Review Agenda Item
Meeting Date: 5/19/2022 - 5:30 PM
Category: CONSENT AGENDA
Type: Action
Subject: 5.7 Memorandum of Understanding - rootEd Alliance, Community College District of Central Southwest Missouri aka Ozarks Technical Community College and Platte County R-3 School District (School Years 2021-2024)
Comprehensive School Improvement Plan:
2021 - 2022 Goal A-1 Academics
Develop and enhance quality educational/instructional programs to improve overall and individual student academic performance.
2021 - 2022 Goal B-1 Business
Proactively and responsibly manage district growth, finances, and support services to improve student achievement.
2021 - 2022 Goal C-1 Community/Students
Provide each student with a relevant education in a safe and caring environment.
Policy: IA - INSTRUCTIONAL GOALS - PRIORITY OBJECTIVES
Enclosure Memorandum of Understanding - rootEd Alliance, Community College District of Central Southwest Missouri aka Ozarks Technical Community College and Platte County R-3 School District (School Years 2021-2024)
File Attachment:
rootEd Missouri - MOU Agreement May 2022.pdf
Summary: This Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) outlines the responsibilities and expectations of the District, rootEd Alliance, and the Community College District of Central Southwest Missouri aka Ozarks Technical Community College (“OTC”) for the Missouri Postsecondary Advising Initiative (MPAI or the Program).

Funding for MPAI is provided through the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE). DESE will be responsible for handling reimbursements and financial aspects of this
initiative. OTC in collaboration with the rootEd Alliance will be assisting on advisor training and program evaluation. This MOU establishes terms for the working relationship among OTC, rootEd Alliance, and District for the MPAI. The provisions contained herein enable the auditing and
evaluating of MPAI to assist in the success of the Program, monitor its progress, and ensure the Program’s long-term sustainability. The term of this MOU is for the school years of 2021-2024.

MPAI is designed to ensure all Missouri high school students, particularly those in rural communities, have an advisor exclusively focused on helping them achieve success following graduation. College and career advisors will be placed in rural schools, working alongside counselors and District leadership, to grow the number of students who enroll in postsecondary education and training options. As central supporters of MPAI and as set forth herein, OTC and rootEd Alliance will provide all participating districts support with hiring and initial training,
in addition to ongoing support for advisors throughout the life of the program.
Funding:
Recommendation: It is recommended the Board of Education approve the Memorandum of Understanding between Northland CAPS and Platte County R-3 School District (for the period of March 2022 through March 2025) as submitted.
Approvals:
Recommended By:
Signed By:
Vicki Diggs - Secretary to the Board of Education
Signed By:
Dr. Mike Brown - Assistant Superintendent
Signed By:
Dr. Mike Reik - Superintendent
Vote Results:

Original Motion
Member Bobby Vann Moved, Member Karen Bryant seconded to approve the Original motion 'It is recommended the Board of Education approve the Memorandum of Understanding between Northland CAPS and Platte County R-3 School District (for the period of March 2022 through March 2025) as submitted.'. Upon a Roll-Call Vote being taken, the vote was: Aye: 6 Nay: 0.
The motion Carried 6 - 0
   
Sharon Sherwood     Yes
Doug Doll     Yes
Bobby Vann     Yes
Karen Bryant     Yes
Shawn Chiddix     Yes
Mike Matousek     Yes