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Action Action Date Reconsidered By
10/20/2020 Adopted

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That the Superintendents' Recommendation #20 263, Grant Award, be adopted as follows: that the School Committee accept and approve the grant award below in the amount and for the period indicated:

McKinney Vento Homeless Students, for the period September 1, 2020 to August 31, 2021 in the amount of $15,000.00. Project/Grant SC21707.

Description: This grant provides referral services for homeless children and their families through the services of two Homeless Outreach Workers who connect families with resources and services throughout the school year and summer. It also provides after school tutors, scholarships for summer camps, training by Transition House on domestic violence issues for school and community staff, and MBTA cards for families. Title I includes an additional $10,000 for supplies and basic necessities for homeless students