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Two Agmts with local agencies to provide services to children at risk for truancy and/or educational neglect, 08/14/23-06/30/24, combined NTE of $100,000
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Resolution:
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BE IT RESOLVED, that 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 during the contract period August 14, 2023 through June 30, 2024 with a total combined NTE of $100,000 be approved:
PR00005475 with Center for Multicultural Mediation in the amount of $50,000
PR00005474 with Somali Community Resettlement Services of Olmsted in the amount of $50,000; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the total combined funding available for the two vendors shall not exceed $100,000; that the department will manage the contractual expenditures within this funding allocation; that the Chair of the Board be authorized to sign the Agreements on behalf of the County; that the Controller be authorized to disburse the funds as directed; and that the County Administrator be authorized to approve contract not to exceed changes as long as the overall not to exceed amount for all contracts does not change.
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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 parent(s)/guardian(s) and assist in referrals to a wide range of county and community resources. ...
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