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Amd 1 to Be@School Agmts PR00004399, PR00004405, and PR00004408
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BE IT RESOLVED, that Amendment 1 to the following Agreements for services to children at risk for truancy and/or educational neglect through the Hennepin County Attorney’s Office Be@School Program to increase the NTEs as follows be approved:
• PR00004405 with Centro Tyrone Guzman increasing the not to exceed amount from $70,000 to $79,000
• PR00004399 with Minnesota Care Partner increasing the not to exceed amount from $50,000 to $72,000
• PR00004408 with Phyllis Wheatley Community Center increasing the not to exceed amount from $72,000 to $74,000
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the total combined funding for all Be@School Program contracts shall not exceed the Board approved $2,300,000 NTE amount; that the department will manage the contract expenditures within this funding allocation; that the Chair of the Board be authorized to sign the Amendments on behalf of the County; and that the Controller be authorized to disburse the funds as directed.
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Background:
Be@School focuses on addressing barriers to school attendance. Hennepin County is committed to equitable academic outcomes across racial and cultural groups. This board action request aligns with Hennepin County disparity reduction efforts by supporting educational opportunities for all students residing in Hennepin County. The target population is students in kindergarten through grade 12. Contractors assess the barriers to school attendance, monitor school attendance and encourage school relationships and engagement. To address the barriers, contractors provide culturally responsive, voluntary services which are family focused. Contractors provide support to students and parent(s)/guardian(s) and assist in referrals to a wide range of county and community resources.
The increase in costs for the three (3) contracts outlined above will be paid through underspending in other Be@School contracts and managed within the overall $2,300,000 program not-to-exceed amount previously approved by the Board.
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Recommendation from County Administrator: Recommend Approval