TO: Mayor and Commissioners
FROM: Janai Bowens, City Manager's Office
THROUGH: Terrence R. Moore, ICMA-CM
DATE: May 7th, 2024
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ACCEPTANCE OF 2024 DELRAY BEACH EDUCATION GRANT
THE PUBLIC IS ADVISED that two (2) or more members of the Palm Beach County School Board may be in attendance, and may speak, at the Regular Commission Meeting of the City of Delray Beach City Commission on May 7, 2024. The meeting will begin at 5:00 p.m. in the City Hall Commission Chambers located at 100 N.W. 1st Avenue, Delray Beach, FL 33444.
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Recommended Action:
Recommendation
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Background:
The City of Delray Beach awarded grant opportunities to all Delray Beach Public Schools. The grant will fund specific projects and activities related to the following high priority areas: reading, math and science proficiency, school safety, positive behavior interventions, mental and behavioral health, and workforce readiness. The grant was awarded to Atlantic High School, Carver Community Middle School, Village Academy, Orchard View Elementary School, Plumosa School of the Arts, S.D. Spady Elementary School, and Pine Grove Elementary School. School Board Members Erica Whitfield and Edwin Ferguson will provide a presentation in support of the grant.
City Attorney Review:
N/A
Funding Source/Financial Impact:
The funding source of the 2024 Delray Beach Education Grant is from the Caron Foundation of Florida, Inc ("Caron) Settlement Agreement which has been allocated for educational funding in the City of Delray Beach.
Timing of Request:
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