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CITY OF PALM. DESERT
S
SPECIAL PROGRAMS DEPARTMENT-
STAFF REPORT
REQUEST: APPROVAL OF MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN
DESERT SANDS UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT PALM DESERT
CHARTER MIDDLE. SCHOOL, AND THE CITY .OF PALM DESERT
AS IT RELATES TO PARTICIPATION IN THE' AFTER SCHOOL
PROGRAM AT PALM DESERT CHARTER MIDDLE SCHOOL
SUBMITTED BY: Frankie Riddle,.Director of Special Programs
APPLICANT: Palm Desert Charter Middle School
c1o:' allie Fraser
74 00 Rutledge Way
Palm Desert, CA 92260
DATE: July 13 2017
CONTENTS: Memorandum of Understanding
Recommendation.
By Minute Motion: Authorize the Mayor to•execute a Memorandum of Understanding
(MOU) between Desert Sands Unified School District, Palm Desert Charter Middle
School, and the' ity of Palm Desert relative to the.Palm Desert Charter Middle School,
After School Program (Contract No, c36270
Strategic Plan Objective
N/A
Executive Summary
The City'of Palm Desert continues to be an active,participant in the after school programs
located at'Palm Desert Charter'Middie.School (PDCMS) and Lincoln Elementary School,,
The City Council reviewed, for these programs.as part of the.FT 017f 018 Budget
process and, as a result, funding was included within the budget.
Discussion
PDCMS' After• chool Program continues to serve approximately 150 students, The City
awarded $75,000 as park of the FY 2016/2017 Budget, which allowed many children to
participate'in a 'structured after school program with adult supervision. The After School
Program keeps youth engaged and prevents children,.in;many cases, from being left home
alone. In addition with the Increased awareness of the program 'and students on-going
participation from elementary intojunior high school, the school now maintains.a waiting list
throughout the year, Another sign of success is the•number of eighth"graders registering for
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PALM DESERT CHARTER MIDDLE SCHOOL'S AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM MOU
JULY 13, 2017
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the program. The program is focused on assisting youth in completing homework
assignments as well as work`in other academic areas. This MOU'would allow continued
collaboration betvieen the parties to implement the program and authorize staff from the
school to administer,it.
Based on the quarterly reports and meetings with school representatives, students' grades
liave steadily improved as well as the students' social integration aspect. In addition, early
intervention between the school, parents, and students has resulted In :identifying and
addressing student's issues early in the school year which has resulted in overall
improvement in student performance.
Fiscal Analysis
Funding in the amount of $75,000,was included within the FY 201TV 018 Budget, Account
No.,1104800-48901. As a result, there will be no negative impact to the General Fund.
Submitted By:
Fran ie_Riddle
Directo Special Programs
Reviewed:
a t Moore
Director of Finance
Approval:
dud Aylaian
City Manager'
CONTRACT Na C36270
MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING
BETWEEN
THE DESERT SANDS UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT,
PALM DESERT CHARTER MIDDLE SCHOOL,
AND THE CITY OF PALM DESERT
AS IT RELATES TO PARTICIPATION IN AN AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM
AT PALM DESERT CHARTER MIDDLE SCHOOL
Whereas, the Desert Sands Unified School District (DSUSD) administers,.operates, and
maintains schools within the City-of Palm Desert (C{TY); and
Whereas, CITY; Palm Desert Charter Middle School (PDCMS), and DSUSD ail desire to
improve after school programs through grants and in-kind services; and
Whereas, DSUSD supports and has agreed to apply for grant funding and to provide use of
its facilities for after school programs at Palm Desert Charter Middle School; and
Whereas, PDCMS has agreed to. create, operate, and administer such after school
programs with the support and cooperation of DSUSD and CITY; and
Whereas, at its regular meeting of July 13,2017, the City Council of the City of Palm Desert
approved the FY 017/ 018 budget, which included $75,000.for After School Program services at
Palm Desert Charter Middle School, contingent upon DSUSD assuming responsibility as financial
agent"for the administration and distribution of any grant monies received as it relates to the above
mentioned "After School Program.,,
Now, therefore, it Is agreed that CITY will participate and contribute to an After School
Program as follows:
1. An After School Program will be provided at Palm Desert Charter Middle School
within the City of Palm Desert by PDCMS with said program operational plan;
2. DSUSD will provide in-kind services in the form of facility use for the After School
Program;
3. DSUSD will assume responsibility as linanoial agent" for administration and
distribution of any grant monies received;
4. DSUSD must require the After School Program Operator to obtain proper
background checks and fingerprinting on all volunteers and employees;
5. CITY will assist DSUSD and PDCMS in promoting the After School Program with
CITY through CITY's newsletter, press releases, and other means as deemed
appropriate;
6. Palm Desert Charter Middle School and the City will collaborate to develop a Civic
Engagement Program for implementation at the beginning of the 2017/18 academic
year.
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CONTRACT NO. C36270
In Witness Thereof, this Memorandum of Understanding has been executed this 13th day
of July, 2017, fora period of one year, after which it may become eligible for renewal, subject to
agreement by both parties.
DESERT SANDS UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT
Gary Rutherford, Superintendent Date
PALM DESERT CHARTER MIDDLE SCHOOUAFTERSCHOOL PROGRAM OPERATOR
Sallie Fraser, Principal Date
CITY OF PALM DESERT
Jan D. Harnik, Mayor Date
Attest:.
Rachelle D. Klassen, City Clerk Date
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