Public Hearing: YES ☐ NO ☒ Department: Board of Commissioners - District 2
SUBJECT:
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Commission District(s): Commission District 2
Appropriation of $46,000 from District 2 American Rescue Plan Tranche II POETA Account 106388.63258.521209.01.02.602778 to the United Way’s AARP Experience Corps to Assist with Critical Reading Proficiency Efforts at Briar Vista Elementary School
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Information Contact: Commissioner Michelle Long Spears
Phone Number: 404-371-2863
PURPOSE:
To approve the appropriation of $46,000 from District 2 American Rescue Plan Tranche II POETA Account 106388.63258.521209.01.02.602778 to the United Way’s AARP Experience Corps to assist with critical reading proficiency efforts at Briar Vista Elementary School.
NEED/IMPACT:
AARP Foundation Experience Corps is a community-based volunteer program that empowers people over 50 to serve as tutors to help students become better readers by the end of third grade. It is a proven “triple win,” helping students succeed, older adults thrive, and communities grow stronger. The program ensures volunteer success through extensive training, peer networks, and ongoing evaluation. Experience Corps employs a structured, evidence-based model that improves the overall reading ability of students by building their fluency, accuracy, and comprehension skills. This funding equivalates to providing approximately 30 K-3 students.
FISCAL IMPACT:
District 2 ARP POETA Account 106388.63258.521209.01.02.602778
RECOMMENDATION:
Recommended Action
To approve the appropriation of $46,000 from District 2 American Rescue Plan Tranche II POETA Account 106388.63258.521209.01.02.602778 to the United Way’s AARP Experience Corps to assist with critical reading proficiency efforts at Briar Vista Elementary School and authorize the Chief Executive Officer to execute all necessary documents.