Explanation
This ordinance authorizes the City Clerk to enter into a grant agreement with See Brilliance, a non-profit entity, in support of the organization’s community engagement activities.
See Brilliance is committed to STEAM - Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math- education and career readiness through programming that builds skills and provides pathways through which students and families can be empowered because of the direct impact it has on their respective communities. Students and families participate in Culturally Relevant STEAM programs to explore STEAM which is naturally part of their day-to-day lives. There will be 2-3 community-based events held each month at a public location open to the community. See Brilliance will also continue outreach with Columbus City Schools and other private/charter schools in Columbus, Ohio. The STEAM tours will be structured to support students in their perspective grade levels K-5, 6-8, and 9-12. As part of the community programs, City Councilmembers and their families will be able to design and participate in events together.
Emergency action is requested in order to avoid any delay in executing the education and career readiness programming.
Fiscal Impact: Funding is available within the Neighborhood Initiatives subfund.
Title
To authorize the City Clerk to enter into a grant agreement with See Brilliance in support of the organization’s community engagement activities; to authorize an appropriation and expenditure within the Neighborhood Initiatives subfund; and to declare an emergency. ($35,000.00)
Body
WHEREAS, See Brilliance is committed to STEAM education and career readiness through programming that builds skills and provides pathways through which students and families can be empowered because of the direct impact it has on their respective communities; and
WHEREAS, students and families participate in Culturally Relevant STEAM programs to explore STEAM which is naturally part of their day...
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