad array of enrichment activities that can complement their regular academic programs; and offers literacy and other educational services to the families of participating children. Title IV, Part B, specifies that 21st CCLC funds are to be used to provide opportunities for communities to establish or expand activities in community learning centers. United Way of Tarrant County Microgrant Award: $8000 Crowley ISD' has been awarded a microgrant from United Way. The grant will target youth gun violence, which aligns with the One Second Collaborate (OSC) microgrant initiative by focusing on community education, engagement, and direct support for at-risk youth. The cornerstone of the project is the Y.E.S. to P.E.A.C.E. Weekend, a 2.5-day summit designed to promote violence prevention through active community involvement. The event begins with a community kickoff featuring a keynote speaker, vendor fair, and entertainment to engage and educate participants about the importance of violence prevention. Over the following two days, the summit provided educational sessions on conflict resolution and anger management strategies and moderated panel discussions with law enforcement, mental health professionals, and survivors of gun violence. These activities increase awareness and encourage behavior change within the community. Further details will be provided on the Y.E.S to P.E.A.C.E Summit. Total Grant Award: $1,995,775
Budgetary Impact:
Recommendation: Recommend approval of the grant awards as presented.
Approvals:
Recommended By:
Signed By:
Crystel Polk - Executive Director of Grants and Transformation
Signed By:
Michael McFarland - Superintendent
Vote Results:

Original Motion
Member June Davis Moved, Member LaTonya Mayfield seconded to approve the Original motion 'Recommend approval of the grant awards as presented.'. Upon a Roll-Call Vote being taken, the vote was: Aye: 7 Nay: 0.
The motion Carried 7 - 0
   
June Davis     Yes
Mia Hall     Yes
Gary Grassia     Yes
LaTonya Mayfield     Yes
Nedra Robinson     Yes
Kelicia Stevenson     Yes
Daryl Davis     Yes