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This document outlines a recommendation from Supervisor Sylvia Arenas to approve a grant of $42,132 to the Morgan Hill Unified School District for the Ignite Fellowship Tutoring Program, aimed at providing high-impact literacy tutoring for students. The recommendation is set for final consideration on June 18, 2026.
Key points
- The grant is intended to support the Ignite Fellowship Tutoring Program for high-impact, small-group literacy tutoring.
- The funding aims to assist students from households performing below or at risk of performing below grade-level standards in English Language Acquisition.
- The program focuses on 2nd and 3rd-grade students, providing personalized instruction from trained undergraduate fellows.
- The document states that the recommended action will positively impact at-risk youth by providing tutoring for academic growth.
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- The document contains placeholders for certain fields that are not filled in.
- The document does not provide specific details about the approval process or any additional context regarding the Board of Supervisors' discussions.
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County of Santa Clara Board of Supervisors Supervisorial District One Supervisor Sylvia Arenas 128928 DATE: May 13, 2026 TO: Board of Supervisors FROM: Sylvia Arenas, Vice President SUBJECT: Budget Inventory Item 391 Morgan Hill Unified School District RECOMMENDED ACTION Approve Inventory Item No. 391 to provide a grant to Morgan Hill Unified School District in the amount of $42,132 relating to the Ignite Fellowship Tutoring Program for high-impact, small-group literacy tutoring, and refer item for final consideration and approval on June 18, 2026. (Arenas) FISCAL IMPLICATIONS There is a one-time cost of $42,132. REASONS FOR RECOMMENDATION The grant in the amount of $42,132 is proposed by Supervisor Arenas to be used in support of Morgan Hill Unified School District (MHUSD)’s Ignite Fellowship Tutoring Program for high-impact, small-group literacy tutoring. The pandemic disrupted learning for students across the country, and the impact was especially difficult. In Santa Clara County, students who were already facing barriers fell further behind. High-dosage tutoring has been shown to accelerate learning by several months and is one of the most effective ways to close these gaps....