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Contract Approval for Recity Network, Fiscal Agent for Kate's Korner to provide Learning Centers at Three Durham Housing Authority Communities
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Date of BOCC Meeting: March 1, 2021
Request for Board Action:
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The Board is requested to approve the contract between Durham County Government and Recity Network to provide learning centers at three Durham Housing Authority (DHA) communities. ReCity Network serves as the fiscal agent for the learning centers managed by Kate's Korner. During the February 8, 2021 meeting the Board approved funds to support a partnership with Durham Housing Authority for learning centers for students residing in Durham Housing Authority communities. Funds to support this expense was appropriated at the February 22, 2021 meeting. Recity Network
The DHA team surveyed community parents to determine the need for additional distance learning support. Based on the survey results, 85 additional children require services. The Learning Centers serve the Hoover Road, Oxford Manor and McDougald Terrace communities. Families will benefit from their children having on-campus support for their children. In turn DHA and DPS asked Kate's Korner to be a service provider to meet these needs for the duration of the school year. ReCity Network serves as the fiscal agent for the learning centers managed by Kates Korner.
The contract supports an additional 85 students who reside in Durham Housing Authority Communities at the costs of $175 per student per week for seven weeks. The cost excludes overhead fees, as DHA will not charge Kate's Korner rent for the program space. The cost reflects 7 weeks of learning center support totaling $104,125.00.
Alignment with Strategic Plan: Safe remote learning centers for Durham students aligns with Goals 1 - 3 of the Durham County Strategic Plan.
Resource Persons: Wendell Davis, County Manager; Claudia Hager, General Manager; Drew Cummings
County Manager's Recommendation: The Cou...
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