Review Agenda Item
Meeting Date: 8/16/2017 - 3:30 PM
Category: Consent Calendar
Type: Action
Subject: 11.14 CURRICULUM: Ratification of Agreement for Professional Consultant Services With THINK Together, Incorporated for the Workforce Readiness and Education Program at Perris Lake High School (funded through Title 1 funds, not the General Fund)
Strategic Plan:
Enclosure
File Attachment:
THINK Together - WREP at PLHS 17-18.pdf
Summary: The District would like to enter into an Agreement with THINK Together, Incorporated (THINK), a California nonprofit corporation, to provide a comprehensive career awareness program at Perris Lake High School to prepare high school students for the professional workplace through training, hands-on practice and career-oriented internships. THINK has established the Workforce Readiness and Education Program (WREP), which has become a model for the high school extended learning time field. THINK will supply the staff, materials, management and supervision, and volunteer recruitment for the program.

The Workforce Readiness and Education Program (WREP) includes:

-WREP Information Workshop-New Intern Orientation
-Resume Workshop
-Professionalism Training
-Application Workshop
-Site Specific Training
-Interview Workshop
-Internship and Follow-Up Training
-Financial Literacy Workshop and Program Completion Event

Work Based Learning Opportunities includes:

-Guest Speakers
-Field Trips
-Job Shadowing
-Career Related Mentoring
-Work Experience Training
-Internships

The term of this Agreement will be for one year from July 1, 2017 to June 30, 2018 at a total cost not-to-exceed $74,520.

This Agreement is being taken as a ratification due to missing the deadline for the June agenda.

Education Code 17604 and 17605: The Governing Board delegates the power to contract and purchase supplies, equipment and services.
Funding: The cost for this item is included in the 2017-18 operating budget funded through Title 1 Funds, not the General Fund.
Recommendation: It is recommended that the Board of Trustees ratify the Agreement for Professional Consultant Services with THINK Together, Incorporated for the Workforce Readiness and Education Program at Perris Lake High School.
Approvals:
Recommended By:
Signed By:
Dian Martin - Director - Educational Services
Signed By:
Marilyn Saucedo - Assistant Superintendent
Signed By:
Nick Newkirk - Director - Purchasing
Signed By:
Candace Reines - Deputy Superintendent
Signed By:
Grant Bennett - Superintendent
Vote Results:

Original Motion
Member David Nelissen Moved, Member Carolyn Twyman seconded to approve the Original motion 'It is recommended that the Board of Trustees ratify the Agreement for Professional Consultant Services with THINK Together, Incorporated for the Workforce Readiness and Education Program at Perris Lake High School.'. Upon a Roll-Call Vote being taken, the vote was: Aye: 4 Nay: 0.
The motion Carried 4 - 0
   
David Nelissen     Yes
Carolyn Twyman     Yes
Dr. Jose Luis Araux     Yes
Anthony T. Stafford, Sr.     Yes