REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: AARON A. AGUIRRE, Director
Parks, After School, Recreation and Community Services Department
Aldi RAMIREZ, Assistant Director
Parks, After School, Recreation and Community Services Department
BY: HAYLEY FIELDS, Program Manager
Parks, After School, Recreation and Community Services Department
SUBJECT
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Actions pertaining to funding reimbursement from Fresno Unified School District (FUSD):
1. Approve a one-year agreement between the City of Fresno (City) and FUSD to conduct the Sports, Play, Active Recreation for Kids (SPARK) program at up to twenty-nine (29) school sites from August 2023 through June 2024.
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute the Independent Services Agreement with FUSD to reimburse the City up to $743,000 for SPARK programming.
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RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends City Council approve a one (1) year agreement between the City and FUSD to conduct SPARK After School Programming at up to twenty-nine (29) school sites from August 2023 through June 2024. Staff also recommends the City Council authorize the City Manager to execute the Independent Services Agreement on behalf of the City.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The PARCS Department is seeking the approval of a one (1) year agreement with FUSD to provide After School Programming to students at up to twenty-nine (29) school sites for the 2023-2024 academic year. Funding for this program comes from the California Department of Education and is administered by FUSD to the City. Council action will enable the City to seek reimbursement for an amount up to $743,000 for providing SPARK programming.
BACKGROUND
Since August of 2007, the PARCS Department has entered into agreements with FUSD to provide after school programming for elementary aged students. As part of this program, the City provides homework tutorial, literacy, and other youth development activities including SPARK curriculum. In the FUSD After School Program, City and FUSD staff focus on the shared vision of energizing young students through physical fitness, nutrition education, and youth development at twenty-nine (29) school sites. As a critical component of the After School Program, the City SPARK employees independently conduct an annual fitness testing program that pre-tests and post-tests selected students in the areas of baseline physical fitness and measures improvement throughout the year. City staff lead physical fitness rotations for students and provide education.
The FUSD After School Program operates Monday through Friday from 2:00 pm to 6:00 pm. Fresno Unified receives funding from the California Department of Education for after school programming and partners with the City to provide physical education through the SPARK program. Funding will be used to employ up to twenty-nine (29) SPARK Temporary Recreation Specialists for 192 days during the 2023-2024 program year at approximately 4.5 hours per day, and provide up to sixty-six (66) hours of training for each employee. Funding will also cover the cost for 80% of a permanent Recreation Specialist to help administer the program. In addition, FUSD provides all sports equipment and supplies at no cost to the City. The City’s total contribution is $20,000 for 20% of one permanent Recreation Specialist’s time during seasonal breaks, supplies and mileage reimbursement. These costs will be reflected in PARCS’ Fiscal Year 2024 proposed budget.
As a result of this agreement, the PARCS Department and FUSD will continue to partner to serve youth in the community and provide them a safe environment to thrive.
ENVIRONMENTAL FINDINGS
The contracted services will be provided at FUSD school sites. By definition provided in the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines Section 15378 they do not qualify as “projects” and therefore are exempt from CEQA requirements.
LOCAL PREFERENCE
Local preference is not applicable since this item will not include a bid or award of a construction or services contract.
FISCAL IMPACT
FUSD will provide reimbursement of up to $743,000. A total of $20,000 will be reflected in PARCS’ Fiscal Year 2024 proposed budget.
Attachments:
Fresno Unified School District Independent Contract Services Agreement (2023-2024)
FUSD SPARK School Sites List FY24
FUSD SPARK School Site Map FY24