Item Coversheet

Agenda Item # L.(27)


AGENDA ITEM

Agenda Title:Approval of WestEd Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) Between Eureka City Schools And WestEd For Healthy Kids Survey
Meeting Date:December 14, 2023
Item:Consent


WHAT (the board is asked to discuss, receive, approve, or adopt)
The Governing Board is being asked to approve the 2023-2024 WestEd Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between Eureka City Schools and WestEd for Healthy Kids Survey.

WHY (briefly explain why the action or discussion is important; and if applicable, how it is connected to site, district, or strategic plans)

The California Health Kids Survey (CHKS) is the largest statewide survey of resilience and protective factors, risk behaviors, and school climate in the nation. Eureka City Schools (ECS) has used the CHKS as one way to determine students' perceptions and experiences with regards to school climate.

 

ECS will be administering the CHKS in the Spring of 2024. The survey will be completed by students in grades 5,7,9 and 11.


STRATEGIC PLAN/PRIORITY AREA:
Priority Area 3: Mental Health, Social-Emotional Wellness, and Family Engagement

HISTORY (list previous staff or board action(s) with dates if possible)

The CHKS is administered annually as specified in the ECS LCAP (Goal #2). The results from the CHKS are also reported within the ECS Strategic Plan Priority Area #3 - Mental and Socio-Emotional Wellness. 

HOW MUCH(list the revenue amount $ and/or the expense amount $)
The approximate cost to the District is $700 (.40 cents per student and $150 set-up fee.)

WHO(list the name of the contact person(s), job title, and site location)
Lisa Claussen, Director of Student Services
ATTACHMENTS:
Description
WestEd - CalSCHLS MOU 2023-2024
LCAP Goal #2 for Healthy Kids Survey 2023-24