Agenda Item
Meeting Date:
10/26/2017 - 6:30 PM  
Category:
Report of the Committee on Parent and Community Engagement  
Type:
Action  
Subject:
2. Report with Possible Action on the MPS C.A.R.E.S. (Community And Recreation Engaging Students) Initiative  
Strategic Plan Compatibility Statement:
Goal 2
Student, Family and Community Engagement
Goal 3
Effective and Efficient Operations
 
Policy:
 
Attachments:
MPS C.A.R.E.S. Year-One Fact Sheet  
File Attachment:
New CARES Video.pdf
CARES Fact Sheet 2017_v3.pdf
 
Background:
In October 2016, the district launched the MPS C.A.R.E.S. (Community And Recreation Engaging Students) initiative designed to increase community outreach and engagement by providing safe spaces within MPS. This multi-pronged approach uses school facilities and recreation services to create safe spaces for youth, to involve students in youth mobilization opportunities, and to engage the district's employees in serving the community through volunteerism.

This report provides an overview of year-one accomplishments of the following MPS C.A.R.E.S. components:

• Midnight League
• Twilight Centers
• Wellness Days
 
Fiscal Impact Statement:
This item does not authorize expenditures.  
Implementation and Assessment Plan:
 
Recommendation
Your Committee reports having received the foregoing report from the Administration. Although this item has been noticed for possible action, no action is required.  
Approvals:
Recommended By:
Signed By:
Jacqueline M. Mann, Ph.D. - Board Clerk/Chief Officer