The Board of Trustees desires to provide before-school and/or after-school enrichment programs that support the regular education program in a supervised environment. In order to increase academic achievement of participating students, the content of such programs shall be coordinated with the district's vision and goals for student learning, local control and accountability plan, curriculum, and academic standards.
(cf. 0000 - Vision)
(cf. 0200 - Goals for the School District)
(cf. 0460 - Local Control and Accountability Plan)
(cf. 5147 - Dropout Prevention)
(cf. 5148 - Child Care and Development)
(cf. 6011 - Academic Standards)
(cf. 6176 - Weekend/Saturday Classes)
(cf. 6177 - Summer Learning Programs)
(cf. 6179 - Supplemental Instruction)
The district's program shall be planned through a collaborative process that includes parents/guardians, students, and representatives of participating schools, governmental agencies including city and county parks and recreation departments, local law enforcement, community organizations, and, if appropriate, the private sector. (Education Code 8422, 8482.5)
To the extent feasible, the district shall give priority to establishing before-school and/or after-school programs in low-performing schools and/or programs that serve low-income and other at-risk students.
(cf. 1020 - Youth Services)
(cf. 1400 - Relations Between Other Governmental Agencies and the Schools)
(cf. 1700 - Relations Between Private Industry and the Schools)
(cf. 6020 - Parent Involvement)
Any program to be established shall be approved by the Board and the principal of each participating school. (Education Code 8421, 8482.3)
The Superintendent or designee shall ensure that all staff who directly supervise students in the district's before-school and/or after-school program possess appropriate knowledge and experience. As needed, staff and volunteers shall receive ongoing training related to their job responsibilities.
(cf. 1240 - Volunteer Assistance)
(cf. 4131 - Staff Development)
(cf. 4222 - Teacher Aides/Paraprofessionals)
(cf. 4231 - Staff Development)
(cf. 4331 - Staff Development)
Each program shall include academic and enrichment elements in accordance with law and administrative regulation. In addition, each program may include support services that reinforce the educational component and promote student health and well-being.
(cf. 0450 - Comprehensive Safety Plan)
(cf. 3550 - Food Service/Child Nutrition Program)
(cf. 5030 - Student Wellness)
(cf. 5131.6 - Alcohol and Other Drugs)
(cf. 6142.7 - Physical Education and Activity)
No fee shall be charged for participation in the program.
In regard to the After School Education and Safety program and/or 21st Century Community Learning Center program, no fee shall be charged for a student identified as a homeless or foster youth. (Education Code 8482.6)
(cf. 3260 - Fees and Charges)
(cf. 3553 - Free and Reduced Price Meals)
(cf. 6173 - Education for Homeless Children)
(cf. 6173.1 - Education for Foster Youth)
Eligible students ages 11-12 years shall be placed in a before-school or after-school program, if and when available, rather than subsidized child care and development services. During the time that the before-school or after-school program does not operate, such students may be provided the option of enrolling in child care and development services in accordance with the priorities established in AR 5148 - Child Care and Development. (Education Code 8263.4)
The Board and the Superintendent or designee shall monitor student participation rates and shall identify multiple measures that shall be used to evaluate program effectiveness. Such measures may include, but are not limited to, student outcome data; program self-assessments; feedback from staff, participating students, and parents/guardians; and observations of program activities.
(cf. 0500 - Accountability)
Every three years, the Superintendent or designee shall review the after-school program plan, including, but not limited to, program goals, program content, and outcome measures. Documentation of the program plan shall be maintained for a minimum of five years.
(cf. 3580 - District Records)
Legal Reference:
EDUCATION CODE
8263 Eligibility and priorities for subsidized child development services
8263.4 Enrollment of students ages 11-12 years
8273.1 Family fees, exemptions
8350-8359.1 Programs for CalWORKS recipients
8360-8370 Personnel qualifications
8420-8428 21st Century After-School Program for Teens
8482-8484.65 After School Education and Safety Program
8484.7-8484.9 21st Century Community Learning Centers
8490-8490.7 Distinguished After School Health Recognition Program
17264 New construction; accommodation of before- and after-school programs
35021.3 After-school physical recreation instructors
45125 Criminal record check
45330 Paraprofessionals; instructional aides
45340-45349 Paraprofessionals; instructional aides
49024 Criminal background check; Activity Supervisor Clearance Certificate
49430-49434 Nutrition standards
49540-49546 Child Care Food Program
49553 Free or reduced-price meals
60851.1 Suspension of high school exit examination
69430-69460 Cal Grant program
UNITED STATES CODE, TITLE 20
6311 State plans
6314 Title I schoolwide programs
7171-7176 21st Century Community Learning Centers
UNITED STATES CODE, TITLE 42
1766-1766a Child and Adult Care Food Program
11434a Education for homeless children and youths
CODE OF FEDERAL REGULATIONS, TITLE 7
226.17 Child care center nutrition standards
Management Resources:
CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION PUBLICATIONS
Quality Program Improvement Plan for Expanded Learning Programs in California 2016-17, November 2016
Request for Application for Programs Proposing to Serve High School Students, September 2016
21st Century Community Learning Centers (21st CCLC) FAQs Elementary/Middle School Programs, September 2016
A Crosswalk Between the Quality Standards for Expanded Learning and Program Quality Assessment Tools, 2014
Quality Standards for Expanded Learning in California: Creating and Implementing a Shared Vision of Quality, 2014
21st Century High School After School Safety and Enrichment for Teens Program Frequently Asked Questions, March 2012
California After School Physical Activity Guidelines, 2009
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION PUBLICATIONS
21st Century Community Learning Centers, Nonregulatory Guidance, February 2003
WEB SITES
CSBA: http://www.csba.org
California Department of Education, Before and After School: http://www.cde.ca.gov/ls/ba
California Healthy Kids Survey: http://chks.wested.org
California School-Age Consortium: http://calsac.org
Commission on Teacher Credentialing: http://www.ctc.ca.gov
Partnership for Children and Youth: http://partnerforchildren.org
U.S. Department of Agriculture: http://www.fns.usda.gov/cnd/care/afterschool.htm
U.S. Department of Education: http://www.ed.gov
Policy SOUTHERN TRINITY JOINT UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT
adopted: March 21, 2017 Mad River, California