Review Agenda Item
Meeting Date: 8/16/2022 - 5:30 PM
Category: Curriculum and Instruction
Type: Action
Subject: 11.6 Approval of Service Agreement between Azusa Unified School District (AUSD) and Gradeslam America Inc. DBA Paper
Strategic Goals:
1. Student Learning
Each student will receive rigorous instruction that leads to mastery of the State Standards as measured by district, state, and national assessments.
3. Fiscal Responsibility
We manage our fiscal resources responsibly and align budget decisions with District goals and priorities.
Policy:
Enclosure
File Attachment:
Service Agreement between AUSD and Paper.pdf
Rationale: Paper provides students with access to chat-based academic tutoring. This service is available seven days a week, 24 hours a day, and will be available to students in grades 3-12 in both English and Spanish. All student activity on Paper is recorded, tracked, and made readily available to teachers and administrators. AUSD has been working with Paper since 2020.
Budgetary Impact: The cost, not to exceed $172,065, will be paid from ESSER III funds.
Recommendation: It is recommended the Board of Education approve Service Agreement between AUSD and Gradeslam America Inc. DBA Paper.
Approvals:
Recommended By:
Signed By:
Lisa Allen - Secretary to the Assistant Superintendent, Educational Services
Signed By:
Norma Carvajal-Camacho - Assistant Superintendent, Educational Services
Signed By:
Arturo Ortega - Superintendent
Vote Results:

Original Motion
Member Yolanda Rodriguez-Peña Moved, Member Gabriela Arellanes seconded to approve the Original motion 'It is recommended the Board of Education approve Service Agreement between AUSD and Gradeslam America Inc. d.b.a Paper'. Upon a Roll-Call Vote being taken, the vote was: Aye: 5 Nay: 0.
The motion Carried 5 - 0
   
Xilonin Cruz-Gonzalez     Yes
Yolanda Rodriguez-Peña     Yes
Adrian Greer     Yes
Gabriela Arellanes     Yes
Sabrina Bow, Ed.D.     Yes

Original Motion
Member Yolanda Rodriguez-Peña Moved, Member Gabriela Arellanes seconded to approve the Original motion 'It is recommended the Board of Education approve Service Agreement between AUSD and Gradeslam America Inc. d.b.a Paper'. Upon a Roll-Call Vote being taken, the vote was: Aye: 5 Nay: 0.
The motion Carried 5 - 0
   
Xilonin Cruz-Gonzalez     Yes
Yolanda Rodriguez-Peña     Yes
Adrian Greer     Yes
Gabriela Arellanes     Yes
Sabrina Bow, Ed.D.     Yes