Deleting Charles E. Bennett from the list of schools that hosts the program and adding Bannerman Learning Center. The reason for this change is due to CEB having a specialized program at their school this summer and there was a concern that the students who should attend this program may opt for the BMYD program, a less rigorous program.  All parties were consulted with and it was agreed that the Green Cove area needed a location and, therefore, BLC was available. The program had been at that site several years ago.

This agreement between "Bright Minds Youth Development" (BMYD) and the School Board concerns the organization utilizing the facilities at 6 schools during the summer break in order to provide daily enrichment services and activities for children between the ages of 5 and 16.  "BMYD" conducts and operates a youth development summer camp to primarily benefit Clay County youth.  The organization utilizes classroom, computer labs, and any athletic facilities/playgrounds that are available at the listed schools (Oakleaf Junior High School; Keystone Heights Elementary School; Ridgeview Elementary School; Fleming Island Elementary School; Orange Park Junior High School and the addition of Bannerman Learning Center).

The contract/agreement requires us to utilize schools for the program.  It has been agreed to delete CEB and add BLC in its' place due to being located in the same geographic area.

The program has operated in Clay County for 7 years at various schools. Attendance has varied at each of the schools with Oakleaf JH averaging 202 per year and the average at the elementary schools is at 73.

The youth who attend the program will benefit from the program academically as well as social/emotionally.  The District will provide a curriculum that will help with academic retention as well as access to iReady.  The "BMYD" staff will plan daily activities that will help facilitate educational goals.

Goal: Develop a High Quality & Aligned Instructional System

Strategy:  1.1.4 Explore innovative program options for rigorous opportunities at the elementary and secondary levels.

That the Clay County School Board approve the amendment to the Bright Minds Youth Development agreement.  However, for consideration of a new contract/agreement, the amount charged to BMYD should be increased.