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Report regarding a resolution increasing the acceptance of grant funds from the After School Education and Safety Grant by $36,163 for a new grant total of $283,858 in Fiscal Year 2021-2022 and amending the Parks and Recreation Department and Library Department Fiscal Year 2021-2022 Operating Budgets pursuant to budget amendment #22.059. (Greg Mediati, Director of Parks and Recreation)
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RECOMMENDATION
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It is recommended that the City Council adopt a resolution accepting the increase of grant funds from the After School Education and Safety Grant by $36,163 for a new grant total of $283,858 in Fiscal Year 2021-2022 and amending the Parks and Recreation Department and Library Department Fiscal Year 2021-2022 Operating Budgets pursuant to budget amendment #22.059.
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BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION
The After School Education and Safety Program (ASES) is a program under the California Department of Education, with the goal of supporting local efforts to improve assistance to students and broaden the base of support for education in a safe, constructive environment. The Parks and Recreation Department has been the recipient of ASES grant funding since Fiscal Year 2006-2007. Grant funds are directed to the REAL (Recreation, Enrichment and Learning) After School Program located at Martin Elementary School and Los Cerritos Elementary School, as well as the Homework Club for Spruce Elementary School students at the Community Learning Center. The Homework Club is operated in collaboration with the Library Department.
The purpose of the REAL Program is to expand learning beyond the school day and complement, support, and enhance daily classroom instruction. The REAL Program focuses on creating educational projects that make learning fun by offering students the opportunity to participate in a balance of individual activities, small and large group activities, indoor and outdoor activities, and quiet as well as active play.
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