Review Agenda Item
Meeting Date: 1/11/2022 - 5:30 PM
Category: Curriculum and Instruction
Type: Action
Subject: 14.1 Approval of the Partnership between the Azusa Unified School District (AUSD) and Step Up Tutoring
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.
Policy:
Enclosure
File Attachment:
Partnership between AUSD and Step Up Tutoring.pdf
Rationale: Step Up Tutoring provides free one-on-one online tutoring for students in grades 3-6, and includes academic support in reading, writing, math acceleration, and homework help; as well as student mentorship which supports goal setting, emotional wellness and regulation, accountability, and relationship-building. Group events, projects, and office hours are also provided to keep students curious and engaged. Tutors meet with students 2-3 times per week and support students’ academic progress and emotional well-being, as well as provide engaging optional activities and enrichment opportunities such as coding and digital arts. Tutors have a college degree or degree in progress, undergo a background check, and participate in training.
Budgetary Impact: No budgetary impact.
Recommendation: It is recommended the Board of Education approve the partnership between AUSD and Step Up Tutoring.
Approvals:
Recommended By:
Signed By:
Lisa Allen - Secretary to the Assistant Superintendent, Educational Services
Signed By:
Dayna Mitchell, Ed.D. - Assistant Superintendent, Educational Services
Signed By:
Arturo Ortega - Superintendent
Vote Results:

Original Motion
Member Yolanda Rodriguez-Peña Moved, Member Sabrina Bow, Ed.D. seconded to approve the Original motion 'It is recommended the Board of Education approve the partnership between AUSD and Step Up Tutoring.'. 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